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Patrol boats for prolonged search operations among measures to keep NDP 2025 safe
SINGAPORE - As tens of thousands celebrate the Republic's 60th anniversary of independence on Aug 9, thousands more are working behind the scenes to keep the festivities safe. Several patrol boats will be deployed by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) to safeguard the 2025 National Day Parade (NDP) celebrations at the Padang and Marina Bay. These watercraft will be a 'strong presence... along the Singapore River, Kallang Basin, and Marina Reservoir,' said Superintendent Ryan Koh, assistant director of the major security events division in SPF's operations department. The Marina Reservoir Patrol Boats, purpose-built for prolonged patrols and search operations, and 3-series PC Class Patrol Craft, designed for interception missions and emergency rescues, will patrol the waters to maintain security and manage restricted zones. Harbourcraft activity within Singapore's port waters will be monitored by the Marina Reservoir Patrol Boats' Automatic Identification System (AIS). The boats are also equipped with xenon search lights for search and identification tasks. The 3-series craft is optimised for operations in shallow waters and can reach speeds of over 50 knots. Close to 2,000 police officers will be deployed at the Padang and in its vicinity, similar to previous years. Officers from various divisions, including the Police Coast Guard, Traffic Police, Gurkha Contingent, and Special Operations Command, will be on duty. Supporting them in responding to incidents are auxiliary police officers, the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the Singapore Armed Forces, and the Ministry of Health. 'In addition to the usual crowd control measures, the police have implemented a slew of other security measures (including) the deployment of Portable Vehicle Barrier Systems around the Marina Bay to mitigate hostile vehicles,' said Supt Koh. Various crowd control and security measures were shown to the media in a briefing on Aug 2. The Portable Vehicle Barrier System is a modular anti-ramming system that can be rapidly set up and configured for different terrains to mitigate the threat of hostile vehicles. This will be deployed at various locations around the Padang and the Marina Bay. Police patrol dogs and explosive detection dogs will assist in security patrols and conduct proactive checks at transport nodes. An Enhanced Mobicam will be used for crowd management. This device incorporates static police cameras to monitor crowds. It is equipped with a blinker, speakers, and electronic signage, allowing officers at the Police Command Centre to broadcast audio advisories and visual messages to the public. Real-time information on crowd levels and area closures around Marina Bay, including photos, will be made available on a live map called Crowd@MarinaBay. The live map can be accessed on Aug 9 from 5pm to 10.30pm at It will also be displayed on TV screens at selected MRT stations. To help the public find the nearest MRT station, lighted balloon directional signage will be set up near Raffles City Centre. Similar LED-backed signage will also be put up along the Singapore River and War Memorial Park to guide the crowds towards the Clarke Quay, City Hall or Esplanade MRT stations. The police also remind the public to remain vigilant of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activities, said Supt Koh. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
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7 days ago
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Patrol boats for prolonged search operations among measures to keep NDP 2025 safe
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox SINGAPORE - As tens of thousands celebrate the Republic's 60th anniversary of independence on Aug 9, thousands more are working behind the scenes to keep the festivities safe. Several patrol boats will be deployed by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) to safeguard the 2025 National Day Parade (NDP) celebrations at the Padang and Marina Bay. These watercraft will be a 'strong presence... along the Singapore River, Kallang Basin, and Marina Reservoir,' said Superintendent Ryan Koh, assistant director of the major security events division in SPF's operations department. The Marina Reservoir Patrol Boats, purpose-built for prolonged patrols and search operations, and 3-series PC Class Patrol Craft, designed for interception missions and emergency rescues, will patrol the waters to maintain security and manage restricted zones. Harbourcraft activity within Singapore's port waters will be monitored by the Marina Reservoir Patrol Boats' Automatic Identification System (AIS). The boats are also equipped with xenon search lights for search and identification tasks. The 3-series craft is optimised for operations in shallow waters and can reach speeds of over 50 knots. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore MRT track issue causes 5-hour delay; Jeffrey Siow says 'we can and will do better' Singapore ST Explains: What is a track point fault and why does it cause lengthy train disruptions? Singapore 81 primary schools to hold ballot for Phase 2C of Primary 1 registration Singapore Three people taken to hospital after fire in Punggol executive condominium Sport Young Lions and distance runner Soh Rui Yong out of SEA Games contingent Singapore Elderly man found dead in SingPost Centre stairwell could have been in confused state: Coroner Singapore Two workers died after being hit by flying gas cylinders in separate incidents in 2025 Singapore Man recruited victim to open bank account, forced him to drink urine after account was frozen Close to 2,000 police officers will be deployed at the Padang and in its vicinity, similar to previous years. Officers from various divisions, including the Police Coast Guard, Traffic Police, Gurkha Contingent, and Special Operations Command, will be on duty. Supporting them in responding to incidents are auxiliary police officers, the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the Singapore Armed Forces and the Ministry of Health. 'In addition to the usual crowd control measures, the police have implemented a slew of other security measures (including) the deployment of Portable Vehicle Barrier Systems around the Marina Bay to mitigate hostile vehicles,' said Supt Koh. Various crowd control and security measures were shown to the media in a briefing on Aug 2. The Portable Vehicle Barrier System is a modular anti-ramming system that can be rapidly set up and configured for different terrains to mitigate the threat of hostile vehicles. This will be deployed at various locations around the Padang and the Marina Bay. The Portable Vehicle Barrier System will be deployed at various locations around the Padang and the Marina Bay. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Police patrol dogs and explosive detection dogs will assist in security patrols and conduct proactive checks at transport nodes. Police patrol dogs and explosive detection dogs will assist in security patrols and conduct proactive checks at transport nodes. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI An Enhanced Mobicam will be used for crowd management. This device incorporates static police cameras to monitor crowds. It is equipped with a blinker, speakers and electronic signage, allowing officers at the Police Command Centre to broadcast audio advisories and visual messages to the public. The Enhanced Mobicam incorporates static police cameras to monitor crowds. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI Real-time information on crowd levels and area closures around Marina Bay, including photos, will be made available on a live map called Crowd@MarinaBay. The live map can be accessed on Aug 9 from 5pm to 10.30pm at It will also be displayed on TV screens at selected MRT stations. To help the public find the nearest MRT station, lighted balloon directional signage will be set up near Raffles City. Similar LED-backed signage will also be put up along the Singapore River and War Memorial Park to guide the crowds towards Clarke Quay, City Hall or Esplanade MRT stations. The police also remind the public to remain vigilant of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activities, said Supt Koh.
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06-08-2025
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NDP 2025: Police Coast Guard to deploy upgraded patrol boats at Padang and Bayfront celebrations, Singapore News
The Police Coast Guard will be patrolling the bay area on board upgraded boats and crafts during the upcoming National Day Parade 2025. This is part of security measures implemented by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on National Day which will cover both land and sea, according to the police. Nearly 2,000 police officers from the various divisions and units will be deployed to ensure security at the Padang and its vicinity. They will be supported by auxiliary police officers as well as the Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces and Ministry of Health. During the parade, two Marina Reservoir Patrol Boats (MRPBs) and a 3-series PC Class Patrol Craft will conduct patrols along the Singapore River, Kallang Basin, and Marina Reservoir to maintain security and manage restricted zones. Both patrol boats feature upgraded safety systems and lifesaving equipment. They are also equipped with advanced navigation systems and have Xenon Search Lights to facilitate search and identification tasks. The MRPBs are purpose-built for prolonged patrols and search operations while being capable of intercepting unauthorised vessels within the reservoir and engaging with them. They have been maintained and prepared for NDP 2025 by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency. Similar to the MRPBs, the 3-series PC Class Patrol Craft can be used for interception, vessel boarding and search operations, as well as emergency rescues. It is optimised to operate in shallow waters and can reach speeds exceeding 50 nautical miles per hour (93km/h). During a media feature on the SPF's operational capabilities for NDP 2025 on Aug 2, AsiaOne was able to ride on an MRPB along part of its patrol route. The experiential ride began at Marina Barrage and the boat cruised along the bay, going past Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum. The Bayfront celebrations could be seen from the boat, with its proximity to land making it convenient to observe the events. Security and crowd control measures on land There will also be crowd control and security measures in place on land during the National Day Parade and Bayfront celebrations. Security barricades and vehicle barriers will be laid around the Padang, and at crowd congregation areas to prevent unauthorised entry and vehicle attacks at the venue. These include the anti-ramming Portable Vehicle Barrier System, which provides crash resistance while being adaptable to various types of terrain. Police patrol and explosive detection dogs from the K-9 unit will also be deployed alongside officers from the Special Operations Command, Police Tactical Unit and Public Transport Security Command. Similar to last year, NDP 2025 will be supported with technological capabilities, such as the Enhanced Mobicam — a static police camera with a blinker, speakers, and an electronic signage. Speaking to media at Bayfront, Assistant Director for Major Security Events Division, Operations Department Ryan Koh advised members of the public to utilise the Crowd@Marina Bay portal to get real time information on crowd levels and area closures. The portal's live map function will allow the public to view real-time crowd levels and closure areas around Marina Bay. Users will be able to orientate themselves and find their way to less congested areas by clicking on the current location icon. They can also get information about the real-time level of crowd density at the MRT stations around Marina Bay directly from the map. Parade-goers will be able to access the information via their computers and mobile devices on Aug 9 from 5pm to 10pm at or by scanning the QR code on signages put up around Marina Bay. LED signages and runway lights as well as lighted balloons will also be placed at various locations to direct the public to nearby MRT stations in dim lighting. "The police will also like to remind the public to remain vigilant of your surroundings and to report any suspicious activities," Koh added. [[nid:720779]]
