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🔧 Open My Factory: Eng Hup Shipping | Bee Sin Shipyard – Behind-the-Scenes at a Real Shipyard

🔧 Open My Factory: Eng Hup Shipping | Bee Sin Shipyard – Behind-the-Scenes at a Real Shipyard

Join a guided tour into one of Singapore’s oldest family-run shipyards—see the nuts and bolts of vessel repair, fabrication, and maritime engineering up close.

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🔧 Open My Factory: Eng Hup Shipping | Bee Sin Shipyard – Behind-the-Scenes at a Real Shipyard

🔧 Open My Factory: Eng Hup Shipping | Bee Sin Shipyard – Behind-the-Scenes at a Real Shipyard Join a guided tour into one of Singapore’s oldest family-run shipyards—see the nuts and bolts of vessel repair, fabrication, and maritime engineering up close.


Why visit	An exclusive look inside a working shipyard that supports national projects—from tugboats to oil‑rig vessels and recruitment ferries. Experience the real-world scale, sound, and sweat of maritime operations. ([My Community][1])
What you’ll see	• Ship berths and cranes • Slip-ways for vessel haul-ins • Welding, fabrication, and graving-dock zones • Possibly a decommissioned riverboat or scrapped hull • Live talks with shipyard professionals
Who you’ll meet	Tour led by Alvin Tan, a shipyard manager with 20+ years in vessel engineering—his stories highlight challenges from ocean transits to electrification.
When & duration	Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Who can join	Ages 13+. Tour involves climbing ladders and stairs; not wheelchair-friendly.
Ticket price	SGD 20 (+ service fee) via Eventbrite
Attire & gear	Must wear closed-toe shoes, helmet, life vest; bring mask, umbrella, water, insect repellent; earphones for radio-guide; asthmatics advised to carry inhaler.
Meeting point	Dover MRT Station (near Exit A) – ferry bus provided to and from the shipyard.
Important notes	Tour runs rain or shine; no vehicle parking at site; photography allowed; stay with group at all times.

🎓 Why it’s worth it: Get up close to maritime machinery in action, appreciate Singapore’s shipbuilding heritage, and learn from unsung industry heroes—all in a compact, insightful morning tour.

💡 Suggestion: Perfect for teens—especially those into engineering or shipping careers. Bring binoculars and a notebook for sketching or jotting notes!

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