ST Marine launches LMV Independence
Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) launched the first Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), LMV-Independence, in a ceremony on 3 July.
The company signed the contract to design and build eight LMVs for the RSN from MINDEF in 2013. The deliveries are scheduled begin from 2016, with the LMVs to replace the ST Marine-designed and built Fearless-class patrol vessels of the RSN.
NG Sing Chan, president, ST Marine, said: 'Today's ceremony is yet another significant and important milestone in the symbiotic relationship between the RSN and ST Marine. We are proud to be continuing a long tradition of building the finest vessels for the RSN.
'This launch of the first LMV, Independence, is possible only with the professional cooperation and commitment from the Defence Science and Technology Agency and the RSN. ST Marine is privileged to be working with such fine partners.'
The LMVs can be fitted with various mission modules to suit the needs of a specific mission type, making them suitable for maritime security operations and the safeguarding of sea lines of communications.
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