Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast

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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 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 initia...

11/09/2025

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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

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Baltimore & Chesapeake Bay Ship Watchers Episode 58 - DALI Crew Update w the BISC, Howard St Tunnel, Key Bridge, and Container Terminal Info.
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...

09/16/2025

Baltimore's 911 Remembrance, Radar Breaks off Ship in Port, and a Listener Request!

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 !! 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 ...

09/01/2025

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For centuries, Baltimore’s waterfront has thrived on the labor of sailors, shipwrights, and longshoremen. This 1902 harbor view reminds us of the hardworking hands that built our city’s maritime legacy.

This Labor Day, we honor the people whose work shaped our harbor’s history.

📷 Baltimore Inner Harbor, circa 1902 – A sweeping view of the industrial waterfront and harbor infrastructure
Image: Library of Congress

08/22/2025

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