Singapore: A maritime themed race gave participants the chance to learn about one of Singapore's key industries yesterday.
Nearly 900 participants in 220 teams ran the four-hour Amazing Maritime Race, which took them to 14 places around the island.
It kicked off a series of activities and events for the annual Singapore Maritime Week, which is on from now until Friday.
Yesterday's race, organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and industry associations, took participants to places such as Marina South, the White House near Maxwell Road and Fort Canning, all of which have played a part in Singapore's maritime history.
In the race, they had to solve clues, complete tasks and answer questions on the maritime sector and heritage. For example, participants were asked to identify the types of cranes used in shipyards, and locate the headquarters of the Singapore Shipping Association and MPA.
Mr Lam Yi Young, MPA's chief executive, said it was important for Singaporeans to understand the maritime sector, and the opportunities it offers.
From Straits Times
