HISTORY AND FUTURE OF SCDF’S MARINE Department
The MPA dissolved the Marine Division of SCDF in 2012, transferring the responsibilities for sea rescue and save.  ,
This was a shift that” significantly bolstered Singapore’s sea emergency response features”, said SCDF in its brochure.
In 2017, the Marine Division took on the more role of consequence control for chemical, biological, and imaging instances out at sea.  ,
” For incidents require professional knowledge, tools, and cooperation, and the Marine Division has proven itself capable of managing these difficult functions”, said SCDF.  ,
The Marine Division had just two vessels in 2012, but this number has since grown to six, with plans to increase the ships to 10 by 2029.  ,
With a larger ships, SCDF said it will be better suited to handle many incidents at once, especially in those involving a rise in maritime exercise or emergencies.
The new ship may be equipped with technologies such as increased precision manoeuvring systems, automatic navigation, and distant firefighting capabilities.
The Marine Unmanned Surface Vessel is also being tested, which helps the SCDF’s firefighters manage the operational threats.  ,
The Marine Division intends to have six sea bases by 2035, up from four, in addition to the fleet growth.  ,
Brani Marine Fire Station, Loyang Marine Fire Post, West Coast Marine Fire Station, and Gul Marine Fire Post are the four bases already in service.  ,
The two services will act as a single center, and the new Marine Division office may be located next to Brani Marine Fire Station.
” This enlargement provides broader policy across Singapore’s waterways, allowing for faster and more efficient reaction times to occurrences”, said SCDF.  ,
The SCDF will be able to ensure that its resources are well-positioned to deal with emergencies in various regions of Singapore’s maritime domain with more bases strategically located across the country.