The "Murovdag," a "Handysize" type dry cargo vessel of Azerbaijan Caspian Sea Shipping Company (ASCO), has become the first Azerbaijani cargo ship to pass through the Magellan Strait.

Axar.az reports that, citing ASCO, this event marks a new chapter in the country's maritime history.

The "Handysize" type vessel, carrying 33,000 tons of potassium nitrate from the port of Tocopilla in Chile, traveled along the southern coast of Latin America and passed through the Magellan Strait, one of the most challenging and strategically important maritime routes in the world. The ship is currently heading towards the Atlantic Ocean, with plans to unload its cargo at the port of Cadiz, Spain.

The Magellan Strait, located at the southern tip of South America in Chile, is a crucial maritime passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The strait is known for its strong winds, variable weather conditions, and complex water currents.

The "Murovdag," ASCO's second "Handysize" type vessel with unrestricted navigation capabilities, strengthens Azerbaijan's position in the maritime sector with this historic passage and expands its participation in global cargo transport.