ASCO’s (Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping) Handysize-type dry cargo vessel, Murovdag, has become the first Azerbaijani cargo ship to cross the Magellan Strait. This milestone marks a new chapter in the history of Azerbaijani maritime navigation, Report informs, citing the company.

Departing from the Port of Tocopilla in Chile with 33,000 tons of potassium nitrate on board, the Handysize-type vessel navigated along the southern coast of Latin America and passed through the Magellan Strait—one of the world’s most challenging and strategically significant maritime routes. The vessel is currently sailing toward the Atlantic Ocean, with plans to unload its cargo at the Port of Cadiz, Spain.

The Magellan Strait is located in southern South America, within Chilean territorial waters, and serves as a crucial maritime passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The strait is known for its strong winds, unpredictable weather conditions, and complex water currents.

Murovdag is the second Handysize-type vessel with unrestricted navigation capabilities that ASCO has put into operation in international waters. This historic passage strengthens Azerbaijan’s position in the maritime sector and expands its participation in global cargo transportation.