Beyond The Helm
Rattling anchor chains, tight port maneuvers, sudden squalls on the open sea or a walk across the deck in rough weather – every moment at sea tells a story.
The everyday reality of maritime work is shaped by countless moments that often go unnoticed.
In this series, it’s the people behind the voyage who take the lead: seafarers on board, terminal crews or shore-side colleagues. They share their own glimpses into maritime day-to-day life – from early-morning routines to unexpected moments on deck.
“Beyond the Helm” is about seeing what they see. About the rhythm of a ship, the pulse of the voyage, and the people who keep it moving.
Sometimes loud and fast, sometimes still and quiet. But always unfiltered. Curious to see more? Watch the videos and discover maritime life at sea and ashore through their eyes.
The champagne bottle strikes the hull, cheers rise from the quay – witness the highlights of the christening of the “Wilhelmshaven Express”, marking the proud completion of Hapag-Lloyd’s Hamburg Express Class. To relive the entire event in full, click here to watch the complete ceremony.
Watch as our “Hanoi Express” completes a ship-to-ship LNG bunkering with simultaneous cargo operations in Hong Kong’s bustling Kwai Tsing Terminal — the city’s largest-ever LNG bunkering to date. Efficient, sustainable, and completed in just 24 hours.
Van carriers move swiftly along the quay, cranes stand ready – and from the bridge, we observe how the “Guayaquil Express” makes her final approach to the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.
More content from board coming soon!
