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Exercising with the US in the Pacific Ocean

07 Feb 22
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The Republic of Navy (RSN)'s Endurance-class Landing Ship Tank RSS Endeavour conducted a passage exercise (PASSEX) with the United States Navy (USN)'s Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Chafee on 7 Feb 2022.

The PASSEX was conducted smoothly off the coast of Guam and comprised communication and manoeuvring exercises.

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USS Chafee (foreground) and RSS Endeavour conducting naval manoeuvres during the exercise.

USS Chafee (foreground) and RSS Endeavour conducting naval manoeuvres during the exercise.

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Radio messages being sent between the two ships during a communications drill.

Radio messages being sent between the two ships during a communications drill.

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During the flashing exercise, RSS Endeavour's communication systems operator interpreted a Morse code message sent via light signals from USS Chafee, which was "I wish you a pleasant voyage".

During the flashing exercise, RSS Endeavour's communication systems operator interpreted a Morse code message sent via light signals from USS Chafee, which was "I wish you a pleasant voyage".

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The RSN conducts regular PASSEXes with foreign navies to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen friendships. 

RSS Endeavour is currently on deployment to support the Midshipman Sea Training Exercise. 

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Crew from RSS Endeavour waving farewell as the PASSEX concluded with a sailpast!

Crew from RSS Endeavour waving farewell as the PASSEX concluded with a sailpast!

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(All sailing personnel had been isolated and tested negative for COVID-19 prior to the deployment.)

Photos courtesy of ME1 Ryan Ro Wei Wen, MID Ainsley Lim and MID Darius Ching.

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