In Episode 59, Mike and Kipp show pictures of the latest efforts of the pile testing at the Key Bridge site. Kipp also discusses the upcoming Neoliner Origin, a French RoRo Sailing Cargo Ship (Yes a new ship with sails!) coming to the Port of Baltimore on its maiden voyage on Oct 29. Mike and Kipp also have updates on the Dali crew mitigation, the Navy submarine no longer coming to Annapolis, and some other news nuggets over the past two weeks in the port. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 58, Mike and Kipp have their friend Rev. Joshua Messick of the Baltimore International Seafarers Center to give an update on the Dali Crew and other Seafarer related topics. Kipp has a huge announcement regarding CSX operations through the Howard Street Tunnel. Mike updates us on World Maritime Day, the W Sapphire, and a new pier reconstruction project at the USCG Yard. Mike also covers the Sparrows Point Container Terminal and Key Bridge Rebuild updates this week. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 57 of the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast, Mike provides a remembrance of the 9/11 events back in 2001 focusing on the role the maritime industry had in the evacuation efforts. Kipp attended the Baltimore 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center to observe the city's memorial service. Mike had a listener request email in about the recent container disaster at the Port of Long Beach, so Mike and Kipp provide some information on protocols that the Port of Baltimore would follow in case of a similar issue. Mike provides information on the OOCL Seoul vessel radar breaking off in port and the W Sapphire's efforts to repair and resail. Mike and Kipp provide the latest Key Bridge Rebuild updates and Kipp wraps up the discussion with Defenders Day. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 56 of the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast, Mike opens with listener feedback - keep those comments and suggestions coming! With the normal shipping updates, Mike and Kipp cover the Evergreen Ever M Class, the new Bulk Handling System at Tradepoint Atlantic, upgrades to the Craighill Range Lights, and the recovery efforts for the W Sapphire hatch that was blown off the ship during the recent explosion, and the Key Bridge Rebuild with more frame testing. Kipp provides an update on the Pride of Baltimore and lots of upcoming events. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 55 of "Two Guys Talking Ship" Podcast, Mike and Kipp recap the events around this week's explosion and fire on the W Sapphire in the Port of Baltimore. Discussion includes radio recording on board the ship bridge and images of the aftermath. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 55 of "Two Guys Talking Ship" Podcast, Mike and Kipp recap the events around this week's explosion and fire on the W Sapphire in the Port of Baltimore. Discussion includes radio recording on board the ship bridge and images of the aftermath. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 54, Mike and Kipp have a number of updates. The Pride of Baltimore II is headed to Detroit. Mike discusses recent pictures of the Howard Street Tunnel Project and Key Bridge demolition. They also cover the new CSX permit issued by MDE to install a windscreen to minimize coal dust. Kipp provides updates to the completed renovation of Pier 4 in Fairfield and the owner of the Dali has filed a lawsuit against the shipbuilder alleging defective electrical equipment. Kipp follows up with a number of history nuggets. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 53 of the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast, Mike and Kipp have special guest Jim Harkness, MDTA Chief Engineer on to discuss the current status of the Key Bridge demolition and his role in the project.  This is a “can’t miss” interview with new and updated information on the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild including a number of information sessions coming up for the general public.  Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 52, Mike debuts his Shipwatchers Hawaiian Shirt. The Pride of Baltimore II is in the Great Lakes, and Mike has updates on the Key Bridge Demo. There are also updates on the American Cruise Lines new Patriot Class ships and Lady Maryland in NYC. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 51, Kipp shows the ceremony provided by the National Park Service onboard the USCG William Tate during the Francis Scott Key Buoy Placement Ceremony in the Patapsco River. Mike also shows a video on the start of the Key Bridge demolition. Mike and Kipp also provide their weekly shipping updates in the Port of Baltimore. Happy Shipwatching !!