SINGAPORE - After more than three months out at sea on anti-piracy missions, the Navy's RSS Tenacious docked in Singapore on Friday morning, having sailed more than 4,500 miles to reach home.

A gentle sea breeze blew away gathering storm clouds, as about 500 friends and family members thronged the pier at Changi Naval Base, armed with banners and cameras to welcome their loved ones.

Some 193 personnel on board, including Air Force pilots, were presented with Overseas Service Medals by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen.