• Experiential Learning

  • Experiential Learning

    The steps, the smells, the sounds, and the physical immersion bring a vital dimension that no textbook can replicate on its own.

    Our Mission - To bring Singapore’s maritime heritage to life, connecting our shared past to inform our present and inspire future generations.

    Visit to PCG Brani Base & Heritage Centre

    On 24 August 2026, we visited the Police Coast Guard (PCG) Brani Base and Heritage Centre....

    Our Mission - To bring Singapore’s maritime heritage to life, connecting our shared past to inform our present and inspire future generations.

    Open House @ Marina South Pier

    With the support of MPA, SMHIG , NUS Seafarers and Sea Scout are proud to host a 3-day Open House aboard the 1892-built historic vessel Vega / 1 May – 3 May 2026

    Who Are We? Weare a group of passionate individuals committed to celebrating, advocating and sharing Singapore’s rich maritime heritage. Guided by a kampong spirit of mutual trust and active participation, we take meaningful action to strengthen our maritime culture, enrich our community, and inspire the next generation to appreciate and carry forward our shared maritime legacy.

    Visiting the 'UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Junk', 'Fu Ning' ​福宁号

    SMHIG kakis and MPA staff visited the Fu Ning Chinese junk at Raffles Marina on 15 February 2025

    Our Origins - In the mid-2010s, a few of us with maritime backgrounds observed that Singapore’s sea heritage could be shared more alongside with mainstream heritage talks, which to us, related to activities on land. We started an informal interest group with the simple idea of building genuine public awareness through everyday layman language and compact engaging sessions that anyone can join.

    Mexican Navy Tall Ship Cuauhtemoc @Singapore 2024

    SMHIG kakis on a private below-deck tour of the majestic Mexican naval training ship ARM Cuauhtémoc during her Singapore port call, 22–27 August 2024.

    How Are We Doing It? We bring this mission to life through four inclusive ways: strong Core Learning, curiosity-led Self-Learning, informal peer-to-peer Kopi Shop Learning, and hands-on Experiential Learning.

    Singapore Navy Museum Visit

    kakis of SMHIG visited the Singapore Navy Museum on 17 December 2021 and 14 January 2022 to capture a last look at its exhibits prior to its major redevelopment.

    Our Mission - To bring Singapore’s maritime heritage to life, connecting our shared past to inform our present and inspire future generations.

    USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) Visit

    SMHIG kaki visited this nuclear-powered Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier on 20 Oct 2019 at Changi Naval Base.

    Our Vision - A Singapore where our rich maritime heritage is widely understood, proudly celebrated, and seamlessly passed on to future generations as an integral part of our shared identity.

    Esmeralda.... The charm white lady @Vivocity

    A special visit was arranged for SMHIG kaki on 12 Sep 2019.

    Who Are We? We are a group of passionate individuals committed to celebrating, advocating and sharing Singapore’s rich maritime heritage. Guided by a kampong spirit of mutual trust and active participation, we take meaningful action to strengthen our maritime culture, enrich our community, and inspire the next generation to appreciate and carry forward our shared maritime legacy.

    Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC)

    On 8 May 2019, SMHIG kaki visited the Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC), an institution under the National Heritage Board

    Our Origins - In the mid-2010s, a few of us with maritime backgrounds observed that Singapore’s sea heritage could be shared more alongside with mainstream heritage talks, which to us, related to activities on land. We started an informal interest group with the simple idea of building genuine public awareness through everyday layman language and compact engaging sessions that anyone can join.

    Russian Warships@Changi Naval Base

    On 30 November 2018, SMHIG toured the Russian guided-missile cruiser Varyag and the Udaloy-class destroyer Admiral Panteleyev at Changi Naval Base, courtesy of the Russian Embassy's Defense Attaché and the Republic of Singapore Navy.

    How Are We Doing It? We bring this mission to life through four inclusive ways: strong Core Learning, curiosity-led Self-Learning, informal peer-to-peer Kopi Shop Learning, and hands-on Experiential Learning.

    Sultan Shoal Lighthouse
    ​Saved His Father’s Life ...

    We were deeply honoured to accompany LTC Philip Mileham of the British Army on a deeply meaningful "sea visit" to Sultan Shoal Lighthouse on 30 November 2018..

  • Others' Experiential Learning

    Explore the mysteries beneath the sea with our archaeological research and preservation efforts. We aim to uncover and protect shipwrecks and submerged cultural sites that tell the story of Singapore’s maritime history. Shipwreck & Maritime Archaeology Our Heritage To share, promote, encourage, and support both the tangible and intangible aspects of Singapore's maritime-related heritage.

    Singapore Navy Museum

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    Singapore Maritime Gallery

    Marina South Pier Level 2
    31 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore 018988.

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    Want to experience the freedom of the sea?

    If your answer is YES, why not get your Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) and start your journey on the water?

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    MPA Learning Journeys - Sea Tour

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    Ever wondered what those ships off East Coast Park are?

    This free live AIS website lets you discover their names, locations, and much more!

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    Singapore Maritime Discoveries

    Embark on an exhilarating voyage with Singapore Maritime Discoveries, organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in collaboration with MPA's offical tour operator,.....

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