Baltimore & Chesapeake Bay Ship Watchers

11/09/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5OB458c_eI&t=735s
You HAVE to see this new "fly through" Key Bridge video!
In Episode 60, Mike and Kipp have updates on the W Sapphire Ship movements this week into the Annapolis Anchorage after its explosion. The Brazilian Navy Training Ship NE Brasil is in Baltimore for ship tours this week. There was lots of excitement around the Neoliner Origin's arrival at the Port of Baltimore, a new French RoRo vessel using wind power and mechanical sails to cross the Atlantic. Mike updates us on the US Coast Guard Yard's completion of the Buoy Tender Program and encourages everyone to visit the P-520 Crash Boat at the VFW in Cambridge on Nov 15. Lots of Key Bridge Rebuild pictures have been released with updated bridge designs and graphics to give a real perspective of the final solution. Lots of upcoming events and the USS Constitution is in this episode's Port of Baltimore History Segment. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 60, Mike and Kipp have updates on the W Sapphire Ship movements this week into the Annapolis Anchorage after its explosion. The Brazilian Navy Tra...

10/04/2025

The Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast 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 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 oth...

09/25/2025

everyone, go to the Torsk page and give them some new followers !

09/16/2025

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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 ha...

09/06/2025

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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 !!
Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast & Kipp Snow

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 ...

08/26/2025

08/21/2025

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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

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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.