13 Navies are Visiting Singapore for IMDEX 2009

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KD PAHANG, the Royal Malaysian Navy MEKO 100 class frigate and KD LAKSAMANA TAN PUSMAH (ASSAD) Class missile patrol boat at berth in Singapore Naval base for IMDEX.

IMDEX 09 is providing a biannual hub for naval affairs, gathering leading delegations from 35 navies and coastguards from five continents represented at the show and the
conference. The top brass comprises about 20 navy chiefs and director-generals of
coastguards coming from Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Qatar, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, the United States and Uruguay, attending the conference and international maritime exhibition here.

Berthed at the Changi Naval Base are 17 warships from 13 navies, participating in the event as guests of the RSN. Most vessels are open to all trade visitors at the show.

The following vessels are visiting Singapore this week:

Australia: HMAS GLENELG (96) Armidale Class (Patrol Craft)