Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Site on Day 30 after being struck by the Dali

Salvage efforts are noticeably favorable as much of the bridge debris on the east side of Dali in the channel has been removed. Work continues to reach the goal of partially opening the channel by the end of April

[@polishchachafishing]

Man😮our ability to move huge weights like this over water is incredible! 🙏 for all the workers to stay safe. Thank you Captain Andy!

[@MinorcanMullet]

No doubt!

[@margarethorrall8621]

People don't stop to think about how ductile steel is. Those structures look rigid but they are everything except rigid but they are still as hard and as heavy as steel. A miscalculation can mean a mass of twisting steel can cause more damage to the ship than has already happened or to the cranes lifting it. Thanks for reporting this. It's better than what the almost pointless regular or cable media have provided.

[@lindap.p.1337]

No media coverage here in SW Va.

[@JoeLinux2000]

They definitely have to work carefully and cautiously.

[@michelehaderer8069]

Those workers have made amazing progress. May they be safe, and the seas be calm.

[@tomhammer1784]

Kudos to the workers for opening the channel. Mammoth undertaking. Be safe!

[@MAINEgirl_207]

I can’t believe it’s already been 30 days! It makes you realize the scale of this operation.

[@allanjohnson2925]

It took years to design and build the bridge but it only took minutes to destroy the structure.

[@almirria6753]

Morning Capt Andy; There has to be an award for you, for the way you cover marine salvage operations for us here on yt. Thank you for the ongoing info

[@AlbuquerqueImaging]

drones are forbidden!!! lol go for it

[@almirria6753]

@@AlbuquerqueImaging and what does your statement mean? it has nothing to do about my comment or what Capt. Andy does. You must be confused in the chat threads you are following

[@JoeLinux2000]

Capt. Andy has a knack for covering interesting topics, in a straight forward manner.

[@almirria6753]

@@JoeLinux2000 Capt Andy is part of a decent sized group here on yt that brings the actual information of all things maritime And they all reference each other in their vids as well. Each of them covers different aspects, but come together to provide real truthful info.

[@kathleenmcdonald6641]

Amazing progress. Never do I underestimate the resolve and determination of our people

[@SteamCrane]

7:38 - Yellow crane at right with the high cab is a Lima 2400. The last ones were built around 1973, but quite a few are still working because they can get the job done, and support is available. Several working in dredging on the Great Lakes. They have an unusual shaped house, low and wide, rounded corners of the roof.

[@cleanwillie1307]

When this happened I predicted that they could have limited shipping opened up in 2 months. Looks like they will beat my prediction by weeks! Kudos to all involved in this, but particularly those people operating the heavy equipment. They are doing a helluva job. I hope they are being paid what they are worth.

[@arleneabsher6585]

I am a seventy year old woman and this is so interesting thank you so much...I lived in Baltimore and crossed that bridge.

[@samuelcollins1331]

Poignant indeed for a 70 year old woman. I sailed those waters for the entire 47 years of it’s life. Living north of Baltimore in Towson, it was a pleasant drive around the beltway to cross the Patapsco River on the Key Bridge. The view West was spectacular as the entire Harbor and Downtown were a panoramic sight to behold. The view East was of the Chesapeake Bay and the bucolic living on the Eastern Shore. Some days we’d cross it TWICE: Over and Back after lunch up on Rock Creek. I will miss that Bridge that I traversed both OVER and UNDER during the entire 47 years of its existence. At 82, I hope to live long enough to ride over whatever bridge replaces this graceful Baltimore icon. Sam Collins Towson, MD

[@JoeLinux2000]

The progress is very evident. The less we see and hear from the politicians, the more progress the actual workers make. I also give a lot of credit the people who designed the massive tools that make the process move quickly.

[@kylesmith8769]

It’s impressive to see so much progress so quickly. The plan to use multiple companies to work zones in the debris field is paying dividends.

[@rodkennedy9800]

Safety is paramount in this process. Enough tragedy already transpired!!

[@Soldierboy1986]

Job well done and thanks to all involved and the administrative process which allowed this to happen with total safety, and no accidents! As they say in the Army, “ Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way”!

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Good video, Thank you Capt. Andy.

[@WaitAMinute1989]

For some people to actually say, "what's taking so long", haven't a clue about safety for all. It's not like ripping off a bandaid.

[@josephvalentjr7677]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Salute to all the Highly Skilled WORKERS. that have been working their butts off. Excellent Americans at Work. It’s AMAZING how much that can get done when there is no red tape involved. Captan Andy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ also

[@nigelmorganreiner5157]

Morning Capt. Good to have you back and keeping us all here fascinated and lost in this operation 'up to date' and brilliantly appraised of the overall... clearance op. Even over here in England we are both amazed and applauding the combined efforts of everyone to regain the shipping and movement channels, incredible and brilliantly demonstrating different operational set-ups and teams working together as one. Well done all. Curious when the grounded, presently, Dali will be in a position or state to move? Removal of the carnage lying across her won't be straightforward I know. Keep up the insight and news though, it's been great. 👏👏👍

[@geraldineaherne9763]

Amazing progress. Amazing coordination. Wishing everyone involved safe progress. Thanks again Andy.

[@MinorcanMullet]

Thanks 👍

[@cecilarchibald1551]

Thank you for sharing and keeping us up-to-date The TV news have forgotten us on this important topic😢

[@MinorcanMullet]

You are so welcome

[@mikebaron4525]

It's Incredible to see the process they are making every day Thank You for Bringing this to us.

[@seeharvester]

Thanks for the updates Captain! If I had the wherewithal, I'd buy you a Gimbal Stabilizer and a 1200 mm telephoto lens, since they won't let you get close. Cheers!

[@annwright1154]

Thanks for everyone that helped w everything ❤❤❤❤

[@tammycarr3777]

Thank you for your reporting .

[@petergroves9343]

30 days gone by? Where the hell did that go?. Nice work Andy, thank you

[@JC-dt4jq]

From all of the damage that I have seen, the poor excuse of a dolphin installed near the bridge supports were very ineffective. Also, note that the power lines are very unprotected and could also be overrun by a ship the size of the Dali. Wait and see if the future harbor operations will then have tug boats in place to help these ships navigate the channels. my $0.02

[@TheCozyYellowCottage]

Good morning captain Andy! Great footage and info as usual!!!

[@MinorcanMullet]

Thanks 👍

[@HarleyJohn333]

Thank you Andy..

[@MinorcanMullet]

You are very welcome Tyger! Thanks!

[@lowandamusgrove3106]

Thank You Mr.Andy For taking the time to Explain how it takes time but I agree they are moving pretty fast in 30 days. Be safe. ❤

[@toro220d]

Good morning my friend Andy awesome video and beautiful drone video keep up the great work

[@rhDozer]

Morning Capt. I just read the news about your home port of Brunswick, Ga. You guys must be pleased with the amount of money the state and feds are spending at the port and channel.

[@MinorcanMullet]

The need is diffidently there.

[@GeorgeShirah]

That drone view of the Dali really shows how much the bow is pushed down and the ship listing to the side, makes you wonder what could have happened if it hadn’t run aground !!

[@ms.donaldson2533]

The bow pushed down and listing while a span of the bridge sits across the front of the bow .... yeah, would probably weigh the front end of the ship down.

[@GeorgeShirah]

@@ms.donaldson2533 OBVIOUSLY 🙄, my point is that if it were not pinned down in the mud would it have capsized the ship?

[@kimpeters4187]

Good morning sir, I have a question if I may. On the south side and on the end of the bridge remaining there is a what appears to be a communications truck complete with a large power generator. What are your thought on that truck with multiple antennas ? This truck is at the very end of the south bridge, if he backed up 50 feet he'd be in the drink. Thanks in advance (On this video at 5:30 mins your looking at the truck in question) Again thanks

[@MinorcanMullet]

Possibly a communication tower for cellular service at the site to carry enough data capability necessary at the site would be my suggestion.

[@kimpeters4187]

I saw the reply and thank you sir. On another You Tube channel it was noted the truck appeared to be government black, perhaps FBI they said. After the FBI comment it kinda went total conspiracy theory! I'm not into conspiracy theories periods. Thanks again for your quick response and if you hear anything else about the truck in question, please let us know. Greatly appreciated!!

[@JLange642]

Back to sea? The Dali? It wont be going anywhere but back into the port where it will be thoroughly gone over and checked out BEFORE being released for the needed repairs. It may be held by authorities in order to make sure the owners make the necessary arrangements to paid for the damages done by THEIR ship.

[@ms.donaldson2533]

I LOVE you comment!!!!

[@dickdaley9059]

Do not be surprised to hear the ship has been arrested and the crew under detention until authorities decide legal procedures to follow.

[@darylreimer2161]

Careful going back home.

[@ChrisTietjen_00]

Thanks for the update.

[@dickdaley9059]

Salt, sugar and coal transportation are major commodities moved in and out of Baltimore. The temporary channel being cleared will be approximately 35’ deep which will allow shallow draft bulk ships to pass safely. Bulkers usually require the 50’ main channel depth to clear as they sail with full loads. It will also permit some of the stranded ships from the port to exit and resume commercial operations. Recovery of the last two victims of the bridge collapse is always a high priority and will be completed with respect and care when located. 🇺🇸⚓️

[@drej1714]

I work at one of the coal piers and we have a ship stuck in port. Our ship is fully loaded and needs a draft of 42' (minimum) to sail. We have started doing barges again but those are only at half capacity. We're hoping that larger shipping traffic will resume sooner than later

[@geraldineaherne9763]

Thanks Dick for that information. Hopefully those lost will be located soon and those stuck in port will be able to sail safely too.

[@The.Real.Timmii]

thank you for accurate information on this

[@stevejette2329]

What we don't see right now are the MANY people designing and planning A NEW BRIDGE. Being a former journeyman ironworker, I hope somebody will publish the videos of a new bridge being built.

[@peters-adventure]

Interesting to see next steps after debris is loaded onto barges and transferred to site for recycling. I appreciate these next steps, in addition to clearing bridge debris from the channel and removing the ship.

[@timbuckingham6734]

On another channel they showed buoy marks being dropped for the new channel beside the ship.

[@marcellebaudry5786]

merci

[@cc19805]

Good work, Captain. A question - would unloading fuel make a noticeable difference to aid in re-floating the Dali?

[@MinorcanMullet]

The Salvors will make those decisions with help from their engineers. Keep in mind fuel is also part of the ballast and has to be factored in as such.

[@cc19805]

⁠ah, ballast.

[@stevejette2329]

EXACTLY !!! "These guys have come with a very effective plan." Oh, yeah. This HAD to be pre-planned in detail and thought out way ahead of time. Granted that these folks do this type of thing all the time, they do not deal with this scale event very often.

[@pkfan5112]

Still a lot of stuff under the water

[@KenJackson_US]

Heard on the radio this morning that the new channel was opened at 6:00AM. I expected to see some video of trapped ships high tailing it out of town. Isn't there any new traffic today?

[@MinorcanMullet]

Check out the latest video. Just out.

[@thomaslongshore1295]

Doing well on the clearing. Cpt. Andy, keep us informed. Who is the incident commander?

[@MinorcanMullet]

Unified Command structure.

[@user-vk7lq1ek3d]

S do they plan to put in new large fenders around the piers ?

[@Weyni77]

Thank you. Strange question. What would have happened if the Dali incident happened to the San Francisco bridge.( I know Engineers will be able to do those calculations)

[@elainevincent3262]

What is the name of the operator who operates Miss Chessy ? And how long has this person been at the controls ? Great job Mr Mullet !

[@larryfreeman7979]

it appears that not many containers have been removed from the Dali, I thought that this was supposed to be a top priority. Would appreciate an update on this aspect of the clean up. Could well be that I am totally wrong here ?

[@robertpearson8546]

My question is was there a problem with the generator and electrical distribution that they chose not to fix, or did they ignore the limits of the electrical system and chose to load too many refrigerator containers.

[@robertlane3513]

is there any word on the pillars and the standing road way, if they are going to be able to be kept in place

[@ms.donaldson2533]

What is left looks like the Dali painting "The Broken Bridge and The Dream." My guess it they will take them down and build a bigger and better bridge, so that bigger vessels can get to the port. Just an observance of things they do here.

[@lanceglassgow3761]

IMO they are making really good progress. This is how we should be dealing with improving and expanding our country. Instead projects get bogged down with red tape and decades long lawsuits.

[@kathleendolphin7993]

Any news on the remaining bodies in the water?

[@RichieCat4223]

Question is, when will the bridge start to be rebuilt?

[@KB-gs8zi]

Well Captain !! You are properly right with the fuel barge as they are gona off load ALL containers at port & scape the Dali either in MD or at another scrap port as NO need to have fuel onboard !! Way too much damage to the bow & underwater to fix her back to operation conditions !! The ship was built in 2015 ,so the working parts can be salvaged & the rest can go to the deep water abyss !!🤔🙄🤥 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Kevin-go2dw]

They could also be refueling with "clean fuel" for auxiliaries as they are in port. Would have plenty of not so clean fuel for when at sea. Remember original voyage was expected to take 29 days, so by now food could also need replenishing. Agree vessel is likely to need heavy repairs, rebuilding or scrapping, depending on what is economically viable.

[@robert_starling]

What happened to that mega-sized grabber attachment that showed up a week or two ago? It was massive. Have you seen it working yet? Thanks for the short updates!

[@JesusIsLord-hk8xj]

I have a bet going as to which crane can actually pick the claw up? Will they bring in a heavier crane to lift it?

[@MinorcanMullet]

It's on the barge. It has not been deployed as of now.

[@drummerdaveshouse5848]

How are the lawsuits coming for the owners of the Dali neglecting their responsibilities for power failures? How’s that all coming along?

[@1972Ray]

It's not moving until the NTSB releases their report. Baltimore city is making (correct I believe) assumptions that the report will find negligence. Litigation could take years.

[@allanjohnson2925]

Seems to me I recall that ships carry 2 fuel sources. One is a dirtier fuel used on the "open ocean" and a better quality one to use "inland" and ports to achieve certain air quality standards. If so it seems to me the portside fuel capacity would be less than the open water fuel source. Therefore the month that the Dali has been stuck inland it could have exhausted it's clean fuel supply.

[@Kevin-go2dw]

That is my thought too.

[@kpdvw]

Nice and steady procress, now pay tell WHY did the power fail onboard DALI?

[@rightsideofthegrass8114]

You mentioned the fuel barge. Do you know if the ship was totally refueled at the Baltimore port before it departed? I understand that fully loaded the DALI holds 2 million gallons of fuel. They may be offloading some of that in order to refloat the ship.

[@MinorcanMullet]

I don't know and that very well may be the case

[@JoeHamby]

I saw a comment on the live stream that it needs to be running so all the equipment is on, so after a month running idle, maybe they are actually re-fueling it. If it was refloat it, they would not be doing it this early in the operation. It still has too much debre on it.

[@rightsideofthegrass8114]

@@JoeHamby While some power sources aboard DALI are likely to be running and using fuel, the fuel demands would far less than full power for the ship to sail across the ocean. It has been grounded for only 30 days. Yes, there is still debris on the bow of DALI, but 70, 80, 90? containers have been removed. Removal of these containers will help facilitate removal of bridge debris, but also to take weight off the part of the ship that is grounded. We have not been given much info about the nature of the grounding (e.g. depth into the bottom muck). The good news is the grounding apparently did not compromise the hull. I have seen no schedule for attempting to refloat DALI.

[@JoeHamby]

@@rightsideofthegrass8114 Then maybe you are right and they are unloading fuel, need to sell whatever you can to pay for all them lawsuits 😆

[@rightsideofthegrass8114]

@@JoeHamby Selling fuel to cover lawsuits is not on their radar screen. Grace Ocean has much bigger fish fry.

[@thomasdragosr.841]

There is still a lot of debris under water that has to be removed. That will take a while.

[@waynespyker5731]

Fuel barge - How many refrigerator containers?

[@MinorcanMullet]

Possibly so.

[@lewiswest5559]

Did they find all of the construction workers 😢

[@janetphillips2875]

Anyone checking the shoreline for bodies?

[@nazimkhan3497]

how is captain johnny?

[@KyleTurnerSF]

The fuel barge may be adding clean fuel since they can't use bunker fuel in port.

[@georgeschikschneit7142]

How many gallons of diesel is being consumed by the cranes and tugs per hour

[@1972Ray]

A lot. For tugboats, could be as much as 200 gallons per hour pushing a ship. A tug pushing barges can use as much as 3000 - 5000 gallons a day.

[@georgeschikschneit7142]

Thank you for the reply

[@MrRockydee07]

I guess it's around $212 per ton for scrap steel.

[@johnguz76]

Why they don’t clear that debris off the ship to get it moving is beyond me…

[@user-bi5zl1uy6z]

Have they found everyone, that fell below the wave, under the Francis Scott Key bridge, if not all , don't count your chickens.

[@user-jx6rq9wy8z]

Evertime i look at the work being done.they are 30 people standing there. The process is to milk the sh-t out of it.

[@user-hf3do3vu1j]

This project is top heavy with management let the engineers go to work

[@cozmo1266]

I doubt a fuel barge probably a dive tender type barge...the Dali I think will go or depart no time soon...too much litigation

[@baperacks-com6801]

850 billion for national security. No military in site

[@totallimit3802]

I feel like if this happen 60 years ago it would of been done by now

[@drew1921]

ironically when They're it'll be like there never was a bridge even though we all know there was. At least until they build a new one but this would actually be a great opportunity for a Under water channel for traffic versus another bridge.

[@SteamCrane]

A bridge is required for hazmat trucks. That is a lot of trucks.

[@timkis64]

i imagine the people waiting for their freight are getting pissed while it sits under a bridge for a month.i would be.

[@MinorcanMullet]

Imagine the people waiting for loved ones that perished here and aren't coming home

[@Jack-Fleming]

What a joke, "LOOK AT THE PROGRESS". 30 days???? the bridge is still on the deck of the Dali. Those engineers s*ck.

[@user-co7fb6qe5w]

You know what would be 'incredible progress '? Answers to some reasonable common sense questions as to 1.) Who greenlighted the Dali as seaworthy enough to leave port for a 27 day voyage to SriLanka halfway around the globe when it's electrical problems were not resolved while docked. 2.) Two tugboat escorts were summoned while the Dali was in channel but pulled away from her sides before she reached open sea? Coincidentally moments after the tugs left her sides the Dali lost main power, backup power and finally emergency power was lost too. Day 31. No answers to why/how/who is responsible. Why?

[@lawrencejneuser8801]

So you making little sticks out of big sticks on shore.

[@ekklesiabible8188]

If pirates can take over ships then should we not be aware that terrorist can hijack ships to wreck bridges.

[@RichardQuaid]

Of course those complaining are on sidelines, wishing they were there. Seems they're not needed.

[@Soldierboy1986]

Republicans, and Marjorie would’ve still been arguing that the democrats were responsible and this was a conspiracy😂

[@davidrice6075]

You're a terrible reporter.

[@MinorcanMullet]

I'm not a reporter. Don't dare lump me into that category! I'm an informer. And with the help of the Minorcan Navy, we excel at that. Carry on and welcome aboard

[@tima7763]

Thanks

[@MrsDzNutz]

✌️🖤🤘🇨🇦Thanks Andy

[@MinorcanMullet]

You bet!

[@michaelflaxcombsr9095]

HEY BUDDY, I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS, AND THE 24 HR LIVE CHANNEL, SINCE DAY ONE . AND THERE IS YOUSLY SOME HAPPENING EVEN AT 3 AM ! ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING ALL AROUND IN THE PATAPSCO RIVER, BEAR CREEK, AND THE BAY! ONE THING THATS A DEFINITELY OBVIOUS, EVERYTHING IS WELL THOUGHT OUT AND ITS THE RIGHT PIECE OF 4:50 EQUIPMENT AND OPERATOR FOR THAT JOB! SO IF ANYTHING, ITS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE! ESPECIALLY THE UNKNOWNS!

[@hippybabe]

WHY aren’t they talking about the MEN STILL MISSING? Wasn’t it thought the truck landed under the roadway which was removed yesterday, where the new channel is? Did I miss the announcement they were located? This was a tragedy for all involved but it feels like the lives lost have been forgotten………

[@ms.donaldson2533]

Being from Baltimore..... I appreciate your concern. NO they are not giving any updates on the two left missing. Last update was 15 days ago when they pulled the fourth victim from the wreckage. I heard one report saying that the International Monetary Fund is paying over $18 Million for each death. There is a temporary memorial set up by locals, but the news has gone radio silent.

[@kevintaylor4913]

@@ms.donaldson2533 Which report regarding the IMF?

[@Darisiabgal7573]

The bodies are where they are. You can’t wave a magic wand and make them appear. Those bodies will appear, if they are going to appear, as the sea floor becomes cleaned up. That’s all you need to know. When that ship hit the footing it created a current so it’s possible these workers were swept away, there are no guarantees when it comes to the sea.