Waterproof drone, hull climbing robot now part of Police Coast Guard arsenal in tackling maritime threats

SINGAPORE: A drone is tossed into the water from a Police Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in the north of Singapore. It takes off into the clouds from the floor in a matter of seconds, heading in the direction of a pirate-stood oil tanker.

Its measurements are relayed to a group of divers divers in the lakes below. A machine that has its electrical tracks attached to and ascending the hull of the ship is deployed as they approach the vehicle.

The machine flies a rope onto a railing on the ship’s deck, where the operatives secretly walk. They board the ship and mind to the engine space where they subdue the pirates and regain control of the ship.

The aircraft and deck climbing robot are actual innovations that are assisting the unit in improving its operations, even though this may have been a drill carried out at the PCG’s Brani Base.

COVERT Sea Operations

The elite Special Task Squadron (STS ) of the PCG, which consists of highly qualified employees who perform covert and specialized operations both day and night in the maritime environment.

They must be extremely healthy because their work involves long periods of exerting pressure underground in challenging conditions.

STS personnel have the necessary skills to operate advanced communication systems, underground propulsion systems, and complex underwater imaging and sonar equipment.