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Browse the archiveMCA update records safety notice for vessel operators; supporting claim marked unverified
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has recorded a safety notice for vessel operators, but an accompanying supporting claim has been flagged as unverified and must be checked by editors prior to publication.
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MCA update records safety notice for vessel operators; supporting claim marked unverified
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has recorded a safety notice for vessel operators, but an accompanying supporting claim has been flagged as unverified and must be checked by editors prior to publication.
MCA issues maritime safety bulletin; operators told to review notice
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued an official maritime safety bulletin and has instructed operators to review the published notice.
Korean shipbuilders eye FSRU conversions as ageing LNG carriers spur demand
A The report dated 25 October 2026 says a project to convert ageing LNG carriers into floating storage and regasification units is drawing attention as a potential new market for shipbuilders in Korea.
Drewry IACI edges up $6 to $1,459 as congestion eases, report says
Drewry’s benchmark Intra‑Asia Container Index rose by $6 to $1,459 per 40ft on 25 October 2026, with most intra‑regional trades remaining stable as congestion eases, sources report.
Report: EU ETS draft would reserve up to 110 million allowances for maritime fuel support, favouring e‑fuels and bioLNG
A draft revision of the EU Emissions Trading System would set aside up to 110 million allowances between 2028 and 2040 to support certain low‑carbon bunker fuels, a The report says.
Rotterdam B30 premium narrows to $155/mt as feedstock costs curb biofuel gains
A weekly snapshot of Rotterdam bunker prices shows B30‑VLSFO lagging conventional VLSFO gains, narrowing the premium to $155/mt while Dutch sellers may generate tradable ZRE A tickets for low‑carbon fuel sales.
VLCC market gives back gains as Middle East Gulf routes outpace Mediterranean fall
Sources indicated on 25 October 2026 that the VLCC market showed mixed direction this week, with gains on key Middle East Gulf routes offset by weakness in Mediterranean-East rates.
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