Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast

Anchor Alert !! In Episode 71 The Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast was at the groundbreaking ceremony at Tradepoint Atlantic of the Sparrows Point Container Terminal. The guys a quick video from at the event and some follow up discussion. Happy Shipwatching !!

Anchor Alert ! - In Episode 70 Mike and Kipp provide news and analysis on today's announcement of the Key Bridge Rebuild Phase 2 off-ramp with their bridge contractor, as the project continues construction. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 69, Mike and Kipp catch up with Mike's recent trip on the Baltimore International Seafarer's Fundraiser Cruise. The guys came across some more pictures of the Gale recovery. Mike announced the anniversary of the Domino Sugar sign and the visit of the Artania cruise ship to the port. There is a new bulk grain processing facility breaking ground at Seagirt Marine Terminal and a new agreement with the Neoliner Origin and CMA CGM. Of course updates from the Key Bridge Rebuild project and upcoming dredging with Curtin Marine. Mike and Kipp take a dive into a general inquiry about the process cruise ships go through for inspections after being serviced in drydock. And Kipp discovered that the SS John W Brown has coffee thanks to the Salty Sailor Coffee Company. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 68, Mike and Kipp call an Anchor Alert! - a shorter podcast on today's McLean Tug Gale Incident in the Port of Baltimore in Curtis Creek. They have pictures that were taken from local photographers of the event and provide some statistics and an overview of the situation. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 67, the Research Department joins Kipp on the podcast episode as Mike requested PTO and is enjoying a little rest and relaxation in the warm sun. They cover the confirmation of the new Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary as well as recent pictures from the Key Bridge Rebuild. Dredging is taking place in the Inner Harbor to prepare for this summer's festivities during the Sail250 event. Dr. Tallulah Terrapin is introduced as the new ambassador to the Port's Terrapin Education Research Partnership. Kipp cover's Thomas Gleason's birthday and many many events taking place in the port over the next several months. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 66 of the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast, the guys have updates on City Cruises in Baltimore, Joe Greco takes the helm at the Steamship Trade Association, NS Savannah Open House Day, Key Bridge Demo, and some local news updates. Mike reviews the bulk handling system at Tradepoint Atlantic and has updates on Carnival Cruise Lines expanding in the Port of Baltimore. Finally, Mike and Kipp review the top stories of 2025 in the Port of Baltimore - you won't believe how much took place. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 65 of the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast, Mike and Kipp welcome back James Harkness, Chief Engineer with the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). In the interview, James provides an update on the Key Bridge Rebuild project over the past six months and answers questions that Mike and Kipp have collected. Great information on the continued progress to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 64, Mike and Kipp have updates on the Rocket Labs shipment coming into the port, this month's BPA meeting, unusual ships in the port, lots of dredging including inner harbor, Tradepoint Atlantic, and Curtin Maritime news. Mike has a video of a pilot exchange in the harbor this week. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 63 of the "Two Guys Talking Ship" Podcast, Mike and Kipp are back after holiday break with updates in and around the Port of Baltimore. The initial load test is complete on Pier 24 of the NEW Key Bridge. Kathryn Thomson has been named the acting MDOT Transportation Secretary. Mike has a number of updates with the Sparrows Point Container Terminal, Sandy Point Lighthouse, and the Charlton. The guys have a discussion around "Alternate C" of the Bay Bridge Crossing solution and Curtin Maritime is coming back to dredge in Baltimore. Kipp also has a bunch of events coming up. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 62, the guys cover a multitude of events in the busy Port of Baltimore over the past couple weeks. Mike has updates on the W Sapphire and Neoliner Origin coming back to port. Mike also covers the Curtin Marine contract for Baltimore Harbor winter dredging and updates on the CSX coal terminal permits. The guys cover the current load test at the bridge site. Kipp has updates on some holiday events coming up and the history nugget on the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 61 of the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast, Mike and Kipp take a detailed look at this week's NTSB Report on the Dali incident outlining the many different components that lead to the crash. Mike also runs through the past two weeks worth of demolition on both sides of the Key Bridge. Mike also has updates on the W Sapphire that is still in the local area. Kipp summarizes last week's Tradepoint Atlantic Fall Open House. 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 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 59, Mike and Kipp show pictures of the latest efforts of the pile testing at the Key Bridge site. Kipp also discusses the upcoming Neoliner Origin, a French RoRo Sailing Cargo Ship (Yes a new ship with sails!) coming to the Port of Baltimore on its maiden voyage on Oct 29. Mike and Kipp also have updates on the Dali crew mitigation, the Navy submarine no longer coming to Annapolis, and some other news nuggets over the past two weeks in the port. 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 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 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 had in the evacuation efforts. Kipp attended the Baltimore 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center to observe the city's memorial service. Mike had a listener request email in about the recent container disaster at the Port of Long Beach, so Mike and Kipp provide some information on protocols that the Port of Baltimore would follow in case of a similar issue. Mike provides information on the OOCL Seoul vessel radar breaking off in port and the W Sapphire's efforts to repair and resail. Mike and Kipp provide the latest Key Bridge Rebuild updates and Kipp wraps up the discussion with Defenders Day. Happy Shipwatching !!

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 !!

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 !!