The Ship Diary

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[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

⚓ COLREG 2026 Edition now available! 🚢

The updated COLREG 1972, 2026 edition includes all IMO amendments through resolution A.1085(28).

Clear rules. Safer seas. ⚓ 🚢 #COLREG #IMOPublishing #IMO #MaritimeSafety

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

The STCW Convention is changing: Why is it being reviewed for 2026 and beyond?
Watch our video and find out: https://t.co/4Nu5nymcJQ
#Seafarers

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

Barbados is setting a pathway to exploring green shipping corridors to reduce emissions from shipping. The first step will be a pre-feasibility study, commissioned by IMO.

Read more here: https://t.co/DreXWvhsXb

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

IMO's work to review and update regulatory framework for nuclear fuelled ships was outlined by Maritime Safety Division Director Damien Chevalier at 3rd World Nuclear SMR & Advanced Reactor Congress 2026. #decarbonization

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

Mediterranean States are examining the possible designation of the entire Mediterranean Sea as a Nitrogen Oxides Emission Control Area (Med NOx ECA), where stricter limits on NOx emissions from ships will apply. https://t.co/m6xheDIOI3

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

The Assembly of the IMO has elected the following States to be Members of the Council for the 2026-2027 biennium Category (a) 🇨🇳🇬🇷🇮🇹🇯🇵🇱🇷🇳🇴🇵🇦🇰🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

Negligence and unsafe unloading practices. Honestly, no one will probably ever be held responsible for this tragedy. There’s zero focus on occupational or safety behaviour here. We really need to review and update the current procedures. Credits: @MvCrisis

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in and supported #WorldMaritimeDay 2025!
The work to protect our ocean continues. Here's a glance at the iconic blue lit buildings from around the world that showed their solidarity for this important campaign. https://t.co/wzjVdlK6iN

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

Yemeni forces hit MAGIC SEAS ship for breaching Israel’s blockade. Resistance or piracy? World’s split. Your view? #RedSea #Yemen #GlobalNews #Yemen #MagicSeas #RedSea #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #Maritime #WorldNews #CurrentAffairs #GlobalIssues #Viral

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

🚨 Hull, UK: A fire broke out aboard cargo ship Altay at Albert Dock around 10:22 a.m. BST on June 27. The blaze started in the cargo hold, which contained approx. 3,500 tonnes of scrap metal.
📍 No injuries reported yet.
#Hull #ShipFire #Altay #UKNews

[American Nautical @amnautical]

Go from paper to digital for all UKHO publications! 🚀

We’re happy to help you plan your transition into digital compliance. Experience seamless navigation with Admiralty Digital Publications today!

Learn more here: https://t.co/LF4smHTctT

#ukho #admiraltydigital

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

🚨 Massive Collision in the Suez Canal! 🚢
A heavy lifting ship has collided with a jetty in the narrow, high-traffic waterway. Tensions high, traffic disrupted — watch the dramatic footage unfold! 😱🌊

📍#SuezCanal #ShipCollision #MaritimeAccident #BreakingNews
🚢 #HeavyLiftingShip #PortCrash #GlobalTrade #ViralNews
🎥 #ShipTok #MaritimeFail #ViralVideo #InstaNews #TikTokNews

Stay tuned for updates! 🔔

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

#sailing https://t.co/pdeNUQhMkj

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

🚨 MASSIVE TANKER COLLISION off #Fujairah:
MT ADALYNN collided with MT Front Eagle and burst into flames.
UAE Coast Guard rescued crew; black smoke still rising 24hrs later.
Front Eagle crew still onboard.
#ShipFire #Breaking #UAE #MaritimeDisaster

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

The same boat spotted in both the east and the west.
Coincidence? Or a reminder that some journeys defy borders and time.
#SameBoat #MaritimeMystery #EastToWest #OceanLife #GlobalTides #SeaStories

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

Would you dare take on one of the world’s riskiest sea jobs? These people do it every day. Respect. #RiskyJobs #SeaLife #BraveWorkers #OceanDanger #HighRiskJobs #Respect #ExtremeWork #MaritimeLife #TikTokDoc #BehindTheScenes

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

A surge in piracy – up 47.5% in early 2025 – is threatening global trade and security
UN chief urges world leaders to take decisive action before its too late, “without maritime security, there can be no global security”

https://t.co/FM4H7fpMDq

[The Ship Diary @shipdiari]

Another footage of #Cuauhtémoc collision with the #Brooklyn Bridge

[International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ]

Connectivity at sea is absolutely crucial. As @ITU celebrates its 160th anniversary, the IMO extends its gratitude for their vital work. Keeping the global economy moving and connecting people worldwide fundamentally relies on this essential connectivity.
#ITU160