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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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Following receipt of the necessary regulatory clearances, NYK has completed the purchase of a 50% stake in Avenir LNG Limited from Stolt‑Nielsen Gas Ltd., a subsidiary of Stolt‑Nielsen Limited, MarineLink reported on 1 September 2026.
MarineLink reports that, amid the Iran war, producers across the Americas have gained market share formerly supplied by Middle Eastern exporters, a development that could have lasting consequences for energy security and maritime trade.
A brief UKMTO advisory, reported by MarineLink on 1 September 2026, said a tanker was struck by three projectiles about 17 nautical miles east of Khasab while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, with no casualties or environmental impact reported.
Furetank named its intermediate tanker Fure Vasa in Uddevalla on 28 August in a ceremony attended by more than 300 guests; the company also announced new investments and celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Cheniere Energy has said the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 3 Project reached substantial completion and that its US Gulf Coast operations have exported the company’s 5,000th LNG cargo, a MarineLink report states.
Robert Allan Ltd. has been contracted to design a RAmparts 4300 ASD tug for Guangzhou Port, with construction assigned to Lianyungang Hongyun Industrial Co., Ltd., MarineLink reported on 1 September 2026.
ABS’s new report Decision Point: Practical Pathways to 2035, reported by MarineLink on 31 August 2026, argues the sector has moved beyond seeking a single fuel and must now grapple with a broader set of decarbonisation challenges.
C-Innovation, a subsea services provider and affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore, has promoted Lucas Cribley to chief executive to oversee the company's strategy and operations.
Clarksons Research will attend SMM in Hamburg from 1–4 September 2026 to present a market review on Stand B1.OG.303, sources indicated on 31 August.
Shipbroker Xclusiv told reports that owners are increasing VLCC purchases as the January–July 2026 tanker S&P market proved markedly busier, with 365 vessels changing hands amid concerns over instability in the Middle East.
A The report on 31 August 2026 shows Europe now sources half its seaborne diesel from the United States, intensifying supply concentration as stocks run low and autumn refinery maintenance approaches.
A The report says attacks on Black Sea export infrastructure have disrupted sunflower oil shipments and could reduce demand for specialised vegoil carriers.
The 2026 ABS Outlook, Decision Point: Practical Pathways to 2035, says early action, flexibility and execution are essential for shipowners to navigate decarbonisation without losing competitiveness or capital access.
reports on 31 August 2026 published the Ningbo Containerized Freight Index report for the week ending 28 August, reproducing the weekly index chart attributed to the Ningbo Shipping Exchange.
A reports snapshot dated 31 August 2026 finds that rising B100 and LBM prices, after adjustment to VLSFO equivalence and inclusion of EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime compliance costs for Rotterdam and Singapore, have reduced their cost advantage.
A Stockholm ceremony on 31 August 2026 saw Sweden sign for four frigates from Naval Group, with French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in attendance, MarineLink reports.
A MarineLink report on 31 August 2026 said about 80 vessels queued to enter the Danube for passage to Ukraine's river ports, and a shipper noted a gradual rise in the number being allowed through.
Evac has finalised its sale to Altor Equity Partners, a move first announced in December 2025, with the company saying operations and customer relationships will continue unchanged.
Marlink has announced a new operational technology security offering aimed at maritime and land-based sectors, combining professional services with OT-native technology, MarineLink reported on 31 August 2026.
WinGD’s Fuel Economics Report, as reported by MarineLink on 31 August 2026, finds retrofitting vessels for alternative fuels can be a cost‑effective route to net‑zero but warns that further policy measures are needed to secure a viable business case and ensure decarbonisation targets are met.
Sources indicated on 31 August 2026 that the LNG market remained under pressure as Atlantic vessel availability grew against limited cargo opportunities, leaving activity muted and the BLNG1 Australia–Japan route down to $49,800 per day.
The Union of Greek Shipowners has backed a Liberia–Panama proposal and urged IMO negotiators to set emission targets that reflect the fuels available on the bunker market, saying the approved NZF has "significant weaknesses."
A report published on 31 August 2026 by reports sets out the defining feature of a false flag vessel and notes the issue is on the rise.
Talks on a proposed Net‑Zero Framework for international shipping have restarted at UN level, with the IMO scheduled to meet in London from 1–4 September, reports reports.
MarineLink reported on 31 August 2026 that Austal USA has started building the future USCGC Ingham, the third Heritage‑class Offshore Patrol Cutter, at its Mobile, Alabama ship manufacturing facility.