Fearless class patrol vessel
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The Fearless class patrol vessels were built by Singapore Technologies (ST) Marine for the Republic of Singapore Navy
in the 1990s. Together, the ships formed the 182 and 189 Squadron.
. The contract was awarded to ST Marine on 27 February 1993. The first six vessels are fitted for anti-submarine warfare
, while the remainder are configured as patrol vessels.
In 1996, the Defence Science Technology Agency project team leading the patrol vessel project was awarded the Defence Technology Prize.
On 3 January 2003, RSS Courageous
was badly damaged in a collision with a container ship in the Singapore Strait. The ship has since been strickened from the navy list.
In January 2005, 189 Squadron was transferred to the Coastal Command from the Fleet, and the 11 ships now form the 182 and 189 Squadron.
Republic of Singapore Navy
The Republic of Singapore Navy is the naval component of the Singapore Armed Forces , 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...
in the 1990s. Together, the ships formed the 182 and 189 Squadron.
History
The Fearless class patrol vessels were ordered as replacements for the earlier Swift class coastal patrol crafts after they had been transferred to the Police Coast GuardPolice Coast Guard
The Police Coast Guard is the Marine Police division of the Singapore Police Force which also takes on roles of the coast guard typically handled by the military or as separate organisations in other countries...
. The contract was awarded to ST Marine on 27 February 1993. The first six vessels are fitted for anti-submarine warfare
Anti-submarine warfare
Anti-submarine warfare is a branch of naval warfare that uses surface warships, aircraft, or other submarines to find, track and deter, damage or destroy enemy submarines....
, while the remainder are configured as patrol vessels.
In 1996, the Defence Science Technology Agency project team leading the patrol vessel project was awarded the Defence Technology Prize.
On 3 January 2003, RSS Courageous
RSS Courageous
RSS Courageous was a Fearless class patrol vessel of the Republic of Singapore Navy . The ship was commissioned in 1996. She was involved in a collision on 3 January 2003 with a merchant vessel ANL Indonesia off Horsburgh Lighthouse which resulted in the death of four female RSN sailors.-Synopsis...
was badly damaged in a collision with a container ship in the Singapore Strait. The ship has since been strickened from the navy list.
In January 2005, 189 Squadron was transferred to the Coastal Command from the Fleet, and the 11 ships now form the 182 and 189 Squadron.
Ships of class
| Name | Pennant Number | Launched | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSS Fearless | 94 | 18 February 1995 | 5 October 1996 |
| RSS Brave | 95 | 9 September 1995 | 5 October 1996 |
| RSS Courageous RSS Courageous RSS Courageous was a Fearless class patrol vessel of the Republic of Singapore Navy . The ship was commissioned in 1996. She was involved in a collision on 3 January 2003 with a merchant vessel ANL Indonesia off Horsburgh Lighthouse which resulted in the death of four female RSN sailors.-Synopsis... |
96 | 9 September 1995 | 5 October 1996 |
| RSS Gallant | 97 | 27 April 1996 | 3 May 1997 |
| RSS Daring | 98 | 27 April 1996 | 3 May 1997 |
| RSS Dauntless | 99 | 23 November 1996 | 3 May 1997 |
| RSS Resilience | 82 | 23 November 1996 | 7 February 1998 |
| RSS Unity | 83 | 19 July 1997 | 7 February 1998 |
| RSS Sovereignty | 84 | 19 July 1997 | 7 February 1998 |
| RSS Justice | 85 | 18 October 1997 | 22 August 1998 |
| RSS Freedom | 86 | 18 October 1997 | 22 August 1998 |
| RSS Independence | 87 | 19 April 1998 | 22 August 1998 |