The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is the maritime service branch of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) responsible for defending the country against any seaborne threats and as a guarantor of its sea lines of communications. The RSN traces its origins to the Royal Navy when Singapore was still a crown colony of the British Empire.

Oct 5, 2024 · Using the International Code of Signals, ships can communicate despite language differences. Learn what these flags and pennants represent. “I have a diver down; keep well …

A horizontal bicolour of red over white, charged in white in the canton with a crescent facing, towards the fly, a pentagon of five stars. Used to denote the presence of the President of Singapore while in the country. Used by non-military, government vessels. Referred colloquially to as the Blue Ensign. Used by Singapore-registered civilian ships.

The jack of the United States, referred to as the Union Jack[1] by the U.S. Navy, is a maritime jack flag flown on the bow of U.S. vessels that are moored or anchored.

Oct 5, 2024 · Watch how a Republic of Singapore Navy ship is dressed up for special occasions such as cocktail receptions for foreign guests. The boatswain’s pipe, a special pipe instrument, is used to signal commands during ceremonies, such as the Colours ceremony and Sunset ceremony, and to pass commands to the crew.

Dec 13, 2023 · Though the 1967 law mandates a 1:2 ratio, the modern navy utilizes a 2:3 ratio, following the Singapore flag. Republic of Singapore Navy. Vectorised by User:Denelson83. This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries.

Oct 5, 2024 · Sporting bold hues and eye-catching patterns, naval flags and pennants play a crucial role in communication between ships while maintaining radio silence or when voice communication deteriorates.

Oct 18, 2023 · The Republic of Singapore Navy service flag is white and the red canton is from the national flag. The lower fly is charged with a red stylised 8-pointed cardinal device (termed 'Mariner's Compass').

Oct 18, 2023 · The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Flags follow the same general pattern, the State Flag is used with their respective Insignias on the lower fly.

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) flag. The RSN flag is red at the left upper quarter with the crescent moon and five stars. The other three quadrants are white with red, eight pointed compass rose at the lower right.