In Episode 40 Mike mentions the upcoming MPT Maryland Public Television special on the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Mike and Kipp discuss the Hoegh Aurora making a stop at the Port of Baltimore and show some pictures of McAlister tugs and the container barge Columbia Freedom. Mike recaps the WTTC Women's Traffic and Transportation Club of Baltimore's March meeting with NSA - National Security Agency's Director of Logistics Colonel Estee Pinchasin, who is also the first female commander of Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Kipp has a growing list of upcoming events and discusses a grain elevator in the history segment. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 39 Mike and Kipp take the podcast on the road, or really on the water, courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Curtin Marine to tour the current dredge operations in the Patapsco River in the Port of Baltimore. This podcast includes some onsite video of dredge operations as well as a tour of the dredge vessel. Note: some audio quality issues exist with the dredge portion of the video due to the technical nature of operations and related noise, as well as some wind interference. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 38, We celebrate Mike being recognized by the State of Maryland with two resolutions read by the State House and Senate and also received a Citation by Anne Arundel County. Mike has some pictures of the current activity in the Howard Street Tunnel and Francis Scott Key Bridge construction. Mike also has a video of current dredge operations and the largest clamshell dredge in North America currently here is Baltimore. Kipp has a discussion on our local Foreign Trade Zone 74 and a history nugget on the B&O Railroad. Happy Shipwatching !! *** Watch the end for the bloopers reel - you don't want to miss it.

In Episode 37, Mike shows us some Port of Baltimore vessel pics of the Evergreen T-class ships in this week, of which one parked at Dundalk Marine Terminal for a short time. He also has some pics of the Domino Sugar Sugar Shed status and snow removal at the terminals. He also announced the first ever electric rail car mover out at Mid-Atlantic Terminals. Mike and Kipp have a discussion on the Port of Brunswick's claim of the No. 1 Ro/Ro operator on the East Coast. Kipp discusses the new CSX Amports agreement for transloading rail services at Fairfield Terminal and some information coming up on the Key Bridge naming, the NS Savannah tours, and the BPA Bull and Oyster Roast. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 36 Mike and Kipp recap everything else that took place other than the important Key Bridge replacement design replacement. This included the ILA agreement, Oxford Bellevue Ferry, Jonathan Daniels speaking at the BWI Business Partnership Breakfast, the USS Marinette at the US Naval Academy, and Liberty Ships in the history segment. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 35 Mike and Kipp have a quick podcast episode after today's announcement by Maryland Governor Wes Moore of the design of the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement. Today's announcement at Tradepoint Atlantic provided the first official glimpses of the new bridge. Happy Bridge Watching !!

In Episode 34 Mike and Kipp have an extensive list of news nuggets over the past two weeks. Mike shows a video of the Bay Bridge redecking project as well as some pictures of dredging operations in the harbor. Mike also came across some pictures of the MS Dali after its repairs. The "Two Guys Talking Ship" also discuss the Consol Merger and the latest edition of the Port of Baltimore Magazine. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 33, Mike has some schematics of channel dredging and sings for us "Lashing through the Snow" (but not really). The Dali is now repaired and conducting sea trials. The ILA strike has been averted with some summary discussions. Mike and Kipp discuss local port job opportunities and available training as well as some upcoming dates of importance. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 32 Mike gives us a "Year in Reiew" for the Port of Baltimore summarizing the major events in the port for the past year. Mike also has some images of snow removal at the terminals and the conveyor pipe equipment at the "new new new" sugar shed at Domino. Kipp gives us some updates to the upcoming ILA / USMX deadline of Jan 15th. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 31 Mike discusses some updates related to the Key Bridge demo that include schematics of first phases of demo. Mike also shows some great photo shots from local professional marine photographers. Kipp has some history on Oakum Bay. Happy Shipwatching !!