MPA and InstaSG partner to celebrate maritime heritage

The sector was celebrated through photography.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has partnered with InstaSG to highlight the city-state’s maritime heritage and legacy through Instagram photography.

In a statement, MPA said this is part of the 2025 edition of InstaSG’s Mad About Singapore initiative in celebration of the city-state’s 60th year of independence.

Mad About Singapore was launched in 2014 and is an annual ground-up movement that invites the public to share what Singapore means to them. This year’s edition also aims to explore and express Singapore’s maritime identity and heritage through visual storytelling.

A photowalk was organised at PSA Alongside, where 45 photo enthusiasts had the opportunity to capture photos of port operations up close at PSA’s Pasir Panjang Terminal.

An exhibition will be held until 20 July at the Singapore Maritime Gallery for the final 100 photographs selected for their visual impact and ability to capture Singapore’s identity and maritime heritage.

The MaritimeSG Special Prize went to Wong Wah Kean for his photo of silhouetted vessels at sea. Meanwhile, top prizes were awarded to William Ong and Victor Zhuo, and the Instagrammers of the Year award was presented to William Ong and Alan Ng.