Naval Diving Unit (Singapore)

Naval Diving Unit
Logo of the Naval Diving Unit
Active12 December 1971 – present
Country Singapore
Branch Republic of Singapore Navy
TypeSpecial forces
Role
Size6 squadrons
Part ofSpecial Operations Task Force
Garrison/HQSembawang Camp
Nickname(s)"Warriors of the Deep", "Frogmen", "Frogmen from the Sea"
Motto(s)"Nothing Stands In Our Way"
Engagements
Commanders
Commander NDUCOL Francis Goh
Master Chief NDUSWO David Ling

The Naval Diving Unit (NDU), also referred to as the Naval Divers, is the special forces formation of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) responsible for conducting special operations from sea, air, and land.[1] The formation is made up of six squadrons, specialising in explosive ordnance disposal, underwater demolition, maritime security operations, and combatant craft operations.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Naval Diver". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  2. ^ "PIONEER - Naval Diving Unit Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Fact Sheet: Restructuring of Naval Diving Unit for Maritime Special Operations". www.mindef.gov.sg. Retrieved 18 July 2022.