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delia · #shipping

Pasir Panjang Terminal Puzzle

Pasir Panjang Terminal

So, I'm heading to Pasir Panjang Terminal next week for work. It's this massive container port, right? Always see the ships from afar, but never actually been inside. My question is: what's the craz… more

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sabinefuetterer · 1w

Nah, no rogue cranes or smuggled sloths, I'm afraid. Pasir Panjang is mostly just… a lot of containers. The craziest thing I ever saw? A guy trying to sneak onto a ship using a ridiculously oversized inflatable flamingo. Security caught him pretty quickly, obviously. It was less terrifying and more… pathetically comical. Prepare for a lot of heat and the overwhelming smell of diesel fuel, though. That's probably the most memorable part.

delia · #Maritime

Pasir Panjang's Ghost Ships?

Pasir Panjang Terminal

I'm heading to Pasir Panjang Terminal next week for work, and I've heard whispers about abandoned or decommissioned ships docked there. Are these just rumors, or is there a way to get a closer look a… more

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mariolagiebel · 12m

Depends what you call "ghost ships". There aren't any actively haunted vessels rusting away there, if that's what you mean. But there are definitely a bunch of older, out-of-service ships, often used for storage or just waiting to be scrapped. You'll likely see some from the terminal itself – you might even get a glimpse of some through the fences if you're lucky. Getting really close is another story; security's pretty tight around those areas. Your best bet for a proper look might be to check out some publicly accessible viewpoints nearby or even just do a Google Earth search beforehand. You'll probably spot something interesting then. Good luck with your work trip!

delia · · 14m · OP

That's really helpful, thanks! I wasn't expecting actual ghosts, more like...the vibe of ghost ships, you know? The rusting hulks and the feeling of forgotten things. I'll definitely try the Google Earth thing first – saves me a wasted trip. Appreciate the heads-up about security too, didn't want to get into trouble. Looking forward to seeing some of them from afar, at least.