(NSI News Source Info) SINGAPORE - April 27, 2009: The Singapore Navy has inaugurated the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) at the Changi Naval Base.
The IFC centre was previously located on an interim basis at the Tuas Naval Base. 
Singapore Navy opens Information Fusion Centre at Changi Naval Base.
Chief of Navy, Rear—Admiral Chew Men Leong, who officiated at the inauguration ceremony on Monday said: "Since the interim IFC was set up in March 2008, we have had several encouraging incidents which bear testimony to the value of such (information—sharing) partnership."
He cited examples such as the MT Kraton, a ship hijacked in Indonesia in 2007.
He revealed that information shared among Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore led to successful rescue of the ship.
The IFC centre is part of the Changi Command and Control Centre or Changi C2 centre.
When fully operational next year, the C2 Centre will become a one—stop information and response coordination hub for Singapore’s maritime security.
It will also serve as a key node in the region’s information sharing network.
Navies from regional groupings such as the Western Pacific Naval Symposium Regional Maritime Information Exchange and Malacca Straits Patrols have been invited by the Singapore Navy to attach International Liaison Officers at the IFC.
Besides the Information Fusion Centre, the C2 Centre will house the Singapore Maritime Security Centre and the Multi—national Operations and Exercises Centre. — CNA/vm
Singapore Navy opens Information Fusion Centre at Changi Naval Base.
Chief of Navy, Rear—Admiral Chew Men Leong, who officiated at the inauguration ceremony on Monday said: "Since the interim IFC was set up in March 2008, we have had several encouraging incidents which bear testimony to the value of such (information—sharing) partnership."
He cited examples such as the MT Kraton, a ship hijacked in Indonesia in 2007.
He revealed that information shared among Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore led to successful rescue of the ship.
The IFC centre is part of the Changi Command and Control Centre or Changi C2 centre.
When fully operational next year, the C2 Centre will become a one—stop information and response coordination hub for Singapore’s maritime security.
It will also serve as a key node in the region’s information sharing network.
Navies from regional groupings such as the Western Pacific Naval Symposium Regional Maritime Information Exchange and Malacca Straits Patrols have been invited by the Singapore Navy to attach International Liaison Officers at the IFC.
Besides the Information Fusion Centre, the C2 Centre will house the Singapore Maritime Security Centre and the Multi—national Operations and Exercises Centre. — CNA/vm
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