Singapore navy launches advanced Sentinel-class offshore patrol vessel
The Republic of Singapore Navy has launched its first Sentinel-class offshore patrol vessel, built by German shipbuilder Fassmer. The vessel is designed for maritime security and is part of a fleet expansion to address emerging threats.
Why it matters
The collaboration underscores strengthening defense ties between Singapore and Germany and highlights the modernization of maritime security assets.
The first Sentinel-class offshore patrol vessel was launched in Germany on Oct 1.
Listen SINGAPORE – The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has launched the first of its new fleet of patrol vessels, which are nearly twice the length of their predecessors and can be configured for a wide range of maritime security missions.
The Sentinel-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) developed by German shipbuilder Fassmer was launched on Oct 1 at a ceremony in Berne, a municipality in Germany.
The new vessel, named Sentinel, is the first of four OPVs that will replace four Sentinel-class maritime security and response vessels (MSRVs) used for maritime security operations and protecting Singapore’s territorial waters.
The OPVs, which have the capacity to combat unmanned threats, will operate under RSN’s Maritime Security and Response Flotilla.
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