Vanguards of Our Seas

26 May 20

"The Squadron that never rests. They are the Vanguards of our seas." 

24/7, every single day of the year - the Vanguards of 182 Squadron vigilantly stand watch at sea to defend Singapore's maritime security and sovereignty.

Today, 182 SQN marks the 45th anniversary of operational service! Despite the changes brought about by COVID-19, 182 SQN's continues to stand watch over our sea. Abide with measures to ensure that operations and training is conducted in a safe manner.

As we celebrate 45 years of tireless service by every man and woman who has served in 182 SQN, the navy also thanks their loved ones for their  steadfast support in making their mission possible!

A ceremonial pipe at sea and salute to mark the changing over of watch between our ships.

A ceremonial pipe at sea and salute to mark the changing over of watch between our ships.

"Special sea duty men and berthing party close up! Ship going alongside berth C1-2, port side to!" A seaman hard at work preparing the heaving lines for coming alongside.

"Special sea duty men and berthing party close up! Ship going alongside berth C1-2, port side to!" A seaman hard at work preparing the heaving lines for coming alongside.

*Beeeeeeep!* A shrill whistle blows in the air, signaling for people ashore to keep clear! When given the order, the berthing party throws the heaving line towards the wharf.

*Beeeeeeep!* A shrill whistle blows in the air, signaling for people ashore to keep clear! When given the order, the berthing party throws the heaving line towards the wharf.

Our engineers keep our ships running in tip-top shape!

Our engineers keep our ships running in tip-top shape!

"Contact on fine Starboard Bow has opened fire! Engage with Main Gun!" Maintaining our sharpness at the LMV Simulation Centre!

"Contact on fine Starboard Bow has opened fire! Engage with Main Gun!" Maintaining our sharpness at the LMV Simulation Centre!