Dock Crane Sounds

Preserving the unique acoustic history of Singapore's dock cranes.

Cranes are positioned above a large industrial shipyard, with a dock and a partially visible ship. Water sprays in the foreground, adding a dynamic effect to the scene.
Cranes are positioned above a large industrial shipyard, with a dock and a partially visible ship. Water sprays in the foreground, adding a dynamic effect to the scene.
A dock area with moored ships and cranes in the background. The dock is lined with large sandbags, and there are various industrial elements like a truck and containers visible. The setting appears busy, with several shipping-related activities likely taking place.
A dock area with moored ships and cranes in the background. The dock is lined with large sandbags, and there are various industrial elements like a truck and containers visible. The setting appears busy, with several shipping-related activities likely taking place.
A dockyard with multiple large cranes positioned along a waterfront, handling stacked shipping containers of various colors. The calm water reflects part of the scene, with overcast skies creating a serene atmosphere.
A dockyard with multiple large cranes positioned along a waterfront, handling stacked shipping containers of various colors. The calm water reflects part of the scene, with overcast skies creating a serene atmosphere.
A large ship is docked at a port with a prominent white and black structure, featuring multiple antennas and satellite dishes on its upper deck. A massive yellow and blue crane towers beside the ship, indicating an industrial harbor environment. The background includes buildings and additional smaller ships, under a cloudy sky.
A large ship is docked at a port with a prominent white and black structure, featuring multiple antennas and satellite dishes on its upper deck. A massive yellow and blue crane towers beside the ship, indicating an industrial harbor environment. The background includes buildings and additional smaller ships, under a cloudy sky.

Dock Crane Sounds

Preserving the unique acoustic environment of Singapore's dock cranes.

A large industrial crane structure stands prominently by the water, surrounded by modern buildings in the background. The crane has a numbered marking on it, and there is a boat named 'Volharding 1' docked nearby. Overcast skies add a somber tone to the scene.
A large industrial crane structure stands prominently by the water, surrounded by modern buildings in the background. The crane has a numbered marking on it, and there is a boat named 'Volharding 1' docked nearby. Overcast skies add a somber tone to the scene.
Acoustic Record Project

This project captures the sounds of dock cranes, including safety signals and worker communications, creating an important historical audio archive of a unique working environment in Singapore.

Large industrial cranes are positioned along a port, extending over the water. The setting appears to be a busy dock with several cranes and shipping containers visible. The scene conveys an industrial and functional atmosphere, with clear skies and calm waters.
Large industrial cranes are positioned along a port, extending over the water. The setting appears to be a busy dock with several cranes and shipping containers visible. The scene conveys an industrial and functional atmosphere, with clear skies and calm waters.
Sound Preservation Initiative

Our initiative aims to document and preserve the operating sounds of dock cranes, highlighting the often-overlooked auditory landscape of the Red Light Dock in Singapore for future generations.

Sound Preservation

An essential project for preserving dock crane sounds in Singapore.

This project beautifully captures the sounds of our working environment on the dock.

Jasmine Lee
Four large industrial cranes stand tall on a dockside, silhouetted against a twilight sky. The background features city lights and buildings, creating a contrast with the industrial scene in the foreground.
Four large industrial cranes stand tall on a dockside, silhouetted against a twilight sky. The background features city lights and buildings, creating a contrast with the industrial scene in the foreground.

Singapore

The recordings have revived the rich acoustic history of the dock, showcasing sounds that have long been unnoticed, preserving a vital part of our industrial heritage.

A harbor scene at sunset with several large cranes silhouetted against a colorful sky. A ship is moored in the foreground, set against the backdrop of the industrial dock area.
A harbor scene at sunset with several large cranes silhouetted against a colorful sky. A ship is moored in the foreground, set against the backdrop of the industrial dock area.
Mark Tan

Singapore

★★★★★
★★★★★
Acoustics

Preserving dock crane sounds for historical record.

Soundscape

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