Baltimore To Reopen to Large Commercial Traffic...But With Restrictions. 

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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 👍🏻

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.

I appreciate your updates. No hype, just the facts. Thank you.

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.

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

Thanks for the frequent updates!

Thank you for this update.

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

Thank You for the updates.

THANKS SAM FOR THIS UPDATE

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 for your sharing all the info.

Great update Sal! Thanks mate! 😎👍

Thanks for sharing your observations and analysis.

Thank you for sharing.

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!!

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 again for another wonderful full screen presentation

Great job, Sal. Best coverage anywhere.

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

Great update sal thanks for sharing all the diagrams very proud of the guys and gals doing the work out there getting it done.

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

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

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

Excellent show very informative Big thumbs up

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

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 RU-vid!

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

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

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.

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

Thanks for the update

Another excellent update Sal.

Thanks!

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

Great news. Thanks Sal!

Great to hear your port is up n working again

Good update, good to see things are moving quite quickly

Always on point Thanks Sal

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.

Thanks

Thanks.

Amazing work being accomplished

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 !!

thank you

Great clear understandable report thanks sal

Great progress!

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.

Thanks Sal!

Thanks again.

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.

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

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

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

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

Great info

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

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.

Appreciation from the UK 🇬🇧

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)😊😊

great vid, thanks for sharing

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

Thank you sir so very much👍😎

Thanks for the info!

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.

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.

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.

Like your show. No Hysterics! Just the facts.

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

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.

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

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

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 !

Thank you for all your valuable information!

Those crews are absolutely crushing it!

Impressive pace of recovery. Good work.

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!!

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.

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😊

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.

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.

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.

Great news!!!❤❤❤❤❤

After taking a glance at the ship tracking sites, seems most of the ships at anchor to the south are bulk carriers. I counted 22 ships total at that anchorage. It is also pretty amazing how fast and efficiently these teams are clearing things and removing those containers. What folks also may not realize is that these bridge pieces are sitting in mud and can shift as they cut away sections. Very dangerous work under the water! I also think that once they get MV Dali out of the way, they could be remove all of the remaining bridge deck and piers to get a big open space & clear that port backlog. I do hope whatever bridge replaces the through truss (hoping it's a suspension bridge) can have a wider span over the channel(s) & get some good defense. Great update. Thanks!

Unless I'm mistaken, that bulker berthed closest to Dali should be empty and among the first to exit the harbor. That is (or was ) an Alcoa terminal for unloading bauxite, and no loading of material is undertaken there.

So glad your channel has doubled I noticed you at 160;