Chief of Navy RADM Sean Wat makes Introductory Visit to Germany

Our Chief of Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Sean Wat was in Germany last week for an Introductory Visit. He was hosted by the German Chief of Navy Vice Admiral (VADM) Jan Christian Kaack where both navy chiefs discussed opportunities to strengthen the relationship between our navies.

RADM Wat (right), accompanied by VADM Kaack (left), reviewing the Guard-of-Honour contingent at the Federal Ministry of Defence in Berlin.

RADM Wat (left) and VADM Kaack (right) at the wreath-laying ceremony which was conducted at the Bundeswehr Memorial in the Federal Ministry of Defence, Berlin.

RADM Wat (left) meeting his counterpart, VADM Kaack (right) during his introductory visit in Germany.

As part of the programme, RADM Wat also visited the German Navy's Maritime Operations Centre in Glücksburg, Naval Academy in Mürwik, and Naval Damage Control Training Centre in Neustadt.

During his visit to the Naval Academy Mürwik, RADM Wat was briefed on the German Navy's use of Ship Handling simulators to provide realistic navigation training.

RADM Wat (fifth from the right) and VADM Kaack (seventh from the left) joined by senior commanders from the Republic of Singapore Navy and the German Navy for a group photo at the Naval Damage Control Training Centre.

RSS Impeccable (left), RSS Tenacious (center) and FGS Baden-Württemberg (right) sailing in formation during a Passage Exercise conducted in October 2024.

The Republic of Singapore Navy and the German Navy have established a strong bilateral relationship. Both navies interact regularly through leadership visits and dialogues, navy-to-navy exchanges, cross-attendance of professional courses, and have also collaborated in areas such as submarine training and operations.