Report: autonomy shifts control ashore but does not remove people from operations
A The report says autonomy reconfigures where and how people operate in shipping, moving oversight ashore without making human roles obsolete.
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Ordinary traffic can hide military and criminal threats, reports warns
reports reports that common anomalies in ship behaviour, AIS silence, loitering near a lane, and cargo mismatches, are all breaks from known patterns and cannot alone identify whether threats are military or criminal.
Fraser Shipyards at 138: balanced newbuild and repair on Lake Superior
MarineLink reported on 3 September 2026 that Fraser Shipyards, part of Fraser Industries and located on Lake Superior, marks 138 years of operation while earning roughly equal revenue from new construction and repair, with capabilities in both steel and aluminium.
Global container fleet set to exceed 34 million TEU as final newbuilds are delivered
MarineLink reported on 3 September 2026 that pending shipyard deliveries will take the global container fleet past 34 million TEU, representing an approximately 10 million TEU rise in five and a half years, says Niels Rasmussen.
Roberta Duarte to rejoin Maersk as Chief People Officer, effective 1 November 2026
MarineLink reported on 3 September 2026 that Roberta Duarte will return to A.P. Moller - Maersk to become Chief People Officer and join the Executive Leadership Team from 1 November 2026.
Everllence announces Engine Supported Air Lubrication and issues white paper
Everllence has announced a new technology called Engine Supported Air Lubrication (ESAL) and released an industry white paper to coincide with the announcement, MarineLink reported on 3 September 2026.
OSG challenges NLRB rulings after MM&P charges
Overseas Shipholding Group, its management arm and an affiliate have each appealed separate National Labor Relations Board decisions that followed charges filed by the International organisation of Masters, Mates and Pilots, MarineLink reported on 3 September 2026.
German shipping community honoured at ABS-supported AMVER Awards
A cohort of German shipowners and operators representing 146 vessels from 41 companies received recognition at the ABS-supported AMVER Awards on 3 September 2026 for their role in maintaining maritime safety and readiness to assist in search and rescue operations.
Study launched to examine safeguards for theoretical nuclear-powered transatlantic container route
Lloyd’s Register, A.P. Moller - Maersk and the ports of Charleston and Felixstowe will review the security and safeguarding measures that would be necessary for a conceptual nuclear-powered container ship operating between the UK and US, MarineLink reported on 3 September 2026.
Auramarine says adaptability will decide which operators prosper in the energy transition
Fuel supply specialist Auramarine told MarineLink on 3 September 2026 that operators who build adaptability into ships and supply arrangements will stand the best chance of success as the industry shifts away from conventional bunkers.
Norway detains Russian vessel after request from Naftogaz, report says
Norwegian authorities have taken a Russian-flagged vessel into custody at the request of Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz, a measure described in reporting as intended to secure compliance with a legal award.
Kongsberg Maritime expands Elegance Pod range with five new sizes up to 22MW
Kongsberg Maritime has introduced five new sizes to its Elegance Pod line, raising the top output to 22MW and targeting the power demands of the world’s largest cruise ships, MarineLink reported on 2 September 2026.
Department for Transport honours 2026 Merchant Navy Medal winners for service and leadership
The Department for Transport published its 2 September 2026 announcement recognising Merchant Navy Medal recipients for exemplary service, leadership and support for seafarers and maritime communities.
Weekly note finds continued momentum in ship recycling market
A Best Oasis weekly note relayed by reports on 2 September 2026 reported persistent strength in ship recycling markets, with the Indian sector singled out for active buyer interest.
Baltic Dry Index jumps to 2023 highs as capesizes surge
A 5.5 per cent rise took the Baltic Dry Index to 3,331 on 2 September 2026, its strongest reading since December 2023, with capesize vessels leading the advance.
Newbuilds still fitted with scrubbers as owners prioritise fuel flexibility
reports on 2 September 2026 reports owners are choosing exhaust-gas cleaning on newbuilds while keeping fuel options open for ships entering service later this decade.
Danube congestion tightens vessel availability in Black Sea and keeps freight rates elevated
Persistent congestion on the Danube is reducing the pool of small general cargo and short-range dry bulk vessels available to the Black Sea trades and is likely to sustain higher freight rates through the grain export season, sources indicated on 2 September 2026.
Iran expands roster of vessels subject to Hormuz transit penalties
A government posting and MarineLink reporting on 2 September 2026 say Tehran has added vessels to a blacklist that risks fines, confiscation or detention for ships seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz. An earlier announcement on 24 August identified 45 tankers.
Greek Maritime Golf Event 2026 to convene industry leaders at Costa Navarino
The twelfth edition of the Greek Maritime Golf Event is scheduled for 4–6 September 2026 at the award-winning The Dunes Course, Costa Navarino, and will welcome senior maritime executives from Greece and overseas.
Cydome broadens platform with third‑party vendor compliance and risk tool
Cydome has added a third-party vendor compliance and risk management capability to its maritime cybersecurity platform, aiming to ease the administrative load of tracking vendor certifications and regulatory approvals.
MacGregor to supply RoRo equipment for TT-Line’s two Green Ship 2.0 battery-hybrid LNG ferries
MacGregor will supply roll-on/roll-off equipment to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for two TT-Line Green Ship 2.0 battery-hybrid LNG ferries, MarineLink reported on 2 September 2026.
Kongsberg Maritime to unveil propulsion solution at SMM Hamburg on 2 September 2026
MarineLink reported that Kongsberg Maritime will reveal a new propulsion solution at SMM Hamburg on Wednesday 2 September 2026, describing the announcement as a response to demands from the newest generation of large passenger vessels.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions intensify
The U.S. and Iran traded strikes on Tuesday in the worst military confrontation since late July, centred on clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, sources indicated on 2 September 2026.
Lloyd’s Register frames ESG as commercial advantage in new guidance launched at SMM 2026
Lloyd’s Register has published a forward-looking framework arguing that embedding ESG into strategy, investment and operations will strengthen commercial appeal, unveiled at SMM 2026 in Hamburg.
US Treasury secretary says Strait of Hormuz could be "worthless" within two years
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the G20 the Strait of Hormuz could become a “worthless piece of water” within two years as the US pursues economic pressure on Iran, a report published on 2 September 2026 said.
UK MCA opens consultation on proposed Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2027
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency published a consultation on 2 September 2026 proposing changes to domestic navigation safety rules to implement amendments to the SOLAS 1974 convention.
Construction starts on Incat Crowther 39-metre ferry for Majestic Fast Ferry
Work has begun on a next-generation 39-metre passenger ferry designed by Incat Crowther for Singapore operator Majestic Fast Ferry, a MarineLink report confirmed on 2 September 2026.
Brittany Ferries ends carriage of live farm animals including unweaned calves
Brittany Ferries halted the transport of live farm animals, including unweaned calves, on 1 September 2026, a step MarineLink describes as a milestone in NGO efforts to end long-distance live transport and press for enforcement of animal welfare laws.
Everllence reports successful full‑scale testing of 175DF‑M methanol engine
Everllence has announced the successful full‑scale testing of its 12‑cylinder 175DF‑M dual‑fuel methanol engine at the company’s Test and Research centre in Frederikshavn, Denmark, MarineLink reported on 2 September 2026.
Analysis of Britannia P&I claims finds illness causes most crew deaths
An analysis of nearly 3,000 claims reported to Britannia P&I Club, published by MarineLink on 2 September 2026, found more than four in five crew deaths resulted from illness rather than accidents, prompting renewed calls for a stronger focus on preventative health.
COLI Group completes six-month move of 14 transformers for GE Vernova to support Baltica 2
COLI Group has completed a six-month project transporting 14 large power transformers from GE Vernova’s Turkish factory to Poland for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, conducted over three voyages on separately chartered vessels, MarineLink reported on 2 September 2026.
AI and Robotics in Focus at ABS Innovation Summit
MarineLink reported on 1 September 2026 that artificial intelligence and robotics were central topics at the ABS Innovation Summit, where industry stakeholders examined how innovation is progressing from pilots to real-world use.
Putin says Ukrainian strikes damaged around 100 Russian vessels, costing about 1% of GDP
MarineLink on 1 September 2026, citing Reuters, reports President Vladimir Putin said Ukrainian attacks damaged around 100 Russian naval vessels over a 40-day span and cost roughly 1% of GDP, describing the impact as significant but not critical.
US officials tell MarineLink COSCO ships carried concealed equipment to intercept military communications
MarineLink reported on 1 September 2026 that two senior US officials said COSCO vessels carried concealed equipment to intercept military communications near the coastlines of target nations, including the United States.
Analysis of Britannia claims finds illness behind more than four in five crew deaths
A review of almost 3,000 claims handled by Britannia P&I Club finds that medical illness was responsible for more than four in five crew deaths, with cardiovascular disease the leading cause and mental-health risks notable among younger seafarers.
Brokers report renewed flurry of newbuilding contracts across multiple sectors
A weekly brokerage roundup cited by reports on 1 September 2026 said owners concluded a series of newbuilding contracts across several vessel types, signalling renewed ordering interest.
Lloyd’s Register flags onboard CO2 capture as an interim path for fleet decarbonisation
A Lloyd’s Register study, reported on 1 September 2026, argues that onboard carbon capture and storage could serve as a practical interim measure to reduce CO2 emissions from existing ships while alternative fuels and supply chains mature.
Baltic Dry Index falls to 3,157, ending seven-day winning streak
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index dropped about 0.9% to 3,157 on 1 September 2026, halting a seven-day run; the capesize index fell 2.1%, the report said.
MABUX warns of continued bunker-market volatility for September
MABUX told reports on 1 September 2026 that August’s bunker landscape was dominated by Middle East tensions, crude volatility, tight distillate and low-sulphur fuel supplies and regional availability imbalances, and that these factors point to continued volatility through September.
Broker’s note: EUA trend continued in August despite thinner trading
A broker’s weekly note published by reports on 1 September 2026 records that EUA prices continued upward in August despite subdued trading and reduced liquidity.
Athenian Shipbrokers’ Week 35 demolition update published via reports
reports on 1 September 2026 published Athenian Shipbrokers S.A.'s Week 35 demolition update, noted in the summary as a Ship Recycling Weekly Report.
Two Saudi crude tankers struck by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
A The report, citing maritime intelligence firms Marisks and Kpler, says two tankers carrying Saudi crude were struck by unknown projectiles while outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on 31 August 2026.
Online bidding set for 8,806‑tonne bulk carrier MV "ZJ2026-0039" on Shipbid
A thirty minute online public bidding for the 8,806 tonne bulk carrier MV "ZJ2026-0039" will take place on Shipbid on 18 September 2026, sources indicated.
PIRIOU delivers Atlantis, third wind-powered cargo ship, to NEWTOWT
PIRIOU has delivered the Atlantis to NEWTOWT earlier this summer, the first vessel delivered to the new French shipowner after its takeover of TOWT; the ship joins Anémos and Artémis as the fleet's third sailing cargo vessel.
Inmarsat Maritime launches interactive Safety Data Hub to map shipping risks
Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, has introduced an interactive Safety Data Hub that links multi-year GMDSS data with a dedicated analysis of 106,975 safety broadcasts to show how weather, operational pressures and regional tensions shape maritime risk.
DfT issues quarterly update to transport statistics geography portal
The Department for Transport published a quarterly update to its geography portal on 1 September 2026, arranging already published official statistics in a regional format.
Ship recycling’s first sustainability report prompts scrutiny over what follows
A feature published by reports on 1 September 2026 presents the industry’s first sustainability report and warns that subsequent action will determine whether it changes the narrative around ship recycling.
Six months on: Strait of Hormuz disruption sends tanker rates and fuel prices higher
reports reports that six months into the Middle East conflict, disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed tanker freight rates to record highs and tightened refined-product markets while Qatar suffers a prolonged loss of LNG export capacity.