ST Engineering Unveils Revolutionary Multi-Role Combat Vessel: A Game Changer in Naval Warfare
ST Engineering has officially unveiled the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s inaugural Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), Victory, at its Benoi Yard. The launch event was presided over by Mr Chan Chun Sing, Singapore’s Minister for Defence. MRCV Victory marks the first of six MRCVs to be constructed by ST Engineering under a comprehensive design and construction agreement granted by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in 2023.
“The unveiling of MRCV Victory illustrates the strength of our close cooperation,” remarked Mervyn Tan, President, Defence & Public Security, ST Engineering. “Through our alliance with the Republic of Singapore Navy and the Defence Science and Technology Agency, we have established the groundwork for the successful provision of future-ready first-of-class naval platforms that will enhance Singapore’s maritime security.”
MRCV Victory showcases the Group’s engineering capabilities across various fields – ranging from intricate design and ship production to the deployment of vital cyber-secured communication networks and the sophisticated integration of multiple weapon systems. This intricate initiative emphasized ST Engineering’s role as a reliable partner proficient in delivering advanced, multi-domain defence solutions for Singapore and beyond.
Spanning 150 metres in length, the MRCV is crafted to function as a “mothership” for unmanned systems, facilitating seamless operation across aerial, surface, and subsurface environments. Equipped with cutting-edge systems, the Victory-class MRCV supports a diverse range of missions from maritime security and surveillance to high-intensity combat operations.
“Our extensive proficiency in turnkey naval ship construction equips us with the ability to deliver substantial, intricate vessels like the MRCV. As the first of its kind, MRCV Victory demands advanced engineering and design precision at every phase of production, a level of expertise clearly demonstrated in the launch of the vessel today,” shared Tan Leong Peng, President, Marine, ST Engineering.
Establishing a standard for next-generation naval vessels
Utilizing 3D modeling and digital twinning, the vessel design was scrutinized and refined virtually prior to actual construction commencing. The application of virtualization technologies minimized reliance on expensive physical prototypes, reduced design revisions, decreased material wastage, and shortened the timeframe needed to deliver a mothership optimized to fulfill the Navy’s requirements. The model-based strategy in the evolution of the Victory-class MRCV has established a new engineering standard in the design of advanced naval vessels.
Following the launch, MRCV Victory will be shifted from Benoi Yard to Gul Yard, where it will undergo further outfitting, integration, and sea trials. ST Engineering is on course to progressively deliver the fleet of MRCVs to the RSN starting from 2028 onward.
ST Engineering remains committed to investing in the automation and transformation of its two shipyards into an integrated smart hub. Through advanced yard management systems, automated panel lines, robotic welding, and predictive maintenance features, these advancements will enhance project coordination, optimize resource allocation, and boost overall productivity. The expanded capacity and improved infrastructure at both yards will empower ST Engineering to undertake larger and more intricate projects to meet the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) evolving maritime defence requirements.
