Nautical Term: Suezmax

Definition of Suezmax

Suezmax is a nautical term used to describe cargo ships that possess the maximum allowable dimensions to navigate through the Suez Canal without hindrance.

For instance, consider the following context: A cargo vessel, identified as the MV ‘Starlight’, with a Suezmax designation was en route to the Port of Rotterdam from the Port of Shanghai via the Suez Canal.

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