{ "schemaVersion": 1, "checkedOn": "2026-09-25", "measurementObservedAt": null, "previousComparableObservation": null, "coverage": 17, "status": "unverified-metrics", "methodology": "Public-source evidence review, not an AIS feed. Notices support only their stated location and period. A notice is not a measurement of port-wide congestion. Missing measurements remain null; no score, ranking, forecast or historical change is calculated. Health scores run high-is-good; congestion scores run high-is-bad. Neither is currently verified.", "audit": { "sourceBranch": "main", "sourceCommit": "0e665ca266b3bb65789780fa8a5d9474edf2cf17", "productionBaseCommit": "ec5c459e63e1f404a285282686df8457f23fa850", "findings": [ "src/data/portData.ts contains 17 hard-coded port records, relative update strings and random synthetic history; these are not verified observations.", "The production report contains figures labelled 2026-09-02, whereas the search extraction still showed 2026-08-26. Neither date establishes when the metrics were measured.", "Other port detail and comparison pages consume the same unverified data. Their numerical results must not be treated as operational evidence.", "A scheduled publisher regenerated the weekly report on 9 September with the same unsupported numerical values relabelled as live data. The public current report and dated edition were corrected to explicit unverified states.", "An external Carrgo SEO Agent regenerated the production report on 16 September with unsupported synthetic health scores labelled as live data, while the evidence ledger still recorded every numerical measurement as unknown. The current report, archive and dated URL were corrected on 17 September.", "A separate automated publisher replaced the valid 18 September current report and archive on production with an unsupported 23 September numerical snapshot while the evidence ledger still recorded every numerical congestion metric as unknown. The valid report and archive were restored on 24 September, and the unsupported dated URL was retained only as a transparent noindex correction record." ], "changesSincePrevious": "Peel Ports issued Liverpool Notice 65/2026 for Langton Lock closures on 27 and 28 September and amended Notice 57/2026 to extend the South Gladstone Branch Dock No. 2 south-quay closure until 19:00 on 2 October. Notice 64's stated Alfred Lock window ended on 24 September; no actual reopening is inferred. Dublin still lists Notice 49 as latest and Belfast still lists Notice 22 without accessible operational detail. Met Office gale warnings for Shannon and Malin have cleared, while relevant Irish Sea and Northern Ireland coastal areas retain strong-wind warnings. These notices and forecasts do not establish port-wide congestion. No timestamped, comparable port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was found, so no congestion change is calculated." }, "sources": [ { "id": "liverpool-55", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/142jelmm/lntm-2026-055-temporary-closure-of-s7-and-s8.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-08-26", "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text rechecked through current search extraction", "confidence": "high for notice content; current amendments not independently confirmed", "claim": "Notice 55/2026 schedules closure of S7 and part of S8 at Royal Seaforth Dock from 1 to 29 September 2026. The restricted quay section is 480 m to 792 m.", "validFrom": "2026-09-01", "validThrough": "2026-09-29", "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "supportedClaim": "Notice 55/2026 schedules closure of S7 and part of S8 at Royal Seaforth Dock from 1 to 29 September 2026. The restricted quay section is 480 m to 792 m.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "liverpool-57", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/4r5p5yyi/lntm-2026-057-temporary-closure-of-south-gladstone-branch-dock-no-2.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-08-26", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text rechecked through current search extraction", "confidence": "high for notice content; current amendments not independently confirmed", "claim": "Notice 57/2026 closes the south quay of South Gladstone Branch Dock No 2 from 14 September at 00:00 until 27 September at 24:00. Vessels must not come alongside that quay.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 57/2026 closes the south quay of South Gladstone Branch Dock No 2 from 14 September at 00:00 until 27 September at 24:00. Vessels must not come alongside that quay.", "validFrom": "2026-09-14T00:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-28T00:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "liverpool-43", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/tulazv3l/lntm-2026-043-temporary-closures-of-langton-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-07-10", "checkedOn": "2026-09-12", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public PDF text rechecked; the stated schedule ended at 20:00 on 11 September and no replacement was located in the reviewed public sources", "confidence": "high for notice content; actual lock slots must be confirmed", "claim": "Notice 43/2026 sets recurring Langton Lock closures through 11 September. Monday and Sunday windows are 09:00 to 20:00; Wednesday and Friday windows are 11:00 to 20:00. The Dockmaster can vary timings and suitably sized vessels may use the Hornby Passage and Gladstone Lock subject to confirmation.", "validFrom": "2026-07-19", "validThrough": "2026-09-11", "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-12T08:17:29+01:00", "supportedClaim": "Notice 43/2026 sets recurring Langton Lock closures through 11 September. Monday and Sunday windows are 09:00 to 20:00; Wednesday and Friday windows are 11:00 to 20:00. The Dockmaster can vary timings and suitably sized vessels may use the Hornby Passage and Gladstone Lock subject to confirmation.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "liverpool-59", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/qivmgfg2/lntm-2026-059-temporary-closure-of-gladstone-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-07", "checkedOn": "2026-09-15", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text rechecked; the current Peel Ports marine page continues to list this notice", "confidence": "high for notice content; actual lock/tide arrangements must be confirmed", "claim": "Notice 59/2026 schedules a temporary Gladstone Lock closure for engineering work on 15 September 2026 from 09:00 to 17:00. Vessels able to transit the Hornby Passage may continue and use Langton Lock subject to tide height and Dockmaster confirmation.", "validFrom": "2026-09-15T09:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-15T17:00:00+01:00", "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-15T08:34:32+01:00", "supportedClaim": "Notice 59/2026 schedules a temporary Gladstone Lock closure for engineering work on 15 September 2026 from 09:00 to 17:00. Vessels able to transit the Hornby Passage may continue and use Langton Lock subject to tide height and Dockmaster confirmation.", "missingEvidence": "The notice does not report port-wide vessel queues, waiting time or berth utilisation.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-60", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/ucihxukn/lntm-2026-060-temporary-closure-of-a-bridge.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-10", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-15", "checkedAt": "2026-09-15T08:34:32+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text rechecked; its stated closure window ended before this review", "confidence": "high for the stated notice period; none for conditions after the stated window", "claim": "Notice 60/2026 says A-Bridge will remain closed for engineering work on 14 September 2026 from 08:00 to 16:00.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 60/2026 says A-Bridge will remain closed for engineering work on 14 September 2026 from 08:00 to 16:00.", "validFrom": "2026-09-14T08:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-14T16:00:00+01:00", "missingEvidence": "No later amendment or port-wide congestion measurement was located in the reviewed public sources.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-61", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/zgjjwhga/lntm-2026-061-temporary-closure-of-langton-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-11", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-15", "checkedAt": "2026-09-15T08:34:32+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text retrieved through current search extraction", "confidence": "high for notice content; none for current conditions after the stated window", "claim": "Notice 61/2026 recorded a temporary Langton Lock closure on 13 September 2026 from 11:30 to 21:00. Vessels able to transit the Hornby Passage could continue and use Gladstone Lock subject to tide height and Dockmaster confirmation. The stated window had ended before this review.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 61/2026 recorded a temporary Langton Lock closure on 13 September 2026 from 11:30 to 21:00. Vessels able to transit the Hornby Passage could continue and use Gladstone Lock subject to tide height and Dockmaster confirmation. The stated window had ended before this review.", "validFrom": "2026-09-13T11:30:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-13T21:00:00+01:00", "missingEvidence": "No timestamped port-wide waiting-time, queue or berth-utilisation measurement is provided by this notice.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "felixstowe-status", "publisher": "Port of Felixstowe", "url": "https://ocean.portoffelixstowe.co.uk/", "publishedOn": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-09", "kind": "primary-status", "access": "403 in public research fetch", "confidence": "none for operational conditions", "claim": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-09T08:05:31+01:00", "supportedClaim": "No timestamped comparable port-wide congestion measurement was available in accessible primary-source text.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "southampton-status", "publisher": "DP World", "url": "https://www.dpworld.com/en/ports-terminals/united-kingdom/southampton/live-status", "publishedOn": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "kind": "primary-status", "access": "Live status page retrieved; accessible text links to daily status but no timestamped port-wide congestion measurement was suitable for the comparable ledger", "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "supportedClaim": "No timestamped comparable port-wide congestion measurement was available in accessible primary-source text.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "gateway-status", "publisher": "DP World", "url": "https://www.dpworld.com/en/ports-terminals/united-kingdom/london-gateway/live-status", "publishedOn": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "kind": "primary-status", "access": "Live status page retrieved; accessible text links to a customer notice dated 09/08/2026 but no port-wide congestion measurement was available in accessible text", "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "supportedClaim": "No timestamped comparable port-wide congestion measurement was available in accessible primary-source text.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "dublin-notices", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-20", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official 2026 notice index and summary checked; the latest listed notice remains No. 48/2026", "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-20T08:23:20+01:00", "supportedClaim": "No timestamped comparable port-wide congestion measurement was available in accessible primary-source text.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "dublin-48", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/48-2026-Maintenance-Dredge-Campaign.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-08-27", "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public PDF text checked from indexed primary notice", "confidence": "high for notice content; actual daily dredging location/timing must be confirmed by VTS", "claim": "Notice 48/2026 says maintenance dredging started on 3 September for approximately three weeks, with works in the outer and inner fairway and all berths throughout Dublin Port. Vessels are told to pass at slow speed and allow for restricted manoeuvrability.", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "supportedClaim": "Notice 48/2026 says maintenance dredging started on 3 September for approximately three weeks, with works in the outer and inner fairway and all berths throughout Dublin Port. Vessels are told to pass at slow speed and allow for restricted manoeuvrability.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "dublin-39-3", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": "2026-09-01", "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Both public Dublin Port PDF copies rechecked; they still conflict on the approximate end date", "confidence": "high for 13 September start and navigation advice; none for the survey end date", "claim": "Notice 39.3/2026 schedules survey operations from 13 September in western Dublin Bay. Public Dublin Port PDF copies give different approximate end dates (30 September and 31 October), so the current end date must be confirmed with Dublin Port VTS.", "validFrom": "2026-09-13", "publishedAt": null, "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "supportedClaim": "Notice 39.3/2026 schedules survey operations from 13 September in western Dublin Bay. Public Dublin Port PDF copies give different approximate end dates (30 September and 31 October), so the current end date must be confirmed with Dublin Port VTS.", "relatedUrls": [ "https://www.dublinport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/39.3-2026-Survey-Operations-1.pdf", "https://www.dublinport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/39.3-2026-Survey-Operations.pdf" ], "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-eireann-ei822-2026-09-09", "publisher": "Met Éireann", "url": "https://www.met.ie/warnings/tomorrow/marine/EI822", "publishedOn": "2026-09-08", "publishedAt": "2026-09-08T07:31:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-09", "checkedAt": "2026-09-09T08:05:31+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-warning", "access": "Public warning page retrieved through indexed primary-source text", "confidence": "high for the stated warning period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "A small-craft warning stated that northwest winds could reach force 6 at times from Malin Head through Strangford Lough to Wicklow Head. It expired at 04:00 on 9 September, before this evidence review.", "supportedClaim": "A small-craft warning stated that northwest winds could reach force 6 at times from Malin Head through Strangford Lough to Wicklow Head. It expired at 04:00 on 9 September, before this evidence review.", "validFrom": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-09T04:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-eireann-2026-09-10", "publisher": "Met Éireann", "url": "https://www.met.ie/warnings/today/dublin", "publishedOn": "2026-09-09", "publishedAt": "2026-09-09T00:26:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-10", "checkedAt": "2026-09-10T08:46:27+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-warning", "access": "Public warning page retrieved through indexed primary-source text", "confidence": "high for the stated warning periods; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "Small-craft warnings are in force on 10 September. South to southwest winds are forecast to reach force 6 or 7 at times from Fair Head through Howth Head to Roche's Point from 07:00 to 17:00; another warning covers Roche's Point through Slyne Head to Fair Head until 14:00.", "supportedClaim": "Small-craft warnings are in force on 10 September. South to southwest winds are forecast to reach force 6 or 7 at times from Fair Head through Howth Head to Roche's Point from 07:00 to 17:00; another warning covers Roche's Point through Slyne Head to Fair Head until 14:00.", "validFrom": "2026-09-10T07:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-10T17:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-11", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-11", "publishedAt": "2026-09-11T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-11", "checkedAt": "2026-09-11T08:13:45+01:00", "kind": "official-shipping-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast and warning period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 11 September carries gale warnings for Shannon and Malin, with southerly or southwesterly gale force 8 expected later. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 11 September carries gale warnings for Shannon and Malin, with southerly or southwesterly gale force 8 expected later. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-11T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-12T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-12", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-12", "publishedAt": "2026-09-12T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-12", "checkedAt": "2026-09-12T08:17:29+01:00", "kind": "official-shipping-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast and warning period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 12 September carries a gale warning for Malin, with southerly gale force 8 continuing. The Irish Sea forecast has southwest force 5 to 7 before winds ease. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 12 September carries a gale warning for Malin, with southerly gale force 8 continuing. The Irish Sea forecast has southwest force 5 to 7 before winds ease. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-12T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-13T06:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-13", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-13", "publishedAt": "2026-09-13T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-13", "checkedAt": "2026-09-13T08:25:38+01:00", "kind": "official-shipping-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 13 September lists a gale warning only for Bailey. No gale warning is listed for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin; the Irish Sea forecast is variable force 2 to 4, becoming southwest 3 to 5 later, with rain and fog patches. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 13 September lists a gale warning only for Bailey. No gale warning is listed for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin; the Irish Sea forecast is variable force 2 to 4, becoming southwest 3 to 5 later, with rain and fog patches. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-13T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-14T06:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-14", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-14", "publishedAt": "2026-09-14T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-14", "checkedAt": "2026-09-14T08:10:30+01:00", "kind": "official-shipping-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 14 September reports no gale warnings in force. For Lundy, Fastnet and the Irish Sea it forecasts southwest winds veering west or northwest later, force 2 to 4 increasing 4 to 6, with occasional rain and fog patches at first. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 14 September reports no gale warnings in force. For Lundy, Fastnet and the Irish Sea it forecasts southwest winds veering west or northwest later, force 2 to 4 increasing 4 to 6, with occasional rain and fog patches at first. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-14T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-15T06:00:00+01:00", "missingEvidence": "A sea-area forecast does not measure queues, berth use or waiting times at any port.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-15", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-15", "publishedAt": "2026-09-15T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-15", "checkedAt": "2026-09-15T08:34:32+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current shipping forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 15 September carries a gale warning for Forties. It does not list a gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. The Irish Sea forecast has west or southwest winds veering northwest, force 4 to 6. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 15 September carries a gale warning for Forties. It does not list a gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. The Irish Sea forecast has west or southwest winds veering northwest, force 4 to 6. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-15T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-16T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "A sea-area forecast does not measure queues, berth use or waiting times at any port.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-15", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-15", "publishedAt": "2026-09-15T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-15", "checkedAt": "2026-09-15T08:34:32+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current inshore forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 15 September carries a strong-wind warning from the Mull of Galloway to the Mull of Kintyre, including the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Westerly or southwesterly winds are forecast to veer northwesterly, force 4 or 5 and increase to force 6 at times until later. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of congestion at Belfast or Larne.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 15 September carries a strong-wind warning from the Mull of Galloway to the Mull of Kintyre, including the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Westerly or southwesterly winds are forecast to veer northwesterly, force 4 or 5 and increase to force 6 at times until later. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of congestion at Belfast or Larne.", "validFrom": "2026-09-15T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-16T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-62", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/rdvpvxk2/lntm-2026-062-temporary-closure-of-canada-90-swing-bridge.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-16", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-18", "checkedAt": "2026-09-18T08:46:59+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated notice period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "Notice 62/2026 schedules closure of the Canada 90-foot Swing Bridge to vessel movements from 18:30 to 20:30 on 17 September 2026. Vessels cannot pass between Canada Dock and docks south of the bridge during the closure.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 62/2026 schedules closure of the Canada 90-foot Swing Bridge to vessel movements from 18:30 to 20:30 on 17 September 2026. Vessels cannot pass between Canada Dock and docks south of the bridge during the closure.", "validFrom": "2026-09-17T18:30:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-17T20:30:00+01:00", "missingEvidence": "Actual bridge status, amendments, port-wide queues, waiting times and berth utilisation are not reported.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-63", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/xtwbi5nd/lntm-2026-063-temporary-closure-of-alfred-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-16", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-19", "checkedAt": "2026-09-19T08:52:23+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated notice period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "Notice 63/2026 schedules closure of Alfred Lock to vessel movements on the 03:52 high-water tide on 18 September 2026. Unless amended, the notice is to be withdrawn at 13:16 that day.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 63/2026 schedules closure of Alfred Lock to vessel movements on the 03:52 high-water tide on 18 September 2026. Unless amended, the notice is to be withdrawn at 13:16 that day.", "validFrom": "2026-09-18T03:52:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-18T13:16:00+01:00", "missingEvidence": "Actual lock status, amendments, port-wide queues, waiting times and berth utilisation are not reported.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-17", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-17", "publishedAt": "2026-09-17T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-17", "checkedAt": "2026-09-17T08:39:58+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current shipping forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 17 September carries gale warnings for Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Bailey, Fair Isle and Faeroes. The Irish Sea forecast is west or southwest force 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 17 September carries gale warnings for Rockall, Malin, Hebrides, Bailey, Fair Isle and Faeroes. The Irish Sea forecast is west or southwest force 4 to 6, occasionally 7 at first. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-17T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-18T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-17", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-17", "publishedAt": "2026-09-17T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-17", "checkedAt": "2026-09-17T08:39:58+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current inshore forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 17 September carries strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Some Northern Ireland coastal areas are forecast west or southwest force 6 to gale 8. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 17 September carries strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Some Northern Ireland coastal areas are forecast west or southwest force 6 to gale 8. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-17T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-18T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-18", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-18", "checkedAt": "2026-09-18T08:46:59+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official Liverpool marine page retrieved; it lists 12 current-year notices and three latest alerts, including Notices 62 and 63", "confidence": "high for the notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The official Liverpool marine page lists Notices 55, 57, 62 and 63 among current 2026 notices. Notice 62’s stated window ended on 17 September; Notice 63’s stated Alfred Lock window runs until 13:16 on 18 September.", "supportedClaim": "The official Liverpool marine page lists Notices 55, 57, 62 and 63 among current 2026 notices. Notice 62’s stated window ended on 17 September; Notice 63’s stated Alfred Lock window runs until 13:16 on 18 September.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report actual lock status, amendments, queues, waiting times or berth utilisation.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-18", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-18", "publishedAt": "2026-09-18T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-18", "checkedAt": "2026-09-18T08:46:59+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current shipping forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 18 September carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea and Malin. The Irish Sea has southwesterly gale force 8 expected later; Malin has southwesterly gale force 8 expected soon. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 18 September carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea and Malin. The Irish Sea has southwesterly gale force 8 expected later; Malin has southwesterly gale force 8 expected soon. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-18T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-19T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-18", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-18", "publishedAt": "2026-09-18T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-18", "checkedAt": "2026-09-18T08:46:59+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current inshore forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 18 September carries strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Irish Sea-facing areas are forecast to reach gale force 8, while the North Channel may reach force 7. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 18 September carries strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Irish Sea-facing areas are forecast to reach gale force 8, while the North Channel may reach force 7. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-18T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-19T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-48", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/w4jm24ty/lntm-2026-048-temporary-closure-of-brunswick-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-07-20", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text retrieved and rechecked against the official Liverpool notice index", "confidence": "high for notice content; actual lock access and any unpublished amendment must be confirmed", "claim": "Notice 48/2026 says Brunswick Lock is temporarily closed. It gives no end date and says a further notice will be issued when normal service resumes.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 48/2026 says Brunswick Lock is temporarily closed. It gives no end date and says a further notice will be issued when normal service resumes.", "validFrom": "2026-07-20", "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The notice does not confirm the current physical lock status or report port-wide vessel queues, waiting time or berth utilisation.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-19", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-19", "checkedAt": "2026-09-19T08:52:23+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official Liverpool marine page retrieved; it continues to list Notices 48, 55, 57, 62 and 63 among current-year notices", "confidence": "high for the notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The official Liverpool marine page lists Notices 48, 55, 57, 62 and 63. Notice 48 gives no end date; Notices 62 and 63 have passed their stated windows; Notices 55 and 57 remain within their stated periods.", "supportedClaim": "The official Liverpool marine page lists Notices 48, 55, 57, 62 and 63. Notice 48 gives no end date; Notices 62 and 63 have passed their stated windows; Notices 55 and 57 remain within their stated periods.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report actual lock or berth status, amendments, queues, waiting times or berth utilisation.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-19", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-19", "publishedAt": "2026-09-19T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-19", "checkedAt": "2026-09-19T08:52:23+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current shipping forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 19 September carries a gale warning for Malin but not the Irish Sea. Irish Sea winds are forecast southwest veering west, force 4 to 6. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 19 September carries a gale warning for Malin but not the Irish Sea. Irish Sea winds are forecast southwest veering west, force 4 to 6. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-19T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-20T06:00:00+01:00", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-19", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-19", "publishedAt": "2026-09-19T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-19", "checkedAt": "2026-09-19T08:52:23+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current inshore forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 19 September carries strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Forecast winds are generally force 4 to 6, occasionally force 7 in the far north. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 19 September carries strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Forecast winds are generally force 4 to 6, occasionally force 7 in the far north. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-19T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-20T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-20", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-20", "checkedAt": "2026-09-20T08:23:20+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official Liverpool marine page retrieved; its live current-year list contains ten notices, including 48, 55 and 57, but no longer 62 or 63", "confidence": "high for the live notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The official Liverpool marine page lists Notice 48 as its latest notice and includes Notices 55 and 57 in the current-year list. Notices 62 and 63 are no longer listed after their stated windows ended.", "supportedClaim": "The official Liverpool marine page lists Notice 48 as its latest notice and includes Notices 55 and 57 in the current-year list. Notices 62 and 63 are no longer listed after their stated windows ended.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report port-wide queues, waiting times, berth utilisation or shipment-specific impacts.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-live-met-2026-09-20", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": "2026-09-20", "publishedAt": "2026-09-20T07:24:59Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-20", "checkedAt": "2026-09-20T08:23:20+01:00", "kind": "primary-weather-observation", "access": "Official live meteorological table retrieved", "confidence": "high for the timestamped observations; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "At 07:24:59 UTC on 20 September, Peel Ports’ live table showed westerly winds of 28.73 knots at Seaforth and 25.68 knots at Mersey Light Float, with gusts of 30.27 and 29.33 knots respectively.", "supportedClaim": "At 07:24:59 UTC on 20 September, Peel Ports’ live table showed westerly winds of 28.73 knots at Seaforth and 25.68 knots at Mersey Light Float, with gusts of 30.27 and 29.33 knots respectively.", "observedAt": "2026-09-20T07:24:59Z", "validFrom": "2026-09-20T07:24:59Z", "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "A meteorological observation does not report terminal operations, queues, waiting times or berth utilisation." }, { "id": "belfast-15", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/No.15-of-2026-%E2%80%93-Oil-Berth-3-Works.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-07-29", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text retrieved from Belfast Harbour’s official archive", "confidence": "high for the notice schedule and navigation instructions; actual daily work stage must be confirmed", "claim": "Notice 15/2026 says Oil Berth 3 repair works were scheduled to start on 3 August 2026 and take 40 weeks. Vessels must proceed with caution and reduced speed; some operational impacts and additional towage may arise at certain stages.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 15/2026 says Oil Berth 3 repair works were scheduled to start on 3 August 2026 and take 40 weeks. Vessels must proceed with caution and reduced speed; some operational impacts and additional towage may arise at certain stages.", "validFrom": "2026-08-03", "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The notice does not quantify current vessel delay, queues, waiting time or port-wide berth utilisation.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "belfast-19-rev1", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/No.19-of-2026-Rev.-1-Revised-Depths-in-Belfast-Harbour.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-08-20", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text retrieved from Belfast Harbour’s official archive", "confidence": "high for the published depth restrictions; current vessel acceptance remains subject to Port Operations", "claim": "Notice 19/2026 Revision 1 states that revised berth-depth restrictions are in operation and vessels with draughts greater than the declared pocket depths will not be accepted without prior authorisation from Port Operations.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 19/2026 Revision 1 states that revised berth-depth restrictions are in operation and vessels with draughts greater than the declared pocket depths will not be accepted without prior authorisation from Port Operations.", "validFrom": "2026-08-20", "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The notice does not report current vessel queues, waiting time or port-wide berth utilisation.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "maersk-felixstowe-efs-2026-09-17", "publisher": "Maersk", "url": "https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2026/09/17/emergency-fuel-surcharge-felixstowe-uk", "publishedOn": "2026-09-17", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-20", "checkedAt": "2026-09-20T08:23:20+01:00", "kind": "carrier-cost-advisory", "access": "Public carrier advisory retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated Maersk surcharge; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "Maersk says its Felixstowe emergency fuel surcharge for laden imports will rise from £3.82 to £4.13 from 1 October 2026, with a further review on 15 October.", "supportedClaim": "Maersk says its Felixstowe emergency fuel surcharge for laden imports will rise from £3.82 to £4.13 from 1 October 2026, with a further review on 15 October.", "validFrom": "2026-10-01", "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "This is a future commercial surcharge notice, not evidence of current port congestion, delay or queue conditions.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-20", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-20", "publishedAt": "2026-09-20T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-20", "checkedAt": "2026-09-20T08:23:20+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current shipping forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 20 September lists no gale warning for the Irish Sea or Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast west or northwest force 4 to 6, backing southwest force 2 to 4; Malin is included in a wider area forecast of mainly westerly force 5 to 7 before backing southerly force 4 to 6.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST on 20 September lists no gale warning for the Irish Sea or Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast west or northwest force 4 to 6, backing southwest force 2 to 4; Malin is included in a wider area forecast of mainly westerly force 5 to 7 before backing southerly force 4 to 6.", "validFrom": "2026-09-20T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-21T06:00:00+01:00", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-20", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-20", "publishedAt": "2026-09-20T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-20", "checkedAt": "2026-09-20T08:23:20+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current inshore forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 20 September retains strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Winds are generally forecast to ease from force 4 to 6 before backing southerly later.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 20 September retains strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Winds are generally forecast to ease from force 4 to 6 before backing southerly later.", "validFrom": "2026-09-20T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-21T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-21", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official Liverpool marine page retrieved; its live current-year list still contains ten notices, including 48, 55 and 57, and no longer includes expired Notices 62 or 63", "confidence": "high for the live notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The official Liverpool marine page still lists Notice 48 as its latest notice and includes Notices 55 and 57 in the current-year list. No new operational notice was listed after the 20 September check.", "supportedClaim": "The official Liverpool marine page still lists Notice 48 as its latest notice and includes Notices 55 and 57 in the current-year list. No new operational notice was listed after the 20 September check.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report port-wide queues, waiting times, berth utilisation or shipment-specific impacts.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-live-met-2026-09-21", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": "2026-09-21", "publishedAt": "2026-09-21T00:02:40Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-live-observation", "access": "Official live meteorological table retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed meteorological observation; none for terminal operations or congestion", "claim": "At 00:02:40 UTC on 21 September, Peel Ports’ live table showed southwesterly winds of 7.50 knots at Seaforth and 9.12 knots at Mersey Light Float, with gusts of 8.63 and 10.26 knots respectively.", "supportedClaim": "At 00:02:40 UTC on 21 September, Peel Ports’ live table showed southwesterly winds of 7.50 knots at Seaforth and 9.12 knots at Mersey Light Float, with gusts of 8.63 and 10.26 knots respectively.", "observedAt": "2026-09-21T00:02:40Z", "validFrom": "2026-09-21T00:02:40Z", "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The table does not state whether terminal operations, vessel queues, berth availability or waiting times were affected." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-21", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official 2026 notice index retrieved; Notice 48 remains the latest listed notice", "confidence": "high for the live notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Dublin Port’s official 2026 index still ends at Notice 48/2026. No later operational notice was listed at the check time.", "supportedClaim": "Dublin Port’s official 2026 index still ends at Notice 48/2026. No later operational notice was listed at the check time.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-09-21", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official notice archive retrieved; Notice 20 remains the latest listed notice", "confidence": "high for the live notice archive at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Belfast Harbour’s official archive still lists Notice 20/2026 as the latest notice. No later operational notice was listed at the check time.", "supportedClaim": "Belfast Harbour’s official archive still lists Notice 20/2026 as the latest notice. No later operational notice was listed at the check time.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "The archive does not report port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "felixstowe-public-2026-09-21", "publisher": "Port of Felixstowe", "url": "https://www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "primary-status-check", "access": "Official public page retrieved; operational container tracking remains behind the OCEAN registration/login service", "confidence": "high that the public page exposed no comparable port-wide congestion measurement; none for current congestion", "claim": "The official public page links customers to the OCEAN container-tracking service but does not expose a timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The official public page links customers to the OCEAN container-tracking service but does not expose a timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "missingEvidence": "A publicly accessible, timestamped port-wide operational measurement suitable for comparison.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-21", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-21", "publishedAt": "2026-09-21T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current shipping forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 21 September lists no gale warning for the Irish Sea or Malin. Irish Sea winds are south or southwest force 3 or 4, occasionally 5 at first; Malin winds are south or southwest force 4 to 6, occasionally 7 for a time.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 21 September lists no gale warning for the Irish Sea or Malin. Irish Sea winds are south or southwest force 3 or 4, occasionally 5 at first; Malin winds are south or southwest force 4 to 6, occasionally 7 for a time.", "validFrom": "2026-09-21T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-22T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-21", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-21", "publishedAt": "2026-09-21T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-21", "checkedAt": "2026-09-21T08:35:37+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current inshore forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 21 September carries no strong-wind warning for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, or the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Relevant winds are forecast mainly force 2 to 5. Strong-wind warnings remain only farther north.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 21 September carries no strong-wind warning for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, or the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Relevant winds are forecast mainly force 2 to 5. Strong-wind warnings remain only farther north.", "validFrom": "2026-09-21T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-22T06:00:00Z", "missingEvidence": "The forecast does not report terminal operations, queues, berth use or waiting times.", "observedAt": null }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-22", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-22", "checkedAt": "2026-09-22T08:54:47+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official Liverpool marine page retrieved; no newer operational notice was found beyond Notices 48, 55 and 57 already recorded", "confidence": "high for the live notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The official Liverpool marine page still lists Notice 48 as its latest notice and includes Notices 55 and 57 in the current-year list. No newer operational notice was found after the 21 September check.", "supportedClaim": "The official Liverpool marine page still lists Notice 48 as its latest notice and includes Notices 55 and 57 in the current-year list. No newer operational notice was found after the 21 September check.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report port-wide queues, waiting times, berth utilisation or shipment-specific impacts." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-22", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-22", "checkedAt": "2026-09-22T08:54:47+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official 2026 notice index retrieved; Notice 48 remains the latest listed notice", "confidence": "high for the live notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Dublin Port’s official 2026 index still ends at Notice 48/2026. No later operational notice was listed at the check time.", "supportedClaim": "Dublin Port’s official 2026 index still ends at Notice 48/2026. No later operational notice was listed at the check time.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-09-22", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-22", "checkedAt": "2026-09-22T08:54:47+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official notice archive retrieved; Notice 20 remains the latest listed notice", "confidence": "high for the live notice archive at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Belfast Harbour’s official archive still lists Notice 20/2026 as the latest notice. No later operational notice was listed at the check time.", "supportedClaim": "Belfast Harbour’s official archive still lists Notice 20/2026 as the latest notice. No later operational notice was listed at the check time.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The archive does not report port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-22", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-22", "publishedAt": "2026-09-22T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-22", "checkedAt": "2026-09-22T08:54:47+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current shipping forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 22 September lists no gale warning for the Irish Sea or Malin. Irish Sea winds are southwest force 3 to 5, becoming cyclonic force 4 to 6 later and occasionally force 7; Malin winds are southwesterly force 3 to 5, becoming variable force 2 to 4, then northwesterly force 4 to 6 later.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 22 September lists no gale warning for the Irish Sea or Malin. Irish Sea winds are southwest force 3 to 5, becoming cyclonic force 4 to 6 later and occasionally force 7; Malin winds are southwesterly force 3 to 5, becoming variable force 2 to 4, then northwesterly force 4 to 6 later.", "validFrom": "2026-09-22T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-23T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The source does not report terminal operations, port-wide queues, waiting times or berth utilisation." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-22", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-22", "publishedAt": "2026-09-22T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-22", "checkedAt": "2026-09-22T08:54:47+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current inshore forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 22 September carries strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. The Isle of Man may reach northwest force 5 to 7 later; the other named areas may reach force 6 later. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 22 September carries strong-wind warnings for Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. The Isle of Man may reach northwest force 5 to 7 later; the other named areas may reach force 6 later. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-22T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-23T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The source does not report terminal operations, port-wide queues, waiting times or berth utilisation." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-23", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-23", "checkedAt": "2026-09-23T08:12:03+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official Liverpool marine page retrieved; current-year list still contains Notices 48, 55 and 57 and no newer operational notice was found", "confidence": "high for the live notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The official Liverpool marine page still lists Notice 48 as its latest notice and includes Notices 55 and 57 in the current-year list. No newer operational notice was found after the 22 September check.", "supportedClaim": "The official Liverpool marine page still lists Notice 48 as its latest notice and includes Notices 55 and 57 in the current-year list. No newer operational notice was found after the 22 September check.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report port-wide queues, waiting times, berth utilisation or shipment-specific impacts." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-23", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-23", "checkedAt": "2026-09-23T08:12:03+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official 2026 notice index retrieved; Notice 49 is now the latest listed notice", "confidence": "high for the live notice index at the stated check time; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Dublin Port’s official 2026 index now lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, after Notice 48/2026.", "supportedClaim": "Dublin Port’s official 2026 index now lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, after Notice 48/2026.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The index does not report port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-49", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/49-2026-Capital-Dredge-Campaign.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-22", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-23", "checkedAt": "2026-09-23T08:12:03+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Official notice PDF retrieved and text reviewed", "confidence": "high for the stated notice period, locations, craft and navigation advice; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 schedules a capital dredging campaign from 1 October for approximately two weeks off new berth 53, between Oil Berths 2 and 3, in Alexandra Basin East, and in named inner-fairway locations. Vessels should pass at slow speed and allow for dredging craft restricted manoeuvrability.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 schedules a capital dredging campaign from 1 October for approximately two weeks off new berth 53, between Oil Berths 2 and 3, in Alexandra Basin East, and in named inner-fairway locations. Vessels should pass at slow speed and allow for dredging craft restricted manoeuvrability.", "validFrom": "2026-10-01", "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The notice gives an approximate two-week period, not a confirmed end date or a measurement of queues, waiting times, berth utilisation or port-wide congestion." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-09-23", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-23", "checkedAt": "2026-09-23T08:12:03+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official notice archive retrieved; Notice 22 is now the latest listed notice, but its detail URL redirects to the publications page", "confidence": "high that the archive lists Notice 22 and its title; none for the notice dates, instructions or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Belfast Harbour’s official archive now lists Notice 22/2026, Turbidity Buoy Deployment for D3 Works. The linked detail URL did not expose the notice text at the check time.", "supportedClaim": "Belfast Harbour’s official archive now lists Notice 22/2026, Turbidity Buoy Deployment for D3 Works. The linked detail URL did not expose the notice text at the check time.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 22 publication date, deployment period, buoy position, navigation instructions and any operational impact; the archive does not report port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-23", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-23", "publishedAt": "2026-09-23T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-23", "checkedAt": "2026-09-23T08:12:03+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current shipping forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 23 September lists no gale warning for the Irish Sea or Malin. Irish Sea winds are west or northwest force 4 to 6, later southeast force 4 to 6. Malin winds are forecast to reach southerly force 5 to 7 later, perhaps gale 8. The Shannon sea area has a gale warning for southerly force 8 expected later.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 23 September lists no gale warning for the Irish Sea or Malin. Irish Sea winds are west or northwest force 4 to 6, later southeast force 4 to 6. Malin winds are forecast to reach southerly force 5 to 7 later, perhaps gale 8. The Shannon sea area has a gale warning for southerly force 8 expected later.", "validFrom": "2026-09-23T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-24T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The source does not report terminal operations, port-wide queues, waiting times or berth utilisation." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-23", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-23", "publishedAt": "2026-09-23T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-23", "checkedAt": "2026-09-23T08:12:03+01:00", "kind": "official-weather", "access": "Public current inshore forecast text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 23 September carries strong-wind warnings for St Davids Head to Great Orme Head, Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Relevant winds are generally forecast to reach force 6. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 23 September carries strong-wind warnings for St Davids Head to Great Orme Head, Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Relevant winds are generally forecast to reach force 6. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-23T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-24T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The source does not report terminal operations, port-wide queues, waiting times or berth utilisation." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-24", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-24", "checkedAt": "2026-09-24T08:14:08+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; 11 current-year notices are listed and Notice 64/2026 is the latest operational notice", "confidence": "high for the live index and listed notice titles; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "The live index lists Notice 64/2026 for temporary closure of Alfred Lock as the latest current-year notice.", "supportedClaim": "The live index lists Notice 64/2026 for temporary closure of Alfred Lock as the latest current-year notice.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "liverpool-64", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/3yanxkdb/lntm-2026-064-temporary-closure-of-alfred-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-23", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-24", "checkedAt": "2026-09-24T08:14:08+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice PDF text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated closure and withdrawal time; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 64/2026 schedules Alfred Lock closed to vessel movements on the 10:38 high-water tide on 24 September 2026 and states that the notice will be withdrawn at 19:48 unless notice is given to the contrary.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 64/2026 schedules Alfred Lock closed to vessel movements on the 10:38 high-water tide on 24 September 2026 and states that the notice will be withdrawn at 19:48 unless notice is given to the contrary.", "validFrom": "2026-09-24T10:38:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-24T19:48:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Actual reopening confirmation and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-24", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-24", "checkedAt": "2026-09-24T08:14:08+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official 2026 notice index retrieved; Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest notice listed on the official 2026 index.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest notice listed on the official 2026 index.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-09-24", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-24", "checkedAt": "2026-09-24T08:14:08+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official archive retrieved; Notice 22/2026 remains the latest listing, but its detail URL still does not expose notice text", "confidence": "high that Notice 22 and its title are listed; none for unavailable dates, positions, instructions or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The archive lists Notice 22/2026, “Turbidity Buoy Deployment for D3 Works”; operational details remain unavailable from the linked page.", "supportedClaim": "The archive lists Notice 22/2026, “Turbidity Buoy Deployment for D3 Works”; operational details remain unavailable from the linked page.", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 22 publication time, deployment dates, buoy positions, navigation instructions, and timestamped port-wide measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-24", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-24", "publishedAt": "2026-09-24T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-24", "checkedAt": "2026-09-24T08:14:08+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The forecast valid 06:00 on 24 September to 06:00 on 25 September carries gale warnings for Shannon and Malin. The Irish Sea has no formal gale warning. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 on 24 September to 06:00 on 25 September carries gale warnings for Shannon and Malin. The Irish Sea has no formal gale warning. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-24T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-25T06:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-24", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-24", "publishedAt": "2026-09-24T00:01:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-24", "checkedAt": "2026-09-24T08:14:08+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "Strong-wind warnings cover St Davids Head to Great Orme Head, Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings cover St Davids Head to Great Orme Head, Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-24T00:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-25T00:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-25", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-25", "checkedAt": "2026-09-25T08:08:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; 11 current-year notices are listed, Notice 65/2026 is latest, and amended Notice 57(A)/2026 is listed", "confidence": "high for the live index and listed notice titles; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "The live index lists Notice 65/2026 for temporary Langton Lock closures as the latest current-year notice and lists amended Notice 57(A)/2026 for South Gladstone Branch Dock No. 2.", "supportedClaim": "The live index lists Notice 65/2026 for temporary Langton Lock closures as the latest current-year notice and lists amended Notice 57(A)/2026 for South Gladstone Branch Dock No. 2.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "liverpool-57a", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/aohh3flb/lntm-2026-057-a-temporary-closure-of-south-gladstone-branch-dock-no-2.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-08-26", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-25", "checkedAt": "2026-09-25T08:08:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice-amendment", "access": "Public amended primary notice PDF text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the amended closure period and restriction; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Amended Notice 57/2026 extends the closure of the south quay of South Gladstone Branch Dock No. 2 from 14 September at 00:00 until 2 October at 19:00. Vessels must not come alongside the quay during that period.", "supportedClaim": "Amended Notice 57/2026 extends the closure of the south quay of South Gladstone Branch Dock No. 2 from 14 September at 00:00 until 2 October at 19:00. Vessels must not come alongside the quay during that period.", "validFrom": "2026-09-14T00:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-02T19:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The notice does not report port-wide queues, waiting time, berth utilisation or shipment-specific effects." }, { "id": "liverpool-65", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/yjniy2gc/lntm-2026-065-temporary-closures-of-langton-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-25", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-25", "checkedAt": "2026-09-25T08:08:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice PDF text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated closure periods and navigation instruction; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 65/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed to vessel movements for diving inspections from 15:00 to 20:00 on 27 September and from 14:00 to 19:00 on 28 September. Passing vessels must use minimum safe speed and give the lock entrance a wide berth.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 65/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed to vessel movements for diving inspections from 15:00 to 20:00 on 27 September and from 14:00 to 19:00 on 28 September. Passing vessels must use minimum safe speed and give the lock entrance a wide berth.", "validFrom": "2026-09-27T15:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-28T19:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Actual lock availability outside the stated periods and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-25", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-25", "checkedAt": "2026-09-25T08:08:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official 2026 notice index retrieved; Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest notice listed on the official 2026 index.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest notice listed on the official 2026 index.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-09-25", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-25", "checkedAt": "2026-09-25T08:08:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official archive retrieved; Notice 22/2026 remains the latest listing, but its detail URL still does not expose notice text", "confidence": "high that Notice 22 and its title are listed; none for unavailable dates, positions, instructions or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The archive still lists Notice 22/2026, ‘Turbidity Buoy Deployment for D3 Works’; operational details remain unavailable from the linked page.", "supportedClaim": "The archive still lists Notice 22/2026, ‘Turbidity Buoy Deployment for D3 Works’; operational details remain unavailable from the linked page.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 22 publication time, deployment dates, buoy positions, navigation instructions, and timestamped port-wide measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-25", "publisher": "Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/shipping-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-25", "publishedAt": "2026-09-25T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-25", "checkedAt": "2026-09-25T08:08:42+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The forecast valid 06:00 on 25 September to 06:00 on 26 September carries no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds may reach force 6 later; Shannon and Malin are forecast at southwest force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 on 25 September to 06:00 on 26 September carries no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds may reach force 6 later; Shannon and Malin are forecast at southwest force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-25T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-26T06:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-25", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-25", "publishedAt": "2026-09-25T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-25", "checkedAt": "2026-09-25T08:08:42+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "Strong-wind warnings cover Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Winds in these areas may reach force 6 later. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings cover Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Winds in these areas may reach force 6 later. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-25T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-26T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." } ], "ports": [ { "port": "Felixstowe", "slug": "felixstowe", "sources": [ "felixstowe-public-2026-09-21", "maersk-felixstowe-efs-2026-09-17" ], "review": "The official public page links to the OCEAN container-tracking service but exposes no current comparable port-wide congestion measurement. Maersk’s Felixstowe import fuel-surcharge increase from 1 October is a future commercial cost notice, not evidence of current congestion. Current measured conditions remain unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Southampton", "slug": "southampton", "sources": [ "southampton-status" ], "review": "DP World’s live-status page was checked on 21 September, but no timestamped, comparable port-wide congestion measurement was available in accessible primary-source text. Current measured conditions remain unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "London Gateway", "slug": "london-gateway", "sources": [ "gateway-status" ], "review": "DP World’s live-status page was checked on 21 September, but no timestamped, comparable port-wide congestion measurement was available in accessible primary-source text. Current measured conditions remain unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Liverpool", "slug": "liverpool", "sources": [ "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-25", "liverpool-65", "liverpool-57a", "liverpool-48", "liverpool-55" ], "review": "Peel Ports issued Notice 65/2026 for Langton Lock closures from 15:00 to 20:00 on 27 September and 14:00 to 19:00 on 28 September. Amended Notice 57/2026 extends the South Gladstone Branch Dock No. 2 south-quay closure until 19:00 on 2 October. Notice 48 remains open-ended and Notice 55 remains within its stated period. Notice 64's stated Alfred Lock window ended on 24 September; actual reopening was not inferred. These local restrictions do not measure port-wide congestion, which remains unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "high for listed notice content; none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Bristol", "slug": "bristol", "sources": [], "review": "No primary operational measurement reviewed in this run.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Tilbury", "slug": "tilbury", "sources": [], "review": "No primary operational measurement reviewed in this run.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Immingham", "slug": "immingham", "sources": [], "review": "No primary operational measurement reviewed in this run.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Grangemouth", "slug": "grangemouth", "sources": [], "review": "No primary operational measurement reviewed in this run.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Holyhead", "slug": "holyhead", "sources": [ "met-office-shipping-2026-09-25", "met-office-inshore-2026-09-25" ], "review": "The Irish Sea has no formal gale warning, but the adjacent Great Orme Head–Mull of Galloway and Isle of Man inshore areas carry strong-wind warnings. This is weather context, not evidence of Holyhead operations. Current measured congestion remains unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Belfast", "slug": "belfast", "sources": [ "belfast-15", "belfast-19-rev1", "belfast-notices-index-2026-09-25", "met-office-inshore-2026-09-25" ], "review": "Belfast Harbour still lists Notice 22/2026 for D3 turbidity-buoy deployment, but the linked detail page does not expose dates, positions or instructions. Revised berth-depth restrictions and Oil Berth 3 works remain recorded. Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough carries a strong-wind warning. None measures Belfast-wide congestion, so current measured congestion remains unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Larne", "slug": "larne", "sources": [ "met-office-inshore-2026-09-25" ], "review": "The Firth of Clyde and North Channel inshore area carries a strong-wind warning, with southwest winds forecast at force 4 or 5 and occasionally force 6 later. This is weather context, not a Larne operational measurement. Current measured congestion remains unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Londonderry", "slug": "londonderry", "sources": [ "met-office-shipping-2026-09-25", "met-office-inshore-2026-09-25" ], "review": "Malin has no formal gale warning, while Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough carries a strong-wind warning and Malin winds are forecast at southwest force 5 to 7. These are weather forecasts, not a Londonderry port congestion measurement. Current measured congestion remains unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Dublin", "slug": "dublin", "sources": [ "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-25", "dublin-49", "dublin-48", "dublin-39-3" ], "review": "Dublin Port still lists Notice 49/2026 as latest, covering a capital dredging campaign scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks at named berths, basins and inner-fairway locations. Notice 48’s maintenance dredging and Notice 39.3’s survey work remain recorded. These notices require vessel-specific checks with VTS but do not measure port-wide congestion.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "high for listed notice content; none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Cork", "slug": "cork", "sources": [], "review": "No current port-specific operational measurement was verified in this review. Current measured conditions remain unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Rosslare Europort", "slug": "rosslare-europort", "sources": [], "review": "No current port-specific operational measurement was verified in this review. Current measured conditions remain unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Shannon Foynes", "slug": "shannon-foynes", "sources": [ "met-office-shipping-2026-09-25" ], "review": "The Shannon shipping area has no formal gale warning, but southwest winds are forecast at force 5 to 7 with rough or very rough seas. This is offshore sea-area weather context, not a measurement of Shannon Foynes port operations. Current measured congestion remains unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Waterford", "slug": "waterford", "sources": [], "review": "No current port-specific operational measurement was verified in this review. Current measured conditions remain unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "none for port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null } ], "metricsForAllPorts": { "observedAt": null, "healthScore": null, "congestionScore": null, "waitingTimeHours": null, "vesselsWaiting": null, "berthUtilisationPercent": null, "forecast": null, "historicalChange": null, "confidence": "unverified", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary measurements, reproducible scoring methodology and comparable historical observations." }, "reuse": "Original factual summaries with links; source documents are not republished or relicensed. Source owners retain their rights.", "checkedAt": "2026-09-25T08:08:42+01:00", "changesSincePreviousCheck": "Peel Ports issued Liverpool Notice 65/2026 for Langton Lock closures on 27 and 28 September and amended Notice 57/2026 to extend the South Gladstone Branch Dock No. 2 south-quay closure until 19:00 on 2 October. Notice 64's stated Alfred Lock window ended on 24 September; no actual reopening is inferred. Dublin still lists Notice 49 as latest and Belfast still lists Notice 22 without accessible operational detail. Met Office gale warnings for Shannon and Malin have cleared, while relevant Irish Sea and Northern Ireland coastal areas retain strong-wind warnings. These notices and forecasts do not establish port-wide congestion. No timestamped, comparable port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was found, so no congestion change is calculated." }