Exercising with the US in the Pacific Ocean

The Republic of Navy (RSN)'s Endurance-class Landing Ship Tank RSS Endeavour conducted a passage exercise (PASSEX) with the United States Navy (USN)'s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Chafee on 7 Feb 2022.

The PASSEX was conducted smoothly off the coast of Guam and comprised communication and manoeuvring exercises.

USS Chafee (foreground) and RSS Endeavour conducting naval manoeuvres during the exercise.

Radio messages being sent between the two ships during a communications drill.

During the flashing exercise, RSS Endeavour's communication systems operator interpreted a Morse code message sent via light signals from USS Chafee, which was "I wish you a pleasant voyage".

The RSN conducts regular PASSEXes with foreign navies to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen friendships. 

RSS Endeavour is currently on deployment to support the Midshipman Sea Training Exercise. 

Crew from RSS Endeavour waving farewell as the PASSEX concluded with a sailpast!

(All sailing personnel had been isolated and tested negative for COVID-19 prior to the deployment.)

Photos courtesy of ME1 Ryan Ro Wei Wen, MID Ainsley Lim and MID Darius Ching.