Status of Joint Multi-Mission Ship Programme That Was to Replace Endurance-class Landing Platform Docks

Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence (a) what is the current status of the Joint Multi-Mission Ship (JMMS) programme announced by then-Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen in 2014 to replace the Endurance-class landing platform docks; (b) whether the RSN's Endurance-class vessels remain operationally safe given they are approaching end-of-life; and (c) when will the Ministry provide the next substantive update on the progress of the JMMS programme.

The Republic of Singapore Navy has various programmes to ensure the safety and operational readiness of its ships. These include comprehensive and regular maintenance regimes that are in line with industry standards and best practices and life-extension programmes for refurbishment and modernisation.

Our Endurance-class Landing Ships Tank (LSTs) remain operationally safe and fit-for-mission. We believe that they will continue to serve Singapore well into the 2030s. We will provide further updates on the LSTs' replacement closer to the date when they are due to be replaced.