Navigating Giants
Authentic glimpse of life at sea
We’re excited to launch "Navigating Giants", our new documentary series offering an authentic glimpse into life at sea. We aim to showcase the scale, professionalism and complexity of maritime operations, make you curious about our business while also exploring how global events and geopolitical realities shape our daily work. Join us as we navigate these giants—both the ships themselves and the industry at large—and share the stories of those at the heart of it all.
Transiting the Panama Canal
Navigating Giants - Episode 1
In episode one, we join the Stena Impulse as it transits the iconic Panama Canal— one of the world’s most important waterways, a true marvel of engineering and a vital artery for global trade connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and enabling the efficient movement of goods across continents.
Opportunity and challenge
The Panama Canal's strategic importance cannot be overstated for the shipping industry, it represents both opportunity and challenge. With just 50 centimeters to spare and 47,000 tonnes under way, the first episode of Navigating Giants highlights the precision, professionalism and teamwork required to keep global commerce moving. Over the years, limitations on the number of vessels allowed through the canal primarily due to severe drought in the region have had a significant impact on our business and the industry, highlighting just how vital this passage is to international commerce.
Shipping in high-risk areas
Navigating Giants - Episode 2
In episode two, we investigate shipping in high-risk areas. As tensions rise in different regions around the globe, discussions around “high-risk areas” in shipping are no longer just about trade routes and insurance premiums — they’re about people.
The human side of a growing concern
Behind every vessel navigating these high-risk areas are crews who face uncertainty, stress and the responsibility of keeping global trade moving under difficult conditions. Their professionalism and resilience make the difference between disruption and continuity.
The industry’s growing attention to maritime security is, at its core, about safeguarding those at sea — ensuring they have the protection, information, and support they need when the risks increase.
We often talk about ships and cargo. But it’s the people onboard who carry the weight of these global challenges every day.
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