Why 100,000 Ships Don’t Crash Into Each Other Every Day | The Untold Story of COLREGs

🌊 Why don’t thousands of ships collide every day in the middle of the ocean? At any given moment, more than 100,000 commercial vessels are moving across the world’s oceans, transporting the goods that power our modern world. Yet despite having no roads, traffic lights, or police patrols at sea, most ships safely pass one another every day. The answer lies in a set of international rules known as the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). In this documentary, we explore the fascinating history behind these rules, from the chaotic days before standardized navigation regulations existed to the creation of the modern COLREG Convention of 1972. Discover how maritime disasters, technological advancements, global trade, and even the two World Wars helped shape the collision regulations that every professional mariner follows today. 📌 In this video: • How ships navigated before collision regulations existed • Why collision regulations became necessary • The evolution of maritime navigation rules • The role of World War I and World War II • The birth of the 1972 COLREG Convention • How modern ships avoid collisions • The importance of radar, AIS, ARPA, and ECDIS • How the IMO coordinates global maritime safety • Why COLREGs remain one of the most important conventions in shipping Whether you are a seafarer, maritime student, shipping enthusiast, or simply curious about how the world’s oceans operate, this documentary will reveal the hidden system that keeps global trade moving safely. ⚓ Channel: Shiplogy 📅 Published: 06 June 2026 ───────────────────────── 📚 Sources & References Primary Sources: • International Maritime Organization (IMO) – COLREG Convention, 1972 • Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), 1972 • SOLAS Convention • STCW Convention Official Websites: • International Maritime Organization (IMO)⁠ • United Nations Maritime Affairs Resources⁠ Reference Publications: • Admiralty Manual of Navigation • Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals • The Nautical Institute Publications • Bridge Procedures Guide (ICS) • International Chamber of Shipping Publications • Marine Accident Investigation Reports Historical References: • Maritime History Archives • Naval History and Heritage Command • British Admiralty Historical Records • Historical Studies on Steam Navigation and International Maritime Law Educational Use Notice: This video is intended for educational, documentary, and informational purposes. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, viewers should refer to the latest official IMO publications and applicable maritime regulations for operational and legal guidance. ───────────────────────── #Shiplogy #COLREGs #Maritime #Shipping #MerchantNavy #Navigation #Seafarer #MarineEngineering #Ocean #Documentary #IMO #SafetyAtSea #Nautical #ShipSafety #MaritimeHistory