The “Khojaly” vessel, a Handysize-type cargo ship owned by the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), has entered the Indian Ocean for the first time during its service.
In March 2025, the vessel loaded 37,000 tons of calcined soda at the Port of Portland, United States, and sailed across the Pacific Ocean to reach the Port of Jakarta, Indonesia. After partially unloading its cargo in Jakarta, the ship continued its route by passing through the Strait of Malacca, located between Indonesia and Malaysia, and entered the Indian Ocean.
The vessel is currently en route to India, where it is scheduled to unload cargo first at the Port of Kattupalli, followed by the Port of Kandla.
It should be noted that “Khojaly” was commissioned in May 2024 as part of ASCO’s strategy to expand its operational geography and enhance its cargo transportation capacity beyond the Caspian Sea.
The deadweight of the “Khojaly” is 38,593 tons. The vessel is 180 meters long, 30 meters wide, with a draft of 10.47 meters. With a top speed of 15.7 knots, the ship is capable of unrestricted navigation in international waters.
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