My Changi Boatel with Ng Bak Sia and Jamalludin bin Ismaon
Tucked away in a little corner of Changi Village is the Changi Mooring Base, a tiny T-shaped dock frequented by several fishermen who have been there for as long as 60 years! See what life is like for Changi’s remaining fishermen as you catch them venture out into the waters to cast their nets!
About the Programme
- What You'll Do
- Meet Your Host
- Important Details
What You'll Do
Changi Boatel is a little T-shaped mooring dock for fishing boats and vessels. A restricted site, this tour offers an exclusive access into one of the last remaining venues for Singapore’s remaining fishermen.
In the 1980s and 1990s, residents from Pulau Tekong and Pulau Ubin were relocated to the mainland (Tampines, Bedok and Marine Parade) because of ongoing reclamation projects and the repurposing of the island for military training and other supporting infrastructure.
In response to the residents’ desire to maintain their maritime way of life, a petition was submitted to the government, requesting a designated space for them to dock their vessels. After a series of discussions and negotiations, the government recognised the importance of preserving this aspect of their livelihoods and allocated a space at Changi for their docking needs.
The allocated space at Changi serves as a dedicated fishing zone for the residents, allowing them to cast their nets, set up fishing gear, and carry out their traditional fishing techniques. The boatel is equipped with facilities such as fishing platforms, storage areas for equipment, and waste disposal facilities.
Find out more how the boatel continues to be a focal point for Singapore’s remaining fishermen!
Meet Your Host
About Changi Boatel
Despite the development of Singapore over the years, Changi Village has managed to retain its old-world charm. The fishing community is just one example of this. If you take a stroll down to the mooring base, you’ll see the fisherman hard at work preparing their lines and baits, chatting and joking with one another. It’s a sight that is both fascinating and heartwarming. The recreational fishermen would head out to get food enough for their family while the occupational fishermen would sell their catch to the markets. So, the next time you’re in Changi Village, be sure to swing by the mooring base and say hello to the friendly fisherman! Who knows, you might even get lucky and snag a fresh catch for dinner.
Important Details
What to bring?
- Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably!
- Participants should bring along an umbrella and a bottle of water.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) because we will be using radio guides for the tour!
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
Other important information
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
- Parking is available at Changi Beach Park Car Park 2 (511 Nicoll Dr, Singapore 498990).
- The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Disclaimer
- All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 12.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
Time and Duration
Days & Dates
Saturday, 5 August 2023
Ticket Price
(excluding Eventbrite service fee)
Meeting Point
Ending Point
Language(s) / Age Limit(s)
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