Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast

10/09/2026

In Episode 79, Kipp gives an overview of the new Key Bridge Rebuild Online Tracking Website that shows real time status of all phases of the Key Bridge construction progress. The guys also show pictures of the work that has taken place over the past couple days and discuss the Menck hydraulic impact hammer. Another shipping line is using sail power, this time Wallenius Wilhelmsen is using an Oceanbird wing sail on the M/V Way Forward. Mike remembers the crew of the El Faro. The guys have a discussion on the anniversary of the Baltimore Light. More pictures have come in on the Grain Loading Facility at Seagirt Terminal. Happy Shipwatching !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBpJH_hGeeI&t=126s

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
07:34 Shipping Updates and Metrics
16:33 Key Bridge Construction Progress
25:20 Public Perception and Project Management
26:58 Project Timelines and Public Perception
30:11 Construction Tours and Misconceptions
31:43 Heavy Machinery in Action
36:15 Innovations in Maritime Design
41:47 Challenges of Retrofitting Ships
56:02 Remembering Maritime Tragedies
59:08 The Unusual Case of Nuclear Lighthouses
01:06:06 Innovations in Port Operations
01:10:19 Real Estate Developments at the Port
01:14:47 Community Engagement and Environmental Initiatives
01:19:00 Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
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In Episode 79, Kipp gives an overview of the new Key Bridge Rebuild...

09/29/2026

Key Bridge Rebuild Up Close !

09/24/2026

In Episode 78, the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast visits the Key Bridge construction site and provides an in-depth overview of the current project status, including the construction process, safety measures, funding, and the immensity of the equipment and structures involved. Mike and Kipp walk the newly constructed trestle and take a boat ride with James Harkness, Chief Engineer, MDTA to see first hand the current progress of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge. Many of your questions are answered with the discussions with James. Special thanks to the Dundalk News, Logan Lambert and Finch Flores, who joined the group on the tour, for asking so many important questions from the community in support of educating the public on the current process and great to work with. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 78, the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast visits the Key Bri...

09/10/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHa01IRoqc4&t=3096s
In Episode 77, Mike and Kipp host this Labor Day edition of the podcast with the Port of Baltimore honoring all of the workers on this holiday. They also provide the updated Truck Transaction metrics from Ports America Chesapeake. From the Key Bridge Rebuild, they guys discuss that all of the piles have been installed for the main line of the access trestle and provide an overview of the pylons that will be used in the new bridge. Kipp provides an overview of the USCG report released on Ports and Waterways Safety Act Board of Inquiry following the Key Bridge Incident. Mike discussed the current state of RoRo operations. Kipp discusses the draft budget release of MDOT's Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) which is the blueprint for operating Maryland's transportation systems for the next six years. Mike has some pictures from the Baltimore City Fire Department and their recent firefighter ship training and the guys wrap up with a discussion around the Jones Act waivers and COSCO ships visiting the Port of Baltimore. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 77, Mike and Kipp host this Labor Day edition of the pod...

08/29/2026

Here is our latest podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcr6JBxRY98&t=539s
where we play catch up on the past three weeks' happenings in the Port of Baltimore, including the ACoE Catlett, the USCG placing the FSK Buoy, and MPA's Interim Executive Director being named. Defenders Day coming up in September. An all-electric aircraft being delivered at the port and the MSC Dragon service has now arrived at Seagirt. ...and a new drone boat manufacturing facility at Tradepoint Atlantic. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 76 Mike and Kipp play catch up on the past three weeks' ...

07/30/2026

How do you like our new Logo? ;-)

07/27/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sFssDPVdDw&t=929s
In Episode 75 Mike and Kipp cover steady container numbers, where products go once they arrive at the port. Mike discusses the recent announcement of Jonathan Daniels being appointed to the Director and Chief Executive Officer of PortMiami. The guys review pictures from the recent USNS Charles Gilliand fire, pictures from the Curtin Marine Dredging project at Seagirt Loop, and the most recent pictures of the progress with the Key Bridge Rebuild. In other port news, the guys talk about the NYK takeover of Saga Welco and Liebherr winning the STS crane order award for Sparrows Point Container Terminal as well as the announcement of testing for the first wing-sail installed on a car carrier. Finally, the Charles D Gaither steel police boat located at Pier 13 owned by the Baltimore & Chesapeake Steamboat Company needs help with relocation. Happy Shipwatching !!

In Episode 75 Mike and Kipp catch up on a number of items in the Po...

01/22/2026

01/15/2026

Our latest podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urHON8NvP6g&t=1672s
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...