On 30 January 2013, MINDEF awarded ST Engineering a contract for the design and build of eight new vessels to replace the Fearless-class patrol vessels. ST Engineering announced that the group’s marine arm, ST Marine would be the lead system integrator and build the eight vessels at its Singapore Benoi Yard while the group’s electronics arm, ST Electronics, would supply the core combat systems and combat system integration solutions. The first vessel was planned for delivery in 2016 and all eight vessels will be fully operational by 2020.[5][6][7] The keel for the first vessel was laid at ST Marine's Benoi Yard on 11 September 2014, officiated by Permanent Secretary (Defence) Chan Yeng Kit.[8] A naming contest was held by MINDEF from 12 February 2015, and the winning names were announced by the Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen on 15 May 2015.[9]
Design
The Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) was jointly designed by Saab Kockums AB and ST Marine with Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) as the overall manager and systems integrator and was derived from Saab Kockum's FLEXpatrol multi-mission patrol vessel. The design of the LMV was guided by two specific requirements. Due to declining birth rates, manpower had been a critical concern for the Singapore Armed Forces and the design reflects attempts to increase the efficiency of a reduced manning crew from 30 to 23. This was achieved through increased levels of automation and remote monitoring. Another key feature is the Integrated Command Centre which combines the ship's bridge, combat information centre (CIC), and machinery control spaces. The other requirement reflected in the design of the LMV is the need to handle multiple roles, from low intensity conflicts to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations. The requirement is met through the ability to dynamically reconfigure the LMV through containerised mission packages. The LMV is also equipped with a unique, twin stern slipways from Palfinger Marine for the launch and recovery of RHIBs.[10]
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Not to be confused with Independence class littoral combat ship The Independence class littoral mission vessel LMV is a class of eight surface platforms that are slated to replace the Fearless class patrol vessel of the Republic of Singapore Navy RSS Fortitude in the Singapore StraitClass overviewNameIndependence classBuildersST Marine Benoi SingaporeOperators Republic of Singapore NavyPreceded byFearless classBuilt2014 2020In commission2017 presentPlanned8Completed8Active8General characteristicsTypePatrol vesselDisplacement1 200 tonnes 1 180 long tons 1 320 short tons Length80 m 262 ft 6 in Beam12 m 39 ft 4 in Draught3mPropulsionCombined diesel and diesel CODAD arrangement 4 MTU 20V 4000 M93L each rated at 4 300 kW 5 770 shp 1 Total output 17 200 kW 23 100 shp SpeedMaximum 27 knots 50 0 km h 31 1 mph Cruising 18 kn 33 3 km h 20 7 mph Range3 000 nautical miles 5 560 km ComplementUp to 23 baseline crew up to 30 mission crewSensors and processing systemsSearch radar Thales NS 100 S band multi function active electronically scanned array radar Navigation radar Kelvin Hughes SharpEye Fire control Sagem Gun Fire control System GFS 2 1 STELOP COMPASS DElectronic warfare amp decoysSTELOP 360 all round surveillanceArmamentGuns Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun 2 Hitrole 12 7 mm 0 50 in RCWS 1 25mm Mk38 Mod2 Typhoon Weapon Station Stabilised Gun 12 MICA VL Non lethal 2 x Long Range Acoustic Device 500 Xtreme LRAD500X Aviation facilitiesHelicopter deck for one medium lift helicopterNotesSources 3 4 Contents 1 Development 2 Design 3 Ships in class 4 See also 5 References 5 1 Citations 6 External linksDevelopment EditOn 30 January 2013 MINDEF awarded ST Engineering a contract for the design and build of eight new vessels to replace the Fearless class patrol vessels ST Engineering announced that the group s marine arm ST Marine would be the lead system integrator and build the eight vessels at its Singapore Benoi Yard while the group s electronics arm ST Electronics would supply the core combat systems and combat system integration solutions The first vessel was planned for delivery in 2016 and all eight vessels will be fully operational by 2020 5 6 7 The keel for the first vessel was laid at ST Marine s Benoi Yard on 11 September 2014 officiated by Permanent Secretary Defence Chan Yeng Kit 8 A naming contest was held by MINDEF from 12 February 2015 and the winning names were announced by the Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen on 15 May 2015 9 Design EditThe Littoral Mission Vessel LMV was jointly designed by Saab Kockums AB and ST Marine with Singapore s Defence Science and Technology Agency DSTA as the overall manager and systems integrator and was derived from Saab Kockum s FLEXpatrol multi mission patrol vessel The design of the LMV was guided by two specific requirements Due to declining birth rates manpower had been a critical concern for the Singapore Armed Forces and the design reflects attempts to increase the efficiency of a reduced manning crew from 30 to 23 This was achieved through increased levels of automation and remote monitoring Another key feature is the Integrated Command Centre which combines the ship s bridge combat information centre CIC and machinery control spaces The other requirement reflected in the design of the LMV is the need to handle multiple roles from low intensity conflicts to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief HADR operations The requirement is met through the ability to dynamically reconfigure the LMV through containerised mission packages The LMV is also equipped with a unique twin stern slipways from Palfinger Marine for the launch and recovery of RHIBs 10 Ships in class EditShip Pennant number Builder Laid down Launched Commissioned StatusRSS Independence 15 ST Marine 11 September 2014 3 July 2015 11 12 5 May 2017 13 Active in serviceRSS Sovereignty 16 14 May 2015 16 April 2016 14 15 14 November 2017 16 Active in serviceRSS Unity 17 26 November 2015 13 October 2016 17 18 14 November 2017 16 Active in serviceRSS Justice 18 26 May 2016 18 March 2017 19 20 26 September 2018 21 Active in serviceRSS Indomitable 19 11 November 2016 23 September 2017 22 23 26 September 2018 21 Active in serviceRSS Fortitude 20 26 May 2017 24 March 2018 24 25 31 January 2020 26 Active in serviceRSS Dauntless 21 20 October 2017 18 August 2018 27 28 31 January 2020 26 Active in serviceRSS Fearless 22 April 2018 26 January 2019 29 30 31 January 2020 26 Active in serviceSee also EditLittoral combat shipReferences EditCitations Edit MTU Diesel Engines Entrusted to Power Singapore s New Naval Fleet MTU online Archived from the original on 24 May 2015 Retrieved 23 May 2015 Sagem GFCS fire control system wins major contract from Singapore Navy Sagem Archived from the original on 24 May 2015 Retrieved 23 May 2015 Littoral Mission Vessel Ministry of Defence Singapore Archived from the original on 25 September 2018 Retrieved 23 May 2015 Singapore launches first Independence class Littoral Mission Vessel Janes Archived from the original on 4 July 2015 Retrieved 3 July 2015 MINDEF Signs Contract with ST Engineering for the Construction of Eight New Vessels 30 January 2013 Archived from the original on 24 May 2015 Retrieved 31 January 2013 ST ENGINEERING WINS NEWBUILD CONTRACT FOR EIGHT NAVAL VESSELS FOR THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE NAVY 30 January 2013 Archived from the original on 3 February 2013 Retrieved 31 January 2013 Chan Dennis 30 January 2013 ST Engineering clinches deal to build eight ships for Singapore navy The Straits Times Retrieved 14 June 2022 Keel Laying for the RSN s First Littoral Mission Vessel 11 September 2014 Archived from the original on 24 May 2015 Retrieved 23 May 2015 RSN Announces Names of the New Littoral Mission Vessels 11 September 2014 Archived from the original on 24 May 2015 Retrieved 23 May 2015 Singapore Navy takes quantum jump in adding 2 more ships to service 14 November 2017 Retrieved 8 Sep 2018 dead link ST Marine celebrates the launch of the first Littoral Mission Vessel Independence Press release ST Marine 3 July 2015 Archived from the original on 14 May 2017 Retrieved 3 July 2015 Smarter Faster and Sharper Singapore Navy Launches First Littoral Mission Vessel Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 4 July 2015 Archived from the original on 3 April 2018 Retrieved 4 July 2015 Singapore Navy s Golden Jubilee PM Lee Commissions First Littoral Mission Vessel RSS Independence Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 5 May 2017 Archived from the original on 2 April 2018 Retrieved 5 May 2017 ST Marine celebrates the launch of the second Littoral Mission Vessel Sovereignty Press release ST Marine 16 April 2016 Archived from the original on 14 May 2017 Retrieved 16 April 2016 Singapore Navy Launches Second Littoral Mission Vessel Taps on Technology to Safeguard Maritime Borders Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 16 April 2016 Archived from the original on 2 April 2018 Retrieved 16 April 2016 a b Singapore s Seaward Defence Strengthened with Commissioning of Two New Littoral Mission Vessels Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 14 November 2017 Archived from the original on 2 April 2018 Retrieved 14 November 2017 ST Marine celebrates the launch of the third Littoral Mission Vessel Unity Press release ST Marine 13 October 2016 Archived from the original on 14 May 2017 Retrieved 13 October 2016 Third Singapore made Ship Launched Littoral Mission Vessel Programme Progressing Well Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 13 October 2016 Archived from the original on 3 April 2018 Retrieved 13 October 2016 ST Marine Celebrates The Launch Of The Fourth Littoral Mission Vessel Justice Press release ST Marine 18 March 2017 Archived from the original on 14 May 2017 Retrieved 18 March 2017 Singapore Navy Launches Fourth Littoral Mission Vessel Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 19 March 2017 Archived from the original on 2 April 2018 Retrieved 19 March 2017 a b RSN Opens its First Integrated Simulation Centre and Commissions Fourth and Fifth Littoral Mission Vessels Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 26 September 2018 Archived from the original on 27 September 2018 Retrieved 26 September 2018 ST Marine celebrates the launch of the fifth Littoral Mission Vessel Indomitable Press release ST Marine 23 September 2017 Archived from the original on 22 December 2017 Retrieved 23 September 2017 Singapore Navy Launches Fifth Littoral Mission Vessel Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 23 September 2017 Archived from the original on 3 April 2018 Retrieved 23 September 2017 ST Marine Celebrates the Launch of the Sixth Littoral Mission Vessel Fortitude Press release ST Marine 24 March 2018 Archived from the original on 26 March 2018 Retrieved 24 March 2018 Singapore Navy Launches Sixth Littoral Mission Vessel Fortitude Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 24 March 2018 Archived from the original on 26 March 2018 Retrieved 24 March 2018 a b c Singapore Navy Commissions Final Three Littoral Mission Vessels Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 31 January 2020 Archived from the original on 1 February 2020 Retrieved 31 January 2020 ST Engineering s Marine Sector Launches the Seventh Littoral Mission Vessel Dauntless Press release ST Engineering 18 August 2018 Archived from the original on 18 August 2018 Retrieved 18 August 2018 Dauntless Singapore Navy s Seventh Littoral Mission Vessel Launched Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 18 August 2018 Archived from the original on 20 August 2018 Retrieved 18 August 2018 ST Engineering Completes Eighth Warship Order For The Republic of Singapore Navy Press release ST Engineering 26 January 2019 Archived from the original on 27 January 2019 Retrieved 26 January 2019 Singapore Navy Launches Final Littoral Mission Vessel Fearless Press release Ministry of Defence of Singapore 26 January 2019 Archived from the original on 28 January 2019 Retrieved 26 January 2019 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Independence class littoral mission vessels Singapore launches seventh Littoral Mission Vessel Jane s Navy International August 20 2018 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Independence class littoral mission vessel amp oldid 1121975345, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
