Maritime Security Command

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FoundedJanuary 1988; 37 years ago (1988-01)[1] (as the Coastal Command)
19 January 2009; 16 years ago (2009-01-19) (as the Maritime Security Command)
Country Singapore
Maritime Security Command
Badge of the Maritime Security Command
FoundedJanuary 1988; 37 years ago (1988-01)[1] (as the Coastal Command)
19 January 2009; 16 years ago (2009-01-19) (as the Maritime Security Command)
Country Singapore
Branch Republic of Singapore Navy
RoleCoastal defence
Part ofSingapore Armed Forces
Motto(s)Frontline 247
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCOL Ng Xun Xi

The Maritime Security Command (MARSEC Command) is one of five operational commands of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), responsible for building up, training and maintaining the capabilities of RSN platforms that are deployed primarily for maritime security operations. It was first established as the Coastal Command (COSCOM) in January 1988, before its restructuring in January 2009.

The Maritime Security Task Force/Maritime Security Command is a formation within the Republic of Singapore Navy. The MSTF is the task force in charge of maritime security operations, while Maritime Security Command is tasked to raise, train and sustain maritime security capabilities.[2]

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