Baltimore & Chesapeake Bay Ship Watchers

08/26/2025

08/21/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9kJItsqBK4&t=513s
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 Balti...

08/15/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqmW-hNZkCY&t=283s
MORE Key Bridge details, Howard St Tunnel pics and video, 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 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 ...

08/01/2025

06/07/2025

Huge ConRo ship loses power just outside the Key Bridge site. Listen to live video from that day.

06/01/2025

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05/23/2025

https://www.youtube.com/live/F48e9t7lwzA

Actual Start Date: May 17, 2024You are watching a live stream of the shipping channel in Baltimore, Maryland, for people who enjoy watching ships. On March 2...

04/21/2025

Key Bridge anniversary commemoration podcast

In Episode 42, Mike and Kipp review the events leading up to the Key Bridge Incident from a year ago, including an onsite visit to Ft. Armistead Park. Specia...

04/16/2025

The 4k Live Stream camera is being replaced today. A new web link will be shared here

03/02/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFMad7rFEic
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 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 Citati...

02/09/2025

Who wants a job working on the NEW Key Bridge?

As a 100% employee-owned company, our success is our employee’s success. We take pride in bringing each of our construction projects to an efficient and profitable conclusion. McLean is fortunate to employ many individuals who are leaders in the construction industry. Many of those same employees ...

02/04/2025

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 Bri...