Baltimore To Reopen to Large Commercial Traffic...But With Restrictions.
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Baltimore to Reopen
What's Going on With Shipping?
April 23, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the US Coast Guard announcement by the Captain of the Port to reopen Baltimore using the Fort McHenry Limited Access Channel.
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You're still the most informative source on the situation. The mainstream media has moved on. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
Too busy swallowing Dr. pill... I mean phil.
The media can't focus on any story not involving Trump for more than two 24 hour news cycles.
too busy covering the rigged NFL
Honestly the Mainstream media was never on point. Far to focused on emotion and politics over substance and detail
Agreed! 👍
Limited access channel in a month. Full channel in a bit over 2 months. That is way faster than I would have expected.
I expected “expedited service” on this because of the economic stakes involved. We’re talking about 2-3% of total US imports and exports here.
YES, this is amazing speed 😊 I love the Baltimore can do mindset, plus the top dogs in this, from the speed of opening they are not power grabbing for who is in charge. 😊 Just everyone working together to get cargo moving in and out of Port, again 😊 this has to be a huge sigh Of relief 😊 to shippers and port facility that worries about cargo moving away from Baltimore. I just cannot believe the speed this clearing is going at 😊😊
I didn't have an opinion except that I expected it to take longer than scheduled since almost every complicated project does. The thing I thought that might be a major delay was removing jumble of steel and road material from below the water. I had envisioned a lot more diver work was going to be necessary that seems to have been. The big claws, especially the new giant one, work better on twisted, chaotic messes than I had imagined possible.
@@davefoc Also one could expect that with such things it could turn out to have quite a bit of "unexpected complications"
@@rp1645 Its not Baltimore doing it, it is the Federal Govt. regardless of what the Governor of Maryland would like yo you to believe.
I previously knew nothing about the ins and outs of shipping prior to finding Sal's channel. This man is full of knowledge and gifted with the ability to teach and inform while keeping you attentive and not falling asleep. This channel has quickly become one of my usual goto's day to day.
Most of us knew nothing about ships before this fiasco
For me it began 3 years ago with the Evergreen incident. Maybe slightly earlier during lockdowns and all the ships anchored off California.
I am a member and a former engine room volunteer on the operating museum ship SS JOHN W BROWN. She is one of two intact and operational WW II Liberty Ships, a big part of the American merchant ships that “helped to save the world.” She was built in Baltimore and is proud to consider Baltimore her home port. Because she is scheduled for dry-docking later in the year, her only 2024 Chesapeake Bay fund-raising cruise is scheduled for May 4. The JOHN W BROWN community has been watching the recovery efforts, hoping that she will be able to sail. Things are now looking up.
Once again Sal, your update on Baltimore Bridge Recovery and Salvage Operation, was highly informative, many thanks.
Thanks Sal. Very informative video as usual. For most of my 35 years sailing those waters, the McHenry Channel was only 35 feet deep; 350 feet wide. Then about 15 years ago with the rapid increase in the size and draft of vessels especially the Bulk Carriers and some Vehicle Carriers, the channel was deepened and and widened to 700’ wide and 50’ deep. UNFORTUNATELY there were NO PROVISIONS made to protect the vertical supports (concrete pillars) of the Key Bridge which were NOW immediately adjacent to the channel. When built the pillars were standing in 15-20’ of ambient water BEFORE the massive dredging process widened the channel to RIGHT UP AGAINST THEM! For about 15 years this was not a problem. Until it was.,,,,,,
VERY interesting piece of history. Explains a lot about how this happened. So the mistake wasn't deepening the channel, it was the widening.
Yet another piece of the case study to dig into…probably lots of shameful decision making.
Ah! A missing puzzle piece! This makes a lot more sense in why the ship was able to just drift right into the pier. Even with the deeper channel, if it was still that 350 feet, i'm betting it would have grounded before making it to the pier.
@@Transit_Biker of course it would have grounded in the 100’ wide “shoal” only 15-20’ deep!
This explains a lot!
Those tugs should have been required all along since those old pillars didn't have any protection against modern container ships. That failure is on the port management. Especially on a ship that was having power issues prior to departing.
Probably the best update on this project anywhere. Thank you. The diagram about the status of the project was a very good visual representation of the situation. Well done to the people that created that graphic. The management of the different entities involved from the outside seems extraordinarily good. The lessons learned after 9/11 appear to have been skillfully integrated into the American emergency response procedures. In our hyper partisan environment today, it is nice to see Americans cooperating so well to accomplish an important goal.
It's difficult to get a grasp of the situation there at the port. The 'news' would have us believe that nothing is coming into Baltimore, which isn't actually true. Baltimore is a large place. RoRo's are coming in off to the side, as well as coal barges, rock, sugar and the like. It's not like the city is under siege within nothing coming in. But yeah, those trusses are a mess. We've watched Chesapeake 1000 hauling sections of trusses over to Sparrows point (3 so far) with a smaller one moved by another crane. Not sure of the total with this morning's haul, but it was 1100 tons before this morning. As well, they have clamshell dredges filling up barges full of broken roadway and smaller girder material every day. Tampers (think of a wrecking ball but goes straight down to break up the roadway) are going beside the clamshells so they can scoop up stuff. It's fascinating, really. The legal ramifications of this are the only thing messier than the bridge situation, but at least the bridge is being sorted.
this mornings truss haul was 560 tons, as stated in the press conference with the officials.
The only thing that concerns me is have they recovered the last 2 missing men that died. I haven't heard yet. And then there is the issue of road traffic since the collapse. I heard people are complaining about the extra time needed to get around. Personally I think they should be grateful for the years that the trip was reduced. It will be, again. Patience is a virtue.
The merchant marine was just so important in WW2. I think it's an often overlooked story just how many sailors paid the price to deliver supplies from Canada and the US to the UK and the front lines around the world. Thanks for covering it! 👍
My uncle was a merchant marine who served on the Murmansk run. Ships were being torpedoed right and left. He paid a heavy price--the experience turned him into an alcoholic. I'm very much looking forward to Sal's program on the WW2 merchant marines.
One small point, the deep draft bulkers that come in, use the 50 foot deep draft on the way outbound, when they are full of coal from one of 2 coal terminals in the harbor
Landlocked in Oklahoma yet always eager to stay informed on this situation. Many Thanks!
I got my commission thru NROTC at the University of New Mexico, in that great seafaring state. We claimed to have several hundred miles of each in any direction.
Don't you guys still have prarie schooners?
Pretty much landlocked in Albuquerque, NM. I have heard about submarine races in the Rio Grande river but I cannot confirm.
Red River navigable to Tulsa actually. Think there is an actual Port of Tulsa but not sure about that.
@@georgedoolittle7574 No, the Red River never gets anywhere close to Tulsa, it's the border between OK and TX. You're thinking of the Tulsa Port of Catoosa which uses the Verdigris and Arkansas rivers to get to the Mississippi via a series of locks and dams. It was built when I was a kid, my dad and I used to check it's progress frequently and do some fishing while there.
I appreciate your updates. No hype, just the facts. Thank you.
Absolute the best source for information on this matter and events off Yemen. Thank you.
Thank you for giving us regular updates and good information Sal 👍🏻
Only a freight forwarder here, but they have done much better ,than I would have expected in the time so far.
The port of Baltimore is really knocking this out of the park. Showing some good 'ole "American Can Do Get-er Done" attitude. Gives me a moment of pride to be an American again..... Hoorah Baltimore!!
Impressed with the progress being made by these professionals. Thanks for the update, without your work I wouldn't have a clue of what is going on!
Thanks, Sal. I’m looking forward to the Merchant Marine history video.
Sal I cannot say enough about your channel. I had no idea how complex shipping was and love the all the cool stuff I am learning. keep up the great work Sal.
Larry....thank you so much!
What a nice gesture Larry
Thank you Sal, for continuing to update everyone on what's going on at the Port of Baltimore. We really appreciate all your hard work and expertise. Watching from North Carolina.
Thanks for the frequent updates!
Thank you so much dear Sal. As I've written here several times, it's great to see how you're dealing with this and overcoming the problem. I'm sitting here on the other side of the pond. So far away. You Sal, explain it so well to me as a non-native English speaker. Please keep up your good work. All the best and continued success to all of you. Servus from Bavaria.
Thank you for your sharing all the info.
Wow, progress is faster than I expected! Great news. Thanks Sal!
Great job, Sal. Best coverage anywhere.
THANKS SAM FOR THIS UPDATE
Great update Sal! Thanks mate! 😎👍
I'm shocked that things are moving so quickly. I was putting bets on that just the planning to start to clean up the mess here would take 3 months +... I was pleasantly surprised that it did not take that long.
Thank you again for another wonderful full screen presentation
Thank you again, for your great reporting! The progress being made is giving a lot of us renewed confidence in our country.
You're a good guy, Sal. So many folks are touched by your energy. If they could fit the "Pioneering Spirit" in there, 4000 tons could come up per pick.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for this update.
Good job getting the port moving again! I really enjoy your videos Sal. Very well-prepared and presented. You’re the go-to for all things shipping on KZhead!
thanks for the info. this is my go to channel for this news
Brit here. Another very informative video. Compare the situation now, with all the doom and gloom immediately after the accident, about Baltimore reopening in months. Big pat on the back to all involved. Yes, l am fully aware that inbound and outbound traffic is limited by draught for the time being.
Thank you Brit. Cheering them on here in Va.
Great update sal thanks for sharing all the diagrams very proud of the guys and gals doing the work out there getting it done.
Thank You for the updates.
Glad I found this channel a while ago. Great analysis and explanation of what is actually going on with shipping! I didn’t know I needed to have this information, until I did!!
Thank you Sal, the most clear and complete information on what is going on with this situation.
1st time watching & you certainly provided the most informative & clear analysis & explanation. Thanks!
Sal you are the BEST! Thank you for educating us all and making it fascinating!
Good update, good to see things are moving quite quickly
Always on point Thanks Sal
Well Sal !!! Great update info for sure as the search for the last 2 workers continues !! When they get the section up that still is shown B/4 the Dali section , maybe the piece that the workers are close to !!
Thank you for very informative bulletin on Baltimore and other marine ops.
Thanks for sharing your observations and analysis.
Many thanks for the update. Fascinating information for a lay person!!
Amazing work. Thanks for showing us how it's getting fixed. Very encouraging to see. 😊
Just saw you on ABC News in Australia! Great to see you getting global news recognition!
Great to hear your port is up n working again
Thanks for the update
Hi Great to see fast progress - it is great to watch. You were right at the start of the need for central command. Great
Thanks.
Thank you Sal. Like many, I suspect, I found your channel in the aftermath of the Dali incident. I'm an engineer and appreciate your straightforward presentation. Good progress so far in reinstating the main channel.
Appreciation from the UK 🇬🇧
great vid, thanks for sharing
Another excellent update Sal.
Excellent show very informative Big thumbs up
Great clear understandable report thanks sal
Thanks for the explainer. My immediate take-away is the next section to be moved is #2, to the right of the section that is laying on Dali, and completely underwater
Thank you, Mr Sal, for all the information you gave to us. It's amazing how much im getting into and liking the Maritime stuff that i never thought about before this tragedy. Thanks again for all you do
Thanks
Thank you for all your valuable information!
Amazing work being accomplished
Great news. Thanks Sal!
thank you
So glad the Bulk carrier can get out that were stuck in land 😊 at a partial Load, thats way better than not being able to move products at all😊 great update ( SAL)😊😊
Like your show. No Hysterics! Just the facts.
Thanks!
I was looking at marine traffic today and it was ablaze with activity. Vessels all along the bridge are getting stuff done. Pretty incredible now that they have everything in place and going. This is great news for Baltimore.
Great to see you interviewed offering your expert opinions on ABC Australia Sal
Do they know where the missing highway workers’ bodies are buried, and.or have they already recovered all the lost people? Seems like an important thing to stay on.
Between you Blancolirio and Ward Carroll I don’t have to watch any of the so called “news”… thank you so much for all of your efforts!
As former master mariner,I enjoy your maritime reporting,clear concise and spoken in mariners terms!
Thanks for the update and the clear explanation! Very good progress so far. I'm hoping they get the Dali refloated without too much drama. Only time will tell and I'm sure you will let us know.
Great progress!
Thanks for the info!
Thank you. Rather good news. Get everybody back to work as soon as possible.
Those crews are absolutely crushing it!
I'd be very interested in seeing an interview with any of the pilots in Baltimore. I imagine that behind the scenes for them, there's all sorts of re-education and briefings every time there's a channel change like this.
Thanks again.
Thanks Sal!
I'm a land lover but I thank you for all the information, I never knew, cool.
Thanks Sal. Lots of new conditions and constraints to be met, but it will get things moving again.👍🏼
Great info
So glad your channel has doubled I noticed you at 160;
Good info. I'd love to see that claw in operation. Few people are aware of the amazing size, power, and diversity of large equipment that is used in dozens of industries, especially in the marine sector.
Hi Sal. I so appreciate your analysis and perspective on the situation at Key Bridge. I’m an engineer and am comforted by knowledge you provide on nearly a real-time basis. I also saw that you are assisting with the very complex aid to Gaza, bringing hope and sustenance to a desperate population. You are a busy man! All the best to you. Peter.
Thanks for the update, Sal! Unlike the mainstream media, you provide facts and insights that are helpful, rather than divisive. ❤ Progress is being made! And it looks like everyone involved is working together. Hooray! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the latest going on with all the ships that are traveling around Africa - how they are protected and how they are protecting themselves from the various perils of the sea.
That sounds like a great idea for a video. Ships will have to stop going through the Cape of Good Hope as Winter sets in there and the passage becomes too dangerous.
As always fascinating to watch what is going on with this as I get asked by a lot of non-seafaring friends and neighbours about the incident so refer them to this channel or keep myself up to date and pass on the progress- and we are on the other side of the ocean from Baltimore !
I saw an article in my local paper a picture of the giant claw that will be used to pull out wreckage from the Key Bridge. Ultimately it was from THE BALTIMORE SUN. Also at @9:17 . Again, I am hearing in the general news media that Dahli had electrical issues before it left dock.
At least 20 Port of Baltimore workers (stevedores, etc.) have confirmed they witnessed when the Dali lost power while in port. The ship got power back, finished loading, then the Coast Guard/Port Authority forced the Dali to leave so an incoming ship could take that spot to unload. It's a common practice. Only this time it destroyed the bridge and blocked the port. I hope the Coast Guard/Port Authority are held liable in part for this disaster.
Sal,thank you for hell good work about this sad this thing happen.i hope people rest usa learn on it.the team effort is just shocking all cranes around no bs full steam ahead clean up mess.thanks video😊
Just wanted to say I'm not involved with shipping or boats in anyway, but your channel has been interesting and informative for me. Thanks.
Thank you sir so very much👍😎
Carnival is still going out of Norfolk. No biggie. They’re providing tour buses for those passengers scheduled to go out of Baltimore (myself included). I think that’s pretty awesome. Hopefully everything gets moving throughout the channel next month.
cruise ships have to maintain a schedule that will not be possible with the restrictions. But the commercial cargo will be able to start getting in.
@@jctrame absolutely! I have a lot of friends who work at the port having grown up in the area and am so thankful for all the hard work to keep them all working. 👍
We’re excited to welcome back The Jonathan, which regularly delivers shipments of raw sugar to our Baltimore Refinery. The vessel was able to return to the Inner Harbor this morning using the new deeper 20-foot navigation channel. Thank you to the Coast Guard and the entire Unified Command who made this possible!
Sal, I love your shirts it really put on a great image for you. A talk on the history of the merchant marines would be great. I know a little about it because I worked with a guy that had attended the merchant Marine academy, he was fascinating to listen to.
THE CLAW brings up a question I've had. At what depth are the gas pipe and data cables that cross in that area? With the bits of bridge pushed into the mud what's the risk of hitting them while pulling them up?
They know the exact position of the pipe and cables so they will use more delicate methods in those sections.
Valid details much appreciated. MSN is so ignorant. Not Sal.👍
All cables and pipelines are located under the electric high lines, about 200 meters or 1/4 mile inbound from the bridge.