{ "schemaVersion": 1, "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "measurementObservedAt": null, "previousComparableObservation": "2026-10-22", "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": "1e4eb790001d88c9f7188d84f61f06257ba876fd", "productionBaseCommit": "1e4eb790001d88c9f7188d84f61f06257ba876fd", "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.", "Production was again overwritten with an unsupported automated numerical snapshot dated 1 October while the evidence ledger recorded every numerical congestion metric as unknown. The valid 25 September report and evidence-led archive were restored on 2 October, and the unsupported dated URL was retained only as a transparent noindex correction record.", "On 4 October the live current report was again found serving the unsupported 1 October numerical snapshot despite the corrected source on main. This run republishes the corrected source; the separate writer remains an unresolved production-integrity risk." ], "changesSincePrevious": "Since the 16 October edition, Liverpool Notice 71/2026 added a Langton Lock closure from 12:00 on 24 October to 22:00 on 25 October, with a conditional route via Hornby Passage and Gladstone Lock. Belfast Notice 28/2026 added a no-wake zone around D1 and D3 for the remainder of the dredging and construction project, until further notice; Notice 24 continues to schedule D3 dredging through 5 January 2027. Dublin Notice 49 remains latest and its real-time work stage is unverified. The Met Office shipping forecast issued at 10:30 UTC on 23 October carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Malin and Shannon, and the 12:00 UTC inshore forecast carries relevant strong-wind warnings. These are operating notices and weather advisories, not port-wide congestion measurements. No comparable queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was verified, so no numerical 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": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+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." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-26", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-26", "checkedAt": "2026-09-26T08:24:40+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; 12 current-year notices are listed and Notice 66/2026 is latest", "confidence": "high for the live index and listed notice titles; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "The live index lists Notice 66/2026 for a temporary Langton Lock closure as the latest current-year notice. Notices 65, 57(A), 55 and 48 remain listed.", "supportedClaim": "The live index lists Notice 66/2026 for a temporary Langton Lock closure as the latest current-year notice. Notices 65, 57(A), 55 and 48 remain listed.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "liverpool-66", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/uvej1d5m/lntm-2026-066-temporary-closure-of-langton-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-09-25", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-26", "checkedAt": "2026-09-26T08:24:40+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice PDF text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated closure period and alternative-access instruction; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 66/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed to vessel movements from 07:00 to 10:30 on 1 October. Vessels able to transit Hornby Passage may use Gladstone Lock, subject to Gladstone Dockmaster confirmation.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 66/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed to vessel movements from 07:00 to 10:30 on 1 October. Vessels able to transit Hornby Passage may use Gladstone Lock, subject to Gladstone Dockmaster confirmation.", "validFrom": "2026-10-01T07:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-01T10:30:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Actual lock availability outside the stated period and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-26", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-26", "checkedAt": "2026-09-26T08:24:40+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-2026-09-26", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-26", "checkedAt": "2026-09-26T08:24:40+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-2026-09-26", "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": "2026-09-26", "publishedAt": "2026-09-26T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-26", "checkedAt": "2026-09-26T08:24:40+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 26 September to 06:00 on 27 September carries a gale warning for Malin, where southerly gale force 8 is expected later. The Irish Sea and Shannon have no formal gale warning. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 on 26 September to 06:00 on 27 September carries a gale warning for Malin, where southerly gale force 8 is expected later. The Irish Sea and Shannon have no formal gale warning. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-26T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-27T06:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-26", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-26", "publishedAt": "2026-09-26T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-26", "checkedAt": "2026-09-26T08:24:40+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": "2026-09-26T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-27T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-27", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-27", "checkedAt": "2026-09-27T08:20:24+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; 12 current-year notices are listed and Notice 66/2026 remains latest", "confidence": "high for the live index and listed notice titles; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "The live index still lists Notice 66/2026 as the latest current-year notice. Notice 65 schedules Langton Lock closures from 15:00 to 20:00 today and from 14:00 to 19:00 tomorrow; Notices 57(A), 55 and 48 remain listed.", "supportedClaim": "The live index still lists Notice 66/2026 as the latest current-year notice. Notice 65 schedules Langton Lock closures from 15:00 to 20:00 today and from 14:00 to 19:00 tomorrow; Notices 57(A), 55 and 48 remain listed.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-27", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-27", "checkedAt": "2026-09-27T08:20:24+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-2026-09-27", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-27", "checkedAt": "2026-09-27T08:20:24+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-2026-09-27", "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": "2026-09-27", "publishedAt": "2026-09-27T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-27", "checkedAt": "2026-09-27T08:20:24+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 27 September to 06:00 on 28 September carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea and Malin. The Irish Sea is forecast cyclonic force 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 at first, later easing; Malin is forecast south to southwest force 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 at first. Shannon has no formal gale warning. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 on 27 September to 06:00 on 28 September carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea and Malin. The Irish Sea is forecast cyclonic force 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 at first, later easing; Malin is forecast south to southwest force 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 at first. Shannon has no formal gale warning. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-27T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-28T06:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-27", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-27", "publishedAt": "2026-09-27T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-27", "checkedAt": "2026-09-27T08:20:24+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. Winds may reach force 7, and occasionally gale 8 at first in the St Davids Head to Great Orme Head area. 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. Winds may reach force 7, and occasionally gale 8 at first in the St Davids Head to Great Orme Head area. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-27T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-28T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-28", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-28", "checkedAt": "2026-09-28T08:53:27+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; 12 current-year notices are listed and Notice 66/2026 remains latest", "confidence": "high for the live index and listed notice titles; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "The live index still lists Notice 66/2026 as the latest current-year notice. Notice 65 schedules its second Langton Lock closure from 14:00 to 19:00 on 28 September; Notices 57(A), 55 and 48 remain listed.", "supportedClaim": "The live index still lists Notice 66/2026 as the latest current-year notice. Notice 65 schedules its second Langton Lock closure from 14:00 to 19:00 on 28 September; Notices 57(A), 55 and 48 remain listed.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-28", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-28", "checkedAt": "2026-09-28T08:53:27+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-2026-09-28", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-28", "checkedAt": "2026-09-28T08:53:27+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-2026-09-28", "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": "2026-09-28", "publishedAt": "2026-09-28T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-28", "checkedAt": "2026-09-28T08:53:27+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 28 September to 06:00 on 29 September carries a gale warning for Shannon, where southeasterly gale force 8 is expected later. The Irish Sea and Malin have no formal gale warning; Irish Sea winds may reach force 5 or 6 and Malin winds may reach force 6 or 7 later. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 on 28 September to 06:00 on 29 September carries a gale warning for Shannon, where southeasterly gale force 8 is expected later. The Irish Sea and Malin have no formal gale warning; Irish Sea winds may reach force 5 or 6 and Malin winds may reach force 6 or 7 later. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-28T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-29T06:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-28", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-28", "publishedAt": "2026-09-28T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-28", "checkedAt": "2026-09-28T08:53:27+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. Current 24-hour winds in these areas may reach force 6; stronger winds, including possible gale force 8 in the Northern Ireland and North Channel areas, appear in the following 24-hour outlook. 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. Current 24-hour winds in these areas may reach force 6; stronger winds, including possible gale force 8 in the Northern Ireland and North Channel areas, appear in the following 24-hour outlook. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-28T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-29T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-29", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-29", "checkedAt": "2026-09-29T08:39:30+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; the current extraction did not expose the notice list and no newer notice was located in official-domain search", "confidence": "high that the official page was available; none for notice-list changes or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 65's final stated Langton Lock closure window ended on 28 September. Notice 55's stated S7/S8 closure period reaches 29 September. No reopening or operational effect is inferred, and no newer notice was located in the reviewed official sources.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 65's final stated Langton Lock closure window ended on 28 September. Notice 55's stated S7/S8 closure period reaches 29 September. No reopening or operational effect is inferred, and no newer notice was located in the reviewed official sources.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "A current machine-readable notice index, reopening confirmations, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-29", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-29", "checkedAt": "2026-09-29T08:39:30+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-2026-09-29", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-29", "checkedAt": "2026-09-29T08:39:30+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official archive retrieved; Notice 23/2026 is now the latest listing, but its detail link redirects to the publications page without exposing notice text", "confidence": "high that Notice 23 and its title are listed; none for unavailable dates, locations, instructions or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The archive now lists Notice 23/2026, ‘Buoy Maintenance’. Its linked detail page does not expose publication time, work dates, buoy locations or navigation instructions, so no operational effect is inferred.", "supportedClaim": "The archive now lists Notice 23/2026, ‘Buoy Maintenance’. Its linked detail page does not expose publication time, work dates, buoy locations or navigation instructions, so no operational effect is inferred.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 23 publication time, maintenance dates, buoy locations, navigation instructions, and timestamped port-wide measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-29", "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": "2026-09-29", "publishedAt": "2026-09-29T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-09-29", "checkedAt": "2026-09-29T08:39:30+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 29 September to 06:00 on 30 September carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Shannon and Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast southeast force 6 to gale 8 before easing later; Malin southeast force 6 to gale 8, perhaps severe gale 9 later; Shannon may reach storm force 10 at first. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 on 29 September to 06:00 on 30 September carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Shannon and Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast southeast force 6 to gale 8 before easing later; Malin southeast force 6 to gale 8, perhaps severe gale 9 later; Shannon may reach storm force 10 at first. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-29T06:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-09-30T06:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-29", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-29", "publishedAt": "2026-09-29T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-29", "checkedAt": "2026-09-29T08:39:30+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 the Irish Sea and Northern Ireland coastal areas relevant to Holyhead, Belfast, Larne and Londonderry. Winds may reach gale force 8 around the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough and the North Channel, with rough conditions possible. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings cover the Irish Sea and Northern Ireland coastal areas relevant to Holyhead, Belfast, Larne and Londonderry. Winds may reach gale force 8 around the Isle of Man, Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough and the North Channel, with rough conditions possible. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-29T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-09-30T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-09-30", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-30", "checkedAt": "2026-09-30T08:15:19+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; it lists seven latest alerts and twelve current-year notices, with Notice 66/2026 the highest number shown", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official page lists no notice newer than 66/2026. Notice 55/2026 remains listed although its stated S7/S8 closure period ended on 29 September; no reopening is inferred.", "supportedClaim": "The official page lists no notice newer than 66/2026. Notice 55/2026 remains listed although its stated S7/S8 closure period ended on 29 September; no reopening is inferred.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "A reopening confirmation for S7/S8 and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-09-30", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-30", "checkedAt": "2026-09-30T08:15:19+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. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled to start on 1 October for approximately two weeks.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest notice listed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled to start on 1 October for approximately two weeks.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "A confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-09-30", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-09-30", "checkedAt": "2026-09-30T08:15:19+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official archive retrieved; Notice 23/2026 remains the latest listing, but its detail link still does not expose notice text", "confidence": "high that Notice 23 and its title are listed; none for unavailable dates, locations, instructions or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The archive still lists Notice 23/2026, ‘Buoy Maintenance’, as latest. Publication time, work dates, buoy locations and navigation instructions remain unavailable, so no operational effect is inferred.", "supportedClaim": "The archive still lists Notice 23/2026, ‘Buoy Maintenance’, as latest. Publication time, work dates, buoy locations and navigation instructions remain unavailable, so no operational effect is inferred.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 23 publication time, maintenance dates, buoy locations, navigation instructions, and timestamped port-wide measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-09-30", "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": "2026-09-30", "publishedAt": "2026-09-30T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-30", "checkedAt": "2026-09-30T08:15:19+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 UTC on 30 September to 06:00 UTC on 1 October has no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, where winds are forecast south force 5 to 7 before easing. Shannon and Malin retain gale warnings, with severe gale force 9 stated. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 UTC on 30 September to 06:00 UTC on 1 October has no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, where winds are forecast south force 5 to 7 before easing. Shannon and Malin retain gale warnings, with severe gale force 9 stated. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-30T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-01T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-09-30", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-09-30", "publishedAt": "2026-09-30T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-09-30", "checkedAt": "2026-09-30T08:15:19+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 remain 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. Winds are generally force 4 to 6, with force 7 possible at first in the two Northern Ireland areas. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings remain 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. Winds are generally force 4 to 6, with force 7 possible at first in the two Northern Ireland areas. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-09-30T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-01T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-01", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-01", "checkedAt": "2026-10-01T08:53:56+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; Notice 66/2026 is the highest numbered current-year notice shown", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official page lists no notice newer than 66/2026. Notice 66 schedules Langton Lock closed from 07:00 to 10:30 on 1 October, so its stated window is active at the check time. This is not confirmation of real-time closure or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official page lists no notice newer than 66/2026. Notice 66 schedules Langton Lock closed from 07:00 to 10:30 on 1 October, so its stated window is active at the check time. This is not confirmation of real-time closure or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock status and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-01", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-01", "checkedAt": "2026-10-01T08:53:56+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 listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled to begin on 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm real-time commencement.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled to begin on 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm real-time commencement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time commencement, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-01", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-01", "checkedAt": "2026-10-01T08:53:56+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official archive retrieved; Notice 23/2026 remains the latest listing, but its detail link still does not expose notice text", "confidence": "high that Notice 23 and its title are listed; none for unavailable dates, locations, instructions or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The archive still lists Notice 23/2026, ‘Buoy Maintenance’, as latest. Publication time, work dates, buoy locations and navigation instructions remain unavailable, so no operational effect is inferred.", "supportedClaim": "The archive still lists Notice 23/2026, ‘Buoy Maintenance’, as latest. Publication time, work dates, buoy locations and navigation instructions remain unavailable, so no operational effect is inferred.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 23 publication time, maintenance dates, buoy locations, navigation instructions, and timestamped port-wide measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-01", "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": "2026-10-01", "publishedAt": "2026-10-01T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-01", "checkedAt": "2026-10-01T08:53:56+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 UTC on 1 October to 06:00 UTC on 2 October has no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast force 4 to 6; Shannon and Malin force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 UTC on 1 October to 06:00 UTC on 2 October has no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast force 4 to 6; Shannon and Malin force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-01T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-02T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-01", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-01", "publishedAt": "2026-10-01T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-01", "checkedAt": "2026-10-01T08:53:56+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 remain 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. Winds are generally force 3 to 6, with force 7 possible in several areas during the following 24 hours. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings remain 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. Winds are generally force 3 to 6, with force 7 possible in several areas during the following 24 hours. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-01T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-02T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-04", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-04", "checkedAt": "2026-10-04T08:09:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; eight current-year notices are displayed and the latest section shows Notices 53, 48 and 46", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page no longer lists expired Notices 57A, 55, 65 or 66. Notice 48 remains listed with no end date, while revised Notice 53 sets booking and amendment notice periods for line-handling and pilotage services. Removal from the index is not treated as proof of reopening.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page no longer lists expired Notices 57A, 55, 65 or 66. Notice 48 remains listed with no end date, while revised Notice 53 sets booking and amendment notice periods for line-handling and pilotage services. Removal from the index is not treated as proof of reopening.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time quay and lock status, confirmation of reopening after expired notices, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-53-revised", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/yidj43ih/lntm-2026-053r-notice-periods-for-line-handling-and-pilotage-services.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-08-15", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-04", "checkedAt": "2026-10-04T08:09:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public primary notice text retrieved through current search extraction", "confidence": "high for the stated booking and amendment notice periods; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Revised Notice 53/2026 says that for services on or after 1 September, line-handling and pilotage notice periods are generally harmonised to six hours, with different initial-booking requirements for inward pilotage. It is a service-booking rule, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "Revised Notice 53/2026 says that for services on or after 1 September, line-handling and pilotage notice periods are generally harmonised to six hours, with different initial-booking requirements for inward pilotage. It is a service-booking rule, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-09-01", "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Actual booking availability and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-04", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-04", "checkedAt": "2026-10-04T08:09:42+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 real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-04", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-04", "checkedAt": "2026-10-04T08:09:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official archive retrieved; Notice 24/2026, D3 Dredging Programme, is the latest listing, but its linked public page redirects to the publications archive without exposing notice text", "confidence": "high that Notice 24 and its title are listed; none for unavailable dates, locations, instructions or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The archive now lists Notice 24/2026, ‘D3 Dredging Programme’, above Notice 23. Publication time, work dates, locations and navigation instructions are unavailable from the linked public page, so no operational effect is inferred.", "supportedClaim": "The archive now lists Notice 24/2026, ‘D3 Dredging Programme’, above Notice 23. Publication time, work dates, locations and navigation instructions are unavailable from the linked public page, so no operational effect is inferred.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 24 publication time, dredging dates, locations, navigation instructions, and timestamped port-wide measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-04", "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": "2026-10-04", "publishedAt": "2026-10-04T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-04", "checkedAt": "2026-10-04T08:09:42+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 UTC on 4 October to 06:00 UTC on 5 October has no gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea and Shannon winds are forecast southwest force 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later; Malin is forecast west or southwest force 5 to 7 with rough or very rough seas. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 UTC on 4 October to 06:00 UTC on 5 October has no gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea and Shannon winds are forecast southwest force 4 or 5, occasionally 6 later; Malin is forecast west or southwest force 5 to 7 with rough or very rough seas. This is sea-area weather context, not a port congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-04T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-05T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-04", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-04", "publishedAt": "2026-10-04T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-04", "checkedAt": "2026-10-04T08:09:42+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. Relevant areas are forecast mainly south or southwest force 4 to 6. 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. Relevant areas are forecast mainly south or southwest force 4 to 6. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-04T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-05T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-05", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-05", "checkedAt": "2026-10-05T08:27:33+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; eight current-year notices are displayed and the latest section still shows Notices 53, 48 and 46", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists revised Notice 53, Notice 48 and Notice 46 as its latest current notices. No newer operational notice is displayed. This does not establish real-time conditions or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists revised Notice 53, Notice 48 and Notice 46 as its latest current notices. No newer operational notice is displayed. This does not establish real-time conditions or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time quay and lock status, confirmation of reopening after expired notices, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-05", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-05", "checkedAt": "2026-10-05T08:27:33+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 real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-24", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/No.24-of-2026-%E2%80%93-D3-Dredging-Programme.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-10-01", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Official public PDF retrieved and text reviewed", "confidence": "high for the stated schedule, work scope, navigation instructions and VTS contingency; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 24/2026 schedules D3 capital dredging, hydrographic surveys and sea-disposal operations from 12 October 2026 to 5 January 2027. Vessels must pass the dredge area with caution and at a safe speed, and Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when required.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 24/2026 schedules D3 capital dredging, hydrographic surveys and sea-disposal operations from 12 October 2026 to 5 January 2027. Vessels must pass the dredge area with caution and at a safe speed, and Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when required.", "validFrom": "2026-10-12", "validThrough": "2027-01-05", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, use of one-way traffic, vessel delay, queues, waiting time and port-wide berth utilisation." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-05", "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": "2026-10-05", "publishedAt": "2026-10-05T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-05", "checkedAt": "2026-10-05T08:27:33+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 UTC on 5 October to 06:00 UTC on 6 October has no gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast southwest becoming cyclonic force 3 to 5; Shannon force 3 to 5, occasionally 6 later; Malin southwesterly force 4 to 6, easing to 3 to 5 later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 UTC on 5 October to 06:00 UTC on 6 October has no gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast southwest becoming cyclonic force 3 to 5; Shannon force 3 to 5, occasionally 6 later; Malin southwesterly force 4 to 6, easing to 3 to 5 later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-05T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-06T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-05", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-05", "publishedAt": "2026-10-05T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-05", "checkedAt": "2026-10-05T08:27:33+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": "No strong-wind warning is displayed 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. Winds in those areas are generally forecast force 2 to 5. This is coastal weather context, not evidence that port congestion improved.", "supportedClaim": "No strong-wind warning is displayed 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. Winds in those areas are generally forecast force 2 to 5. This is coastal weather context, not evidence that port congestion improved.", "validFrom": "2026-10-05T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-06T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-06", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-06", "checkedAt": "2026-10-06T08:19:48+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; eight current-year notices are displayed and the latest section still shows Notices 53, 48 and 46", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists revised Notice 53, Notice 48 and Notice 46 as its latest current notices. No newer operational notice is displayed. This does not establish real-time conditions or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists revised Notice 53, Notice 48 and Notice 46 as its latest current notices. No newer operational notice is displayed. This does not establish real-time conditions or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time quay and lock status, confirmation of reopening after expired notices, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-06", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-06", "checkedAt": "2026-10-06T08:19:48+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official 2026 notice index retrieved; Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-06", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-06", "checkedAt": "2026-10-06T08:19:48+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official Notice to Mariners archive retrieved; Notice 24/2026 remains the latest listed notice", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 24/2026 remains the latest listed Belfast notice. It schedules D3 dredging to begin on 12 October, but the index does not establish current traffic effects or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 24/2026 remains the latest listed Belfast notice. It schedules D3 dredging to begin on 12 October, but the index does not establish current traffic effects or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, use of one-way traffic, vessel delay, queues, waiting time and port-wide berth utilisation." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-06", "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": "2026-10-06", "publishedAt": "2026-10-06T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-06", "checkedAt": "2026-10-06T08:19:48+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 UTC on 6 October to 06:00 UTC on 7 October has no gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast variable force 2 to 4, becoming northeast 3 to 5 then north or northwest 4 to 6 later; Shannon northerly or northwesterly force 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in the south; Malin westerly force 4 to 6, occasionally 3. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 UTC on 6 October to 06:00 UTC on 7 October has no gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are forecast variable force 2 to 4, becoming northeast 3 to 5 then north or northwest 4 to 6 later; Shannon northerly or northwesterly force 4 or 5, occasionally 6 in the south; Malin westerly force 4 to 6, occasionally 3. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-06T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-07T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-06", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-06", "publishedAt": "2026-10-06T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-06", "checkedAt": "2026-10-06T08:19:48+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": "A strong-wind warning is displayed for St Davids Head to Great Orme Head, including St Georges Channel, with winds becoming northerly force 4 to 6 later. No strong-wind warning is displayed 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. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "A strong-wind warning is displayed for St Davids Head to Great Orme Head, including St Georges Channel, with winds becoming northerly force 4 to 6 later. No strong-wind warning is displayed 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. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-06T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-07T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-07", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-07", "checkedAt": "2026-10-07T08:10:02+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official live Liverpool marine page retrieved; ten current-year notices are displayed and Notices 68 and 67 are listed as the latest notices", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page lists new Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 above revised Notice 53, Notice 48 and Notice 46. The new notices schedule future lock closures but do not establish current port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page lists new Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 above revised Notice 53, Notice 48 and Notice 46. The new notices schedule future lock closures but do not establish current port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time quay and lock status, confirmation of reopening after closure windows, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-67", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/m30j5qo4/lntm-2026-067-temporary-closures-of-langton-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-10-06", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-07", "checkedAt": "2026-10-07T08:10:02+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Official public one-page PDF retrieved and text reviewed", "confidence": "high for the stated Langton Lock closure windows, alternative route and withdrawal time; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 67/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed to vessel movements from 10:00 to 20:30 on 11 October and from 09:30 to 20:00 on 12 October. Suitable vessels may use Hornby Passage and Gladstone Lock after consulting the Gladstone Dockmaster. Unless amended, the notice is withdrawn at 20:00 on 12 October.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 67/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed to vessel movements from 10:00 to 20:30 on 11 October and from 09:30 to 20:00 on 12 October. Suitable vessels may use Hornby Passage and Gladstone Lock after consulting the Gladstone Dockmaster. Unless amended, the notice is withdrawn at 20:00 on 12 October.", "validFrom": "2026-10-11T10:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-12T20:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock status, vessel-specific routing and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-68", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/af0bhoej/lntm-2026-068-temporary-closure-of-gladstone-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-10-06", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-07", "checkedAt": "2026-10-07T08:10:02+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Official public one-page PDF retrieved and text reviewed", "confidence": "high for the stated Gladstone Lock closure window, alternative route and withdrawal time; none for port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 68/2026 schedules Gladstone Lock closed to vessel movements from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October. Suitable vessels may use Hornby Passage and Langton Lock, subject to tide, after consulting the Gladstone Dockmaster. Unless amended, the notice is withdrawn at 12:00 on 15 October.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 68/2026 schedules Gladstone Lock closed to vessel movements from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October. Suitable vessels may use Hornby Passage and Langton Lock, subject to tide, after consulting the Gladstone Dockmaster. Unless amended, the notice is withdrawn at 12:00 on 15 October.", "validFrom": "2026-10-15T07:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-15T12:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock status, vessel-specific routing and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-07", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-07", "checkedAt": "2026-10-07T08:10:02+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official 2026 notice index retrieved; Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-07", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-07", "checkedAt": "2026-10-07T08:10:02+01:00", "kind": "primary-index", "access": "Official Notice to Mariners archive retrieved; Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, is now the latest listing", "confidence": "high for the listed notice number and title; none for unavailable operational details, real-time traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive now lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, above Notice 24. The linked detail page redirects to the publications archive without exposing dates, locations or navigation instructions, so no operational effect is inferred.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive now lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, above Notice 24. The linked detail page redirects to the publications archive without exposing dates, locations or navigation instructions, so no operational effect is inferred.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 25 publication time, vessel movement dates, locations, navigation instructions, real-time traffic management and port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-25-index-entry", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/documents/notice-to-mariners-no-25-of-2026-hms-queen-elizabeth/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-07", "checkedAt": "2026-10-07T08:10:02+01:00", "kind": "primary-index-entry", "access": "Official archive entry title retrieved; linked detail URL redirects to the general publications archive and does not expose the notice text", "confidence": "high for notice number and title only; none for dates, locations, instructions or operational impact", "claim": "Belfast Harbour lists Notice 25/2026 with the title HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH. No further operational claim is supported by the accessible public page.", "supportedClaim": "Belfast Harbour lists Notice 25/2026 with the title HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH. No further operational claim is supported by the accessible public page.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "The notice text, publication time, vessel movement dates, locations, navigation instructions and any effect on harbour operations." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-07", "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": "2026-10-07", "publishedAt": "2026-10-07T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-07", "checkedAt": "2026-10-07T08:10:02+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 UTC on 7 October to 06:00 UTC on 8 October has no gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are northwest force 4 to 6; Shannon northwest backing southwest later force 4 to 6; Malin west or northwest force 4 to 6, becoming variable force 2 to 4 later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 UTC on 7 October to 06:00 UTC on 8 October has no gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are northwest force 4 to 6; Shannon northwest backing southwest later force 4 to 6; Malin west or northwest force 4 to 6, becoming variable force 2 to 4 later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-07T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-08T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-07", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-07", "publishedAt": "2026-10-07T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-07", "checkedAt": "2026-10-07T08:10:02+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 are displayed 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 Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Winds in those areas are generally forecast force 4 to 6. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings are displayed 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 Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. Winds in those areas are generally forecast force 4 to 6. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-07T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-08T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-08", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-08", "checkedAt": "2026-10-08T08:46:07+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 as the latest entries, with 10 current-year notices displayed and no newer notice. The notices schedule future lock closures but do not establish current port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 as the latest entries, with 10 current-year notices displayed and no newer notice. The notices schedule future lock closures but do not establish current port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time quay and lock status, confirmation of reopening after closure windows, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-08", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-08", "checkedAt": "2026-10-08T08:46:07+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-08", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-08", "checkedAt": "2026-10-08T08:46:07+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice number and title; none for unavailable operational details, real-time traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, as the latest entry and no Notice 26 is displayed. The linked detail page does not expose dates, locations or navigation instructions, so no operational effect is inferred.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, as the latest entry and no Notice 26 is displayed. The linked detail page does not expose dates, locations or navigation instructions, so no operational effect is inferred.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 25 publication time, vessel movement dates, locations, navigation instructions, real-time traffic management and port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-08", "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": "2026-10-08", "publishedAt": "2026-10-08T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-08", "checkedAt": "2026-10-08T08:46:07+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 UTC on 8 October to 06:00 UTC on 9 October has no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are northwest force 4 or 5 backing southwest force 5 to 7; Shannon south or southwest veering west later force 5 to 7, perhaps gale 8 later; Malin west or southwest force 3 to 5 becoming cyclonic, then west later force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The forecast valid 06:00 UTC on 8 October to 06:00 UTC on 9 October has no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are northwest force 4 or 5 backing southwest force 5 to 7; Shannon south or southwest veering west later force 5 to 7, perhaps gale 8 later; Malin west or southwest force 3 to 5 becoming cyclonic, then west later force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-08T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-09T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-08", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-08", "publishedAt": "2026-10-08T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-08", "checkedAt": "2026-10-08T08:46:07+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 continue for all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Winds are forecast to reach force 7 at times or later in each sector: 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 Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings continue for all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Winds are forecast to reach force 7 at times or later in each sector: 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 Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-08T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-09T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-09", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-09", "checkedAt": "2026-10-09T08:25:55+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 as the latest entries, with 10 current-year notices displayed and no newer notice. The notices schedule future lock closures but do not establish current port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 as the latest entries, with 10 current-year notices displayed and no newer notice. The notices schedule future lock closures but do not establish current port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time quay and lock status, confirmation of reopening after closure windows, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-09", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-09", "checkedAt": "2026-10-09T08:25:55+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-09", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-09", "checkedAt": "2026-10-09T08:25:55+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel presence, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, as the latest entry and no Notice 26 is displayed. The official PDF is now accessible and its supported operational details are recorded separately.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, as the latest entry and no Notice 26 is displayed. The official PDF is now accessible and its supported operational details are recorded separately.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time vessel presence, departure time, current exclusion-zone status, traffic management and port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-25", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/No.-25-of-2026-%E2%80%93-HMS-QUEEN-ELIZABETH.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-10-06", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-09", "checkedAt": "2026-10-09T08:25:55+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice", "access": "Public official PDF retrieved", "confidence": "high for the scheduled arrival, berth, exclusion-zone instruction and VHF channel; none for current vessel presence or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 25/2026 states that HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH was due to pass in to Belfast Harbour D1 berth at 08:00 on 7 October, requiring a clear channel. During her stay, a 100-metre exclusion zone applies to small and recreational craft; commercial vessels should avoid it where possible, maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 12 and follow Belfast VTS directions. The notice gives no departure time, so it does not establish whether the vessel or exclusion zone remains present at this check.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 25/2026 states that HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH was due to pass in to Belfast Harbour D1 berth at 08:00 on 7 October, requiring a clear channel. During her stay, a 100-metre exclusion zone applies to small and recreational craft; commercial vessels should avoid it where possible, maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 12 and follow Belfast VTS directions. The notice gives no departure time, so it does not establish whether the vessel or exclusion zone remains present at this check.", "validFrom": "2026-10-07T08:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Actual arrival confirmation, departure time, current vessel presence, current exclusion-zone status and any measured effect on harbour traffic or port-wide congestion." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-09", "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": "2026-10-09", "publishedAt": "2026-10-09T10:30:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-09", "checkedAt": "2026-10-09T15:16:15+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period and text; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 10:30 UTC and valid from 12:00 UTC on 9 October to 12:00 UTC on 10 October carries gale warnings for Malin and Shannon. The Irish Sea has no gale-warning heading and winds are forecast southwest veering northwest force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 10:30 UTC and valid from 12:00 UTC on 9 October to 12:00 UTC on 10 October carries gale warnings for Malin and Shannon. The Irish Sea has no gale-warning heading and winds are forecast southwest veering northwest force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-09T12:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-10T12:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-09", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-09", "publishedAt": "2026-10-09T12:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-09", "checkedAt": "2026-10-09T15:16:15+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 continue for all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Forecast winds reach force 7 in every sector; Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough has occasional gale force 8 in the northeast, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel sector has occasional gale force 8 in the North Channel. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings continue for all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Forecast winds reach force 7 in every sector; Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough has occasional gale force 8 in the northeast, and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel sector has occasional gale force 8 in the North Channel. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-09T12:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-10T12:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-10", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-10", "checkedAt": "2026-10-10T08:08:24+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 as the latest entries, with 10 current-year notices displayed and no newer notice. Notice 67 schedules Langton Lock closures beginning on 11 October; the notices do not establish current port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 as the latest entries, with 10 current-year notices displayed and no newer notice. Notice 67 schedules Langton Lock closures beginning on 11 October; the notices do not establish current port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time quay and lock status, confirmation of reopening after closure windows, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-10", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-10", "checkedAt": "2026-10-10T08:08:24+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-10", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-10", "checkedAt": "2026-10-10T08:08:24+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel presence, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, as the latest entry and no Notice 26 is displayed. Its notice gives no departure time, so current vessel presence and exclusion-zone status remain unknown.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, as the latest entry and no Notice 26 is displayed. Its notice gives no departure time, so current vessel presence and exclusion-zone status remain unknown.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time vessel presence, departure time, current exclusion-zone status, traffic management and port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-10", "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": "2026-10-10", "publishedAt": "2026-10-10T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-10-10", "checkedAt": "2026-10-10T08:08:24+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period and warning text; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST and valid from 06:00 BST on 10 October to 06:00 BST on 11 October carries a gale warning for Malin. Shannon and the Irish Sea have no formal gale-warning heading. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST and valid from 06:00 BST on 10 October to 06:00 BST on 11 October carries a gale warning for Malin. Shannon and the Irish Sea have no formal gale-warning heading. 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Winds are forecast force 5 to 7 initially in most sectors, with occasional gale force 8 at first near the northern sectors, before easing later in several areas. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings continue for five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Winds are forecast force 5 to 7 initially in most sectors, with occasional gale force 8 at first near the northern sectors, before easing later in several areas. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-10T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-11T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-11", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-11", "checkedAt": "2026-10-11T08:45:19+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence and scheduled closure; none for real-time lock status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 as the latest entries, with 10 current-year notices displayed and no newer notice. Notice 67 schedules Langton Lock closed to vessel movements from 10:00 to 20:30 today. The page does not confirm real-time closure status or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notices 68/2026 and 67/2026 as the latest entries, with 10 current-year notices displayed and no newer notice. Notice 67 schedules Langton Lock closed to vessel movements from 10:00 to 20:30 today. The page does not confirm real-time closure status or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-11T10:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-11T20:30:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock status, confirmation of reopening after the closure window, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-11", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-11", "checkedAt": "2026-10-11T08:45:19+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-11", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-11", "checkedAt": "2026-10-11T08:45:19+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel presence, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, as the latest entry and no Notice 26 is displayed. The notice gives no departure time, so current vessel presence and exclusion-zone status remain unknown.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 25/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, as the latest entry and no Notice 26 is displayed. The notice gives no departure time, so current vessel presence and exclusion-zone status remain unknown.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time vessel presence, departure time, current exclusion-zone status, traffic management and port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-11", "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": "2026-10-11", "publishedAt": "2026-10-11T04:05:00+01:00", "checkedOn": "2026-10-11", "checkedAt": "2026-10-11T08:45:19+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period and Shannon warning; reduced for the displayed Bailey warning because its issue time is later than the evidence check; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST and valid from 06:00 BST on 11 October to 06:00 BST on 12 October lists formal gale warnings for Shannon, Rockall and Bailey. The Irish Sea and Malin have no formal gale-warning heading. The Bailey warning is displayed with an issue time of 21:54 BST on 11 October, later than this evidence check, so that item is internally inconsistent. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 BST and valid from 06:00 BST on 11 October to 06:00 BST on 12 October lists formal gale warnings for Shannon, Rockall and Bailey. The Irish Sea and Malin have no formal gale-warning heading. The Bailey warning is displayed with an issue time of 21:54 BST on 11 October, later than this evidence check, so that item is internally inconsistent. 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At the evidence check time the scheduled window had begun, but the page does not confirm real-time closure status or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-12T09:30:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-12T20:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock status, confirmation of reopening after the closure window, and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-12", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-12", "checkedAt": "2026-10-12T09:39:33+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign is scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or a completion date.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign end date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-26", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/No.-26-of-2026-%E2%80%93-HMS-QUEEN-ELIZABETH-Departure.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-10-11", "publishedAt": "2026-10-11T16:39:57Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-12", "checkedAt": "2026-10-12T09:39:33+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice", "access": "Public official PDF retrieved", "confidence": "high for the scheduled departure period, clear-channel requirement and stated possibility of service disruption; none for real-time departure status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 26/2026 states that HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH is due to depart Belfast Harbour during the forenoon of 12 October. A clear channel is required, and regular marine services may be disrupted during this period. Mariners should monitor VHF channel 12 and follow Belfast VTS directions. The notice does not give an exact departure time or confirm real-time status.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 26/2026 states that HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH is due to depart Belfast Harbour during the forenoon of 12 October. A clear channel is required, and regular marine services may be disrupted during this period. Mariners should monitor VHF channel 12 and follow Belfast VTS directions. The notice does not give an exact departure time or confirm real-time status.", "validFrom": "2026-10-12", "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Exact departure time, real-time vessel movement status, duration of any service disruption and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-12", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-12", "checkedAt": "2026-10-12T09:39:33+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive now lists Notice 26/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH — Departure, as the latest entry. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme to begin today and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary. The archive does not confirm real-time vessel movements, dredging commencement or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive now lists Notice 26/2026, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH — Departure, as the latest entry. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme to begin today and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary. The archive does not confirm real-time vessel movements, dredging commencement or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time vessel movement, dredging commencement, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-12", "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": "2026-10-12", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-12", "checkedAt": "2026-10-12T09:39:33+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period and formal warning headings; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 12 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 12 October to 06:00 UTC on 13 October carries formal gale warnings for Shannon and Malin. The Irish Sea has no formal gale-warning heading. Malin is forecast to become cyclonic force 6 to gale 8 later, perhaps severe gale 9 later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 12 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 12 October to 06:00 UTC on 13 October carries formal gale warnings for Shannon and Malin. The Irish Sea has no formal gale-warning heading. Malin is forecast to become cyclonic force 6 to gale 8 later, perhaps severe gale 9 later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-12T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-13T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-12", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-12", "publishedAt": "2026-10-12T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-12", "checkedAt": "2026-10-12T09:39:33+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 five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Winds are forecast to reach force 7 later in each of these sectors, with moderate or rough seas in several areas. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings cover five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Winds are forecast to reach force 7 later in each of these sectors, with moderate or rough seas in several areas. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-12T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-13T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-13", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-13", "checkedAt": "2026-10-13T08:21:29+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence and scheduled closure; none for real-time lock status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page lists Notice 68/2026 as the latest notice and no newer notice. Notice 67 closure windows ended on 12 October; reopening was not inferred. Notice 68 schedules Gladstone Lock closed from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October. The page does not confirm real-time lock status or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page lists Notice 68/2026 as the latest notice and no newer notice. Notice 67 closure windows ended on 12 October; reopening was not inferred. Notice 68 schedules Gladstone Lock closed from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October. The page does not confirm real-time lock status or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-15T07:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-15T12:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Confirmation of reopening after Notice 67, real-time lock status and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-13", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-13", "checkedAt": "2026-10-13T08:21:29+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or completion.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or completion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-13", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/publications/?doc_cat=notice-to-mariners", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-13", "checkedAt": "2026-10-13T08:21:29+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as its latest notice. Its scheduled HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH departure period was 12 October; the archive does not confirm completion. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary. Real-time dredging and traffic-management status are not published.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as its latest notice. Its scheduled HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH departure period was 12 October; the archive does not confirm completion. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary. Real-time dredging and traffic-management status are not published.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Departure confirmation, real-time dredging status, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-13", "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": "2026-10-13", "publishedAt": "2026-10-13T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-13", "checkedAt": "2026-10-13T08:21:29+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period and displayed warning headings; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 13 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 13 October to 06:00 UTC on 14 October displays gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Shannon and Malin. Shannon is forecast southwest force 6 to gale 8, backing south force 7 to severe gale 9 later. Malin is forecast force 6 to gale 8. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 13 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 13 October to 06:00 UTC on 14 October displays gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Shannon and Malin. Shannon is forecast southwest force 6 to gale 8, backing south force 7 to severe gale 9 later. Malin is forecast force 6 to gale 8. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-13T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-14T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-13", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-13", "publishedAt": "2026-10-13T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-13", "checkedAt": "2026-10-13T08:21:29+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 all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Winds are generally forecast force 4 to 7, with occasional gale force 8 at first in some northern sectors. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings cover all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Winds are generally forecast force 4 to 7, with occasional gale force 8 at first in some northern sectors. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-13T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-14T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-14", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-14", "checkedAt": "2026-10-14T08:50:32+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence and scheduled closure; none for real-time lock status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page lists Notice 68/2026 as the latest notice and no newer notice. It schedules Gladstone Lock closed from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October. The page does not confirm real-time lock status or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page lists Notice 68/2026 as the latest notice and no newer notice. It schedules Gladstone Lock closed from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October. The page does not confirm real-time lock status or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-15T07:00:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-15T12:00:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock status, confirmation after the scheduled closure window and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-14", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-14", "checkedAt": "2026-10-14T08:50:32+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or completion.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or completion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-14", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/publications/?doc_cat=notice-to-mariners", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-14", "checkedAt": "2026-10-14T08:50:32+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as its latest notice and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 26's scheduled HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH departure period was 12 October; the archive does not confirm completion. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary. Real-time dredging and traffic-management status are not published.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as its latest notice and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 26's scheduled HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH departure period was 12 October; the archive does not confirm completion. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary. Real-time dredging and traffic-management status are not published.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Departure confirmation, real-time dredging status, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-14", "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": "2026-10-14", "publishedAt": "2026-10-14T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-14", "checkedAt": "2026-10-14T08:50:32+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period and displayed warning headings; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 14 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 14 October to 06:00 UTC on 15 October displays gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Shannon and Malin. The Irish Sea is forecast southwesterly force 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8. Shannon is forecast southerly force 7 to severe gale 9, becoming cyclonic force 6 to gale 8. Malin is forecast south force 7 to severe gale 9, veering southwest force 6 to gale 8 and decreasing later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 14 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 14 October to 06:00 UTC on 15 October displays gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Shannon and Malin. The Irish Sea is forecast southwesterly force 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8. Shannon is forecast southerly force 7 to severe gale 9, becoming cyclonic force 6 to gale 8. Malin is forecast south force 7 to severe gale 9, veering southwest force 6 to gale 8 and decreasing later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-14T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-15T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-14", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-14", "publishedAt": "2026-10-14T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-14", "checkedAt": "2026-10-14T08:50:32+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 all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Each sector includes gale force 8 conditions in its 24-hour forecast: at times in the north of St Georges Channel, except the far southeast from Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, later around the Isle of Man, across Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and across the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings cover all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. Each sector includes gale force 8 conditions in its 24-hour forecast: at times in the north of St Georges Channel, except the far southeast from Great Orme Head to the Mull of Galloway, later around the Isle of Man, across Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, and across the Firth of Clyde and North Channel. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-14T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-15T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-69", "publisher": "Peel Ports / Mersey Docks and Harbour Company", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/2fglwcqp/lntm-2026-069-temporary-removal-of-c11.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-10-14", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice", "access": "Public one-page official PDF retrieved; factual summary only, source document not republished", "confidence": "high for the mark removal and stated expected work period; none for real-time dredging status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 69/2026 states that C11, an east cardinal mark, has been removed from station to enable dredging. Dredger Vox Alexia should commence operations on or around 26 October, and C11 is expected to remain off station until mid-November. A further notice is due when the mark is reinstated. This is a navigational and dredging advisory, not a port-wide congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 69/2026 states that C11, an east cardinal mark, has been removed from station to enable dredging. Dredger Vox Alexia should commence operations on or around 26 October, and C11 is expected to remain off station until mid-November. A further notice is due when the mark is reinstated. This is a navigational and dredging advisory, not a port-wide congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-14", "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Exact dredging commencement, real-time vessel effects, C11 reinstatement date and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-15", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-15", "checkedAt": "2026-10-15T08:25:54+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence and scheduled restrictions; none for real-time lock, dredging or port-wide congestion status", "claim": "The official current-notice page lists Notice 69/2026 as the latest notice. Notice 68 schedules Gladstone Lock closed from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October, a window active at the check time, but the page does not confirm real-time closure status. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging and expected off station until mid-November.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page lists Notice 69/2026 as the latest notice. Notice 68 schedules Gladstone Lock closed from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October, a window active at the check time, but the page does not confirm real-time closure status. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging and expected off station until mid-November.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock and dredging status, vessel-specific delay evidence, C11 reinstatement confirmation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-15", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-15", "checkedAt": "2026-10-15T08:25:54+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or completion.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the work's real-time stage or completion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-15", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/publications/?doc_cat=notice-to-mariners", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-15", "checkedAt": "2026-10-15T08:25:54+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as its latest notice and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 26's scheduled HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH departure period was 12 October; the archive does not confirm completion. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary. Real-time dredging and traffic-management status are not published.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as its latest notice and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 26's scheduled HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH departure period was 12 October; the archive does not confirm completion. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary. Real-time dredging and traffic-management status are not published.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Departure confirmation, real-time dredging status, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-15", "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": "2026-10-15", "publishedAt": "2026-10-15T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-15", "checkedAt": "2026-10-15T08:25:54+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period and displayed warning headings; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 15 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 15 October to 06:00 UTC on 16 October displays an Irish Sea gale warning for southwesterly gale force 8 continuing, with the area forecast force 5 to 7 and occasional gale 8 at first before easing. Shannon has no formal gale warning and is forecast west or northwest force 4 to 6, with very rough seas becoming rough later in the south. Malin has no formal gale warning and is forecast southwest force 5 to 7, veering west or northwest force 4 to 6 later, with very rough or high seas easing later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 15 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 15 October to 06:00 UTC on 16 October displays an Irish Sea gale warning for southwesterly gale force 8 continuing, with the area forecast force 5 to 7 and occasional gale 8 at first before easing. Shannon has no formal gale warning and is forecast west or northwest force 4 to 6, with very rough seas becoming rough later in the south. Malin has no formal gale warning and is forecast southwest force 5 to 7, veering west or northwest force 4 to 6 later, with very rough or high seas easing later. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-15T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-16T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-15", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-15", "publishedAt": "2026-10-15T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-15", "checkedAt": "2026-10-15T08:25:54+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 all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. The two sectors from St Davids Head to the Mull of Galloway include occasional gale force 8 at first. The Isle of Man is forecast force 6 or 7 before easing, while Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel are forecast force 6 or below. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Strong-wind warnings cover all five relevant sectors from St Davids Head through the North Channel. The two sectors from St Davids Head to the Mull of Galloway include occasional gale force 8 at first. The Isle of Man is forecast force 6 or 7 before easing, while Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough and the Firth of Clyde and North Channel are forecast force 6 or below. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-15T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-16T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-16", "checkedAt": "2026-10-16T08:20:57+01:00", "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-16", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for the displayed notice sequence and scheduled restrictions; none for real-time lock, dredging or port-wide congestion status", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 69/2026 as the latest notice. Notice 68 scheduled Gladstone Lock closed from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October; that window has ended, but the page does not confirm reopening. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging and expected off station until mid-November.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 69/2026 as the latest notice. Notice 68 scheduled Gladstone Lock closed from 07:00 to 12:00 on 15 October; that window has ended, but the page does not confirm reopening. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging and expected off station until mid-November.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock and dredging status, vessel-specific delay evidence, C11 reinstatement confirmation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-16", "checkedAt": "2026-10-16T08:20:57+01:00", "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-16", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the real-time work stage or completion.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the real-time work stage or completion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, a confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-16", "checkedAt": "2026-10-16T08:20:57+01:00", "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-16", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/publications/?doc_cat=notice-to-mariners", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for the listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as its latest notice and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 26's scheduled HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH departure period was 12 October; the archive does not confirm completion. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as its latest notice and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 26's scheduled HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH departure period was 12 October; the archive does not confirm completion. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states that Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Departure confirmation, real-time dredging status, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-16", "checkedAt": "2026-10-16T08:20:57+01:00", "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-16", "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": "2026-10-16", "publishedAt": "2026-10-16T04:05:00Z", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period and displayed area forecasts; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 16 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 16 October to 06:00 UTC on 17 October shows no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are northwesterly veering northerly or northeasterly force 4 or 5, Shannon northwest force 4 to 6 becoming variable, and Malin west or northwest force 3 to 5 veering force 4 to 6; rough or very rough seas are forecast in places. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 16 October and valid from 06:00 UTC on 16 October to 06:00 UTC on 17 October shows no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are northwesterly veering northerly or northeasterly force 4 or 5, Shannon northwest force 4 to 6 becoming variable, and Malin west or northwest force 3 to 5 veering force 4 to 6; rough or very rough seas are forecast in places. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-16T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-17T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-16", "checkedAt": "2026-10-16T08:20:57+01:00", "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-16", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-16", "publishedAt": "2026-10-16T06:00:00Z", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 16 October retains strong-wind warnings for Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough and the Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the North Channel, with northwest force 4 to 5 and occasional force 6 in the North Channel. St Davids Head to Great Orme Head and the Isle of Man are forecast mainly force 3 to 5 without a strong-wind heading. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 16 October retains strong-wind warnings for Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough and the Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the North Channel, with northwest force 4 to 5 and occasional force 6 in the North Channel. St Davids Head to Great Orme Head and the Isle of Man are forecast mainly force 3 to 5 without a strong-wind heading. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-16T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-17T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-17", "checkedAt": "2026-10-17T08:13:57+01:00", "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-17", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed notice sequence and stated restrictions; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 69/2026 as latest. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging, with Vox Alexia expected around 26 October and C11 expected off station until mid-November. Notice 68’s scheduled 15 October Gladstone Lock window has ended, but no reopening confirmation is published.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 69/2026 as latest. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging, with Vox Alexia expected around 26 October and C11 expected off station until mid-November. Notice 68’s scheduled 15 October Gladstone Lock window has ended, but no reopening confirmation is published.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock and dredging status, vessel-specific delay evidence, C11 reinstatement confirmation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-17", "checkedAt": "2026-10-17T08:13:57+01:00", "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-17", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed Dublin Port notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the real-time work stage or completion.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed Dublin Port notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the real-time work stage or completion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-17", "checkedAt": "2026-10-17T08:13:57+01:00", "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-17", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as latest and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as latest and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time dredging status, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-17", "checkedAt": "2026-10-17T08:13:57+01:00", "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-17", "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": "2026-10-16", "publishedAt": "2026-10-16T23:15:00Z", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for stated forecast period and displayed area forecasts; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 23:15 UTC on 16 October for 00:00 UTC on 17 October to 00:00 UTC on 18 October shows no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are north or northeast force 3 to 5, Shannon variable force 2 to 4 becoming 3 to 5, and Malin west or northwest force 4 or 5 backing southerly 3 to 5. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 23:15 UTC on 16 October for 00:00 UTC on 17 October to 00:00 UTC on 18 October shows no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are north or northeast force 3 to 5, Shannon variable force 2 to 4 becoming 3 to 5, and Malin west or northwest force 4 or 5 backing southerly 3 to 5. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-17T00:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-18T00:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-17", "checkedAt": "2026-10-17T08:13:57+01:00", "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-17", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-17", "publishedAt": "2026-10-17T06:00:00Z", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 17 October shows Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough and the Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the North Channel at north or northwest force 3 or 4, becoming variable 3 or less, without a strong-wind heading. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 17 October shows Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough and the Mull of Galloway to Mull of Kintyre including the North Channel at north or northwest force 3 or 4, becoming variable 3 or less, without a strong-wind heading. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-17T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-18T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-18", "checkedAt": "2026-10-18T08:26:15+01:00", "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-18", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed notice sequence and stated restrictions; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 69/2026 as latest. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging, with Vox Alexia expected around 26 October and C11 expected off station until mid-November. Notice 68’s scheduled 15 October Gladstone Lock window has ended, but no reopening confirmation is published.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 69/2026 as latest. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging, with Vox Alexia expected around 26 October and C11 expected off station until mid-November. Notice 68’s scheduled 15 October Gladstone Lock window has ended, but no reopening confirmation is published.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock and dredging status, vessel-specific delay evidence, C11 reinstatement confirmation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-18", "checkedAt": "2026-10-18T08:26:15+01:00", "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-18", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed Dublin Port notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the real-time work stage or completion.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 49/2026 remains the latest listed Dublin Port notice and no Notice 50 is displayed. Its capital dredging campaign was scheduled from 1 October for approximately two weeks; the index does not confirm the real-time work stage or completion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-18", "checkedAt": "2026-10-18T08:26:15+01:00", "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-18", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as latest and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as latest and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 24/2026 schedules the D3 dredging programme through 5 January 2027 and states Belfast VTS may introduce one-way traffic when necessary.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time dredging status, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-18", "checkedAt": "2026-10-18T08:26:15+01:00", "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-18", "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": "2026-10-18", "publishedAt": "2026-10-18T04:05:00Z", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for stated forecast period and displayed area forecasts; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 18 October shows no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are easterly or northeasterly force 3 to 5, Shannon variable 2 to 4 in the southeast and southerly or southwesterly 4 to 6 in the northwest, and Malin southerly 3 to 5 with occasional 6 in the far north. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 18 October shows no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are easterly or northeasterly force 3 to 5, Shannon variable 2 to 4 in the southeast and southerly or southwesterly 4 to 6 in the northwest, and Malin southerly 3 to 5 with occasional 6 in the far north. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-18T04:05:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-19T04:05:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-18", "checkedAt": "2026-10-18T08:26:15+01:00", "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-18", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-18", "publishedAt": "2026-10-18T06:00:00Z", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for stated forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 18 October shows Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough at variable force 2 to 4 and the North Channel at variable force 3 or less, becoming southerly or southeasterly 2 to 4. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 18 October shows Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough at variable force 2 to 4 and the North Channel at variable force 3 or less, becoming southerly or southeasterly 2 to 4. This is coastal weather context, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-18T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-19T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-19", "checkedAt": "2026-10-19T08:18:14+01:00", "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-19", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed notice sequence and stated restrictions; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page lists Notice 70/2026 as latest. Notice 70 schedules Alfred Lock closed on the 09:14 and 21:24 high-water tides on 22 October, with withdrawal at 06:56 on 23 October unless amended. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging until approximately mid-November.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page lists Notice 70/2026 as latest. Notice 70 schedules Alfred Lock closed on the 09:14 and 21:24 high-water tides on 22 October, with withdrawal at 06:56 on 23 October unless amended. Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging until approximately mid-November.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock and dredging status, vessel-specific delay evidence, C11 reinstatement confirmation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+01:00", "id": "liverpool-70", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/l4xk0tzu/lntm-2026-070-temporary-closure-of-alfred-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-10-16", "publishedAt": null, "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public official PDF text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated closure schedule; none for actual closure status, vessel-specific delay or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 70/2026 schedules Alfred Lock closed to vessel movements on the 09:14 and 21:24 high-water tides on 22 October 2026. Unless notice is given to the contrary, it is withdrawn at 06:56 on 23 October 2026.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 70/2026 schedules Alfred Lock closed to vessel movements on the 09:14 and 21:24 high-water tides on 22 October 2026. Unless notice is given to the contrary, it is withdrawn at 06:56 on 23 October 2026.", "validFrom": "2026-10-22T09:14:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-23T06:56:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Whether the closure is amended or withdrawn, actual vessel-specific delay and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-19", "checkedAt": "2026-10-19T08:18:14+01:00", "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-19", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026 as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of its capital dredging campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026 as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of its capital dredging campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-19", "checkedAt": "2026-10-19T08:18:14+01:00", "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-19", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official Belfast Harbour archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as latest and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 24/2026 schedules D3 dredging through 5 January 2027 and allows Belfast VTS to introduce one-way traffic when necessary.", "supportedClaim": "The official Belfast Harbour archive still lists Notice 26/2026 as latest and no Notice 27 is displayed. Notice 24/2026 schedules D3 dredging through 5 January 2027 and allows Belfast VTS to introduce one-way traffic when necessary.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time dredging status, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-19", "checkedAt": "2026-10-19T08:18:14+01:00", "id": "irish-marine-50-2026-10-19", "publisher": "Ireland Department of Transport", "url": "https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/ace6e232/MN_50_of_2026_ISGI_Nearshore_Surveys.pdf", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "kind": "official-marine-notice", "access": "Public official Marine Notice PDF text retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated activity and dates; none for port-wide congestion or port-specific delay", "claim": "Marine Notice 50/2026 records nearshore Irish Sea interconnector surveys along the shores of Loughshinny and Gormanstown from 17 to 20 October 2026, subject to weather and operational constraints. This is not a Dublin Port notice and does not measure congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Marine Notice 50/2026 records nearshore Irish Sea interconnector surveys along the shores of Loughshinny and Gormanstown from 17 to 20 October 2026, subject to weather and operational constraints. This is not a Dublin Port notice and does not measure congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-17", "validThrough": "2026-10-20", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Survey activity status after the stated period, port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "checkedOn": "2026-10-19", "checkedAt": "2026-10-19T08:18:14+01:00", "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-19", "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": "2026-10-18", "publishedAt": "2026-10-18T21:57:00Z", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed area forecasts; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The current shipping forecast has no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are northeast veering southeast force 3 to 5; Shannon south or southeast force 3 to 5 becoming cyclonic 4 to 6; and Malin south or southwest backing southeast force 4 to 6. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The current shipping forecast has no formal gale warning for the Irish Sea, Shannon or Malin. Irish Sea winds are northeast veering southeast force 3 to 5; Shannon south or southeast force 3 to 5 becoming cyclonic 4 to 6; and Malin south or southwest backing southeast force 4 to 6. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-18T21:57:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-19T21:57:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-20", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed notice sequence and stated restrictions; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 70/2026 as latest and Notice 69/2026 as the preceding latest notice. Notice 70 schedules Alfred Lock closures on two 22 October high-water tides; Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging until approximately mid-November.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 70/2026 as latest and Notice 69/2026 as the preceding latest notice. Notice 70 schedules Alfred Lock closures on two 22 October high-water tides; Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging until approximately mid-November.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock and dredging status, vessel-specific delay evidence, C11 reinstatement confirmation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-20", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, work status, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive now lists Notice 27/2026, Ploughing operations, as the latest notice, followed by Notice 24/2026 for the D3 dredging programme. The index does not provide real-time traffic status or a port-wide congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive now lists Notice 27/2026, Ploughing operations, as the latest notice, followed by Notice 24/2026 for the D3 dredging programme. The index does not provide real-time traffic status or a port-wide congestion measurement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Details and timing of the ploughing operation beyond the index title, real-time harbour traffic, D3 work stage, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-20", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of that campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of that campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-20", "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": "2026-10-20", "publishedAt": "2026-10-20T03:49:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed area forecasts; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The 20 October shipping forecast has no formal gale-warning heading for the Irish Sea or Malin, while Shannon carries a gale warning for force 8 winds. The Irish Sea is forecast south or southeast force 3 to 5 becoming cyclonic 5 to 7; Shannon southeast becoming cyclonic then northwest 6 to gale 8; Malin southeasterly becoming cyclonic force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The 20 October shipping forecast has no formal gale-warning heading for the Irish Sea or Malin, while Shannon carries a gale warning for force 8 winds. The Irish Sea is forecast south or southeast force 3 to 5 becoming cyclonic 5 to 7; Shannon southeast becoming cyclonic then northwest 6 to gale 8; Malin southeasterly becoming cyclonic force 5 to 7. This is sea-area weather context, not a congestion measurement.", "validFrom": "2026-10-20T03:49:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-21T03:49:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-20", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-20", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-20", "checkedAt": "2026-10-20T08:35:42+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The 20 October inshore forecast shows strong winds in the St Davids Head–Great Orme Head, Isle of Man, Lough Foyle–Carlingford Lough, North Channel and Mull of Kintyre–Ardnamurchan sectors. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The 20 October inshore forecast shows strong winds in the St Davids Head–Great Orme Head, Isle of Man, Lough Foyle–Carlingford Lough, North Channel and Mull of Kintyre–Ardnamurchan sectors. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-20T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-21T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-21", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-21", "checkedAt": "2026-10-21T08:37:12+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed notice sequence and stated restrictions; none for real-time status or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 70/2026 as latest and Notice 69/2026 as the preceding latest notice. Notice 70 schedules Alfred Lock closures on two 22 October high-water tides; Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging until approximately mid-November.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 70/2026 as latest and Notice 69/2026 as the preceding latest notice. Notice 70 schedules Alfred Lock closures on two 22 October high-water tides; Notice 69 records C11 removed for dredging until approximately mid-November.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock and dredging status, vessel-specific delay evidence, C11 reinstatement confirmation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-21", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-21", "checkedAt": "2026-10-21T08:37:12+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time vessel movements, work status, traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 27/2026, Ploughing operations, as the latest notice, followed by Notice 24/2026 for the D3 dredging programme. The index does not provide real-time traffic status or a port-wide congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive still lists Notice 27/2026, Ploughing operations, as the latest notice, followed by Notice 24/2026 for the D3 dredging programme. The index does not provide real-time traffic status or a port-wide congestion measurement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Details and timing of the ploughing operation beyond the index title, real-time harbour traffic, D3 work stage, any one-way traffic activation and timestamped port-wide congestion measurements." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-21", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-21", "checkedAt": "2026-10-21T08:37:12+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of that campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of that campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, confirmed campaign completion date and timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-21", "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": "2026-10-21", "publishedAt": "2026-10-21T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-21", "checkedAt": "2026-10-21T08:37:12+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed sea-area forecasts and warning text; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 21 October carries formal gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Shannon and Malin. The Irish Sea warning says northwesterly gale force 8 is imminent and severe gale force 9 is expected soon; Shannon says northwesterly severe gale force 9 is decreasing to gale force 8 imminently; Malin says northwesterly gale force 8 is expected soon. These are sea-area weather warnings, not congestion measurements.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 21 October carries formal gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Shannon and Malin. The Irish Sea warning says northwesterly gale force 8 is imminent and severe gale force 9 is expected soon; Shannon says northwesterly severe gale force 9 is decreasing to gale force 8 imminently; Malin says northwesterly gale force 8 is expected soon. These are sea-area weather warnings, not congestion measurements.", "validFrom": "2026-10-21T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-22T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-21", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-21", "publishedAt": "2026-10-21T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-21", "checkedAt": "2026-10-21T08:37:12+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 21 October shows strong-wind warnings across the relevant Irish Sea and Northern Ireland sectors. St Davids Head–Great Orme Head is forecast northwesterly force 7 to severe gale 9; Great Orme Head–Mull of Galloway and the North Channel reach gale force 8; Lough Foyle–Carlingford Lough reaches gale force 8. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 21 October shows strong-wind warnings across the relevant Irish Sea and Northern Ireland sectors. St Davids Head–Great Orme Head is forecast northwesterly force 7 to severe gale 9; Great Orme Head–Mull of Galloway and the North Channel reach gale force 8; Lough Foyle–Carlingford Lough reaches gale force 8. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-21T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-22T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements." }, { "id": "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-22", "publisher": "Peel Ports", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-22", "checkedAt": "2026-10-22T08:46:54+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official current-notice page and Notice 70 PDF retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed notice sequence and stated closure schedule; none for actual lock status, vessel-specific delay or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 70/2026 as latest and Notice 69/2026 next. Notice 70 states that Alfred Lock is closed to vessel movements on the 09:14 and 21:24 high-water tides on 22 October; unless amended, withdrawal is at 06:56 on 23 October. Notice 69 says C11 is removed for dredging until approximately mid-November.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page still lists Notice 70/2026 as latest and Notice 69/2026 next. Notice 70 states that Alfred Lock is closed to vessel movements on the 09:14 and 21:24 high-water tides on 22 October; unless amended, withdrawal is at 06:56 on 23 October. Notice 69 says C11 is removed for dredging until approximately mid-November.", "validFrom": "2026-10-22T09:14:00+01:00", "validThrough": "2026-10-23T06:56:00+01:00", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Actual lock closure/withdrawal status, amendments, vessel-specific delay evidence, C11 reinstatement confirmation and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-22", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-22", "checkedAt": "2026-10-22T08:46:54+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved; linked detail redirected to the general publications page", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence and title; none for the notice details, real-time traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive now lists Notice 28/2026, Temporary No-Wake Zone – D1 and D3, as the latest notice, followed by Notice 27/2026 for ploughing operations. The available index does not state the no-wake period or provide real-time traffic status.", "supportedClaim": "The official archive now lists Notice 28/2026, Temporary No-Wake Zone – D1 and D3, as the latest notice, followed by Notice 27/2026 for ploughing operations. The available index does not state the no-wake period or provide real-time traffic status.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 28 publication time, full notice text, effective period, real-time harbour traffic, work status and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-22", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-22", "checkedAt": "2026-10-22T08:46:54+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of that campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of that campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, confirmed campaign completion date and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-22", "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": "2026-10-22", "publishedAt": "2026-10-22T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-22", "checkedAt": "2026-10-22T08:46:54+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed sea-area forecasts and warning text; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 22 October carries formal gale warnings for the Irish Sea and Shannon. The Irish Sea warning says northwesterly severe gale force 9 is expected later; Shannon says northerly violent storm force 11 is expected later. Malin has no formal gale-warning heading in this issue and is forecast cyclonic force 4 to 6. These are sea-area weather warnings, not congestion measurements.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 22 October carries formal gale warnings for the Irish Sea and Shannon. The Irish Sea warning says northwesterly severe gale force 9 is expected later; Shannon says northerly violent storm force 11 is expected later. Malin has no formal gale-warning heading in this issue and is forecast cyclonic force 4 to 6. These are sea-area weather warnings, not congestion measurements.", "validFrom": "2026-10-22T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-23T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-22", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-22", "publishedAt": "2026-10-22T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-22", "checkedAt": "2026-10-22T08:46:54+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 22 October carries strong-wind warnings across the reviewed Irish Sea and Northern Ireland sectors. St Davids Head–Great Orme Head is forecast cyclonic force 7 to severe gale 9 later; Great Orme Head–Mull of Galloway may reach gale force 8 later; Lough Foyle–Carlingford Lough may reach gale force 8 later in the south. The Isle of Man and North Channel sectors reach gale force 8 in the following 24-hour outlook. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 22 October carries strong-wind warnings across the reviewed Irish Sea and Northern Ireland sectors. St Davids Head–Great Orme Head is forecast cyclonic force 7 to severe gale 9 later; Great Orme Head–Mull of Galloway may reach gale force 8 later; Lough Foyle–Carlingford Lough may reach gale force 8 later in the south. The Isle of Man and North Channel sectors reach gale force 8 in the following 24-hour outlook. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-22T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-23T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "liverpool-71", "publisher": "Peel Ports / Mersey Docks and Harbour Company", "url": "https://www.peelports.com/media/e3llquvk/lntm-2026-071-temporary-closure-of-langton-lock.pdf", "publishedOn": "2026-10-23", "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T08:43:57+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public official Notice to Mariners PDF retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated closure period, reason and alternative route; none for actual closure status, vessel suitability or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 71/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed from 12:00 on 24 October to 22:00 on 25 October to protect the outer caisson from heavy swell expected to accompany Storm Boelo. Vessels able to transit Hornby Passage may use Gladstone Lock, subject to consultation with the Gladstone Dockmaster.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 71/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed from 12:00 on 24 October to 22:00 on 25 October to protect the outer caisson from heavy swell expected to accompany Storm Boelo. 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Notice 70’s stated Alfred Lock window ended at 06:56 on 23 October unless amended; elapsed time is not treated as reopening confirmation.", "supportedClaim": "The official current-notice page now lists Notice 71/2026 for Langton Lock as latest, followed by Notice 70/2026 and Notice 69/2026. Notice 70’s stated Alfred Lock window ended at 06:56 on 23 October unless amended; elapsed time is not treated as reopening confirmation.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time lock status, notice amendments, C11 reinstatement confirmation, vessel-specific delay evidence and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-23", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/document_categories/notice-to-mariners/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T08:43:57+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice archive retrieved; linked Notice 28 detail remains unavailable in accessible text", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence and title; none for Notice 28 details, real-time traffic management or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official archive still lists Notice 28/2026, Temporary No-Wake Zone – D1 and D3, as latest, followed by Notice 27/2026 for ploughing operations and Notice 24/2026 for the D3 dredging programme. 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The accessible index does not state Notice 28’s effective period.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice 28 publication time, full notice text, effective period, real-time harbour traffic, work status and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-23", "publisher": "Dublin Port", "url": "https://www.dublinport.ie/information-centre/notice-to-mariners-2026/", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T08:43:57+01:00", "kind": "official-port-notice-index", "access": "Public official notice index retrieved", "confidence": "high for listed notice sequence; none for real-time works or port-wide congestion", "claim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of that campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "supportedClaim": "The official Dublin Port index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign, as latest. The index does not confirm the real-time stage or completion of that campaign and does not provide a port-wide congestion measurement.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Real-time work stage, confirmed campaign completion date and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23", "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": "2026-10-23", "publishedAt": "2026-10-23T04:05:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T08:43:57+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed sea-area forecasts and warning text; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 23 October carries formal gale warnings for the Irish Sea and Shannon. The Irish Sea forecast is cyclonic becoming northwesterly force 7 to severe gale 9, occasionally storm force 10 at first in the south, then easing later. Shannon is force 7 to severe gale 9, easing for a time before increasing again later. Malin has no formal gale-warning heading and is forecast cyclonic becoming southerly force 4 to 6. These are sea-area weather warnings, not congestion measurements.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 04:05 UTC on 23 October carries formal gale warnings for the Irish Sea and Shannon. The Irish Sea forecast is cyclonic becoming northwesterly force 7 to severe gale 9, occasionally storm force 10 at first in the south, then easing later. Shannon is force 7 to severe gale 9, easing for a time before increasing again later. Malin has no formal gale-warning heading and is forecast cyclonic becoming southerly force 4 to 6. These are sea-area weather warnings, not congestion measurements.", "validFrom": "2026-10-23T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-24T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-23", "publishedAt": "2026-10-23T06:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T08:43:57+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed forecast period; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 23 October carries strong-wind warnings across the reviewed Irish Sea and Northern Ireland sectors. St Davids Head–Great Orme Head reaches severe gale force 9 and occasionally storm force 10 at first in the south; Great Orme Head–Mull of Galloway reaches severe gale force 9; Isle of Man reaches gale force 8; and Lough Foyle–Carlingford Lough reaches gale force 8 in the south. The following 24-hour outlook strengthens several sectors again. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore forecast issued at 06:00 UTC on 23 October carries strong-wind warnings across the reviewed Irish Sea and Northern Ireland sectors. St Davids Head–Great Orme Head reaches severe gale force 9 and occasionally storm force 10 at first in the south; Great Orme Head–Mull of Galloway reaches severe gale force 9; Isle of Man reaches gale force 8; and Lough Foyle–Carlingford Lough reaches gale force 8 in the south. The following 24-hour outlook strengthens several sectors again. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-23T06:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-24T06:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and Timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "belfast-28", "publisher": "Belfast Harbour Commissioners", "url": "https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/No.28-of-2026-Temporary-No-Wake-Zone-D1-and-D3.pdf", "publishedOn": null, "publishedAt": null, "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T15:03:36+01:00", "kind": "primary-notice", "access": "Public official Notice to Mariners PDF retrieved", "confidence": "high for the stated no-wake zone and duration; none for real-time traffic effects or port-wide congestion", "claim": "Notice 28/2026 establishes a temporary no-wake zone in the vicinity of D1 and D3 for the remainder of the dredging and construction project, until further notice. Mariners must navigate with caution and comply with Belfast VTS instructions. The notice does not measure delay or port-wide congestion.", "supportedClaim": "Notice 28/2026 establishes a temporary no-wake zone in the vicinity of D1 and D3 for the remainder of the dredging and construction project, until further notice. Mariners must navigate with caution and comply with Belfast VTS instructions. The notice does not measure delay or port-wide congestion.", "validFrom": null, "validThrough": null, "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Notice publication time, project completion date, real-time traffic effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23-1030", "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": "2026-10-23", "publishedAt": "2026-10-23T10:30:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T15:03:36+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official shipping forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed forecast period and warning text; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The shipping forecast issued at 10:30 UTC on 23 October, valid 12:00 UTC on 23 October to 12:00 UTC on 24 October, carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Malin and Shannon. The Irish Sea warning updated at 09:42 UTC says storm force 10 had decreased to severe gale 9 and gale 8 was imminent, with severe gales possible again later. These are sea-area weather warnings, not congestion measurements.", "supportedClaim": "The shipping forecast issued at 10:30 UTC on 23 October, valid 12:00 UTC on 23 October to 12:00 UTC on 24 October, carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Malin and Shannon. The Irish Sea warning updated at 09:42 UTC says storm force 10 had decreased to severe gale 9 and gale 8 was imminent, with severe gales possible again later. These are sea-area weather warnings, not congestion measurements.", "validFrom": "2026-10-23T12:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-24T12:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." }, { "id": "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23-1200", "publisher": "Met Office", "url": "https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-forecasts/coast-and-sea/inshore-waters-forecast", "publishedOn": "2026-10-23", "publishedAt": "2026-10-23T12:00:00Z", "checkedOn": "2026-10-23", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T15:03:36+01:00", "kind": "official-weather-forecast", "access": "Public official inshore waters forecast retrieved", "confidence": "high for displayed forecast period and warning text; none for port-wide congestion conditions", "claim": "The inshore waters forecast issued at 12:00 UTC on 23 October, valid to 12:00 UTC on 24 October, carries strong-wind warnings across the reviewed Irish Sea and Northern Ireland sectors. Several sectors include gale or severe-gale force wording, with the North Channel outlook including storm force 10. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "supportedClaim": "The inshore waters forecast issued at 12:00 UTC on 23 October, valid to 12:00 UTC on 24 October, carries strong-wind warnings across the reviewed Irish Sea and Northern Ireland sectors. Several sectors include gale or severe-gale force wording, with the North Channel outlook including storm force 10. These are coastal weather advisories, not evidence of port congestion.", "validFrom": "2026-10-23T12:00:00Z", "validThrough": "2026-10-24T12:00:00Z", "observedAt": null, "missingEvidence": "Port-specific operational effects and timestamped port-wide queue, waiting-time and berth-utilisation measurements suitable for comparison." } ], "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 takes effect on 1 October; it is a commercial cost notice, not evidence of 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-2026-10-19", "liverpool-70", "liverpool-69", "liverpool-68", "liverpool-53-revised", "liverpool-48", "liverpool-57a", "liverpool-66", "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-20", "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-21", "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-22", "liverpool-71", "liverpool-notices-index-2026-10-23" ], "review": "Notice 71/2026 schedules Langton Lock closed from 12:00 on 24 October to 22:00 on 25 October to protect its outer caisson from expected heavy swell. Suitable vessels may use Hornby Passage and Gladstone Lock subject to Dockmaster consultation. This is a local navigation restriction, not a port-wide congestion measurement; current measured congestion remains unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "high for the stated closure window, reason and conditional alternative route; none for actual closure status, vessel suitability or 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-2026-10-19", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-18", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-20", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-20", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-21", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-21", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-22", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-22", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23-1030", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23-1200" ], "review": "Current weather advisories are operational context only; no timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was verified. 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-notices-index-2026-10-18", "belfast-26", "belfast-24", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-18", "belfast-25", "belfast-15", "belfast-19-rev1", "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-20", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-20", "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-21", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-21", "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-22", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-22", "belfast-notices-index-2026-10-23", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23", "belfast-28", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23-1200" ], "review": "Notice 28/2026 establishes a temporary no-wake zone around D1 and D3 for the remainder of the dredging and construction project, until further notice. Notice 24/2026 separately schedules D3 dredging through 5 January 2027. These are navigation controls, not a port-wide congestion measurement; current measured congestion remains unknown.", "observedAt": null, "confidence": "high for the stated no-wake zone, dredging schedule and navigation instructions; none for real-time traffic effects or port-wide congestion", "missingEvidence": "Timestamped primary port-wide measurements suitable for comparison.", "changesSinceLastComparableObservation": null }, { "port": "Larne", "slug": "larne", "sources": [ "met-office-inshore-2026-10-18", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-20", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-21", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-22", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23-1200" ], "review": "Current weather advisories are operational context only; no timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was verified. 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-2026-10-18", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-18", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-20", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-20", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-21", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-21", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-22", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-22", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23-1030", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23-1200" ], "review": "Current weather advisories are operational context only; no timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was verified. 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-2026-10-19", "irish-marine-50-2026-10-19", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-19", "dublin-49", "dublin-48", "dublin-39-3", "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-20", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-20", "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-21", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-21", "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-22", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-22", "dublin-notices-index-2026-10-23", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23-1030" ], "review": "Dublin Port’s current index still lists Notice 49/2026, Capital Dredge Campaign. The real-time work stage and any operational effect are unverified; current measured congestion 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": "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": [ "met-office-shipping-2026-10-18", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-18", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-20", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-21", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-22", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23-1200" ], "review": "Current weather advisories are operational context only; no timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was verified. 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": "Shannon Foynes", "slug": "shannon-foynes", "sources": [ "met-office-shipping-2026-10-19", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-20", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-21", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-22", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23", "met-office-shipping-2026-10-23-1030" ], "review": "Current weather advisories are operational context only; no timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was verified. 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": [ "met-office-shipping-2026-10-19", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-18", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-20", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-21", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-22", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23", "met-office-inshore-2026-10-23-1200" ], "review": "Current weather advisories are operational context only; no timestamped primary port-wide queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was verified. Current measured congestion remains 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": null, "missingEvidence": null }, "reuse": "Original factual summaries with links; source documents are not republished or relicensed. Source owners retain their rights.", "checkedAt": "2026-10-23T15:03:36+01:00", "changesSincePreviousCheck": "Since the 16 October edition, Liverpool Notice 71/2026 added a Langton Lock closure from 12:00 on 24 October to 22:00 on 25 October, with a conditional route via Hornby Passage and Gladstone Lock. Belfast Notice 28/2026 added a no-wake zone around D1 and D3 for the remainder of the dredging and construction project, until further notice; Notice 24 continues to schedule D3 dredging through 5 January 2027. Dublin Notice 49 remains latest and its real-time work stage is unverified. The Met Office shipping forecast issued at 10:30 UTC on 23 October carries gale warnings for the Irish Sea, Malin and Shannon, and the 12:00 UTC inshore forecast carries relevant strong-wind warnings. These are operating notices and weather advisories, not port-wide congestion measurements. No comparable queue, waiting-time or berth-utilisation measurement was verified, so no numerical congestion change is calculated." }