Preserving the Unique Sounds of Singapore's Dock Cranes for Future Generations

Explore our innovative project aimed at capturing the operating sounds of dock cranes at Singapore's Red Light Dock. This acoustic record includes peripheral equipment noises, safety signals, and worker communications, highlighting a historically overlooked environment and preserving its unique auditory heritage for future generations to appreciate.

5/8/20241 min read

A large cargo ship named Oldendorff is docked at an industrial port. Two towering cranes stand above the ship, indicating loading or unloading activities. In the background, there are large piles of materials, possibly coal or gravel, with industrial buildings and storage tanks visible under an overcast sky.
A large cargo ship named Oldendorff is docked at an industrial port. Two towering cranes stand above the ship, indicating loading or unloading activities. In the background, there are large piles of materials, possibly coal or gravel, with industrial buildings and storage tanks visible under an overcast sky.

Acoustic Dock Preservation

Acoustics

Preserving dock crane sounds for historical record.

Soundscape

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