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RSN conducts Passage Exercise with French Navy & Welcomes them at Changi Naval Base

28 May 2021

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The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s RSS Formidable sailing during SIMBEX with the Indian Navy.

(From left to right) FS Tonnerre, RSS Steadfast and FS Surcouf sailing in formation during the exercise.

On 27 May 2021, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s Formidable-class frigate RSS Steadfast conducted a passage exercise (PASSEX) with the French Navy (FN)'s amphibious assault ship FS Tonnerre and frigate FS Surcouf who are in the Asia-Pacific as part of its Jeanne d'Arc mission. The PASSEX was conducted in the southern reaches of the South China Sea within international waters.

Crew of RSS Steadfast checking bearing during the manoeuvring exercise.

Crew of RSS Steadfast checking bearing during the manoeuvring exercise.

The exercise saw the ships from both navies conducting manoeuvring and communication exercises, and small arms firings. In addition, helicopter cross-deck landing was conducted by the Republic of Singapore Air Force's Super Puma helicopters.

RSAF's Super Puma conducting a cross-deck landing as part of the interaction at sea with the French Navy.

RSAF's Super Puma helicopter conducting a cross-deck landing as part of the interaction at sea with the French Navy.

The RSN conducts regular PASSEXes with foreign navies to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen friendships with other navies. These professional interactions at sea have enabled the RSN to keep our ties warm with our navy counterparts, especially amidst the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s RSS Formidable sailing during SIMBEX with the Indian Navy.

Flags are used to transmit a message during the communication exercise between ships.

In addition to the PASSEX, FS Tonnerre is on a port call at Changi Naval Base and will continue with its deployment after. The Commanding Officer of FS Tonnerre Captain Arnaud Tranchant will also conduct a video tele-conference with RSN Commander 1st Flotilla Colonel Ng Xun Xi on 29 May 2021.

FS Tonnerre called into Changi Naval Base following the PASSEX.

FS Tonnerre called into Changi Naval Base following the PASSEX.

As a like-minded partner with common perspectives on freedom of navigation and overflight, we are glad to welcome the French Navy to the region. Our interactions with the French Navy in the maritime sphere allow us to reinforce our strong and broad-based defence relationship and strengthen mutual understanding with France.

Photos courtesy of the French Navy and 2LT Brian Shim from RSS Steadfast.

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