13 August, 2026 – On Wednesday evening, a total solar eclipse was visible across parts of the Northern Hemisphere shortly before sunset.
From where we watched it in Spain, totality lasted just 94 seconds.
Days of checking the weather, choosing the right location and preparing came down to a window of one minute and 34 seconds.
Shipping works with tight windows too.
A vessel call depends on port requirements, weather, documentation, local conditions and the teams involved. When something changes, knowing about it early gives us more time to act.
Across the MasOceans network, our exclusive local partners stay close to operations, providing accurate local information when it matters. Anticipation and precision allow us to coordinate the right response and help avoid unnecessary delays and additional costs for our customers.
The window may be short. The work behind it rarely is.
YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS
For port agency support or local operational information, please contact our Commercial Director, Martaxelle Erussard.
martaxelle@masoceans.com
+41 (0)22 552 0051


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