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A notice republished by reports on 1 October 2026 says the 15,785 tonne bulk carrier XIE HAI 107 will be offered by online public bidding on the Shipbid platform on 29 October 2026.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh formally opened Brookes Bell’s new Liverpool office on 24 September 2026, unveiling a commemorative plaque in a ceremony attended by local civic officials.
Nakilat has taken delivery of Energy North, a 90,000-cbm dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier built by HD Hyundai Samho and reported on 1 October 2026.
DP World has received four of Europe’s largest quay cranes at its UK terminals, with the first two machines each weighing more than 2,000 tonnes and standing nearly 150 metres high, in a delivery framed as investment to expand capacity and support the growth of UK trade.
A government order effective 1 October 2026 lowered the export duty on diesel from 20 to 16 rupees per litre and cut the levy on aviation turbine fuel from 15 to 10.5 rupees per litre, sources indicated.
Evac Group has acquired WatMan Engineering, MarineLink Maritime News reports on 1 October 2026. Evac is noted for water, waste and wastewater management systems and for corrosion and marine growth prevention solutions.
Siemens Energy has contracted EST-Floattech to supply an Octopus High Energy battery system of more than 1 MWh for Marco Polo Marine's new CSOV Plus, a vessel intended for both offshore wind and oil and gas work.
Saronic has started construction of Port Alpha at the Port of Brownsville, Texas, in a private development said to exceed $3 billion and sited on an initial 835 acres.
A memorandum of understanding between ABS, HD KSOE and Siemens aims to develop a digital twin to assess leak behaviour and safety on ammonia-fuelled ships, according to MarineLink.
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency published Guidance: MGN 719 (M+F) on 1 October 2026, setting out the risks of GNSS degradation and denial and measures maritime stakeholders can take to improve resilience and operational safety.
Sources indicated on 1 October 2026 that Capital Maritime Finance Corp., affiliated with Vangelis Marinakis, will seek an exclusive listing of all shares on Euronext Athens, a transaction described as the first shipping IPO in Greece and a strategic step for Athens as a shipping hub.
The Marine Management Organisation published official guidance on 1 October 2026 explaining how to export or move fish intended for human consumption from the UK.
Höegh Evi and Petroleum Sarawak (PETROS) will jointly develop an FSRU-based LNG import terminal in Kuching, Malaysia, aiming for first gas by the end of 2029, MarineLink reported on 1 October 2026.
The Department for Transport has issued a formal list of liquid explosive detection systems it approves for aviation security, published on 30 September 2026.
An industry review by reports shows improvements in emissions intensity, but a sluggish transition to low-carbon bunker fuels is preventing falls in total greenhouse gas output.
reports on 30 September 2026 reported that weekly commentary from cash buyer Best Oasis signalled a downturn in the ship recycling market, with Indian levels retreating from recent highs.
A report in reports says decarbonisation, digitalisation and Asia’s growing sway are changing shipping, but that human capability remains decisive as WISTA meets in Kuala Lumpur in 2026.
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index fell for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, down about 2.1% to 3,113 points and its weakest since 27 August, with capesize rates declining by 3.4%, sources report.
Sources report that US dry bulk volumes to China rose 104% year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, propelled by a 176% increase in grain shipments after tariffs were reduced in November 2025.
A The report on 30 September 2026 says Tehran has ordered transits through the northern corridor while rising Gulf crude flows favour the southern passage under US CENTCOM protection.
The International Chamber of Shipping has expanded a set of free practical tools, including checklists, assessment aids and guidance, aimed at helping shipowners, managers and seafarers apply industry best practice, according to reports on 30 September 2026.
A report dated 30 September 2026 says prompt fuel availability in Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp is tight, with suppliers facing loading issues and buyers urged to plan five to seven days ahead.
Top Ships Inc has closed the acquisition of three high‑specification MR newbuildings after signing a share purchase agreement with a related party on 28 July 2026, the company said in an announcement reported on 30 September 2026.
A HEMEXPO delegation of Greek marine equipment companies completed a five-day business mission to Northern Spain from 21 to 25 September 2026, visiting eight leading shipyards.
A study presented at Gastech 2026 and reported finds a nuclear‑powered LNG carrier would require about 2.5 times the capital cost of a conventional vessel while substantially reducing fuel expenditure over its operating life.
ClassNK has granted Products & Solutions certification to two components of Accelleron’s LOREKA360° digital suite, covering an engine diagnostics platform and an emissions compliance tool.
MarineLink reported on 30 September 2026 that Interferry will mark its 50th anniversary at its annual conference in Bangkok, where the association’s leadership has warned members the ferry sector continues to change.
IMarEST will present a new approach to technical and policy engagement at an inaugural Technical Forum on 15 October 2026 at HR Wallingford in Oxfordshire, delivered in partnership with HR Wallingford.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published Amendment 1 to MIN 720 (M), dated 30 September 2026, outlining changes to the United Kingdom's officer qualifications syllabus overseen by the Cadet Training & Modernisation Programme.
Marsa Maroc has picked a rail-mounted Liebherr LPS 550 portal slewing crane for bulk handling at the Port of Casablanca, marking the LPS series' first deployment in Africa, MarineLink reported on 30 September 2026.
A joint ABS and Blossom Energy study presented at Gastech 2026 estimates nuclear-powered LNG carriers would be about 2.5 times more expensive to build but could substantially reduce fuel costs over their service life.
Nakilat celebrated the naming of Energy North at HD Hyundai Samho in Yeongam; the LPG/Ammonia carrier is due to enter service on 2 October 2026, MarineLink reported on 30 September 2026.
MarineLink reported on 30 September 2026 that Solstad Maritime has been awarded drilling support contracts in the Asia‑Pacific for two anchor handling tug supply vessels, with combined firm value estimated near the top of a $10 million–$30 million range.
A The report dated 30 September 2026 identifies rising oil and LNG shipments on the Northern Sea Route and a new Greenland security agreement as drivers that make voyage-level risk assessment vital for commercial operators.
The IMO sub‑committee advanced several technical files and drew attention to a regulatory omission in SP188 that exempts certain small lithium and sodium batteries.
The Department for Transport has issued accredited official statistics on road freight transported by UK‑registered HGVs in the UK for July 2025 to June 2026; the release also includes HGV driver vacancy figures and is dated 30 September 2026.
The Department for Transport released its Road traffic estimates (TRA) dataset on 30 September 2026, offering detailed traffic breakdowns by road and vehicle category for analysis and planning.
The Department for Transport published the TRA25 statistical dataset on 30 September 2026. The item provides provisional estimates of road traffic by vehicle type and road class.
The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association has elected David Finn of J.A. Moody and Terry Nawara of Marotta Controls to its Board, adding two U.S. Navy veterans to the directorate, MarineLink reported on 29 September 2026.
A weekly broker note cited by reports on 29 September 2026 shows newbuilding contracts continuing to arrive, including an order by China United Lines for two 14,000 teu containerships at Hudong-Zhonghua.
Opsealog’s whitepaper, The Conversion Gap, argues the offshore industry loses value in the step between data capture and decision-making. Sources published the report on 29 September 2026.
BIMCO’s Energy Efficiency Data Sharing Clause 2025 offers a contractual route to more effective use of ship operational data for performance and energy improvements, sources indicated on 29 September 2026.
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index slipped for a third straight session on Tuesday, dropping about 2.8% to 3,178 points, its lowest since 1 September.
Subdued Chinese steel demand has reduced seaborne iron ore needs and pressured inventories, while Simandou’s emergence as a high‑grade supplier changes the mix of global trade without guaranteeing volume replacement for weaker Brazilian shipments.
Sources indicated on 29 September 2026 that Singapore’s bunker market remains tight even as demand is described as below average, with VLSFO lead times reduced to 10–15 days.
PPA S.A. reported H1 2026 revenues of c111.9m, down 8.9% year on year, while infrastructure investments continued to rise, according to reports.
Maersk says it completed the first commercial ship‑to‑ship ethanol bunkering of a deep‑sea container vessel in the United States, using US‑produced corn ethanol aboard Tangier Maersk.
Sources published Banchero Costa's week 39 market note on 29 September 2026, which highlights the continued importance of soybeans to the dry‑bulk sector and estimates the commodity at roughly a three percent share of seaborne volumes.
