Places Tours & Trails

Maritime Heritage Trail

by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

18 - 19 May • 10:00am

Embark on an exhilarating 2.5-hour Maritime Heritage Trail, unveiling Singapore’s captivating maritime history. Wander through historic Fort Canning Park and vibrant Singapore River, discovering iconic landmarks like the Fullerton Hotel and Clifford Pier. Immerse yourself in our rich maritime legacy!

Timings: 18 & 19 May 2024

10am to 12.30pm

Registration: https://go.gov.sg/singaporemaritimediscoveries-eventbrite (Registration starts from 24 Apr, 12pm onwards.)

Come join us on the newly curated Maritime Heritage Trail. This trail is a 2.5-hour walking tour that will take participants back into the past to uncover Singapore's early maritime history. Stroll through the historic Fort Canning Park and Singapore River and explore iconic landmarks such as the Fullerton Hotel and Clifford Pier, you will be transported to a time when seafearers, traders, and explorers shaped our island's destiny. Join us for an immersive journey into our maritime legacy, where tales of adventure and trade come to life with each step!

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

MPA was established on 2 February 1996 with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore’s maritime and port development, taking on the roles of maritime and port regulator and planner, international maritime centre champion, national maritime representative, and a champion of digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts at regional and international fora such as at the International Maritime Organization and the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation. MPA partners industry, research community and other agencies to enhance safety, security, and environmental protection, facilitate maritime and port operations and growth, expand multi-domain capabilities, and support the cluster of maritime ancillary services and manpower development. MPA is responsible for the overall development and growth of the maritime multi-domain and the Port of Singapore.

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