Here's an update for our SE1 service
As previously announced, the Gemini SE1 service will transition to the Suez Canal and Red Sea route. We can now confirm Umm Qarn for the first westbound and eastbound SE1 voyages, as detailed below.
| Service | Vessel | Voyage | Last call prior Suez | ETD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SE1 |
UMM QARN |
V.642W |
Tanjung Pelepas |
October 27, 2026 |
Eastbound direction:
| Service | Vessel | Voyage | Last call prior Suez | ETD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SE1 |
UMM QARN |
V.649E |
Algeciras |
December 5, 2026 |
Our initial transits through Bab al-Mandab have proceeded as planned and provided valuable operational experience for the upcoming SE1 passages. Each transit remains subject to a thorough security review and will take place under naval protection, in close coordination with the relevant authorities and security partners.
This remains a gradual, service-specific approach and does not constitute a strategic return of our full network to the Red Sea. The safety of our crews and vessels, and the protection of our customers’ cargo, remain our highest priorities.