Navy@Vivo 2025 – RSS Resolution Ship Visit and FCU Ride

Hanson Seah

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01. RSS Resolution (208) alongside Vivo City for NV25.

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) welcomed over 170,000 visitors to Navy@Vivo 2025 (NV25), held from 21 to 24 November 2025. Located in the heart of Singapore at the VivoCity shopping mall, the signature RSN public engagement event returned with crowd favourites; the ship tour and Fast Craft Utility (FCU) rides. A shore exhibition and live performances complemented the experience within the the mall premises.

Since 2017, Navy@Vivo (2017, 2019, 2023) has been held during the end-of-year school holidays. The 2025 edition was the longest yet, providing an extra day for families to bring their young ones to immerse themselves in the festivities

‘Who’s Gonna Safeguard Our Lifelines’

The NV25 experience revolved around the theme “Who’s Gonna Safeguard Our Lifelines.” From immersive shore exhibits showcasing the RSN’s latest capabilities, to interactions with sailors during the ship tours, and the chance to observe bustling sea lanes during the FCU rides, visitors gained a first-hand and often unseen perspective of the importance of the sea to Singapore, as well as the RSN’s role in safeguarding the nation and her maritime trade routes.

RSS Resolution – “Steadfast Always”

RSS Resolution (208) took centre stage for Navy@Vivo 2025. Commissioned on 18 March 2000 by then-Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Dr Tony Tan, she is the second of four Endurance-class Landing Ship Tank (LST) to be built for the RSN. At 141 metres long, the Endurance-class vessels were the largest locally constructed at the time, by ST Marine. RSS Resolution replaced her namesake, an ex-US Navy County-class (LST-542-class) that served with the RSN from the 1970s to the 1990s.

The Endurance-class LSTs are operated by 191 Squadron, which falls under the Third Flotilla of the Headquarters Fleet. The LSTs frequent undertake multi-role mission, including SAF and coalition operations, logistics support for overseas exercises, Midshipmen Sea Training Deployments (MSTD), and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR). Each ship is operated by a crew of 81 and can embark up to 10 Fast Craft Equipment Personnel (FCEP) on davits, four Fast Craft Utility (FCU) in the well dock, and two medium-lift helicopters in the hangar bay.

RSS Resolution has stayed true to her motto, “Steadfast Always”, with a series of notable deployments throughout her career to date. These include leading a fleet of 36 vessels during the Singapore National Day Maritime Review in 2000; participating in CARAT (Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training) in 2000, 2004, and 2011; a four-month deployment in the North Arabian Gulf in 2005 as part of coalition maritime operations for the post-war reconstruction of Iraq; and participation in Exercise XSGS (Super Garuda Shield) in 2024.

Photo Gallery – Ship Visit and FCU Ride

02. From the bow, visitors can appreciate the majestic size of the Endurance-class LST.
03. The self-guided ship tour begins at the hangar deck.
04. Descending two levels brings visitors to the heart of the tank deck, where FCUs can be seen launching from the well dock.
05. Visitors then ascend a level to the cosy cafeteria.
06. Well-equipped galley.
07. Officers’ dining room.
08. The forecastle.
09. A tampion featuring the ship’s crest covering the muzzle of the 76 mm OTO Melara Gun.
10. Visitors are guided back indoors to the ship’s bridge.
11. The bridge wing offers sweeping views of the HarbourFront area.
12. The wardroom.
13. Combat Information Centre (CIC).
14. Helicopter Control Room (HCR).
15. View of the flight deck from the HCR.
16. RSAF S-70B Seahawk on static display, equipped with A244S torpedoes.
17. Patch worn by the aircrew of the S-70B.
18. The harbour ensign flying gracefully at the stern as an FCU manoeuvres into the well dock.
19. RSS Resolution dressed overall, a long-held maritime tradition practiced worldwide during celebratory events.
20. At the bow, a sailor awaits the command to lower the state flag at sunset.
21. At the stern, the traditional sunset ceremony is conducted with a small contingent of seamen in ceremonial whites.
22. As the still is piped at sunset, the habour ensign is lowered and folded.
23. The contingent marching off after the conclusion of the Ceremonial Sunset.
24. Visitors suited up in life jackets and briefed on safety procedures before embarking on the FCUs.
25. The FCU rides were a highlight for many, popular with visitors of all ages.
26. Views of the iconic HarbourFront Centre, which will make way for redevelopment in the second half of 2026.
27. Sailing past the Reflections at Keppel Bay.
28. Heading into open waters off Sentosa.
29. Participants were given a first-hand view of Singapore’s busy maritime lanes, speeding past multiple vessels off the Western Anchorage (AWW).
30. Sailing in formation and over wakes added to the thrill of the FCU rides.

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