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To a civilian, life in the Navy seems like an unknown adventure. Now you can uncover some of the mystique with behind-the-scenes glimpses of the action

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Sailor on lookout duty scans the sea with binoculars from the ship’s bridge.

24 Hours on the High Seas: Life On Board RSS Resolution

What happens on board a Republic of Singapore Navy landing ship tank? From warfare drills to movie nights, this is life on board RSS Resolution.

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Satellite view of Singapore’s busy shipping lanes and anchored vessels near the coastline.

A Nation Forged by the Sea

It can be easy to forget that Singapore is still a maritime nation, with crucial ties to the waves. Find out what the country owes to the sea, from beloved dishes to the buildings themselves.

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Naval personnel from various countries stand in formation at a dockside parade with flags representing participating nations.

Around the World in 21 Navies

With 21 navies from all across the world gathered at our doorstep, the first Singapore International Maritime Review was a celebration unlike any other.

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Aerial view of Malacca Straits

Charting Singapore’s Maritime History

Singapore’s historical landmarks show the importance of the sea to the nation. Take a tour of these maritime landmarks with the interactive map below.

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Navy personnel on a ship’s bridge scanning the sea using binoculars.

Fixing Marks of Singapore

Take a tour of our waters and discover the significance of these four fixing marks to our Republic of Singapore Navy sailors.

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Troops disembark from a fast craft onto shore during an amphibious exercise.

Inside Exercise Trident: 3 Impactful Moments

What does it take to run a ship-to-shore exercise involving over 2,000 military personnel — and pull it off without a hitch? Go behind the scenes of Exercise Trident with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), and storm the beach alongside our sailors

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Medical personnel treating a casualty with oxygen inside a pressurised medical chamber.

Navy Medical Service: Doctors, Sailors, Singaporeans

In the Navy Medical Service, our sailors are doctors and medics dedicated to providing healthcare support for their fellow Navy servicemen — and the rest of Singapore.

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SAF soldier approaches a commercial vessel during a maritime security boarding operation.

Patrol, Detect, Engage: Stories of Maritime Security

Find out what threats the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is ready to tackle 24/7, whether on foot, on deck, or under the waves.

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Close-up of a person in a white balaclava speaking into a radio in a dimly lit setting.

Protectors of the Deep

The scenario: time is ticking as an RSN submarine races to take out an enemy vessel. Follow our blow-by-blow account to find out what happens next.

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