You're still the most informative source on the situation. The mainstream media has moved on. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Limited access channel in a month. Full channel in a bit over 2 months. That is way faster than I would have expected.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.,,,,,,

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.

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

The people doing the work are beyond amazing so skilled and talented .

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! 👍

Landlocked in Oklahoma yet always eager to stay informed on this situation. Many Thanks!

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 👍🏻

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!

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, Sal. I’m looking forward to the Merchant Marine history video.

Thank you again for another wonderful full screen presentation

Only a freight forwarder here, but they have done much better ,than I would have expected in the time so far.

Wow, progress is faster than I expected! Great news. Thanks Sal!

Thank you again, for your great reporting! The progress being made is giving a lot of us renewed confidence in our country.

Thanks for the frequent updates!

Sal you are the BEST! Thank you for educating us all and making it fascinating!

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 for the updates.

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.

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 UKposts!

THANKS SAM FOR THIS UPDATE

Great job, Sal. Best coverage anywhere.

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 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.

Just saw you on ABC News in Australia! Great to see you getting global news recognition!

Great update Sal! Thanks mate! 😎👍

Thank you for this update.

Thank you Sal, the most clear and complete information on what is going on with this situation.

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 your sharing all the info.

Excellent show very informative Big thumbs up

Great to hear your port is up n working again

Always on point Thanks Sal

thanks for the info. this is my go to channel for this news

Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for sharing your observations and analysis.

Amazing work. Thanks for showing us how it's getting fixed. Very encouraging to see. 😊

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.

Great news. Thanks Sal!

Many thanks for the update. Fascinating information for a lay person!!

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.

Good update, good to see things are moving quite quickly

Thanks.

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 for very informative bulletin on Baltimore and other marine ops.

Hi Great to see fast progress - it is great to watch. You were right at the start of the need for central command. Great

1st time watching & you certainly provided the most informative & clear analysis & explanation. Thanks!

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 🇬🇧

Amazing work being accomplished

Thanks for the update

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)😊😊

Thanks!

thank you

Great to see you interviewed offering your expert opinions on ABC Australia Sal

Thanks again.

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

Thank you. Rather good news. Get everybody back to work as soon as possible.

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 !!

Thanks Sal!

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!!

Another excellent update Sal.

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!

Great clear understandable report thanks sal

Great progress!

I'm a land lover but I thank you for all the information, I never knew, cool.

Thank you for all your valuable information!

Thank you sir so very much👍😎

Like your show. No Hysterics! Just the facts.

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.

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.

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 Sal. Lots of new conditions and constraints to be met, but it will get things moving again.👍🏼

great vid, thanks for sharing

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.

As former master mariner,I enjoy your maritime reporting,clear concise and spoken in mariners terms!

Thanks for the info!

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.

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.

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 !

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😊

Those crews are absolutely crushing it!

Impressive pace of recovery. Good work.

Great info

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.

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.

Great news!!!❤❤❤❤❤

Really enjoy the information you share. Of course I never thought about things concerning shipping in the past. I look forward to the Red/Black Sea videos.

Just a quick comment for the algorithm. Peace Sal and keep up the great work. 300k soon!!!

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.