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ST Marine celebrates the launch of the second Littoral Mission Vessel – Sovereignty.
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Littoral Mission Vessel. Picture: RSN |
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Measuring
80m in length and beam at 12m with displacement of 1,250 tonnes, the LMVs
are 2.5 times larger than the current Fearless-class patrol vessels (PVs)
and possess better sea-keeping capabilities to operate in higher sea state
conditions. ST Marine was awarded the contract by MINDEF in 2013 to design and build eight LMVs for the RSN. The vessels are expected to be delivered from 2016. They will replace the PVs that ST Marine designed and built in the 1990s. “Today is a continuation of an excellent and strategic relationship between the Republic of Singapore Navy and ST Marine. Being symbiotic partners and closely intertwined with each other’s development, ST Marine is proud to continue this long tradition of building and supporting the finest vessels for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). This success is possible only with the sterling leadership, professionalism, cooperation and commitment from the Defence Science and Technology Agency and the RSN. ST Marine will continue to strive and deliver all vessels timely and to the highest standards.” ~ NG Sing Chan, President, ST Marine |
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The launching of the second Littoral Mission Vessel - Sovereignty, built by ST Marine for the Republic of Singapore Navy |
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The
names of the RSN's eight LMVs are RSS Independence, RSS Sovereignty, RSS
Unity, RSS Justice, RSS Indomitable, RSS Fortitude, RSS Dauntless, and
RSS Fearless. The eight Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs) will replace the Navy’s Fearless Class Patrol Vessels. The LMVs will be able to carry out maritime security operations and safeguarding of our sea lines of communication more effectively and efficiently. Although larger in size, the LMVs with the innovative design, will be able to operate with a leaner crew size. Adopting the concept of “mission modularity”, these vessels are highly configurable and can embark on a range of mission modules to meet the specific mission needs. The first LMV will be delivered to the Navy in first quarter of 2016. The LMV sensor suite will include: Thales NS100 3D Surveillance Radar Kelvin Hughes Sharpeye Navivation Radar Stelop Compass D EO Director and 360 degrees all round Surveillance System The LMV weapon systems will include: An Oto Melara 76mm main gun MBDA VL Mica surface to air missiles Oto Melara 12.7mm Hitrole remote weapon stations Rafale 25mm Typhoon remote weapon station |
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