" This is not Watergate!" I needed that laugh today. Thanks!

Just a regular joe here. I appreciate your work. Thank you!

Thank you for dispelling rumor, gossip and chatter with your expereince and knowledge.

Everyone that has sailed for any period of time, knows that Murphy was an optimist!

Thank you for this fantastic summary! I live in a residential waterway community on the Patapsco just downstream from the bridge. Many people don't realize that much of the outer part of the river is residential waterway communities that fully use our waterways for swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, watersports, and more. Our communities continue to be concerned about timelines, relaxed environmental oversight and regulation to speed up the recovery, and potential pollution from the ship. We've been battling the state on planned dumping of contaminated harbor dredge off our shores for almost the last year. We even got a bill into the MD legislature. But it was killed immediately after the disaster. The shipwreck and bridge collapse ensured that little will stop the state from doing whatever it wants now. We're part of the ecologically precious Chesapeake Bay, but you'd never know it from the way they treat our river. It's all about the money from the shipping industry. I'll be sharing this with our communities.

10 years ago I did a simple river cleanup project. It is at the top of a tidal estuary so one could throw a stone across. The water and fish was Cal Fish and Wildlife. The river is Federal. The banks are state and the flats along the banks are city. The county would actually send me a dozen prisoners when there was a big job. But the hassles !!!

We live in strange times. Rationality is extremely unpopular. You're fighting the good fight, Dr. M!

Peter Zeihan, the man who seems super smart until he starts talking about a topic you have knowlege about yourself.

Fascinating to see the protection around the power line poles and the complete lack of protection around the bridge piers.

I was about to abandon the interwebs for today, then you posted something.

Thank the GameMasters for not having us drink when “Dali” is said. I’m still hung over from the BobEl-youknowwho.

ISO Containers are amazing inventions. I bought some for storage. An empty 40 high cube comes in at about 9500lbs. Can gross out at nearly 70000lbs. Can have over 400000lbs of containers stacked on it. Above the capability of most helos.

We live in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and have a 22' dual console boat that we operate out of the Magothy River. We boated to the Inner Harbor last August and went under the Key Bridge. Thankfully, we took some video while cruising under the bridge, so we have lasting video of the bridge that is no more. Sal seems to be the most trusted source right now for accurate and detailed information as to what is being done to clear the channel. Thank you, Sal. You're a great instructor. Hopefully we can cruise to the Inner Harbor again this summer but who knows.... other priorities obviously must come first.

I tell ya what since this accident and a trucker that took the key bridge frequently I discovered and been watching this channel since this accident happened and boy am I glad I did ! 😊 now when i think shipping I think Sal! This man is hands-down the very best knowledgeable professional talking youtuber I have ever heard break down technical information in a easy to understand format!!!! I also seen Sal on the news meaning even those stations know to call the best!!! Keep shining brother again us truckers thank you for the relentless updates 🤝

Great presentation of how the channel is being cleared. Just a minor correction… in engineering terms the Key Bridge structure is a truss, not a trestle. A trestle normally refers to the commonly seen matrix of splayed legs and bracing built under older railroad bridges.

Sal being here and challenging what is being presented is so vital. As long as there are eyes on this and it's not off to the next story where mediocre practices will go on as usual unnoticed, this channel is irreplaceable. The issues just make themselves known effortlessly. Thank You

Look forward to the Ziehan reply video. That man is an free ranging yarn teller. He'll issue authoritative commentary on anything and when he speaks about my industry his facts are always about 99% wrong. This should be fun.

The thing to remember about channel depths and soundings on a chart is that they are for navigation so they are more accurately where the bottom is not rather than a precision depth of the sea bottom. Accuracy has improves over the last 50 years, but for shipping it is far more important to know where the bottom is "not" rather than where it is below that depth. They seem to have determined that they can open a narrow limited access channel with reasonable certainty that nothing will be sticking up above 35 feet.

Thanks Sal for keeping us updated on the progress. I’m trucker & longshoremen in Delaware. I know how devastating this collapse has been on the community, longshoremen & truckers in Baltimore. I hope the channel can be clear soon, so the longshoremen & truckers can return to work.

Great video Sal, as a mariner myself I appreciate the compassion you show for seafarers and dock workers. Most people just don't know anything about this facet of the world.

I’d never have thought that I would find such a podcast so compelling.

MV Dali is aground ONLY because it has bridge structure and part of a steel reinforced concrete post sitting on her deck. With only two small compartments in the bow flooded, a lightened bow load, and the Key Bridge structure removed, the challenge will be in keeping her in place as she begins to refloat and to monitor the hull for further damage as the stresses change on it during this refloat operation.

I ran across your channel, no pun intended, right after the ever given situation. I have been subscribed and following you ever since, and I just want to express my appreciation for the factual content you put out. I see so many videos from other so-called news sources pointing to things like cyber attacks and all that unconfirmed nonsense. Your videos are simply 100% fact coming from someone who knows what he's talking about. And the fact that you bring on guests who may know more about a certain aspect like engineering and all that just adds to your credibility. Keep up the good work, Sal!

Sal: You need to stop saying “Trestle”. The Key Bridge is a tied arch truss; not a trestle. It consists of a back span which transitions smoothly into the main arch and back to the second back span (also refered to as a three span cantilevered truss). Some engineers might refer to the simply supported approach spans as a trestle. “Tied” means the roadway deck is suspended by cables below the arch. Most news analysts have not considered the tangled mess of the deck and suspenders mixed in with the truss debris. Most analysts also overlook the stored load in the bridge debris. When you cut a tree in the back yard, you can get surprised by a branch jumping up or down or back because it is under load. Welders cutting truss members with oxy-acetylene torches will carefully analyze each member for pre-load. Thanks for your work on the channel. As an engineer, I cringe every time I listen to a local newman switch from "Cat caught in a tree" stories to "structure colapse" stories. Dave, PE (Ret.'d)

Chief Makoi’s videos are great.

Thanks for always doing such great work in keeping us up to date

Previous reports indicated that when it was docked there were problems with overloads tripping the power off, refrigeration and something about maintenance looking into and resolving issues, maybe not quite? Thanks Sal, you do the community an informative service, some of us just like to have the knowledge passed our way from a dedicated man as you.

Than for turning me on to Chief Makoi!

Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and experience on such an important topic.

I think its a similar issue to the trail derailments. Issues like this happen way more frequently than the public is aware of, it's just when the big ones happen, they suddenly start looking for alternate causes. Like you said its very precarious, and people don't understand/don't want to acknowledge that.

Appreciate your briefing / clarification of the salvage operation. Impressive operation to clear the waterway! PS - interesting how Tradepoint Atlantic has already expanded its ability to receive / export trucks and automobile plus is the staging site for disassembling bridge segments for further recycling.

Great visuals, thanks for the explanation I initially was wondering what a pillar was, those are called piers.

Thanks again. Great to hear from someone who actually knows what he’s talking about

Thanks Sal for keeping us in the loop

The same type of thing happened in New Orleans in 1996 when the MV Bright Field lost power and slammed into the Riverwalk Mall. Luckily, no one was killed and only 140 people were injured. I was a police officer at the time and was going off duty when I heard the ships horns and the call coming over the radio about a vessel slamming into the mall. From what I remember the cause of this was a faulty sensor on the engine caused it to shut down.

Has there been any word about someone doing an internal inspection of the gas line under the bow? There have been cases where a line is ruptured but not leaking until after the item crushing into it is removed. That could make a real mess. Especially if they don't have the Dali fully disengaged when she's moved.

Thank you. I only just found your channel and you are my new favourite channel. Thank you sooo much. I love your shirts too, you rock dude. Love out to you and everyone from Glastonbury UK 🇬🇧 ❤️

Thanks for the update. Greetings from old Germany 🇩🇪

Thank you for a very detailed and clearly explained report. You took the time and covered all the bases, certainly one of your best shows.

Dude! You’re just such a great source of information. . . and more trustworthy day by day, as I see the consistency of your videos

Thank you for posting all the informative updates

Sal - Thanks for keeping us current in the informative and succinct way only you could. BTW I think you mean "Truss" when you are describing the bridge steel superstructure supporting the horizontal roadway. You could say the Trestle is what got knocked over by Dali and the Piers are what the Trestles were sitting on.

I have great respect for Sal Mercogliano and I love this channel. That being said, it is worth pointing out that every instance in which he said _trestle,_ he should have said _truss._ A minor quibble, sure. It didn't stop me from giving a thumbs up and I'll remain a loyal subscriber.

Thanx for update and debunk . The cartoon video by Navy just needed a Highway/ Bridge Sandwich to show the layered mess . It was a hanging bridge with Steel Arch above , and below the Concrete highway that will also have those cables to mesh it in a bad way . My family bid on some rigging work for the Floating I/90 bridge that sunk on Lake Washington in 80s . We got deep water videos showing the Concrete Blocks each cable had going to it , Trouble was , there were 2 bridges with 300’ deep water in middle and cables went under the other remaining bridge and many were wiped out as older bridge went down . They used Tugs idling to counter wind and waves while rigging was restored. I remember seeing big fresh water lingcod or Burbot on each block in the black white video. I think the shallow of this river will keep cleanup to about a year, but lightening the ship bow to get it dockside for final container offload with that idle port involved . Sorry to the families going to have to await lots of debris removal.

Thanks Sal for another great update! I look forward to each and every episode you post!!!

Thank you for reviewing that video with us. If only the bridge deck could go away by editing. lol.

I find you explain what is going on so clear and easy to understand. Thank you

Trained with MEBA as a third, in the early eighties, assistant but didn’t stay in the trade. Three of the sips I sailed on were WWII vintage steam ships. Newest was an eight year old steam container ship. Lost power at least three times. Lost steam pressure twice. Luckily they both happened dockside. Almost had a head on collision in the channel entering New York in the fog. No engineers alarm on that ship and I slept through the boiler safeties lifting on full astern emergency bell. Steam safety substituted as an engineering alarm bell. Only had a stateroom alarm on one ship. Always wondered what life would have been like if I could have stuck with it.

Can't wait for your take on whatever Peter is saying. He's always good for a yuk.

Another thing to consider is dock workers that are not going to sit aroind waiting. Some will seek employment elsewhere unless they are kept working repairing/maintaining equipment . If they are sent home you may not get them back.

I love your channel. It actually tells me what is happening with this bridge. Thank you!

Thanks Sal!!! Just a comment to help the algorithm!!! Peace.

Sal, Thanks for being trustworthy.

Thanks yet again Sal! We appreciate your style, at home you're part of the Big 3 as we call them. Yourself, Ward Carroll, and Canadian Prepper. Ps saw ya on PBS yesterday for the Evergiven story, lookin good! My wife was like it's Sal!! 😆

Truss, not "trestle". I have driven through Baltimore several times since the collision/collapse, if you're used to seeing the bridge out there, it's shocking and truly remarkable to see in person. From what I could see, the large truss in the channel on the North pier was removed in the last week.

Good morning Sal from the UK, Absolutely spot on analysis. Your open minded constructive comments are very informative and refreshing. I understand that some folks out there are concerned about the who is commanding the clear up and salvaging exercise, I think that what has been achieved in the last few weeks demonstrates the fantastic efforts made by all who are currently working around the clock to get Baltimore back on its feet, they are definitely doing the correct thing. Great leadership and superb work ethic! You made some great comments regarding how Baltimore and the port infrastructure should focus there attention on what needs to be addressed in the future. I fully support what you say, although the investigation is not conclusive at this time I believe that the Dali unfortunately lost power at the wrong time, and given the position that she was heading and the available time that she had, IMHO for what it is worth, that the collision was unavoidable. Lastly I would just like to add that like me, you are very mindful of the fact that someones love ones are still to be recovered from the channel that they still have to clear. My thoughts and prayers are with the relatives. I believe that Baltimore port operations will be resumed fairly quickly, once the debris is removed the channel and ship, the Dali can have its mass reduced from the removal of its containers, then it may be possible to re-float her, which could be expedited through the use of Airbags and Tugs.

Sal, thanks for your honest and realistic assessments of the situation in Baltimore, and your advocacy for overall port security and risk assessment.

2:50. Truss, not trestle.

The internet has been hilarious and exasperating on this. I've been called names for saying that there's no evidence that the wreck was intentional. I've been scoffed at for pointing out that even though the bridge is in Baltimore, it's not Baltimore's bridge. I've been derided for saying this isn't an example of crumbling infrastructure. Something about the internet encourages people to get stupid about conspiracy theories.

Great video. Thanks for the interesting info. What a long long time we will have ahead of us all.

I can't wait to see the video with you and Peter. 2 of my favorite UKpostsrs. I've learned so much from you both.

Duplicated from from the USS Iowa channel Please to clarify the loaded cargo 1. Stated capacity is 10,000 TEUs, TEU being Twenty-foot Equivalent units. A forty-foot container would be 2 TEUs 2. published and repeated statement that the ship had 4,679 units on board. Some think that means the ship was less than 50% loaded. I believe that there was a 4,679 container count of various dimensions and an undefined quantity of TEUs I did a reality check on the words, and looked at the pictures. I make 2 assumptions 1. The holds are NOT nearly empty, but are mostly full, otherwise the center of gravity shift would make things dangerously unstable. 2. The containers can't be stacked higher than the ship's bridge So from my perspective, the ship was loaded to about 90% capacity. can this be clarified, please? thanks for the video

Every time you say to remove the bridge from the ship I think "why remove the deckhouse?" then remember which type of "bridge" you are talking about 🤣🤣🤣

Your updates are great Sal. Thank you.

Can't wait for the Zhan reply. Btw thanks for your deep exploration of this issue.

US Army Corps of Engineers, the same folks who re-plumbed the everglades and then designed the disastrous New Orleans levee, I can't wait to see what's in store for Baltimore.

Helicopter could used for removing containers. Quick but expensive. Less restrictive in the wind than cranes. Both the heavy lift Chinook and the Sikorsky S64 easily lift over twenty thousand pounds so empty ones would be no problem. Used them for heli logging is my experience. I appreciate your time and learn a bunch from every show. Well done.

Doctor Sal, you are the best! Another great video! Thank you Sir!

Good assessment. On another video when you said the ship was aground and had flooding forward I thought the bow thruster room as well. Didn’t really think of the forepeak, but when you point it out it makes sense.

This is the presentation graphics by our Army Corps of Engineers? In year 2024? Seriously?

Don’t sugar coat Sal! Is there a problem Houston? My God, my heart goes out to the 6 victims of this incident but we know evolution could have been much worse. Similar issues exist throughout the USA’s transportation network whether ship, rail, auto and air but who is the decision makers? Thank you Sal!🇺🇸

4/11/24..thx Sal for another enthusiastic & uplifting report on Key Bridge/MV DALI wreckage removal. Appreciate how you gather up latest info from USCG, NAVY & US Corps of Engineers...+ other related issues. Good job Sal! Much enjoy your videos!👍💪✅️😊🍺

Thanks again Sal for this important update. Top notch job as usual.

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion lifts 36000 lbs Erickson s-64 air crane lifts 25000 lbs Russian mil mi 26 lifting capacity 44,000 lb The maximum weight for a standard loaded 40-ft container is 67,200 lb.

No one with a brain is debating it was the loss of power. The debate is in why power was lost and why the 2 most vital minutes of collision weren't recorded.

Thank You Sal, cheers from Florida ...Paul

Very informative update, thank you!! Chief MAKOi's analysis of a ship's engine room is another excellent resource.

Yes, worked in a different industry but we also collected data from around the plant. Computer/ recording system had UPS for power, but almost all the transmitters, signal conditioners, and other inputs were not. Lose a power board somewhere in the plant and all the inputs from that line is lost. Not some nasty conspiracy or such, just how the equipment is laid out and works. (and yeah, you COULD put all those instruments on several more UPS installed all over the place, but $$$ versus a rare event and $$$ often wins)

Thank you so much for another very detailed and informative production Dr. Mercogliano. I Assumed the ship was down by the head considering the way her starboard side sheered the Pile but you cleared that issue up quite nicely noting her sterns downward pitch / draft is almost entirely to the bottom . Thank you again for all your hard work. ~M

After this incident took place, I was immediately in search of reputable information concerning the cleaning up of the channel and the rebuilding of the bridge. Knowing nothing about maritime activities, I went to my favorite source of reporting. That is the Blanco Lirio channel with Jaun Brown. he immediately put forth your name, and UKposts channel. thank the Lord, for truthful and factual, reporting!

“Better call Sal”….great update….Thanks. 👍

Thanks for the full screen presentation sir.

Yesterday I listened to part 1 of the USS Iowa podcast. Great content, can't wait for part 2.

Thanks, Sal! An eye opening video for sure.. 🤔👍

Great reporting. Thanks for sharing all of this with us landlubbers.

There are some rail tunnels along the NE corridor in the Baltimore area that are being height upgraded to allow for double-decker intermodal train cars to operate. So that potentially the rail segment between Baltimore & Philadelphia would also be able to handle those double-decker train cars. Possibly influencing shipper's choice of which east coast port to use, in the future.

That one comment "This isn't watergate" did it for me ;)

Thanks. From SpaceX to maritime, always comes down to crane operators. Amazing we can't seem to bring ourselves to acknowledge we need foreign cranes. All the best

I know plenty have said it, but, thank you Sal!

Nice to see the NSTB focusing on the electrical system. Unstable load sharing on parallel generators appears to be the root cause of the episode. Rent a Crew is common in Europe. Crew skills are all over the map.

Great job as usual Sal - thank you so much!

This guy knows his stuff

7:00 I agree, it seems like the animator got confused. It looks like there's 15' of rubble on the bottom of a 50' channel, and they're going to make a 280' gap in the trusses for small ships to pass over the rubble. Then after the Dali is cleared, they can clear out the rubble and make the channel 50' deep again. 👍

Hi Sal, Thank you for the pertinent and interesting information, particularly your insights for best practices of harbor/port management. And from your previous youtube post about work arounds using military vessels to get cargo and cars to Baltimore while the Army Core of engineers work on the main channel. Cheers!

@Sal - Thanks for the channel/episodes! Future episode idea -- If you've heard about any planning on replacing the bridge - it would be nice to hear in a future WGOWS episode. Including how this will impact the Channel when they get around to it.

Great shout-out to the port workers! Thanks…

Very thorough update. Thank you for showing true and detailed factual information.

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE , GLAD THAT EVERYTHING IS GOING TO PLAN WITH THE REMOVAL YES IS GOING TO TAKE TIME BUT THAT CANT BE HELPED MAY EVERYONE STAY SAFE ON THIS PROJECT.

Thank you Sal! I thought ”Cmon Baltimore again?“ and of course it was again a great breakdown of the situation and highly informative!

Thank you for the detailed update!