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Eastern Shipbuilding Group and the Bay County Artificial Reef Association have announced the fourth annual Coastline Initiative, a competition aimed at students from welding schools, according to MarineLink.
OCEAN, ISSA’s European sub-committee, celebrated its fiftieth year at a conference and reception held at The Merode in Brussels on 17 September 2026.
Sources indicated on 24 September 2026 that the 15,835t bulk carrier XIE HAI 106 will be offered at an online public bidding on Shipbid on 27 October 2026, between 10:00 and 10:30 Beijing Time.
At Gastech 2026 in Bangkok the Liberian Registry’s Innovation & Energy Transition Team formalised three Approval in Principle recognitions and three Joint Development Project MoU signings with leading maritime partners, sources indicated on 24 September 2026.
MarineLink reports that Russia has commenced commercial crude exports from Rosneft’s Vostok Oil project on 24 September 2026, a move Moscow expects to help restore production after years of delays and sanctions.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali has signed a contract with OCCAR worth approximately $4.2 billion for two next‑generation DDX destroyers destined for the Italian Navy, a MarineLink report says.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has placed a public notice, dated 24 September 2026, seeking an Inspector of Marine Accidents (Naval Architect) to join its Southampton office.
The Department for Transport published a notice dated 24 September 2026 stating that the Maritime Coastguard Agency marked World Maritime Day and that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander wrote to the International Maritime organisation.
MarineLink reported on 24 September 2026 that ABL has been appointed by transmission system operator 50Hertz to provide marine warranty survey services for the 2 GW Ostwind 4 offshore grid connection in the German Baltic Sea.
A report published on 24 September 2026 says global maritime rules will only secure safer, more resilient shipping if they are implemented worldwide, noting attacks on merchant vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to the Black Sea.
The UK Department for Transport has published data tables dated 24 September 2026 containing detailed statistics on reported personal injury road collisions in Great Britain and on the vehicles and casualties involved.
An accredited factsheet from the Department for Transport, dated 24 September 2026, provides a concise overview of factors associated with fatal road collisions, naming speed, alcohol and drugs and seatbelt non-wearing.
The UK Department for Transport has published two accredited factsheets, dated 24 September 2026, that provide an overview of casualties in collisions involving drivers aged 70 and over and drivers aged 17 to 24.
Sources indicated on 23 September 2026 that Best Oasis described the ship recycling market as retaining strength, citing positive buying sentiment and improved local steel prices.
Lloyd's Register, in work for GTT, finds 200,000m³ LNG carriers can boost cargo capacity and lower transport costs for the global LNG fleet while avoiding widespread terminal reconfiguration.
BIMCO says disruption and strong head‑haul trades are sustaining container markets this year but warns that rapid fleet growth could unbalance supply and demand in 2027.
The Baltic Exchange dry bulk freight index fell 0.1% to 3,430 points on Wednesday, with capesize rates down 0.5% to 5,861 points, remaining close to levels seen since 14 September, according to reports.
A The report dated 23 September 2026 says recent crude departure figures make cargo supply and demand an inadequate sole explanation for the extraordinary surge in dirty tanker freight.
reports reports a 1% year‑on‑year decline in global steel shipments in July 2026 to 22.2 million tonnes, while China’s share of flows rose markedly on stronger exports.
Fearnleys A.S told reports that a recent fixing rush which drove Fujairah–GOO eastbound fixtures into the WS 800s has quietened, leaving the market in a calmer state.
The fifth annual assessment, published by reports and launched at New York Climate Week on 23 September 2026, finds that a year of policy uncertainty has materially increased the risk of missing the 2030 zero‑emission fuel goal, even as individual industry progress continues.
Baltic Exchange has launched two Handysize freight forward agreement baskets, now listed on the Singapore Exchange and the European Energy Exchange to help manage Atlantic and Pacific exposure.
A 23 September 2026 The report says building a Very Large Crude Carrier requires specific infrastructure and handling capacities that not all yards possess.
Riyadh’s Ministry of Energy has denied claims it acquired 25 oil tankers and has rejected suggestions that any such purchases contributed to higher freight costs for Iraqi crude, a report on 23 September 2026 states.
NorthStandard has entered a partnership with SGM Technology to offer Members preferential access to the PntGuard platform, intended to detect GNSS jamming and spoofing, with a 15% discount, the report says.
The Seafarers’ Charity has published the final films in its ‘Smart Seafaring. A Safe Return’ campaign on seafarer abandonment, released on 23 September 2026 ahead of World Maritime Day.
Twelve graduates from nine nationalities joined V. in September 2026, bringing the total recruited through its international management programme to 88 since it launched 11 years ago, according to reports.
Achilles has entered a partnership with the International Marine Purchasing Association to foster closer working between procurement professionals and supplier networks across the maritime sector.
Lloyd’s Register’s analysis, published by MarineLink on 23 September 2026, finds 200,000m³ LNG carriers could raise cargo throughput and lower unit transport costs without necessitating major terminal modifications.
Nord Gas Solutions will supply cargo handling and LPG fuel systems for eight 90,000 cubic metre VLGCs ordered by BW LPG and built at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, MarineLink reported on 23 September 2026.
BIMCO says disruptions and strong head‑haul trade growth sustain the container market in 2026, but accelerating fleet additions risk undermining the balance in 2027; the organisation is maintaining two scenario forecasts.
MarineLink reported on 23 September 2026 that ABL has been named marine warranty surveyor for Allseas’ planned single-lift removal of the Statfjord A topside, which will use an upgraded 60,000-tonne lifting system aboard Pioneering Spirit.
MarineLink reported on 23 September 2026 that CSL OWL has launched Rock Star, the first of a two‑ship programme of vessels purpose-built for subsea rock installation in offshore wind projects.
Officials reported on 23 September 2026 that the death toll from the Virgo Transport 8 ferry disaster in the Java Sea has risen to 26, with rescuers widening an underwater search after the vessel, carrying 243 people, capsized and sank.
The Department for Transport has issued a consolidated guide to its vehicle statistics, assembling source documents, definitions and technical notes into a single reference, dated 23 September 2026.
A reports summary of Banchero Costa’s weekly report says limited available tonnage is lifting prices and newbuilding orders are continuing, with a notable dry bulk order reported.
Data cited by reports show a 234 million-barrel year-to-date increase in Caribbean Basin crude and heavy product exports, equivalent to roughly 880,000 barrels per day and a 45% rise on 2025, with an adjustment noted for barrels transhipped via the Bahamas.
A five‑year review of the Delivering on Seafarers’ Rights Code of Conduct finds tangible gains among leading companies but warns that many seafarers remain outside the reach of improvements, the Sustainable Shipping Initiative reports on 22 September 2026.
The Baltic Dry Index rose about 1% to 3,432 on 22 September 2026, marking a fourth straight session of gains and a notable rise in the panamax segment.
A 22 September 2026 report by reports finds Gulf of Oman ship‑to‑ship congestion is forcing Saudi crude to longer transhipment hubs and materially increasing VLCC fleet demand.
reports’s Week 38 intermodal broker’s insight, published 22 September 2026, drew attention to China’s steel sector after a call by the China Iron and Steel Association; the supplied material is limited and the summary is truncated.
Research cited by reports shows global cargo premiums rose to USD 24.2 billion in 2025 but the cargo market was judged to have softened.
reports, citing Kyodo News on 22 September 2026, reported that Iran said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States took initial steps to reduce military pressure.
reports republished Banchero Costa's week 38 market note on 22 September 2026, which records a marginal 0.2% decline in global crude oil loadings in 2024 and reports a rebound in 2025.
A reports outlook published on 22 September 2026 reports tight bunker availability in Singapore, with recommended VLSFO lead times of 13–17 days and low supplier stock levels.
Riyadh has rejected an Iraqi accusation that it purchased 25 oil tankers, a claim Baghdad said had contributed to higher freight costs for Iraqi crude, MarineLink reported on 22 September 2026.
MarineLink reports that Vitol and Trafigura have sought deeper price concessions on Venezuelan crude after rising freight rates shrank trading margins, citing five sources.
Top Ships Inc. said it had identified unusual trading in its NYSE American‑listed common stock during late trading on 21 September and early trading on 22 September 2026 and has issued a response, a report published on 22 September 2026 states.