Republic of Singapore Navy

Formations
Fleet
Coastal Command
Naval Diving Unit
Naval Logistics Command
Training Command
Ships
Submarines
Frigates
Corvettes
Patrol Vessels
Landing Platform Docks
Mine Countermeasures Vessels
Bases
Tuas Naval Base
Changi Naval Base

The Republic of Singapore Navy (Abbreviation: RSN; Chinese: 新加坡共和国海军部队; Malay: Angkatan Laut Republik Singapura) is the navy of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), responsible for the defence of Singapore against sea-borne threats and protection of its sea lines of communications. Operating within the crowded littoral waters of the Singapore Strait, the RSN is regarded as one of the best in the region.^[1] All commissioned ships of the RSN have a prefix RSS, which means Republic of Singapore Ship. Image File history File links Naval_Ensign_of_Singapore. ... The Naval Diving Unit (NDU) is a Special Forces unit of the Republic of Singapore Navy, and is regularly tasked in salvage operations, underwater mine demolition and commando-type warfare. ... The Formidable class multi-role stealth frigates are the latest platforms to enter into service with the Republic of Singapore Navy, and are multi-mission derivatives of the French Navy’s La Fayette class frigate. ... The Endurance class landing platform dock ships are the biggest class of ships in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). ... Tuas Naval Base (TNB) is the second naval base in the history of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). ... Changi Naval Base (CNB) is the latest naval facility of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and was built to replace Brani Naval Base. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Not to be confused with the Malayalam language, spoken in India. ... The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) The British Grand Fleet, the supreme naval force of World War I A rare occurrence of a 5-country multinational fleet, during Operation Enduring Freedom in the Oman Sea. ... The Singapore Armed Forces (abbreviation: SAF, Malay: Angkatan Bersenjata Singapura, Simplified Chinese: ) comprises three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). ... Sea lines of communication (abbreviated as SLOC) is a term describing the primary maritime trade routes between ports. ... A littoral is the region near the shoreline of a body of fresh or salt water. ... Map of the Singapore Strait. ...

History

The RSN traces its origins to the Royal Navy in the 1930s with only two patrol craft. The Straits Settlements Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve was established on 20 April 1934 and in 1941 became the Singaporean division of the Malayan Volunteer Reserve during World War II. This article is about the navy of the United Kingdom. ... The Straits Settlements were a collection of territories of the British East India Company in Southeast Asia, which were given collective administration in 1826. ... is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

In 1948 the Malayan Force was raised by the Singaporean government and was later granted the title of the Royal Malayan Navy in 1952 in recognition of its services in action during the Malayan Emergency. The Malayan Emergency was an insurrection and guerrilla war of the Malay Races Liberation Army against the British and Malayan administration from 1948-1960 in what is now Malaysia. ...

On 16 September 1963, Singapore was admitted as a state of Malaysia under the terms of confederation and the Royal Malayan Navy was renamed the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The Singapore division of the Malayan Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve was formally transferred from the command of the Royal Navy to the RMN on 22 September 1963, becoming the Singapore Volunteer Force (SVF). is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 265th day of the year (266th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 9 August 1965, Singapore seceded from Malaysia to form an independent and sovereign nation within the Commonwealth. The following year on 22 January 1966, the SVF was renamed the Singapore Naval Volunteer Force (SNVF). is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... The Commonwealth of Nations as of 2006 Headquarters Marlborough House, London, UK Official languages English Membership 53 sovereign states Leaders  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Secretary-General Don McKinnon (since 1 April 2000) Establishment  -  Balfour Declaration 18 November 1926   -  Statute of Westminster 11 December 1931   -  London Declaration 28 April 1949  Area  -  Total... is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ...

On 5 May 1967, the SNVF ensign was hoisted for the first time. A few months later in September, the SNVF was renamed the People's Defence (Sea) under the Sea Defence Command (SDC). // is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Ensign of the Imperial Japanese Navy. ...

The SDC was renamed the Maritime Command (MC) in 1968, which is the predecessor of the RSN. The MC then went on an expansion program to carry out its seaward defence more effectively.

The RSN came into being on 1 April 1975, when the SAF established its component forces into three distinct services.^[2] is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Organisation

The RSN is led by the Chief of Navy (CNV). The current CNV is Rear Admiral (one star) Chew Men Leong and he is responsible for the RSN's overall operational capabilities and administration. The CNV reports directly to the Chief of Defence Force, a three-star general. The organisation chart below shows the administrative chain of command with five formations: the Fleet, Coastal Command, Naval Diving Unit, Naval Logistics Command and Training Command.^[3] The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. ... A formation is a high-level military organization, such as a Brigade, Division, Corps, Army or Army group. ... The Naval Diving Unit (NDU) is a Special Forces unit of the Republic of Singapore Navy, and is regularly tasked in salvage operations, underwater mine demolition and commando-type warfare. ...

 CNV | Chief of Staff - Naval Staff -----| | HQ RSN -----| | ______________________________|____________________________ | | | | | Fleet Naval Logistics Coastal Training Naval Diving _______|________ Command Command Command Unit | | | | | | 1st | 3rd | | | __|__ | ___|___ ________|______ ___|___ ______|______ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 185 188 171 191 192/193 182/189 180 181 194 IMW IMOS CDG EOD UDG Combat Diving Group 

Current Fleet

Submarines

In 1995, the RSN acquired a Challenger class (formerly known as Sjöormen class) submarine from the Swedish Navy and another three in 1997, making them Singapore's first underwater platforms.^[4] As the submarines were designed by the Swedish for operations in the Baltic Sea, various modifications were required to suit them to tropical waters. A comprehensive tropicalisation programme was carried out for all four submarines, which involves installing air conditioning, marine growth protection systems and corrosion-resistant piping.^[5] For other uses, see Submarine (disambiguation). ... The Swedish Naval Ensign Coat of arms of the Swedish Navy The Swedish Navy (Swedish: Marinen) is the naval branch of the Swedish Armed Forces. ...

Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has signed an agreement with Kockums for the supply of two Västergötland class submarines to the RSN on 4 November 2005.^[6] Currently in reserve with the Swedish Navy, the submarines will be transferred to the RSN on completion of the modernisation and conversion for operation in tropical waters. The submarines are expected to enter service from 2010 and will replace some of the Challenger class submarines. It is believed that the Challenger class and Västergötland class were purchased to develop the required submarine operations expertise before selecting a modern class of submarines to replace them, since all the boats are over 25 years old.^[7] The four submarines form the 171 Squadron of the RSN. The Ministry of Defence (abbreviated MINDEF) is entrusted with overseeing the defence needs of the Republic of Singapore. ... Kockums in Malmö, 1970 Foto: PÃ¥l-Nils Nilsson. ... The A-17 Västergötland class of diesel-electric submarines was introduced in 1987 by the Swedish Navy. ...

Ships	RSS Challenger—commissioned 1997 RSS Conqueror—commissioned 1999 RSS Centurion—commissioned 1999 RSS Chieftain—commissioned 2001	Launch of RSS Chieftain in Sweden © MINDEF
Length	51 metres
Beam	6.1 metres
Displacement	1130 tonnes surfaced, 1200 tonnes submerged
Crew	28
Speed	10 knots (19 km/h) surfaced, 16 knots (30 km/h) submerged
Weapons	torpedoes

Launch of RSS Chieftain in Sweden © MINDEF File links The following pages link to this file: Republic of Singapore Navy ...

Frigates

The Formidable class multi-role stealth frigates are the latest platforms to enter into service with the RSN, and are multi-mission derivatives of the French Navy’s La Fayette class frigate.^[8] The frigates are key information nodes and fighting units, and are “by far the most advanced surface combatants in Southeast Asia".^[9] The French Navy, officially called the National Navy (French: Marine Nationale) is the maritime arm of the French military. ... The La Fayette class units are light multi-mission frigates built by DCN and operated by France (Marine Nationale), Saudi Arabia, Singapore (Republic of Singapore Navy) and Republic of China (Taiwan) (Republic of China Navy). ...

The frigates will be equipped with Sikorsky S-70B naval helicopters, an international derivative of the United States Navy SH-60B Seahawk. The MINDEF signed a contract with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in January 2005 to acquire six of these helicopters, which will be organic to the frigates. These naval helicopters are equipped with anti-surface and anti-submarine combat systems, extending the ship’s own surveillance and over-the-horizon targeting and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The naval helicopters will be raised as a squadron in the Republic of Singapore Air Force and piloted by air force pilots, but the system operators will be from the RSN. The naval helicopters are projected for delivery between 2008 and 2010.^[10] The Sikorsky S-70 is a medium-lift military helicopter family manufactured by Sikorsky. ... USN redirects here. ... Sikorsky SH-60B Seahawk The SH-60B is designed to operate as an integral fighting unit aboard specifically configured Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) class Guided Missile Frigates, Spruance (DDG-963) class Destroyers, Kidd (DDG-993), class Guided Missile Destroyers and Ticonderoga (CG-47) class Guided Missile Cruisers. ... Sikorsky is an American aircraft and helicopter manufacturer. ...

The lead ship of the class, RSS Formidable was commissioned on 5 May 2007, marking the 40th year of the RSN. The remaining frigates will be fully operational by 2009 and will replace the outgoing Sea Wolf class missile gunboats, which have been in service for more than 30 years, of the RSN's 185 Squadron. // is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...

Ships	RSS Formidable (68)—commissioned 2007 RSS Intrepid (69)—launched 2004 RSS Steadfast (70)—launched 2005 RSS Tenacious (71)—launched 2005 RSS Stalwart (72)—launched 2005 RSS Supreme (73)—launched 2006	RSS Intrepid at Changi Naval Base during the Navy Open House 2007
Length	114.8 metres
Beam	16.3 metres
Displacement	3200 tonnes
Crew	70, excluding air attachment of about 15
Speed	27 knots (50 km/h)
Weapons	Boeing Harpoon anti-ship missiles MBDA Aster 15 surface-to-air missiles Oto Melara 76 mm gun Eurotorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes

Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixels Full resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixels Full resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Changi Naval Base (CNB) is the latest naval facility of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and was built to replace Brani Naval Base. ... The Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system, originally developed by McDonnell Douglas of the United States, with development and manufacturing now taken over by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. ... Aster is a family of surface-to-air missiles manufactured by Eurosam, a European consortium consisting of MBDA France, MBDA Italy (combined 66%) and the Thales Group (33%). // The Aster family was developed to perform three distinct missions: Naval autodefence — using the Aster 15 surface-to-air anti-missile missile... The Oto Melara 76 mm gun is a polyvalent naval artillery piece built by the Italian company Otobreda and Oto Melara. ...

Corvettes

In 1983, the RSN ordered six Victory class corvettes from Fredrich Lürssen Werft of Germany. The first corvette was built in Germany while the remaining five were built locally by ST Marine. The corvettes were also the first class of ships in the RSN to have an anti-submarine capability.^[11] The corvettes are noted for their tall mast, making them top-heavy compared to ships of similar class. However, this is suitable within the fairly calm Singapore waters.^{[citation needed]} The six corvettes form the 188 Squadron of the RSN. For the automobile, see Chevrolet Corvette. ... Lürssen (or Lürssen Werft) is a German shipbuilding company based in Bremen-Vegesack. ...

RSS Victory arriving in Darwin Harbour, Australia for Exercise Singaroo © Department of Defence, Australia File links The following pages link to this file: Republic of Singapore Navy ... The AGM-84 Harpoon is a US all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile system. ... The Barak SAM was developed in a joint venture between Israel Aircraft Industries and RAFAEL and is based on RAFAELs vertically launched missile. ... The Oto Melara 76 mm gun is a polyvalent naval artillery piece built by the Italian company Otobreda and Oto Melara. ...

Missile gunboats

The Sea Wolf class of missile gunboats were acquired in 1968, based on the TNC 45 design from Fredrich Lürssen Werft. The first two gunboats were constructed in Germany, while the remaining four were constructed locally by ST Marine (then known as Singapore Shipbuilding and Engineering). As new technology became available, these gunboats underwent a number of upgrading programmes in the 1980s and 1990s to increase their strike capability and sophistication.^[12] These gunboats are approaching the end of their operational life and are due to be replaced by the new frigates. The six gunboats form the 185 Squadron of the RSN.

Ships	RSS Sea Wolf (P76)—commissioned 1975 RSS Sea Lion (P77)—commissioned 1975 RSS Sea Dragon (P78)—commissioned 1975 RSS Sea Tiger (P79)—commissioned 1976 RSS Sea Hawk (P80)—commissioned 1976 RSS Sea Scorpion (P81)—commissioned 1976	RSS Sea Dragon docked at Changi Naval Base during the Navy Open House 2007
Length	45 metres
Beam	6.5 metres
Displacement	270 tonnes
Crew	40
Speed	30 knots (56 km/h)
Weapons	Harpoon anti-ship missiles Gabriel surface missiles Mistral surface-to-air missiles Bofors 57 mm gun

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Patrol vessels

The Fearless class of patrol vessels were built locally by ST Marine to replace the older coastal patrol crafts, which were transferred to the Police Coast Guard. The first six vessels of the class are armed for anti-submarine warfare missions, and were placed under the command of the Fleet as 189 Squadron upon commission. In January 2003, RSS Courageous was badly damaged in a collision with a container ship in the Singapore Straits.^[13] In January 2005, 189 Squadron was transferred to the Coastal Command from the Fleet, and the twelve ships now form the 182/189 Squadron.^[14] “A/S” redirects here. ...

Ships	RSS Fearless (94)—commissioned 1996 RSS Brave (95)—commissioned 1996 RSS Courageous* (96)—commissioned 1996 RSS Gallant (97)—commissioned 1997 RSS Daring (98)—commissioned 1997 RSS Dauntless (99)—commissioned 1997 RSS Resilience (82)—commissioned 1998 RSS Unity (83)—commissioned 1998 RSS Sovereignty (84)—commissioned 1998 RSS Justice (85)—commissioned 1998 RSS Freedom (86)—commissioned 1998 RSS Independence (87)—commissioned 1998	RSS Resilience at sea
Length	55 metres
Beam	8.6 metres
Displacement	500 tonnes
Crew	30
Speed	20 knots (37 km/h)
Weapons	Mistral surface-to-air missiles Oto Melara 76 mm gun Eurotorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes (first six ships) CIS 50 12.7 mm machine guns

Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 333 pixelsFull resolution (1220 × 508 pixel, file size: 382 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) RSS Resilience on patrol in Singapore. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 333 pixelsFull resolution (1220 × 508 pixel, file size: 382 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) RSS Resilience on patrol in Singapore. ... Mistral is an infrared homing surface-to-air missile manufactured by the European multinational company MBDA missile systems (formerly by Matra BAe Dynamics). ... The Oto Melara 76 mm gun is a polyvalent naval artillery piece built by the Italian company Otobreda and Oto Melara. ...

Amphibious transport docks

The Endurance class amphibious transport docks are the biggest class of ships in the RSN. They were designed and built locally by ST Marine to replace the old County class tank landing ships (LST). Each ship is fitted with a well dock which can accommodate four landing crafts, as well as a flight deck which can accommodate two medium lift helicopters.^[15] While the RSN describes the Endurance class as LSTs, they lack the beaching capability traditionally associated with LSTs and their well docks and flight decks qualifies the Endurance class more as amphibious transport docks. The Endurance class landing platform dock ships are the biggest class of ships in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). ... The tank landing ship (LST, for Landing Ship, Tank) was created during World War II to support amphibious operations by carrying significant quantities of vehicles, cargo, and landing troops directly onto an unimproved shore. ...

The ships provide sea transportation for personnel and equipment for SAF's overseas training, as well as a training platform for RSN's midshipmen. RSS Endurance became the first RSN ship to circumnavigate the globe when it participated in the 2000 International Naval Review in New York City.^[16] The ships are also actively involved in humanitarian and disaster relief operations, notably in East Timor, the Persian Gulf and the tsunami-hit Indonesian province of Aceh. The four ships form the 191 Squadron of the RSN. To circumnavigate a place, such as an island, a continent, or the Earth is to travel all the way around it by boat or ship. ... This page describes reviews of the US Fleet. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake,[1] was a great undersea earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC (07:58:53 local time) December 26, 2004 with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. ...

Ships	RSS Endurance (207)—commissioned 2000 RSS Resolution (208)—commissioned 2000 RSS Persistence (209)—commissioned 2001 RSS Endeavour (210)—commissioned 2001	RSS Endurance during IMDEX 2001 © Jane's RSS Endurance, RSS Persistence and RSS Endeavour in Meulaboh, Indonesia as part of 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami humanitarian relief efforts © MINDEF
Length	141 metres
Beam	21 metres
Displacement	6000 tonnes
Crew	65
Speed	15 to 20 knots (28 to 37 km/h)
Weapons	Mistral surface-to-air missiles Oto Melara 76 mm gun CIS 50 12.7 mm machine guns

RSS Endurance during IMDEX 2001 © Janes File links The following pages link to this file: Republic of Singapore Navy ... RSS Endurance, RSS Persistence and RSS Endeavour in Meulaboh, Indonesia as part of 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami humanitarian relief efforts © MINDEF File links The following pages link to this file: Republic of Singapore Navy ... Mistral is an infrared homing surface-to-air missile manufactured by the European multinational company MBDA missile systems (formerly by Matra BAe Dynamics). ... The Oto Melara 76 mm gun is a polyvalent naval artillery piece built by the Italian company Otobreda and Oto Melara. ...

Mine countermeasures vessels

The RSN acquired mine countermeasure capabilities as early as 1975, when the USN's USS Thrasher and USS Whippoorwill were reactivated by the RSN's engineers and technicians in California. The Bluebird class coastal minesweepers were commissioned as RSS Jupiter and RSS Mercury.^[17]

These two ships were eventually replaced by the Bedok class mine countermeasures vessels. The first ship, RSS Bedok, was built by Karlskronavarvet in Sweden based on the Landsort class design. The remaining three ships were prefabricated in Sweden and transferred to Singapore for final assembly by ST Marine. The ships are constructed of glass reinforced plastic to maintain low magnetic and acoustic signatures. The ships form the 194 Squadron of the RSN. A Mine Countermeasure Vessel or MCMV is a type of naval ship tasked with the location of and destruction of naval mines. ...

Ships	RSS Bedok (M105)—commissioned 1995 RSS Kallang (M106)—commissioned 1995 RSS Katong (M107)—commissioned 1995 RSS Punggol (M108)—commissioned 1995	Bedok class MCMVs berthed at Changi Naval Base during the Navy Open House 2007
Length	47.5 metres
Beam	9.6 metres
Displacement	360 tonnes
Crew	28
Speed	15 knots (28 km/h)
Weapons	Bofors 40 mm gun ECA PAP 104 Mk 4 mine disposal vehicles CIS 50 12.7 mm machine guns

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Others

The Protector unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was developed by the RAFAEL Armament Development Authority in response to emerging terrorist threats against maritime assets such as the USS Cole bombing, and is the only operational combat USV that exists today. ... A type of close in weapon system manufactured by Rafael of Israel. ...

Bases

Tuas Naval Base

Tuas Naval Base (TNB) is the second naval base in the RSN's history. Located at the western tip of Singapore, it occupies 0.28 km² (0.11 mi²) of land. It was officially opened on 2 September 1994 by the second prime minister Goh Chok Tong. Tuas Naval Base (TNB) is the second naval base in the history of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). ... is the 245th day of the year (246th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is Goh Goh Chok Tong (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; Hokkien: Gô· Chok-tòng; born May 20, 1941), was the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from November 28, 1990 to August 12, 2004, succeeding Lee Kuan Yew. ...

For about two decades, Brani Naval Base was the RSN's only base. An expansion of the fleet in the early 1980s meant that more space was needed for the fleet and its shore infrastructure. However, this was not possible as the land around Brani was reserved for use by the port authority to develop container facilities.^[18] As a result, Tuas was selected as the site for a second naval base.

Better utilisation of space at TNB resulted in two and a half times more berthing space than Brani, even though TNB only has a shoreline of 850 m (0.5 mi). Provision was also made for recreational facilities. Automation was incorporated into the design of TNB to reduce manpower requirements, such as mechanical ramps for the loading and unloading of vehicles and an automatic storage and retrieval system. It also has a floating dock which can lift 600 tonnes and transfer a ship from sea to land to facilitate repairs and maintenance.^[19]

Currently, the missile corvettes, patrol vessels and mine counter-measures vessels are based at TNB.

Changi Naval Base

Changi Naval Base (CNB) is the latest naval facility of the RSN and was built to replace Brani Naval Base. Located on 1.28 km² (0.50 mi²) of reclaimed land at the eastern tip of Singapore, it was officially opened on 21 May 2004 by Goh Chok Tong. Changi Naval Base (CNB) is the latest naval facility of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and was built to replace Brani Naval Base. ... Land reclamation is either of two distinct practices. ... is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Its 6.2 km (3.9 mi) berthing space can accommodate an aircraft carrier and is often used by visiting ships of the USN.^[20]

Automation was incorporated into the design of CNB to reduce manpower requirements. It has an automated underground ammunition depot that allows ammunition to be loaded onto the ships and an automated warehouse system to store items. The base has a fibre optic broadband network for information management. The base was also designed to be environment-friendly, with small-scale wind turbines powering the lights along the breakwaters at night. Conventional roof construction materials were substituted by thin film solar panels and the solar energy generated lights the base. In addition, seawater is used in the air-conditioning system.^[21]

Currently, the submarines, frigates, amphibious transport docks and missile gunboats are based at CNB.

In popular culture

Fictional television programs

• Navy (壮志豪情), 1990

A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

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• Republic of Singapore Navy official website
• Navy News - official bi-monthly publication of the RSN
• Ministry of Defence official website