In this video, we analyze the maritime collision between the bulk carrier MV First Margaux and a fishing vessel F/V Luqing Yuanyu 108 off the coast of Singapore on September 17, 2026. We examine the navigational conditions, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) data, rules of the road (COLREGs), and how congested waterway dynamics contributed to this incident in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Key Bullet Points / Takeaways 🚢Incident Overview: A breakdown of the collision between the bulk carrier MV First Margaux and a fishing vessel F/V Luqing Yuanyu 108 in the Singapore Strait. 🚢Navigation & Traffic Density: Review of traffic conditions and fairway congestion at the time of the incident. 🚢COLREGs & Rules of the Road: Key collision regulations, right-of-way factors, and lookout requirements. 🚢VTS & Communications: The role of Vessel Traffic Services and early warnings in high-density waterways. 🚢Key Lessons: Essential takeaways for commercial vessels and smaller craft operating in congested straits. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: mercoglianosal@gmail.com 00:00 – Introduction & Viral Collision Overview 00:52 – Vessel Profiles: First Margeaux & Luqing Yuanyu 108 02:18 – Analyzing the Onboard Collision Footage 06:08 – Surrounding Traffic & The Gas Iris 08:54 – Post-Collision Footage & Damage Assessment 11:00 – MarineTraffic AIS Tracking & Singapore Strait Congestion 15:45 – Maritime Rules of the Road (COLREGs) Breakdown 18:38 – Reconstruction of the Incident 20:07 – Assessment of Fault & Final Takeaways Marine Traffic www.marinetraffic.com COLREG - Preventing collisions at sea https://www.imo.org/en/ourwork/safety/pages/preventing-collisions.aspx Video: Chinese Fishing Vessel Survives Dangerous Encounter With a Bulker https://maritime-executive.com/article/video-chinese-fishing-vessel-survives-dangerous-encounter-with-a-bulke