Over $254,000 Raised at the 18th RSN Charity Heartstrings
21 Nov 24
A heartfelt appreciation to our Navy Family, whose generous contributions helped raise over $254,000 at the 18th RSN Charity Heartstrings conducted earlier this year. The donations collected from the Navy Family support the President's Challenge, the SAF Benevolent Fund, the SAF Care Fund, and our eight adopted charities - Anglican Care Centre (Simei), Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home, Fernvale Garden School, APSN Katong School, MINDSville@Napiri, Peace Haven Nursing Home, Society for the Aged Sick and Sunbeam Place.
Chief of Navy RADM Sean Wat recently presented the cheques to representatives from the President's Challenge, SAF Benevolent Fund and SAF Care Fund at the RSN Swim For Hope 2024 Finale.
Collaborating to Strengthen Professional Ties
18 Nov 24
Photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist Chief Sean Weir (USN)
Our Master Chief Navy ME6 Richard Goh participated in the Western Pacific Naval Symposium Senior Enlisted Leaders Working Group (WPNS SELWG) 2024 that was held earlier this month. ME6 Goh was joined by our Fleet Master Chief SWO Seck Wai Kong for the working group. Together, they interacted with counterparts from eight other nations and discussed issues of common interests, as well as avenues to strengthen cooperation between the participating navies.
The WPNS SELWG 2024 was hosted by the United States Navy in Hawaii, USA.
Enhancing Naval Information Sharing Between Singapore and UK
18 Jul 24
On 11 Jul 2024, Head Naval Operations RADM Augustine Lim and Director, Maritime Domain Awareness Programme (MDAP), Royal Navy (RN), Mr Terry Gibson signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance information sharing between the two navies.
The renewal of the MOU, last signed in 2009, reflects the nature and depth of the relationship between both navies. It serves to strengthen the operational cooperation between the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and RN MDAP.
Hosting Distinguished Guests from UK and Vietnam at IFC
04 Jun 24
Last week, our Information Fusion Centre (IFC) hosted Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan, UK's Minister of State for Indo-Pacific, and Vietnam Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base. Both leaders were in Singapore to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue.
IFC shared about the importance of information sharing in enhancing regional and extra-regional maritime security.
Our Navy and both leaders from UK and Vietnam reaffirmed their committed to strengthen cooperation to ensure safer seas for all.
Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces Visits IFC
14 May 24
Photo courtesy of MCO
Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Forces, General (GEN) Tan Sri Dato' Seri Mohammad bin Ab Rahman visited the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) on 7 May 2024 as part of his introductory visit to Singapore. He was hosted by Commander Maritime Security Task Force / Maritime Security Command COL Ng Xun Xi.
During his visit, GEN Tan Sri Dato' Seri Mohammad was introduced to the IFC and its role in ensuring maritime security for our region through timely and accurate sharing of information between our regional and extra-regional maritime partners.
We hope that GEN Tan Sri Dato' Seri Mohammad had a fruitful time in the IFC, and a good visit in Singapore!
Meeting with Command Master Chief of German Navy in Germany
25 Apr 24
Last week, our Master Chief of Navy, ME6 Richard Goh (third from left) met his German counterpart, Command Master Chief of German Navy, MCPO Lars Raabe (second from left) in Germany.
The RSN delegation visited the training facilities of the German Navy's Petty Officer School in Plon, as well as the Naval Base in Eckernförd, including the Submarine Training Centre.
The Singapore Navy and German Navy share a longstanding and strong defence relations, with frequent interactions at all levels. This includes high-level visits and dialogues, military-to-military exchanges, cross-attendance of professional courses, as well as technology collaboration.
Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2024
19 Apr 24
On 16 April 24, Commander Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF) / Maritime Security (MARSEC) Command COL Ng Xun Xi attended the Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2024, jointly organised by ReCAAP's Information Sharing Centre, the Asian Shipowners Association, INTERTANKO, and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).
COL Ng was one of the panel speakers that discussed the topic "How Resilient is the Global Maritime System?" He highlighted that information sharing entities such as ReCAAP and the RSN's Information Fusion Centre play important roles to facilitate information sharing and collaboration between MARSEC entities, enabling enforcement agencies to respond more effectively to MARSEC challenges. He further shared that other similar information sharing centres have also emulated this model to tackle common MARSEC challenges.
International Collaboration and Insights at the 45th SAM
07 Mar 24
On 29 Feb 24, our Information Fusion Centre (IFC) co-organised the 45th Shared Awareness Meeting (SAM) in collaboration with the Asian Shipowners' Association and the Singapore Shipping Association.
Over 200 representatives attended in-person and virtually across 12 countries, including our Maritime Security (MARSEC) partners from the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) in Madagascar, Thailand Maritime Enforcement Coordinating Centre (Thai-MECC) and Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR). Speakers shared MARSEC updates and discussed international efforts to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Red Sea region, as well as ideas to enhance MARSEC in the digital age.
Meeting with Navy Leaders at SA2024
20 Feb 24
Our Chief of Navy RADM Sean Wat met with some of his counterparts at the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow 2024 (SA2024) earlier today.
RADM Wat met with (top row, L to R) Chief of the Indonesian Navy (KASAL) ADM Muhammad Ali, Royal Cambodian Navy Commander ADM Tea Vinh, (bottom row, L to R) Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnam People’s Navy RADM Pham Nhu Xuan, and Royal Malaysian Navy Deputy Chief of Navy VADM Dato’ Zulhelmy bin Ithnain.
RADM Wat took the opportunity to thank his counterparts for their support for the Singapore Airshow and to discuss areas for further collaboration.
Safe and Secure Seas Through Strengthened Cooperation
06 Feb 24
Last week, our Information Fusion Centre (IFC) at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base hosted the Fiji Navy's Acting Chief of Staff Commander Ratu Isoa Damudamu Dranikaibeqa Tokalauvere and Director Military Intelligence from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Lieutenant Colonel Ratu Esira Natoravu Kulavati, and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in information sharing.
IFC took the opportunity to highlight upcoming key initiatives to promote cooperation amongst MARSEC partners and the shipping community, such as the upcoming 45th Shared Awareness Meeting (SAM) and 12th Regional MARSEC Practitioners Programme (RMPP) in February and July respectively, and invited the RFMF to participate.
We look forward to strengthening our relationship with the RFMF. It is through the cooperation amongst maritime agencies that we can continue to ensure Safe and Secure Seas For All.
European Union Mission Visit to IFC
23 Jan 24
The IFC recently hosted Dr Benedikta von Seherr-Thoß, Managing Director for Peace, Security and Defence at the European External Action Service, European Union to a visit at the IFC, and discussed ways to enhance future cooperation based on mutual interests.
The IFC also took the opportunity to highlight the contributions of of France International Liaison Officer (ILO) CDR Stephan Litzler who double-hats as the European Union and French ILO to the IFC. CDR Litzler is a key member of the IFC's Theft, Robbery At Sea (TRAPS) Cluster, and has played a key role in strengthening IFC's cooperation with the EU.
We look forward to deepening this relationship so as to ensure Safe and Secure Seas For All!
Charting the Course for Maritime Security at the 15th Nautical Forum 2024
18 Jan 24
On 9 Jan 24, Deputy Commander Maritime Security (MARSEC) Command / Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF) COL Michael Chan spoke at the 15th Nautical Forum 2024, which was jointly organised by the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC), Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Shipping Association (SSA).
During his sharing, COL Chan highlighted Singapore's comprehensive approach towards addressing sea robbery incidents in this region and emphasised the importance of close collaboration with various Whole-of-Government agencies, regional MARSEC authorities, the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) and the shipping community to ensure safer seas for all.