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Equinor has told industry sources it intends to expand its liquefied natural gas supply to between 10 and 15 million metric tonnes per year in the early 2030s, with a second Asian supply deal anticipated in the week of 18 September 2026.
A report dated 18 September 2026 says Asian refiners are prioritising supply security and selecting Oman Export Blend for its lower exposure to shipping risks through the Strait of Hormuz.
European natural gas climbed back above €77/MWh on 18 September 2026, driven by thin reserves and continued LNG shipment disruptions as the region prepares for winter.
Data reported by MarineLink and compiled by Signal Group show shipowners have placed over twice the number of supertanker orders this year compared with 2025, in a buying spree worth more than $20 billion and the largest in at least 25 years as a US‑Iran war alters oil trade.
A weekly note from shipbroker Banchero Costa, reported on 17 September 2026, records continued strength in newbuilding orders, with Chinese yards taking most contracts and tanker owners adding VLCC and Suezmax tonnage.
A 22% year-on-year decline in bulker Panama Canal transits since July 2026 reflects rising competition from tankers and potential restrictions from El Niño-driven lower water levels, a report says.
A 17 September 2026 report warns that engine selections on newbuildings across the coming decade will establish much of shipping’s fuel capacity in 2050, yet economics will decide which fuels are actually used.
A trader told ENGINE that prompt bunker stocks were tight across much of the Americas and lead times for major fuel grades were running at five to seven days, The report says.
reports reports that a pipeline shutdown and regional tension have increased pressure on Saudi crude supplies to Europe, while Riyadh has not confirmed reports of shipment cancellations or delays.
IFCHOR GALBRAITHS has introduced Bauxite 360, a specialist research and advisory service for the global bauxite market, amid rising seaborne volumes and concentration of trade around Guinea and China.
A review reported on 17 September 2026 found that auxiliary engine overspeed incidents average roughly USD 250,000 in direct repair costs, with downtime frequently adding greater economic loss.
Analysts say strikes by Yemen’s Houthi militants on coastal oil infrastructure have cut a vital Saudi export route through the Red Sea, triggering a spike in Brent and forcing a reassessment of shipping and market risk.
An analysis by Kaiko Systems, reported on 17 September 2026, links more rigorous self-inspection by tanker crews to improved SIRE 2.0 results.
Performance Shipping Inc. has completed the previously announced sale and delivery of the 2010-built Aframax tanker M/T P. Aliki, the company confirmed in a notice reported on 17 September 2026.
Dutch charterer Transito has unveiled Total Freight, an integrated sea-and-inland service under a single contract designed to ease cargo movements between European seaports and the hinterland as low-water conditions persist.
reports reports that a ballast‑water management system’s value lies as much in the support behind it as in the hardware itself, with service arrangements central to reducing downtime and preserving compliance over the system’s life.
The Suez Canal Authority announced the first transit of the mega container ship OOCL PORTUGAL among the north convoy and reported container-ship net tonnage of 72.1 million tons for the first eight months of 2026, with COSCO’s return also recorded.
MarineLink reported on 17 September 2026 that Ring Power Corporation will act as the exclusive distributor in North America for the UK firm's diesel outboard line, under an expanded partnership.
Shipowners have placed more than twice the number of supertanker orders this year compared with 2025, in a buying spree valued at over $20bn and described by MarineLink as the largest in at least 25 years, citing Signal Group data.
Reports that additional Saudi crude was being shipped through Oman helped push oil lower by roughly 2% to a one‑week low on 17 September 2026, but a risk premium above $100 persisted because of fears the conflict could widen.
An inter-ministerial committee led by the Energy Ministry has issued final recommendations to raise natural gas output in order to meet domestic needs and enable greater exports, MarineLink reported on 17 September 2026.
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Italy is organising naval preparations to safeguard its merchant vessels if the security situation in the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait worsens, MarineLink reported on 17 September 2026.
Shipping Technology has released ST Sailing Pro, an update to its track-pilot system that adds automated propulsion control for conventionally powered inland vessels, a move the company presents as a step towards autonomous sailing.
The House of Representatives approved House Joint Resolution 213 on 17 September 2026, voting 214–208 to overturn a California waiver for Commercial Harbor Craft, sources indicated.
Contship’s inaugural Sustainability Report covers the 2025 fiscal year and was prepared with reference to Global Reporting Initiative standards, sources indicated on 17 September 2026.
New Times Shipbuilding has chosen TMC Compressors to provide complete marine compressed air systems for eight 18,600 TEU containerships under construction for A.P. Moller 6 Maersk, according to a report dated 17 September 2026.
Berg Propulsion will open a dedicated Mumbai office on 1 January 2027 as part of an expansion aimed at supporting the company’s growing role in Indian shipbuilding projects, a report says.
The U.S. Navy has awarded Saronic a firm fixed‑price contract executed under an Other Transaction Authority to build Landing Craft Utility vessels, marking the first new‑build at Port Alpha Shipyard.
Shipping Technology has launched ST Sailing Pro, an extension of its ST Sailing track pilot that adds automatic propulsion control and advances the company's roadmap towards autonomous sailing, MarineLink reported.
The Port of Dover has been recognised at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026, receiving the Sustainability Initiative of the Year prize for its carbon net-zero campaign, the port announced on 17 September 2026.
The Department for Transport published a report on 17 September 2026 announcing Chiltern Railways has been brought into public ownership, with the department stating the change is aimed at supplying more daily services and improving reliability.
A MarineLink report says Panama Canal bulker transits have fallen 22% year on year since July as tankers gain slots amid rising US energy exports to Asia and El Niño threatens water levels.
MarineLink reports that the industry must combine human judgement and technological systems to improve safety, a view underscored by Capt. Naoki Saito, head of a cyber security ship management department.
The Department for Transport has issued a statistical data set titled Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) statistics: data tables, dated 17 September 2026, which provides data on the supply of renewable fuel as required under the RTFO.
The Department for Transport published the first provisional release of RTFO statistics on 17 September 2026, covering the supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2026.
MarineLink reported on 17 September 2026 that the United States plans to expand its icebreaking fleet with 1–3 heavy Polar Security Cutters and 11 medium Arctic Security Cutters to support Arctic access, commerce and infrastructure.
MarineLink reported on 17 September 2026 that MarAd chief Stephen M. Carmel says the recent elevation of maritime policy must be converted into durable, institutional change to make the U.S. Maritime Rebuild stick.
Sources published a 16 September 2026 summary of a Best Oasis weekly report saying the ship recycling market has remained on an upward trend and that the Indian market is buoyant.
reports says the current Gulf situation is neither plainly closed nor safely open, forcing owners to internalise risk costs that once took the form of a voyage-level surcharge.
reports says Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are set to average 4.8 per cent annual growth between 2026 and 2035, supported by investment, industrialisation and infrastructure.
The Baltic Dry Index fell for a fifth straight session on 16 September 2026, dropping about 1% to 3,327, its weakest reading since 1 September; the capesize index slipped 1.3% to 5,612.
A report published on 16 September 2026 by reports finds that Russia’s shadow fleet has evolved into a persistent element of global oil trading and a growing source of risk for maritime and finance sectors.
Monthly port figures show Fujairah bunker fuel sales dropped 2.7% from July and 65% year‑on‑year in August, according to data published 15 September and reported on 16 September 2026.
Lloyd's Register, Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime and Tunable have formed a joint development project to deploy and independently verify an onboard continuous emissions monitoring system for LNG carriers, a The report said on 16 September 2026.
TOP Ships Inc recorded net income of $6.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.61 for the six months to 30 June 2026, with stockholders' equity at $76.7 million.
AXIA Ventures Group, part of Alpha Bank Group, served as lead adviser, joint coordinator and bookrunner to Star Bulk in a Greek public offering and parallel admission to Euronext Athens, a deal described as a first for the exchange.
K Shipbuilding, Sejin Heavy Industries and ClassNK have agreed an MOU at Gastech 2026 to co-develop a new generation Eco LPG carrier that applies the amended IGC Code, sources indicated on 16 September 2026.
Korean Register has issued an Approval in Principle for a new 50,000-cbm LPG carrier developed with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the award being presented at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok on 16 September 2026.