The Police Coast Guard (PCG) carries out security operations along the Singapore River, the Kallang Basin and at the Marina Reservoir during Parliament Sittings as well as major events such as the National Day Parade and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance PCG’s maritime crime-fighting and counter-terrorism capabilities, PCG has acquired two Marina Reservoir Patrol Boats (MRPB), named “Archerfish” and “Tigerfish”. This will allow PCG to operate more effectively at the Marina Reservoir to prevent, deter and detect crime in Singapore waters.
Capabilities of MRPB
The new MRPB is designed for extended hours of operation and for boarding and search operations in the reservoir and rivers. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation and surveillance equipment such as the Automatic Identification System (AIS), Satellite Gyro Positioning System, Xenon Search Lights, Voyage Data Recorder and CCTV system. In addition, the two 150-horsepower outboard engines will enable the boat to travel in excess of 25 knots to pursue and engage intruding crafts within the reservoir.
The commissioning of “Archerfish” and “Tigerfish” marks another milestone in PCG’s operational readiness as these new patrol boats with enhanced capabilities are now readily deployable to support the Police’s overall security operations during the staging of major events at the Marina Reservoir. They ensure that PCG remains an effective deterrent force to protect the Marina Reservoir and its associated rivers from potential crime and sea-borne terror attacks.
The newly-commissioned MRPB “Archerfish”
The newly-commissioned MRPB “Tigerfish”
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
27 September 2016 @ 6:15 PM