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A sailor lowering the Singapore flag at sunset, marking the end of a busy day and the start of night duty at a Singapore naval base, with a Fearless Class vessel in the background.


Sailors transferring from a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to the RSS Resolution during a night exercise out at sea, somewhere off the coast of Singapore.


Sailors keeping watch at the bridge of the RSS Resolution during an exercise.


The RSS Resolution's crew monitoring the navigation radar display at the bridge during a night exercise.


A Radar Navigation Specialist on RSS Resolution updating his log during a bilateral exercise.


The crew of RSS Resolution lowering the gangway upon their return from sailing.
 

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111115-N-TU894-077 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 15, 2011) The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is underway with the Singapore Navy tank landing ship RSS Endeavour (210) in the Gulf of Aden. George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kasey Krall/Released)
 
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Operation Blue Sapphire - The Republic of Singapore Navy's RSS Endeavour slips off from Oman, and sets a course for the Gulf of Aden (GoA). On board are over 270 personnel and the hardware of the 3rd SAF Task Group deployed for operations there. RSS Endeavour is just days away from the area of operations but the tri-service task group is already dealing with a mounting number of suspicious contacts. Below are 3 parts of a 4-part series that show how the men and women of the SAF contribute to international counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG1i2mAVVik&feature=related"]Ep 1: Transit (Securing Safe Passage - SAF In The Gulf Of Aden) - YouTube[/nomedia]



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111115-N-YC505-021 ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 15, 2011) Rear Adm. Nora W. Tyson, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, meets Col. Frederick Chew, commander of the Singapore Armed Forces Task Group, to discuss counter-piracy efforts aboard the Singapore tank landing ship RSS Endeavour (210). Endeavour is assigned to Combined Task Force 151, a multi-national, mission-based task force working under Combined Maritime Forces to conduct counter-piracy operations in the Southern Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Molly Treece/Released)


The RSAF's Fokker-50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) were based in Djibouti April to July 2011. The MPA provides the Combined Task Force 151 with a comprehensive sea situation picture and to investigate suspicious vessels.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DIM5nUZb3s&feature=related"]Ep 2: Eyes In The Sky (Securing Safe Passage - SAF In The Gulf Of Aden) - YouTube[/nomedia]



CPT Yeo (right) in the F-50 MPA communicating with other vessels in GoA. Led by the Commanding Officer of 121 Squadron LTC Song Chun Keet, the one F-50 MPA and 36 personnel generated 20 missions per month. This would not have been possible without the rigorous aircraft preparation and support provided by the 11 personnel from ST Aero engineering. ME2 Don Chua Koon, a sensor operator, highlighted that the fast-paced operational tempo was another significant hurdle.
 
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Enhanced Capabilities of Missile Corvettes


As part of the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) 3rd Generation transformation, the Victory-class missile corvettes are being upgraded to ensure that they retain the capability and flexibility to meet new and evolving operational demands. To date, three of the six RSN's missile corvettes have completed their upgrades.


The key upgrades to the missile corvettes are:

a. Enhanced Combat Management System. Similar to the Formidable-class frigates, the missile corvettes are equipped with a state-of-the-art combat suite which gives them the ability to deal effectively with various surface, underwater and air threats. The corvette's enhanced Combat Management System (CMS) will aid in the command and control of all sensor and weapon systems on board. It also has embedded intelligence for tracking management, target identification and weapon assignment. This will enable the corvettes to detect and react faster to potential threats.

b. Improved sensors (including unmanned systems). Advance sensor systems, like the ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) have been incorporated into the upgraded missile corvettes. The addition of this aerial capability provides the missile corvettes with superior surveillance and identification capabilities that enhance its overall situational awareness of the maritime domain.

For more details, see Milestones of 188 Squadron.
 
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Operation Blue Sapphire - Everyday, the Super Pumas from the heli detachment conduct regular surveillance flights and are ready to respond to any emergencies with their door guns. See how the Super Puma acts as an extended pair of eyes for the task group in international counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden. 77 days on active duty, five calls responded to for assistance and 110 helicopter sorties activated to provide air surveillance and warn off suspicious boats - this was what RSS Endeavour went through during her stint in the Gulf of Aden.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwhQfiGZ9I&feature=related"]Ep 3: Helo (Securing Safe Passage - SAF In The Gulf Of Aden) - YouTube[/nomedia]


The suspected pirates surrendering when they see RSS Endeavour closing in on them.

In a moment of fierce concentration, Military Expert (ME) 1 Sathesh s/o Ram Chand trained his gun on the target, then pushed the button to fire. With bated breath, he waited out the split second it took for the round to strike the abandoned skiff. Earlier, the same skiff with five armed men on board was reported to be hot on the heels of a merchant ship. RSS Endeavour was patrolling in the Gulf of Aden, was called upon to assist the merchant vessel. After the crew on RSS Endeavour foiled the suspected pirates' plans, they ordered them off the skiff and back to their mother ship before they proceeded to destroy the skiff with a hail of gunfire. Relating how he felt about the disruption operation on 1 Nov 2011, ME1 Sathesh, who operated the Typhoon Gun on RSS Endeavour, said:


It's a cat and mouse game as RSS Endeavour and the RSAF's embarked Super Puma track and locate a pirate skiff out in stormy weather. See how the 3rd SAF Task Group takes out an attack skiff and prevents it from being used for future pirate activities in this final episode on the SAF's counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY9YPm0L35o"]Ep 4: Bravo Zulu - Well Done! (Securing Safe Passage - SAF In The Gulf Of Aden) - YouTube[/nomedia]


"The SAF took command of the multinational Combined Task Force 151 for the second time, and deployed a Landing Ship Tank with two Super Puma helicopters for the third time last year. We also deployed for the first time a Fokker 50 maritime patrol aircraft. Our contributions have been well-received, and therefore, we are deploying a fourth Task Group, comprising a frigate and a naval helicopter, later this year to the Gulf of Aden."

 
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1st Warrant Officer Lawrence Jackson, Midshipman Wing Sergeant Major, inspecting the attire of the midshipmen before the Colours ceremony.


52 naval officer cadets, 41 days on the high seas - it's boot camp on a ship. Following the success of "Making The Cut", cyberpioneerTV brings you a brand new series "The Passage - A Midshipman's Journey", featuring Naval Officer Cadets undergoing the Midshipmen Sea Training Deployment (MSTD). Midshipmen cleaning the Oto Melara gun.


[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqZpdRVKenY"]Ep 1: Embark (The Passage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube[/nomedia]


Before a cadet becomes a naval officer of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), he or she is put to a six-week test out at sea. Join 10 Naval Officer Cadets and Naval Warfare System Engineers-in-training as they embark on the RSS Endurance for their rite of passage - the Midshipman Sea Training Deployment. Midshipmen taking a navigation exam.


A crew member of RSS Endurance (far right) conducting a briefing for the Fire-Fighting and Damage Control (FFDC) Drill.


[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExqOpgR-S3Q"]Ep 2: The Killer Tomato (The Passage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube[/nomedia]


In the second episode of The Passage, the Midshipmen learn that firing the ship's powerful A-Gun isn't an easy task, as they attempt to take down their first "hostile" target: the Killer Tomato. The 76mm round making its way to the target.


Midshipmen loading the 76mm rounds into the rotating belt of the Oto Melara gun.


[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfFrQH8ao3s"]Ep 3: Seafarers (The Passage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube[/nomedia]

A midshipman (second from right) firing the 76mm Oto Melara gun under the watchful eyes of the seasoned RSS Endurance crew in the Combat Information Centre.
 
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Midshipmen and the crew of RSS Endurance participating in a volleyball tournament at the tank deck.


[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLcBMHwCV3A"]Ep 4: Making Friends (The Passage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube[/nomedia]


Midshipmen collecting navigation data on the bridge wing of the RSS Endurance.


Ep 5: On Watch (The Pa3sage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube

Midshipmen warming-up before their morning run at the Fremantle port, with RSS Endurance docked in the background.


Ep 6: Liberty! (The Passage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube

An instructor giving tips to midshipman during the Military Domain Experts Course (MDEC) training in the engine room on RSS Endurance.


Midshipman touring the engine room of RSS Endurance during MDEC training.
 
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LTC Foong Koh Pun, Deputy Commander Officer Cadet School (Navy) putting the 3rd Bar rank on a midshipman during the 3rd Bar Promotion Ceremony.


Ep 7: Fire & Water (The Passage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube

The Midshipmen undergoing fire fighting and damage control training aboard ship. A midshipman donning fire fighting gear as he prepares to head to the simulated fire during a FFDC drill.


Ep 8: The Final Test (The Passage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube

Midshipmen aboard RSS Endurance waving goodbye to bystanders as the ship leaves Fremantle.


Ep 9: Going Home (The Passage: A Midshipman's Journey) - YouTube

Midshipmen lining the flight deck of RSS Endurance during their home coming after completing their MSTD.
 
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The Singapore Navy holds 8-day submarine rescue course for 29 participants from seven countries

Below, RADM Chia (right) and SLTC Abey at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Submarine Rescue Course


29 May 2012, 1900 hours -- Over the eight-day course, the 29 participants from seven countries (Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, US and Vietnam) will view medical demonstrations and take part in table-top exercises before going on a sea sortie involving the submarine and rescue support ship MV Swift Rescue and RSN's Deep Search and Rescue 6 submersible. They will also share submarine rescue concepts and structures, and review the processes involved in a rescue operation. The course will focus on procedures laid out in the Allied Tactical Publication (ATP) 57(B) on submarine search and rescue, and the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office (ISMERLO) website. "The ATP-57(B) is a repository of information on submarine rescue procedures... and we also aim to give a good foundation on the ISMERLO website which is a tool that personnel can use to call for and coordinate submarine rescue operations," explained Senior Lieutenant Colonel (SLTC) Sam Abey, Commanding Officer, 192 and 193 Squadron, RSN.


"This course will expose us to the (submarine rescue) systems available in Asia, Europe and the United States. I foresee a fruitful eight days here as we work together, especially because only Singapore has a full submarine search and rescue capability in this region," said Commander (CDR) Abdullah Sani Ismail, Royal Malaysian Navy.


"There's a very definite and serious commitment to submarine rescue, from everything I've seen and observed so far," said Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Keith Davidson, US Navy.
 
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The Singapore Navy to assist the Indonesian Navy in the area of Submarine Rescue Support

Below, Head Naval Operations RADM Jackson Chia and Assistant to Chief of Naval Staff for Operations RADM Didit Herdiawan signing the Arrangement between the RSN and the TNI AL Concerning Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation


09 Jul 2012, 1720 hours -- The RSN's submarine rescue system, which consists of the submarine and rescue support vessel MV Swift Rescue and the submersible rescue vessel, Deep Search and Rescue Six, will also be available to the TNI AL to provide support and assistance in the event of any submarine-related incidents.
 
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What the hell did this turn into, one liners about some woman's sex life? Knock it off and get back on topic, this isn't a bloody gossip circle.

Edit: never mind, offending posters have been banned for multiple nicks and one-liners.
 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 27, 2012) - The international maritime forces at Pearl Harbour just before the sea phase of RIMPAC 2012. For the first time, the RSN's RSS Formidable (far left) led four other warships in the exercise.

RIMPAC 2012. Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial RIMPAC exercise held on 29 June to 3 August 2012, in and around the Hawaiian Islands.



Fleet Commander Rear-Admiral Lai Chung Han (2nd from left) and Commanding Officer 185 Squadron Colonel Fredrick Chew (4th from left), witnessing the live-firing of Harpoon missiles in RSS Formidable's Combat Information Centre during Exercise RIMPAC 2012.


15 July 2012 -- Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime exercise from 27 Jun to 7 Aug 2012. Hosted by the United States Navy, Exercise RIMPAC 2012 comprises a shore planning phase as well as a 24-day sea phase conducted off the coast of Hawaii...

In this year's exercise, RSS Formidable is commanding a task unit, comprising four other warships from Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States, to conduct maritime operations such as combined anti-submarine and air defence missions. In addition, RSS Formidable successfully carried out the simultaneous live-firing of two Harpoon Surface-to-Surface missiles on 14 Jul 2012 (US time). Commenting on the RSN's participation in the exercise, Commanding Officer RSS Formidable Lieutenant Colonel Ong Chee Wei said, "Exercise RIMPAC is a good opportunity for the RSN to train with other established navies to perform complex maritime operations in a high intensity environment. This year, the RSN is commanding a multinational task unit and this has allowed the RSN to enhance our engagements with other navies, strengthen professional understanding and interoperability with them." This is the third time the RSN is involved in this biennial exercise, following its inaugural participation in 2008.

Refuelling the embarked S-70B while the rotors are still spinning. This is known as a "hot refuelling" operation which enables faster turnaround times.


RIMPAC said:
Capt Jeff Ruth - Interview - RIMPAC 2012 - YouTube


PACIFIC OCEAN (July 28, 2012) An Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron refuels a Marine Corps F-18 Hornet over Hawaii during RIMPAC 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephany D. Richards/Released)


WAIMANALO, Hawaii (July 28, 2012) Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters approach for a landing at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows during RIMPAC 2012.(Canadian Forces photo by MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Released)


WAIMANALO, Hawaii (July 28, 2012) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 73 approaches Bellows Beach at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows during the RIMPAC 2012. (Canadian Forces photo by MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Released)


WAIMANALO, Hawaii (July 28, 2012) A helicopter approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Bellows Air Force Station on Oahu during RIMPAC 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)


PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2012) Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Dusty Bartell, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, maintains control of a hoist cable while lowering priority repair parts to the Royal Navy submarine HMCS Victoria (SSK 876) during RIMPAC 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek R. Sanchez/Released)
HMAS Perth (right) conducts a Liquid Replenishment at Sea with USNS Yukon during RIMPAC 2012.
 
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Guam -- Team Andersen's Explosive Ordnance Disposal participated in the biennial multinational EOD exercise Tri-Crab 2012 from Aug. 20-31 on and around Guam. The name Tri-Crab was derived from the EOD occupational badge, commonly referred to as the "crab" within the career field.

"There are three different nations participating in this EOD exercise, hence the name Tri-Crab," said Joshua Singleton, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD contractor. The participants in Tri-Crab 2012 include Air Force EOD technicians, technicians with the Republic of Singapore navy, the Royal Australian air force, the Royal Australian navy and the U.S. Navy's EOD Mobile Unit 5. Singleton said even though the same three nations participate in Tri-Crab biennially, the number of teams and supporting units who accompany these teams may vary in each exercise.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Su5QG3_F0"]Exercise Tricrab 2012 - YouTube[/nomedia]


"Australia and Singapore have always participated," said Singleton. "The number of teams each nation provides and how big the exercise turns out depends on multiple factors, including operations tempo, contingency operations, deployments and training." Royal Australian air force Lt. Ryan Kell, EOD officer, said that participating in Tri-Crab with the opportunity to learn how different countries' EOD operate helps participating nations work hand-in-hand in austere environments and dangerous situations.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8l16u77pfo"]U.S. Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy Participate in Exercise TRICRAB 2012 - YouTube[/nomedia]




NAVAL BASE GUAM (22 Aug 2012) – Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians with the Republic of Singapore Navy and the U.S. Navy’s EOD Mobile Unit 5, practice driving EOD robots to detect improvised explosive devices during the exercise Tricrab 2012. Tricrab is a combined engagement that focuses on strengthening relationships within the Asia-Pacific region through training and information exchanges, to enhance EOD and diving related interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Martin L. Carey)

Peace Triton

Below, Singapore's naval helicopter Sikorsky S-70B at Peace Triton. Singapore has ordered 6+2 Sikorsky S-70Bs, of which at least 6 have been delivered. Below, members of the Air Maintenance Crew carefully directing the naval helicopter into the frigate's hangar for storage.

Mar 15, 2010 - ABOARD RSS STALWART (IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN): Deep in the bowels of the stealth frigate RSS Stalwart, Singapore naval officers in the warship's Combat Information Centre have their sights locked on a hostile nuclear submarine. The submerged vessel was first spotted lurking about six nautical miles (11km) away - close enough for it to strike the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) frigate and other United States Navy warships patrolling the choppy Pacific Ocean. In naval parlance, that's a 'hot contact'. The 80-member crew of the Stalwart swing into action and within minutes, an S-70B Sikorsky Seahawk naval helicopter is in the air to keep the threat at bay. Throughout the 12-hour game of hide-and-seek, the Seahawk's sharp ears - dipping sonars that can 'hear' as deep as 400m underwater - trumped and held off any hostile advances. The anti-submarine helicopter, was watching over the 1,600 sq km water body off San Diego - more than twice the size of Singapore. Their 'sense and strike' manoeuvres were part of an eight-day exercise ending today, which saw the deployment of two of the RSN's six anti-submarine helicopters. Also part of the 1,500-man exercise, codenamed Golden Merlion, were five warships, six naval helicopters, two maritime patrol aircraft and a nuclear submarine from the US Navy. The exercise, jointly organised by the Singapore and US navies, demonstrated why the Seahawk was the predatory bird of choice for the RSN.

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Operation Blue Sapphire



04 Sep 2012 -- RSS Intrepid (69) leaves Singapore, with a 145-strong SAF task group, for a three-month deployment, operating under the ambit of the multinational Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 to undertake operations to disrupt piracy activities in the Gulf of Aden. Officiating at the send-off ceremony held at Changi Naval Base this afternoon, Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral (RADM) Ng Chee Peng emphasised the importance of the mission and Singapore’s continued commitment in ensuring the safety and freedom of navigation in the Gulf of Aden.



He said, "The Gulf of Aden is a key waterway that sits astride one of the major sea lanes of the world. It is one of the principal routes linking North America and Europe with the Asia Pacific." RADM Ng also noted that the deployment would provide the SAF the opportunity to gain valuable operational experiences in a multinational setting. He added, "As a responsible member of the international community, Singapore has been actively doing our part in contributing towards the safeguarding of global commons in the Gulf of Aden."



Prior to this deployment, the SAF has deployed three task groups since 2009, each comprising a Landing Ship Tank and two Super Puma helicopters. In addition, an RSAF Fokker-50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft detachment was deployed from April to July 2011 to support the international counter-piracy efforts there. The SAF was also in command of CTF 151 from January to April 2010 and from March to June 2011.
 
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RSS Formidable (68), made a port call at the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's (JMSDF) Yokosuka Naval Base from 22 to 27 Aug 2012 on the way back from RIMPAC.

Commanding Officer (CO) RSS Formidable, Lieutenant Colonel Ong Chee Wei (2nd from right) briefing his Japanese counterpart, CO JS Yamagiri, Commander Hiroshi Komiya (1st from right) on the integrated bridge systems onboard RSS Formidable.


RSS Formidable (68), made a port call at Ma Xie Naval Base in Zhanjiang, China, from 1 to 5 Sep 2012 on the way back from RIMPAC.

Commanding Officer, RSS Formidable, Lieutenant Colonel Ong Chee Wei (1st from right) briefing Vice-Admiral Jiang Wei Lie (2nd from right), Commander of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) South Sea Fleet on the capabilities of RSS Formidable
 
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Exercise Kakadu



06 Sep 2012 -- Singapore's Formidable-class frigate RSS Stalwart (72), Victory-class missile corvette RSS Valiant (91) and an F-50 maritime patrol aircraft are taking part in the three-week long exercise off the coast of Darwin, Australia, from 29 Aug to 15 Sep 2012 and hosted by the Royal Australian Navy. In this exercise, they will be conducting anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine exercise serials with warships, a submarine, and aircraft from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand and Thailand.


HMAS Darwin's S-70B-2 Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck to conduct flying operations during Exercise Kakadu 2012.

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13 September 2012 -- Guns were blazing in the seas off Darwin, Northern Territory, as ships from the Exercise KAKADU 2012 fleet came together for a combined live gunfire exercise. Japanese ship JS Shimikaze, Singaporean ship RSS Valiant, Thai ship HTMS Rattanakosin, Indonesian ship KRI Frans Kaisiepo and HMA Ships Perth and Darwin all took up position on the gun line. Shimikaze, Valiant, Rattanakosin, Frans Kaisiepo and Darwin all fired at the airborne target, which was towed by a commercially operated GAT36 Learjet...

The live firing exercise, a highlight of the first week at sea in KAKADU 2012, provided opportunities to improve interoperability—the ability of foreign navies to operate together—through coordinated manoeuvring and cooperative engagement of an airborne target.
 
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Exercise Kakadu

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is conducting a military training in Exercise Kakadu 2012 off the coast of Darwin, Australia, to boost interoperability among participating naval forces in a regional coalition environment. About 15 ships and 2,000 defence personnel from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand are participating in the exercise. Australian Fleet commander rear admiral Tim Barrett said that the exercise was RAN's principle multilateral exercise in the country for 2012. The 19-day drill involves conducting maritime warfare missions and performing graduated training activities, as well as weapons training to test the capabilities of the participating forces.

RAN is represented by the Adelaide Class Frigate HMAS Darwin, the Anzac Class Frigates HMA Ships Perth and Warramunga, two Mine Hunter Coastals HMA Ships Gascoyne and Huon, and the Replenishment Vessel HMAS Sirius. Royal Australian Air Force Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Strike Fighter Aircraft also took part.


RSS VALIANT participating in EX KAKADU 12


RSS STALWART participating in Exercise Kakadu 2012.


Officers working together at the EX KAKADU 12 Planning Conference
 
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Exercise Kakadu


Braving the rough seas returning from hot washup on board HMNZS TE KAHA


Sending off the Seariders from HMNZS ENDEAVOUR


MAJ Daniel Ng, a RSN officer who is also a Japanese speaker interacting with Operation Officer of JS Shimakaze


Group photo, Commanding officers of KAKADU 2012 participating ships and aircraft


Members of the RSN and other Navies at the exercise closing ceremony
 
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The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Singaroo, from 16 to 19 September 2012. Hosted by the RAN, the four-day exercise was held off the coast of Darwin where both navies conducted maritime security serials as well as conventional warfare serials against aerial, surface and underwater threats.

Below, RSS VALIANT steaming with HMAS WARRAMUNGA


RSN participated with a Formidable-class frigate, RSS Stalwart, an upgraded Victory-class missile corvette, RSS Valiant, and a F-50 maritime patrol aircraft. The RAN participated with an ANZAC-class frigate, HMAS Warramunga, a Collins-class submarine, HMAS Dechaineux, and several aircraft.

Below, Exercise Singaroo participants at the opening brief


Below, LTC Chew Chun Liang, CO STALWART receiving a commemorative plaque from CAPT Michael Turner, CO HMAS WARRAMUNGA
 

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Operation Blue Sapphire
Presentation on: “The SAF Experience in Countering Piracy off the Coast of Somalia”


[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJb6YzOj_rs"]RSS Intrepid to begin 2nd leg of counter-piracy operations - 30Sep2012 - YouTube[/nomedia]




28 September 2012 -- Dr Ng (right) presenting the Sea of Support bottle, containing Singaporeans' messages of support and encouragement for the SAF task group, to COL Chew.

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DEFENCE MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, ISSUE 55 -- RSN Rear Admiral Harris Chan outlines to DMJ the valuable experience gained for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in commanding CTF 151 in counter-piracy operations


Led by Rear-Admiral (RADM) Harris Chan, Singaporean and international naval officers working together as part of the CTF 151 command team, in an operations brief on USS Mason. Mayor Laut (P) Dickry Rizanny N from the Indonesian Navy and Major (L) Mohammad Bahrin bin Md Yusof from the Royal Brunei Navy were two of seven International Officers (from Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United States, and Saudi Arabia) working with the SAF Command Team.

DMJ: What was the SAF's role in CTF 151, and what did CTF 151 accomplish during the period under RSN command?

Rear Admiral Harris Chan: The SAF commanded CTF 151 from March to June 2011, the second time the SAF has been given the command. CTF 151 operates under the ambit of the CMF and cooperates with forces from North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), European Union Naval Forces (EUNAVFOR) and other independent naval deployers such as China, India, Indonesia and Russia. CTF 151 also works closely with various maritime agencies such as the UK Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to share information and coordinate actions at sea. The primary role of CTF 151 was in the coordination of counter-piracy operations to disrupt piracy in the Gulf of Aden.

During our command, CTF 151 was also the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC) coordinator from 15th March 2011 to 25th June 2011 and was responsible to plan for the force flow within the IRTC, and to ensure that the area was comprehensively covered by the coalition warships from CTF 151, NATO and EUNAVFOR. This required us to work closely with them to coordinate the disposition of the warships, while balancing their differing operational needs and national tasking. There were high-risk areas within the IRTC, and our priority was to ensure that the ships patrolling in these locations were able to respond swiftly to any piracy incidents. Whenever a piracy incident occurred in the IRTC, CTF 151 would direct the initial counter-piracy response by tasking the nearest coalition ship to conduct an investigation. The tight linkages that have been established with the coalition ships in the area have enabled the successful disruption of a number of pirate attacks during SAF's tenure as the CTF 151 command team.

The SAF-led CTF 151 also shared intelligence reports and analysis with the rest of the coalition forces, which enabled a more coordinated operation against the pirates.

In addition, we conducted numerous ship visits with not only the navies participating in CTF 151 and EUNAVFOR, but also those from independently deployed navies. By the end of our command tour, we had visited ships from the navies of China, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, the UK and the US. These visits were conducted with the aim of forging closer ties amongst the naval forces, strengthening coordination and cooperation, and reinforcing the need for tight information sharing.

We also conducted regular counter-piracy exercises to enhance the interoperability amongst the various naval forces at sea. Initiated by the last SAF-led CTF 151 command team during their tenure in 2010, the aim of the exercise is to familiarise units under CTF 151 with counter-piracy processes and responses. During our tenure, we conducted a total of eight exercises with naval ships from Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, the UK, the US, as well as with the New Zealand Defence Forces team currently leading CTF 151.



DMJ: What assets have the SAF deployed in the Gulf of Aden and what are the logistical challenges involved?

Rear Admiral Harris Chan: To date, the SAF has deployed three Task Groups (TGs) to participate in the counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden, and have taken command of CTF 151 twice. The first TG deployment was from April to July 2009, the second from June to September 2010 and the third TG was deployed in August this year. Each TG comprised a Landing Ship Tank (LST), two Super Puma helicopters as well as 229 men and women from the navy, air force and the army. In April this year, the SAF also deployed a Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the first time to perform maritime surveillance operations in the Gulf of Aden.

Deployments of such extended nature require us to understand thoroughly the logistical support required, and to continuously learn and adapt, in order to overcome challenges. A case in point is how the SAF adapted and developed a robust maintenance regime for the land-based Super Puma helicopters, to ensure they remain safe and operationally ready for deployments at sea. To optimise our lean manning resources, we have leveraged on videoconferencing to facilitate troubleshooting support with the help of engineering experts back home in order to enable precise and expeditious rectification of defects at sea.

Information Sharing: a key enabler for counter-piracy

Benefits of information sharing were also apparent when information was shared timely to create awareness among forces at sea, assets in the air, the merchant shipping community and other navies operating in the region when RSN commanded CTF 151 in the Gulf of Aden. Besides CENTRIXS (US and US coalition members' communications system) and MERCURY (British initiative - real time communications tool for independent navies and SHADE participants on counter-piracy patrol), the RSN also introduced the use of the portable ACCESS 2 system to various navies (Djibouti Maritime HQ, Bahrain SNR, Yemeni Coast Guard and Pakistan Navy) without CENTRIXS to facilitate greater information sharing and to enhance their situational awareness. The Singapore led mission acquired new capabilities such as geo-spatial analysis and OSINT for the duration of the RSN's command on CTF-151.

Dr Ng (second from left) disembarking from the S-70B naval helicopter after observing a disruption operations drill. With him is Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng (far left).

CMF said:

Rear Admiral Jackson Chia, Head of Naval Operations, Republic of Singapore Navy visited Vice Admiral Miller, Commander Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Bahrain, September 11. As Head of Naval Operations for the Republic of Singapore Navy Rear Admiral Chia visited CMF to see in person how Singaporean military assets are assisting Combined Maritime Forces with maritime security missions in the region.

Singapore has been a staunch supporter of CMF for many years and has contributed a wide rage of assets encompassing ships, personnel and aircraft. More recently, in 2010 and 2011 it commanded Combined Task Force 151 (Counter Piracy). Republic of Singapore Ship (RSS) Intrepid has recently sailed from Singapore and will be joining CMF in its anti-piracy operations shortly.

RSS Intrepid's VBSS team in action during Dr Ng, the Minister of Defence's visit to the ship in the Gulf of Aden.

Chinese 12th Escort Fleet Commander meet with Singapore's Commander of RSS Intrepid in the Gulf of Aden


CMF said:
September 19, 2012 -- RSS Intrepid and HMCS Regina, provide assistance to a stricken dhow in the Gulf of Aden.



“RSS Intrepid’s Sikorsky helicopter sighted a Yemeni dhow, whose crew were waving their hands, indicating some form of distress,” said Naval Lieutenant Jolene Lisi, Regina’s Operations Room Officer. “With that information, Regina’s Sea King helicopter located the dhow and provided further visual assessment. It then remained overhead until Regina arrived. As the closest vessel, the Canadian frigate was able to arrive and begin offering assistance within 30 minutes.”

Regina sent members of their small boat inspection team, an electrician and an interpreter in their rigid-hulled-inflatable boat (RHIB) to investigate and provide assistance. The dhow in distress had run out of both fuel and food. Regina was able to manoeuvre and secure the dhow alongside to provide fuel along with fresh food and water for the crew...

Dr Ng Eng Hen speaking to SAF task group personnel operating in the Gulf of Aden on board RSS Intrepid.

Ng Eng Hean's Facebook page said:
(Left) Dr Ng (fourth from left) being briefed on the SAF task group's operation in the Gulf of Aden, on board the RSS Intrepid, together with him Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral Ng Chee Peng (on his right) and Non-Residential Ambassador to Oman Teng Theng Dar (on his left). (Right) Commander SAF Task Group Colonel Frederick Chew (far left) talking Dr Ng (second from left) through a compliant boarding operation drill.



I visited our SAF Task Group recently and reminded them to remain vigilant and to maintain high professional standards. Our boys are taking their mission seriously and train repeatedly to disrupt pirates. I saw one of their training missions first hand. First, sophisticated sensors on board the RSS Intrepid and its Sikorsky naval helicopter (NH) provide early warning and precise intelligence on the piracy threat. The NH is launched and keeps a safe distance out of range from small arms and RPGs. Flares are launched to mark a line on the sea that the pirates should not cross. If they ignore these warning signals, our gunners fire warning shots. If pirates persist, serious consequences ensue, including boarding and disarming operations. Through it all, sophisticated command and control systems on board the RSS Intrepid provide close monitoring and orchestration of efforts.

 
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