UrbanWireWomen of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) take on key roles in defending Singapore’s waters.
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The RSN has come a long way in the last 50 years, working tirelessly to defend Singapore’s waters, ensuring that our lifeline and link to the world is safe and secure. In this journey, women have been an indispensable part of the Navy, stepping to the fore whenever they are called upon to serve. With passion, strength and ability, these women are proving that defending the sea is not just a job for men.
We take a rare glimpse into the lives of these servicewomen of strength.
The handling of ropes (or lines in Navy term) is part of basic seamanship training that all Navy personnel will have to undergo. Handling and storing lines, tying knots and performing practical tasks such as mooring and anchoring are some of the fundamental seamanship skills. In this picture, ME1 Chua Kia Cher is seen tying the Landing Ship Tank (LST) to the pier as the ship comes alongside.
Firefighting and Damage Control (FFDC) is another basic skill that all sailors will be equipped with, and all Navy personnel are regularly assessed in their competency in FFDC. This is important because when there is a fire or flood on board ships out at sea, they will have to be the ones putting out the fire, fighting the flood. ME2 Gan Min Hui (in picture) is teaching the younger sailors on board on the various fire-fighting procedures, highlighting the importance of team work at the same time.
A ship is like a floating city at sea. Our Navy personnel are responsible for a wide range of systems that are critical to the ships’s survivability, such as propulsion systems, electro-hydraulic equipment, fresh water generators, and ventilation systems. ME2 Daphnne Tang is a Marine System Expert, who ensures that the advanced systems on board her ship are kept in perfect order for the safety of the ship and crew at sea.
To safeguard Singapore, a maritime nation, Navy personnel are trained to analyse three-dimensional battle situation and threats coming from the air, surface and under water using state-of-the-art systems. Seen this picture, ME2 Jasline Kee is taking charge of the command and control systems in the Command Information Centre (CIC) of a Fearless-class patrol vessel.
The Navy prides itself on having a strong Navy family spirit. This picture shows ME1 Ishwari Ravichandran with her team mates from the Navigation Department of RSS Justice, a Fearless-class patrol vessel.
Join these women and help protect Singapore’s waters today. Register for the Navy Women’s Career Seminar on 3 June 2017, 1pm to 4pm at Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre, Nicoll 2, Level 3 at www.navy.sg/women. For more information, please visit www.navycareers.gov.sg.
*This article was first published on 15 May 2017.