⚓️Duluth Lift Bridge Encounters an Immense New Ship!

The new 623-foot ship "Musala" arrived from Lake Superior and passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth, MN.
Many people have been waiting for this ship to pick up its anchor and head into Duluth. The ship was built in 2023, so it's super new and very impressive looking! This was the first time I saw this ship and I couldn't believe how high up out of the water it was as it approached the Aerial Lift Bridge. The white paint on the superstructure was extremely bright and fresh too. Obviously, there were a few scrapes along the haul as it went through the Soo Locks and other places on its way to Duluth.
Besides this ship being new and really tall, the captain blasted a Master Salute with the horn as it arrived in the Duluth ship canal. The three huge yellow deck cranes were very impressive as well.
There was worry that this ship would be stuck because of the labor strike preventing vessel traffic from moving on the St. Lawrance Seaway, but a tentative agreement was reached today meaning this ship will be able to make it back out to the ocean with its cargo. Here's more information about the tentative deal allowing this ship and others to move again. www.cbc.ca/new...
The Musala was on its way to load wheat at the CHS terminal in Superior, WI. It should be on its way in a few days. This ship is so powerful and clean-looking. I can't wait to see it again!
Information about ship Musala: www.fleetmon.c...
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[@elcastorgrande]

Musala is the highest mountain in Bulgaria.

[@vibewithmike]

I pinned this comment to the top! What a fitting name for such a tall big ship! Here’s more information about the mountain Boat Friends. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musala

[@joankralik6794]

She is a mountain onto herself ! What a beauty she is. Navibulgar is the largest commercial shipping company in Bulgaria {her owner). Quite an old company too. Welcome to the US Musala & safe travels.

[@vibewithmike]

@@joankralik6794 the ship was a giant going by me! Wow!⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

There has been many efforts to rename this peak due to religious reasons. Origin of the name. It's been very controversial. So far these efforts have not succeeded. Right after the video was posted yesterday I looked up the meaning of this ship. I typically do this first thing. It's always very interesting to learn about far away places.

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 here is an article about Chuck’s comment. balkaninsight.com/2017/09/01/bulgaria-s-highest-peak-to-keep-its-turkish-arabic-name-09-01-2017/

[@gregerickson1969]

COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

This big ship really stunned me how tall it was out of the water!👍⛴️

[@grantberardi5080]

I watched this ship come in yesterday on the harbor cam and another youtuber's channel but because of you're personality and narration, that's what makes you the very best channel for content like this!! There's NO comparison!! Appreciate what you do Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

I don’t know what to say besides, thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying this. I’m having a lot of fun watching the ships with all of you. Grant, thanks again brother!👍⛴️

[@johnandrews3568]

Agreed. I found the bridge cam channel and it's great and all, but @vibewithmike 's narration and excitement makes it so so much better. Thanks Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

@johnandrews3568 thank you so much for watching the channel and feeling that way. I have a fun time out there with the ships. Thanks again.

[@bobmorrisey8057]

Have to say mike, your commentary is always fresh and unique, it’s what makes your videos a classy best of the lot. Bob uk

[@vibewithmike]

@bobmorrisey8057 I say that I just hit record and let the ships do all the talking

[@GeoffT-u4s]

Good afternoon Mike Geoff from Australia great ship thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Hello, my friend in Australia. Geoff! I think the crew of this ship needs to find some cargo there in Australia, and get into some of your weather.😂👍⛴️🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@mariowolf9884]

Yes thats what you can call a mighty ship, the appearence and form is absolutely wonderful, i see i has a tapering bow like the newer lakers. Can t get enough of it, i appreciate it so much.

[@vibewithmike]

My neck definitely was stretching looking up at those cranes as I went by. What a great ship.

[@amfwelsh]

What an awesome catch

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching my friend. This was a fun ship.

[@thomengel9720]

She's a monster of a ship.

[@vibewithmike]

A super tall and imposing powerful ship coming through Duluth for sure

[@scottburk4083]

Nice to see a new Saltie!

[@vibewithmike]

It was really impressive in person. A lot taller than I expected. A great ship.

[@Dan-dg9pi]

Beautiful high quality video, Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad that you liked the quality of the video for the ship

[@dskofich]

Thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching this huge new ship come through Duluth

[@chuckg6039]

What a beast of a ship! So massive, especially in height with her tall freeboard (distance from the waterline to the main deck). This is her first United States port of call....and only her 2nd voyage. Built mid 2023. The first call being in Romania (Black Sea). Congratulations Duluth. This vessel is the third to be named Musala in this fleet. The previous ones are no longer. Musala is the heighest peak in Bulgaria....the country where this shipping company is based.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope we see this ship for many many years to come. What an impressive big new ship!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@suzannemarienau2760]

Interesting information, thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

@suzannemarienau2760 I’m so happy that you enjoyed the information on the ship. I hope you had a wonderful Monday. All the best to my friend. I seriously appreciate you stopping for a moment to leave this comment.

[@chuckg6039]

I'm always intrigued by the size and design of the cranes. I noticed the SWL (Safe Working Load) stamped on the cranes showed 35 tons. I then carefully looked at the previous 3 salties you did. They too all showed 35. Prior to these, I saw one ship had a 25 ton load limit. So 35 seems to be the most popular working load for cranes we see arriving in the Twin Ports. But our yellow ship Happy River reflected a 40 ton load capacity on the cranes......thus living up to the name on her hull of 'Big Lift'.

[@vibewithmike]

Great information as always Chuck

[@chucke4294]

Hey Mike, 13 degrees with wind chill here in Bismarck, wind out of the NW at 27 mph. Cold with about 6 to 8” of snow on the ground. Big fella coming in for wheat.

[@vibewithmike]

Oh my goodness, 6-8 inches of snow already! Look at this boat friends! www.kxnet.com/news/top-stories/snow-record-for-bismarck-miserable-roads-still-dominate-in-wake-of-storm/

[@stephenknight-m4y]

What a great vid of a massive vessel! Many thanks Mike. Wonder what the outgoing draft will be when she loads 20,000 tons of wheat? Be good to see her going out again, loaded 😃

[@vibewithmike]

The ship already departed. I wasn’t able to capture it. It’s such a beautiful new looking ship. Fabulous! I hope to see it again. I hope you are doing great. It’s getting cold here in Minnesota. I hope you have a wonderful Saturday my friend

[@DressyBessie]

Wow! I wonder if the bridge operator was nervous at all. Whew!😅 Thanks for showing us this new ship, Mike! Awesome!

[@DressyBessie]

I think the snow is heading your way in a couple hours from now! Fun!

[@vibewithmike]

I know the lift Bridge operator had a really close view of the ship!😂⛴️

[@vibewithmike]

It definitely will make the ship videos fun with the snow

[@DressyBessie]

@@vibewithmike hahaha Oh yeah!

[@vibewithmike]

@LoriLeaPouttu 👍⛴️

[@mikerhodes7677]

Hey boat friend thanks an other great video I will send this too my son he has been to Bulgaria 2 times thanks from Mike in Peoria-IL

[@vibewithmike]

Did he like it there? Very cool that he went twice. I hope you’re having a great Halloween Mike. All the best to you brother.👍⛴️

[@mikerhodes7677]

Hey Mike he did go twice and he liked it he did missionary work back then he is married now and 37 with 6 kids 3 are his and 3 adopted 3 dogs 3 cats and has done very well for himself and family and dad is very proud of him and his beautiful wife happy Halloween 🎃 to you I go into work at 4

[@vibewithmike]

@@mikerhodes7677 sounds like you have a wonderful son, Mike. Missionary work tells me a lot about who he is. Always remember, a good son comes from a good dad.

[@mikerhodes7677]

Thanks Mike that means alot to me brother

[@Chili453]

New build 2023 !!!! Super vessel !!!!

[@vibewithmike]

This ship was so huge in person. Unbelievable.

[@anvil49]

Great vid, keep it up!!

[@vibewithmike]

Jeff, I’m glad that you liked watching the ship. I promise I’ll keep pushing these videos out to you brother.

[@sandymcleod4532]

great vidoes im from hamilton ontario canada

[@vibewithmike]

Look at this awesome city in Canada boat friends. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton,_Ontario

[@Bogieking78]

The good news is the strike is over and the seaway is open for business again. The bad news is it'll take over a week to catch up with all the ships waiting lol. Musala may have been waiting for the strike to be over before she loaded her grain.

[@vibewithmike]

The ships will be moving again. You are right. www.cp24.com/news/st-lawrence-seaway-traffic-to-start-moving-again-after-tentative-deal-ends-strike-1.6622600

[@rienold1963]

Beautyfull 🛳️greetings from 👍🙋‍♂️🇱🇺

[@vibewithmike]

I hope everything is going great and the Netherlands today for you my friend. I have to tell you, this ship really impressed me because of how big and tall it is. Plus it’s brand new.👍⛴️

[@edkalix7619]

Hi Mike, getting cold here in western Pa,we have a freeze warning for tomorrow.

[@vibewithmike]

That cold is coming for all of us now. Those ships will be fun to watch in the snow.

[@katelynts13]

Awesome ship! Great video as always ❤

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ship my friend

[@vibewithmike]

If you were interested in tracking this huge awesome ship, here’s the link: www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:7805296/mmsi:256433000/imo:9937294/vessel:MUSALA

[@carlgomm9699]

We surf here in Florida but it's in the 80's

[@vibewithmike]

80° now that sounds good for ship watching

[@judyschmidt4547]

I also watched it and caught the conversation between the ship and the bridge, but Mike's knowledge of the ships and his excitement makes him worth it .

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much for the wonderful Judy. I hope you’re having a great Monday. It was fun seeing this tall ship.👍⛴️

[@chucke4294]

Master salute was cool, great looking vessel! Thanks MIKE!

[@vibewithmike]

That was awesome to hear a master salute from this big ship!👍⛴️

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

How exciting Mike ! looking forward to seeing this ocean going ship . she looks beautiful ! MUSALA hopefully we see her again .

[@vibewithmike]

The ocean ships in Duluth are so fun to watch

[@carolewoolley7017]

I also saw it on harbor cam. Amazingly elegant lady, accent colors pop. Have added to my top 5 ship. Number 1 saltie, was impressed by the radio transmissions of capt and bridge on football game! LOVE IT

[@vibewithmike]

The ship really has beautiful colors, and newly painted I might add.

[@dennisrockeysr4167]

What a magnificent Ship Mike. I really enjoyed this, thanks so much, another awesome job. Appreciate what you do for us.

[@vibewithmike]

Dennis, thank you so much for watching the videos like you always do. I hope you’re having a wonderful Monday. I definitely would love to see this big and new ship again.⛴️

[@johnandrews3568]

Musala was only launched in June. IIRC this is her second voyage ever.

[@vibewithmike]

Paint looked very fresh and the vessel overall was super new besides those scratches from going through locks!⛴️

[@johnandrews3568]

@@vibewithmike I wonder if the captain of a new ship cringes when those first scratches happen... like when you cringe at the first scratch on your car? LOLOLOL

[@vibewithmike]

@johnandrews3568 I wonder if they have a big can of touch up paint? And then you would need a mop to touch it up!😂😂😂😂⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨

[@scottlewis8681]

What an incredible structure this lady is, and as Ralph Kramden would say she has a big mouth. the cranes are enormous and the super structure looks like a small city itself. A wonderful video Mike you are the best. Peace! Stay warm.

[@vibewithmike]

My neck was hurting because of how far I had to look up at this big tall ship.

[@jackmcgill3150]

WOW!! just WOW!! That is the definition of awesome!

[@vibewithmike]

This ship is super interesting

[@vibewithmike]

I know this is a different ship but it’s still fun to see things like this behind the scenes. Look at this awesome story about this ship! It’s a new story. You will love it. Chuck found this one for us! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TSlK2VhcyghKcsi=ZQ7xgktzvW913yc3

[@KenHartman152]

What a beautiful ship! I think the Musala is now in my top 5 ships. I had to rewind and watch it a second time just to get another look at that beautiful big ship. I sure hope it has many future loads scheduled in Duluth for the future. Dang, just had to watch it a third time. I think this is my new favorite ship. It just puts you in awe looking at that behemoth!

[@vibewithmike]

This ship definitely has went up the list as one of my favorites. The ship a spanking new and super tall.⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

It's one of the best salties I've ever seen come into Duluth.

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 it’s definitely way up there for me now from a big ship standpoint

[@anthonyroberts7987]

A beauty! Thanks for posting this

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ship my friend

[@clarewilliams5907]

Hey Mike and Boat Friends - this is some pretty awesome tug work - especially along the river bends - I can't post a link but this is the name of the video - CARNIVAL JUBILEE TRANSFER FROM SHIPYARD TO OCEAN ON RIVER EMS - 4K SHIPSPOTTING 2023

[@vibewithmike]

Here’s that video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZm1ZYCCa66ZsKMsi=tgA507mVbPl3YpoC

[@leonard7736]

Think I found one of my favorite ships, impressive ship. Thanks for sharing Mike. From Arizona City. Hope my boys show up in game 4 tomorrow. Go-Dbacks , Going down to 44 F here but warming up to 80 F tomorrow.

[@vibewithmike]

This definitely is a ship that both you and I want to see come back. I’m really enjoying the World Series too right now. It’s really going back-and-forth between both teams.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike I Enjoyed it That Is A Great Ship With Great Cranes Have A Great Monday Night 😊😊😊

[@vibewithmike]

Have a fantastic Saturday night. Thanks for watching the ship Anthony.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Amazing Ship , thanks Mike for sharing 😊👍👍

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching this huge ship come into Duluth

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

She has a lot of battle scars to say it is on its only second voyage

[@vibewithmike]

I agree. Maybe more fresh paint on the ship?⛴️

[@garatobra2504]

This ship or should we called it boat according to great lake convention is likely to carry a load of grain to China. Sad part is with our relationship with China, she might not come to visit us again. PS it is always an amazing sight to see ships flying under different flags at the land locked twin ports.

[@vibewithmike]

I think we called this one a ship, I still call even the Great Lakes boats, ships, I do that because KZbin will allow people to find these videos better by using the word ship. However, we know those Great lake vessels are called boats.

[@bettygilmore611]

I watched this like I do some of your show on KZbin, on my lao top it was awesome, and then I m watching on KZbin on my phone before bed. Love that colorfull PILOT boat.

[@vibewithmike]

It was really fun catching that pilot boat coming in. That kind of helps tell the story of the ship.👍⛴️

[@paulbowler2760]

On current market prices for wheat, cargo will be worth around USD 5 million! Also, note that the draught indicators are in metres, not feet and inches! Any idea of the engine power?

[@vibewithmike]

Paul, I couldn’t find the engine information. Great information about the value of the cargo! Very interesting!⛴️👍

[@Jodi_W]

Wow, that is so high out of the water. It'll be interesting to see how low it is after it's loaded. It looks like a whale surfing through the canal. I guess it was a day for all kinds of surfing!

[@vibewithmike]

Jody, I really believe this is the tallest ship that I’ve seen out of the water. The body of the ship. Chuck told me it’s called freeboard. The ship was a giant out of the water.

[@terencegillespie6675]

You storm chaser. What’s your fave weather app?

[@vibewithmike]

😂 If the storm comes to Duluth I sometimes record but I’ll never chase a storm. I enjoy the MyRadar app.

[@terencegillespie6675]

I use the same app.

[@vibewithmike]

@terencegillespie6675 👍⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

I like the Windy app for waves and winds on the Great Lakes

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

Great video Mike. Thanks for all the info on the strike and why ships weren't moving. Interesting.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s great news that those ships will be moving again! www.cp24.com/news/st-lawrence-seaway-traffic-to-start-moving-again-after-tentative-deal-ends-strike-1.6622600

[@suzannemarienau2760]

That is good news!

[@vibewithmike]

Suzanne, I agree. One of the boat friends John sent me a video of a bunch of ships that were stalled out because of this. I will show that on a livestream this weekend.

[@curiouskitten1665]

Beautiful ship. Thanks for sharing it.

[@vibewithmike]

I think it’s cool that the ship did a master salute coming through the aerial lift Bridge

[@gillmellor390]

Wow! That is an impressive ship! Thanks Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

The bow was super high up out of the water on the ship

[@deloresmay7500]

That is an awesome ship! Thanks Mike for sharing it with us.

[@vibewithmike]

Absolutely my pleasure recording the ship. Thank you so much for watching. I heard it was snowing a little bit in Duluth but I’m not up there right now. I hope you had a splendid Monday and I hope that you’ll have an even better Tuesday.👍⛴️

[@geoffreywallace9432]

She is huuuuuge. Can only imagine what her main engine looks like.

[@vibewithmike]

Absolutely, it’s not as long as some of the ships on the great lakes, but it is very tall

[@now_minnesota]

❤👍

[@vibewithmike]

I always appreciate getting a comment from you Minnesota news now! Thank you so much for watching the ship!⛴️

[@gregmctevia5087]

And yet another fantastic video. You’re on a roll, dude.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks friend

[@jerrybowe5917]

what a beautiful ship that was awesome thank you for the video

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you enjoyed the ship my friend

[@terricolburn2011]

A fantastic ship!!!! Now, does the pilot assist the captain in navigation, or does the pilot take over and sail the ship through the canal?

[@vibewithmike]

That is a fantastic question that I don’t know the answer to. If any boat friends know the answer, please let us know.⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Pilots provide navigational and operational assistance .....especially with canal/harbor situations. Pilots are experts in local waters. They don't physically operate the ship. That is still done by the captain and crew. The Captain always has the last say on everything and is ultimately responsible for safe operation of the ship. Think of a pilot as being an advisor to the Captain.

[@terricolburn2011]

@@chuckg6039 thank you! I *knew* Mike or one of his friends would know for sure!

[@vibewithmike]

Chuck really knows his stuff with ships!!!!👍⛴️

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Chuck!!!!👍⛴️

[@karengausman1459]

Hello there capt.! Cool you caught that surfer actually riding the wave. Yeah, I see you have North Pier Lake again. Wow! Really new vessel. She DOES look massive. The superstructure looks like a city building!! She is a great looking saltie. Thanks for being there to catch this great ship!! Hope your day is going well. Chat soon. 🙋🚢

[@chuckg6039]

Hi Karen, that certainly was great surfer action. That guy caught a nice wave!

[@karengausman1459]

@@chuckg6039 Yes. I was surprised he was able to ride it almost all the way in.🌊

[@vibewithmike]

It was fun catching that surfer on the wave

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️🌊🏄🏻‍♂️

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike he was very cool to see.

[@connomar55]

Hi Mike, I create scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and I am currently updating Sky Harbor (KDYT) I have animated the lift bridge, and have a ship coming through and passing the airport, but it occurs to me that this may not be realistic. Can you give me any ideas as to where the various ship traffic goes once it has passed under the bridge? Many thanks.

[@vibewithmike]

Absolutely friend. This video should help you out a lot. Tell me what you think. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJSvYWuvgZajpNU

[@connomar55]

@@vibewithmike Thanks Mike, great video.

[@vibewithmike]

@connomar55 ⛴️👍

[@mr.iforgot3062]

Where is this? Iowa?

[@vibewithmike]

This is in Duluth, Minnesota. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@andreasgroeller1083]

Beautiful Video. Sorry for Posting so late. I was on Vacation. Thank you for this very great Video Mike. ❤.Musala is a great Beautiful Monster. I love Her. Thank you Mike. 👍👍❤️🫡

[@vibewithmike]

No worries at all my friend. I’m watching you chatting live right now on the WebCam! Always great hearing from you. It means a lot that you stop to leave a comment for the videos.

[@andreasgroeller1083]

@@vibewithmike Thank you so much Mike. I have no Words. I wish you all the best. And lets get some Ships and some Fun❤️👍👍⛴️🛳🫡.

[@vibewithmike]

@andreasgroeller1083 👍⛴️

[@jonblock1871]

Massive superstructure on this beauty !

[@vibewithmike]

This ship knows how to make an entrance

[@MelissaGoggleye]

This is Missy goggleye I like the boat s

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@Eveliga]

Definitely an ocean going ship😅

[@vibewithmike]

I really appreciate you watching wings. Thanks again for always commenting and checking out the ships.

[@skydancerforever]

So are the 2 different horn sounds coming from the vessel or is the 1st one coming from the vessel and the 2nd different sounding coming from the bridge? I don't get it.

[@vibewithmike]

The ship starts the salute and the bridge responds. There have been a few questions about the boat and bridge signal horns when the boats are entering and leaving the Port of Duluth. In most cases, once radio communication with the bridge has been established, use of the boat and bridge sound signals are not necessary and operation of the sound signals is left up to the captains. Often, boats will not use the loud horns after dark as a courtesy to city residents. So, most often when you hear the customary whistle/horn-blowing sequence of "long-short-short" it is a friendly salute to the Port of Duluth from the ship captain and is responded to by the lift bridge operator with the same sequence. The Master Salute is an upgraded more formal whistle/horn salute. That is “long-long-long-short-short.” While the famous sound may be a courtesy, it has long been part of the nautical tradition of this great inland sea port.

[@skydancerforever]

@@vibewithmike Ok, thanks for the information. At first i always thought both different horn sounds were from the vessel, then i got thinking? what would be the reason. So now i see the 2nd set of horn is from the bridge in response to the ship.

[@vibewithmike]

@skydancerforever an absolutely great question that other people might be thinking as well. Thank you so much for asking.

[@bobjohnston5527]

Great info on the beautiful ship

[@vibewithmike]

The ship was fun to research

[@michaelkettell1057]

Hi Mike loved that video of the Musala, certainly an impressive ship.

[@michaelborgelt1600]

Hi Mike. Trick or treat. Or how do you say on Halloween? Cheers buddy : - )

[@vibewithmike]

That’s exactly how we say it. I think I’m going to dress up as a ship this year.⛴️⛴️😂😂😂

[@michaelborgelt1600]

Hahahahaa. Geil : - ) Nearly midnight. So last drink and good night. @@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@michaelborgelt1600 have a great night and thanks for watching the ship

[@colleenhendrickson8874]

You going up with bridge

[@vibewithmike]

I’m staying on the ground

[@clarewilliams5907]

What an awesome ship - plus I would have loved to have gone to Valletta

[@vibewithmike]

Take a look at this beautiful place that our friend Clare mentioned.⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valletta

[@carolewoolley7017]

Thanks for pointing the way to info on the home base of Musala. I have heard alot over the years of Malta and seeing this brief history and pics of Valetta, the Capitol makes the elegant beauty and stature. Of this new ship a perfect representation of this historic location. I hope the people who are fortunate to be a part of such a grand place are humble and kind.

[@vibewithmike]

@carolewoolley7017 I didn’t even know about that mountain until the ship arrived and people talked about the name. It’s awesome to learn from everybody.

[@clarewilliams5907]

@@vibewithmike it was the name Valletta on the back of the Musala. It looks amazing and is protected so the Maltese construction everywhere and destroying a lot of their more traditional buildings dose not apply their. Valletta is a fortified city of the Knights of St John- from whom we get St Johns first aid. Malta is an incredible place with the whole island being awarded the George Cross (sort of like the Victoria Cross for civilians ) from King George V! for their action in WW2. They display it on their flag

[@clarewilliams5907]

@@vibewithmike there are 32 other definitions of Musala - including a clublike weapon and a pestle as in pestle and mortar - such an interesting word in so many languages

[@rogergolden8950]

Love watching this

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks, this was a great ship

[@micheleshortley8167]

WHAT AN AWESOME SHIP!!! 🙂

[@vibewithmike]

This oceangoing ship is so big and cool looking

[@melissawarfield]

Wow the Musala is huge! Very close to touching the bottom of the aerial lift bridge. Love the Captain's Salute. Mike, l really like what you talk about on the ships that come in. Keep up the good work 😊. Thanks Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

It was a cherry on top hearing that captain’s salute from the horn on the ship

[@edkalix7619]

Been raining here all day.

[@vibewithmike]

I’ll take rain over snow. I think they’ll be snow this week in Duluth when the ships come through! I’ll keep my eye on it for you

[@SallyBedow]

Fantastic!! What a ship!

[@vibewithmike]

This new ship really knows how to make an appearance in Duluth. It was absolutely fantastic to watch.⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@elizabethw4519]

Holy COW!!!! What a BEAST! Just loved this one, Mike!!

[@vibewithmike]

The ship definitely is one that I want to see again. I hope everything is going great in Tennessee. I’m down in the Twin Cities but I saw it was snowing in Duluth tonight. What’s the temperature for you right now?

[@elizabethw4519]

@@vibewithmike I'm back home in Coastal NC and right now it's 79 degrees, but tomorrow the high will be 55!! we will be bundling up tomorrow!!

[@vibewithmike]

@elizabethw4519 79°! I can take some of that

[@brookesutherland9553]

Girlfriend room for sale in even with you 😜 way 😜 will take care ❤️ hours to see it 😉 for it was that for the ty for a 🎊 ey was wrong in WT the kids that I have to upload it

[@corporaldigbygeste7640]

Winter is coming!

[@vibewithmike]

It’s definitely getting colder. I can’t wait to see some of these oceangoing ships come in with ice on them.!⛴️❄️

[@colleenhendrickson8874]

That was a close call

[@vibewithmike]

That crane was way up there from the ship

[@ellenhalpern1882]

Wow, awesome ship

[@vibewithmike]

Ellen! This ship really knows how to make an awesome appearance! It was much taller than I expected. ⛴️

[@edkalix7619]

Beautiful Ship

[@vibewithmike]

Ed, the ship definitely went up my impressive meter!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@jeremycox571]

Beautiful ship

[@vibewithmike]

I was shocked how tall the bow was on this ship

[@sararedeniusreckedenius]

Beautiful ship

[@vibewithmike]

The ship is humongous and gorgeous at the same time

[@dinadad]

Hey Mike! It's got to be cold there, it's 43°here in Detroit. Thanks for being here.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope all is well in Detroit my friend. It’ll be fun watching the ships in the snow and you know that Snow is coming soon.

[@GeoffreyBarrow]

CARGO? FINAL DESTINATION? OWNER ORIGIN? Bulgaria? ?

[@vibewithmike]

Cargo is wheat. Not sure if the final destination yet. Owner: NaviBulgar / Bulgaria

[@Chuck59ish]

At least it won't be stuck with the Seaway strike over.

[@vibewithmike]

You’re exactly right. The ship will be moving again on the St. Lawrence. globalnews.ca/news/10057814/st-lawrence-seaway-strike-ends/

[@chuckg6039]

Going to take quite awhile to clear out the backlog from both directions!

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 a person would definitely have to make Way for this ship

[@flatworm00]

Cool ship

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching my friend. I hope you’re doing well.

[@anthonymalvoso6100]

Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching Anthony. I’m glad you enjoyed the ship.

[@terrsaelbon]

Burrrrr😂❤

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, it’s getting colder. I’m glad you enjoyed the ship video.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Today is freezing cold on my end! Its nearly 48'F Its really window too and rainy! Musala almost sounds like masala which is a spice! Her bow has an odd shape! She is hugely tall! Thanks for sharing this video bro! Hope you have a great one!

[@vibewithmike]

Johan, this definitely is a top tier ship now moving forward for me. I can’t wait to see it again. Super powerful and new.👍⛴️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@chuckg6039]

Hey Johan. It was also 48 in Columbus, Ohio today. And breezy. Overcast. Felt really chilly!! As to Musala, it was named after the highest peak in Bulgaria.....the home country of the ship owner. 3rd ship with this name in their fleet. The previous ones are no longer.

[@karengausman1459]

Hello there Johan!! Sorry to hear you are having some cold weather. I agree she is massive. That superstructure just looks so much like a city building to me.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

That is cold Chuck! Very interesting. I didn't know that! Thanks for sharing! 👌👌

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Hello Karen! I dont mind it, its just very unusual for this time of the year. Two days ago it was over 120'F and now we are freezing! Crazy times! Hope you are having a great day! 😁👍🏼

[@Deb_L]

You were right, video is beautiful ❤. Thanks so much.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s such a majestic, large new ship

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike Absolutely beautiful!

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike ❤️❤️

[@vibewithmike]

@MaggieL65 this ship would make for a good photo

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike It would, the pics I got from the harbor cams don’t do it justice. I loved the tugboat shots.

[@ralphyboy3636]

Giant ship... wimpy horn.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s usually how it always goes with those oceangoing ships. It was very tall Ralphy, the ship really impressed me man.⛴️

[@ralphyboy3636]

@@vibewithmike it's just counterintuitive. Ocean freighters have many reasons to sound like the PRT. But end up sounding like a Volkswagen. It's just disappointing.

[@vibewithmike]

@ralphyboy3636 especially out on the ocean. You definitely would want a ship to hear you from a long distance.

[@bobjohnston5527]

-1 and snow about 10cm of snow here in Fredericton New Brunswick

[@vibewithmike]

We are going to have snow moving forward with the ships

[@bobjohnston5527]

@vibewithmike that would be awesome too see the snow falling around the ships arriving in Duluth

[@vibewithmike]

@bobjohnston5527 it would’ve been cool to see snow with this ship

[@bobjohnston5527]

@vibewithmike It's sure would've been cool. It can happen in the next few days. November 1st on Wednesday

[@vibewithmike]

It was snowing in Duluth a few minutes ago. Only light flurries I was told. I’m not up there right now.