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The SMS fleet is constantly evolving so we can continue to provide a competitive and efficient service for our clients.

Our investment programme allows us to source tugs from builders and owners around the world and helps us keep abreast of technical developments in the industry.

Our ASD tugs have the power to take large tankers and bulk carriers to riverside berths and the manoeuvrability to carry out precise work in confined docks. They can take on virtually any challenge both in port or offshore.

Details of our fleet below are accurate at time of entry but may be subject to change.
Roman

Roman

A real beauty, and looks as good as the place it was built, as well as being a real workhorse! Boasts real power for the job when it's needed.

Bollard Pull: 46.5T
LOA: 27m
Beam: 9.1m
Draft: 5.98
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 1999, Ferrari, Italy
Trueman

Trueman

Compact and manoeuvrable, The Trueman is ideal for harbour towage missions.

Bollard Pull: 53.80T
LOA: 22.4M
Beam: 10.84M
Draft: 4.55m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2021, Turkey
Kingsman

Kingsman

Built to be compact and strong, The Kingsman is great to get your harbour towage job done!

Bollard Pull: 53.80T
LOA: 22.4M
Beam: 10.84M
Draft: 4.55m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2021, Turkey
Superman

Superman

The leader of the pack, The Superman boasts extreme power and cutting edge technology for the most challenging missions.

Bollard Pull: 77.4 T
LOA: 24.40m
Beam: 11.25m
Draft: 5.7m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2017, Sanmar, Turkey
Manxman

Manxman

Identical to the also Damen-built Marksman, the Manxman boasts 4200 kW of power and 72 Tonne bollard pull, providing all the tools needed to step up to the task.

Bollard Pull: 72 T
LOA: 24.72m
Beam: 11.52m
Draft: 5.35m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2019, Damen, The Netherlands
Marksman

Marksman

The Marksman joins the Manxman as the 2nd Damen delivery to our fleet in 2019. Boasting the same 4200 kW combined main engine power.

Bollard Pull: 69 T
LOA: 24.72m
Beam: 11.52m
Draft: 5.35m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2019, Damen, The Netherlands
Serviceman

Serviceman

The Serviceman features 4,000 bhp engines, which can run the vessel at speeds of up to 13.6Knts.  

Bollard Pull: 60 T
LOA: 30.50m
Beam: 10.30m
Draft: 4.5m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2005, Bonny Fair, China
Nobleman

Nobleman

As Noble as the name states, this tug will rise to any challenge that is put its way on the Humber.

Bollard Pull: 53.29 T
LOA: 24.40m
Beam: 9.15m
Draft: 4.95m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2012, Sanmar, Turkey
Pullman

Pullman

A strong vessel in the pack. The Pullman has the power! 

Bollard Pull: 51.55 T
LOA: 22.40m
Beam: 10.85m
Draft: 4.40m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2017, Sanmar, Turkey
Merchantman

Merchantman

A versatile workhorse, The Merchantman is a valued member of the SMS fleet.  

Bollard Pull: 50 T
LOA: 24.39m
Beam: 9.15m
Draft: 4.4m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2008, Sanmar, Turkey
Yorkshireman

Yorkshireman

A Turkish built vessel with over 3,300 bhp main engines and 1,500 bhp auxhillary engines.  

Bollard Pull: 50 T
LOA: 24.39m
Beam: 9.15m
Draft: 4.40m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2012, Sanmar, Turkey
Statesman

Statesman

A solid vessel capable of almost any task, The Statesman is always on the job.

Bollard Pull: 50 T
LOA: 24.39m
Beam: 9.15m
Draft: 4.4m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2012, Sanmar, Turkey
Englishman

Englishman

A powerful and modern vessel fitted with 110m x 72mm strongline for the best connections..

Bollard Pull: 50 T
LOA: 24.40m
Beam: 9.15m
Draft: 4.4m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2014, Sanmar, Turkey
Scotsman

Scotsman

3,300 bhp engines and twin Rolls-Royce Azimuthing Stern Drive units make The Scotsman is capable of many harbour towage jobs.  

Bollard Pull: 50 T
LOA: 24.39m
Beam: 9.15m
Draft: 4.4m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2007, Sanmar, Turkey
Masterman

Masterman

A highly capable vessel with over 3,300 bhp main engines and 1,500 bhp auxiliary engines.  

Bollard Pull: 50 T
LOA: 24.39m
Beam: 9.15m
Draft: 4.4m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2009, Sanmar, Turkey
Irishman

Irishman

A seasoned veteran, the Irishman runs twin Niigata engines at 3,000 bhp.  

Bollard Pull: 40 T
LOA: 23.90m
Beam: 8.50m
Draft: 3.50m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 1989, Imamura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, Kure, Japan
Guardsman

Guardsman

The Guardsman has proven its self capable with its hydraulic winch and 225m x 48mm workline.

Bollard Pull: 40 T
LOA: 27.00m
Beam: 9.10m
Draft: 3.50m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 1987, Ferrari, Italy
Tradesman

Tradesman

The Tradesman has earned its stripes and has become a personal favourite for the crew.  

Bollard Pull: 52.73T
LOA: 22.40m
Beam: 10.84m
Draft: 4.85m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2023, Turkey
Lloydsman

Lloydsman

A vessel worth of being added to the fleet, Lloydsman. Capable of the most demanding tasks and always up for the job.

Bollard Pull: 53.86T
LOA: 22.40m
Beam: 10.48m
Draft: 4.40m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2019, Turkey
Riverman

Riverman

This Turkish built 3,300 hp vessel is capable of almost any task, The Riverman is always up for the job at hand.

Bollard Pull: 52 T
LOA: 24.39m
Beam: 9.15m
Draft: 4.42m
Tug Sheet: View PDF
Built: 2009, Turkey
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SMS Towage Limited.

Ocean House, Waterside Park,

Livingstone Road, Hessle, East

Yorkshire, England, HU13 0EG

Email:

Humber: +44 (0)1482 350 999

Bristol Channel: +44 (0)1633 920 920

Belfast: +44 (0)28 9018 3333

North East: +44 (0)1642 917777

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