NEWS Key Bridge - Baltimore

[ChuckMK23]

Looking for commentary /critical analysis from SWOs/Professional Mariners, as well as general observations or inside knowledge of societal or local impact.

Go.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

G Captain has a lot of information and insights.

 

[ChuckMK23]

Also - did PAX SAR MH-60S respond to the scene?

 

[Brett327]

G Captain has a lot of information and insights.

No he doesn't.

 

[taxi1]

critical analysis

That was a big f***ing ship that hit the bridge.

 

[Griz882]

Also - did PAX SAR MH-60S respond to the scene?

I don’t think so. I’ve seen the Maryland State Police AW-139 and a USCG MH-65 (out of either DC or Atlantic City). After that, enough news helicopters to make a Vietnam War movie.

 

[Griz882]

Looking for commentary /critical analysis from SWOs/Professional Mariners, as well as general observations or inside knowledge of societal or local impact.

Go.

Beyond noting that the ship lost power at the worst possible moment, watching that bridge go down is horrible but fascinating.

 

[ChuckMK23]

Early reporting today confirms that the MV Dahli crew and her harbor US Pilot did some pretty amazing seamanship after the casualty. 1. Dropping the port anchor and 2. Sounding a mayday on the impending collision with the bridge pylon - keeping a dozen or so vehicles from crossing.

 

[Griz882]

Early reporting today confirms that the MV Dahli crew and her harbor US Pilot did some pretty amazing seamanship after the casualty. 1. Dropping the port anchor and 2. Sounding a mayday on the impending collision with the bridge pylon - keeping a dozen or so vehicles from crossing.

Took a quick look at ForeFlight, there is an active TFR over the bridge.

 

[Mos]

If curious, you can replay the ship's exact track on the marinetraffic website.

 

[robav8r]

That was a big f***ing ship that hit the bridge.

F = M x A

 

[taxi1]

I wish it had been the Kerch Bridge

 

[ABMD]

Looking for commentary /critical analysis from SWOs/Professional Mariners, as well as general observations or inside knowledge of societal or local impact.

Go.

As a Marylander and Baltimorean, the FSK Bridge out of commission is going to be a huge deal for commuters. 95 and 895 will handle upwards of 30,000 (est) more vehicles per day. Also, can't imagine the impact to the Port of Baltimore and the longshoreman who work there.

 

[Griz882]

I wish it had been the Kerch Bridge

I can see the tactical minds spinning now.

 

[Griz882]

As a Marylander and Baltimorean, the FSK Bridge out of commission is going to be a huge deal for commuters. 95 and 895 will handle upwards of 30,000 (est) more vehicles per day. Also, can't imagine the impact to the Port of Baltimore and the longshoreman who work there.

All good points. When I lived in Virginia and drove north I typically the tunnel, but this was a good alternative. As for the port, once they finish the initial investigation, removing the debris shouldn’t take that long (unless the bureaucracy gets to work).