⚓️First Yellow Ship! ‘Happy River’ arrives in Duluth, MN

[@natelammers652]

She has one of the tallest and skinniest super structures. Inside it has a spiral staircase. Only ship I’ve had the past few years with such a thing. I’ll be taking the Happy River out tonight and down the Lake. She brought LNG tanks into Sturgeon Bay, WI. I was her Pilot out of S. Bay and down to Burns Harbor Indiana where she loaded scrap Stainless Steel for Antwerp. She had a couple containers to discharge this morning and then containers to load. Her next stop is Cleveland to load more containers before start long her voyage to Antwerp. Great Captain and crew onboard to work with.

[@vibewithmike]

Nate! Oh, my goodness! Please come back for more comments and future videos. You are an expert. All of us Boat Friends look for people like you to ask questions and have fun with. This is fantastic. First-hand knowledge. Was it difficult to navigate during turns? How quick did the engine respond when you needed it? The super structure was unbelievably tall from my vantage point. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your comment. What a great perspective my friend. All the best to you. Be safe out there on the water brother.👍⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Great info Nate. Yes please stop back. You can teach us a lot!

[@vibewithmike]

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[@skycvg]

@@vibewithmike Safe travels Nate, thanks for the insight.

[@vibewithmike]

I think it’s cool that Nate shared the insight! Very cool.

[@Broadcastvehicles]

A heartfelt hello from the Netherlands! It's funny to see how you look in Duluth at a ship that can be seen daily for us here in the ports. We then look with admiration at the ships that are more or less your regular guests. And so we are all, anywhere in the world, a bit of a family of ship spotters

[@chuckg6039]

What a nice reply Rene! Thanks for checking in. Hope you stop back again.

[@vibewithmike]

Wow! Wonderful to hear from you my Dutch friend! Which port do you observe this vessel at? It would be nice to throw a link up there so I can show all the boat friends where you are at. Thank you so much for the comment. It’s wonderful having a person from the Netherlands giving us a perspective. I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@vibewithmike]

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[@Broadcastvehicles]

@@vibewithmike Hi Mike, Because I myself come from a family of seagoing and inland navigation skippers, my interest in ships has always been there. The great thing about your videos is that you keep it so wonderfully pure. Just observe what comes in and goes out. Provides the right information and that under all weather conditions. I'd love to look at it! You can regularly find me at both the ports of Amsterdam and Rotterdam and yes, ships like the MS "Happy River" sometimes pass by. Maybe I'll get around to making videos myself, but for now I'll stick to photography. Keep up the good work with your nice videos. I am a fan!!!!

[@todddembsky8321]

Why am I singing "We all live in a Yellow Submarine"? Beautiful superstructure on that lady. Can you just imagine the amount of ballasting that is required to use those cranes? Just freaking cool!!!

[@vibewithmike]

You know what Todd, we might as well just sing it together! Join in Boat Friends! 🎶🎶😂😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PYhXl8lJiAl6M

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike oh boy. That takes me back 🛥️

[@vibewithmike]

🕺💃🪩

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike 💃🪩🕺to you too

[@vibewithmike]

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[@bettygilmore611]

Wow love all the great shots. Great.ship.

[@scottlewis8681]

WOW!! Is this lady a sight for sore eyes, even from a great distance. Never had seen one like her. Thanks again Mike, U R the best.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Scott! What a nice contrast from a vessel standpoint. Very cool.

[@BeenThrDunThat]

Thanks again. Very unique ship, thanks for sharing.

[@vibewithmike]

Pete, I’m telling you right now, that ship was so awesome in person man

[@lesHanalala]

I love the Happy River!!! 😊

[@vibewithmike]

This is my first time ever seeing the vessel. I’m impressed.

[@chuckg6039]

Hey Leslie. It certainly puts me in a good mood!

[@scottburk4083]

Big Bird needs to get a photo with the Happy River! That is a cool vessel! Thanks for the video Mike,God Bless ya Brother!!!😊 No fishing today,recovery day and gym night. My Brother and I work out every other day. Trying to get the blood flowing and lose some weight.

[@vibewithmike]

That would be an awesome video, big bird, trailing, happy river in the canal.

[@dollywalker3929]

Beautiful ship. Beautiful name, From a beautiful country, WOW 🤗

[@vibewithmike]

Absolutely, the Netherlands is a beautiful place!🇳🇱🇳🇱👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@deetempleton80]

Well she's a ray of Sunshine. Great name an great assist to the Happy River. Thanks Mike for another great work of caring. We all r appreciative especially 8:00 a.m. that hour is against my religion. Haha Thanks Blessings to u an yours😊❤

[@vibewithmike]

The name alone brings a smile to my face. Positive energy, this vessel has it.

[@ellanwiehman1851]

Lovely yellow ship! Thanks Mike! 🤗

[@vibewithmike]

One of my favorites for sure Ellan!

[@VictoriaReginaAnn]

It’s a beauty! Thanks Mike. Nice.

[@vibewithmike]

The yellow just pops so well! Cool looking ship.

[@larrycrawley-woods4515]

Thank you....very informative and enjoyable....

[@vibewithmike]

Wow! Thank you Larry! hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@peterleno4782]

This channel has become my new news outlet while I'm in Duluth. Well done!

[@vibewithmike]

Ha! Peter, brother, I’ll be your live reporter on the street. Better yet, along the canal wall.🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍

[@karlschwab6437]

Thanks, Mike, for a new look in ships coming into Duluth.

[@vibewithmike]

I would like to see this ship once a month. I know that will not happen. I’m just happy I saw it once.

[@antwaunsmith8392]

That was so amazing first time ever seeing a nice bright yelllow ship must be a hard working vessel 😄💪⛴

[@vibewithmike]

There’s something about a yellow ship, it looks so cool

[@djackson2243]

Love the Happy River. I was happy to watch. Always love to see the tug assist and the turn.

[@vibewithmike]

This is the first time I have ever seen this vessel. Definitely one of my favorites now.

[@steemdup]

lovely yellow salty, and the largest cranes I've seen on any ship💛

[@vibewithmike]

This ship was so unique and cool! The app I use is called “MarineTraffic” and it has a blue ship for the logo. You will really enjoy it! You can research vessel names and follow ships all over the world. I hope you enjoy! All the best friend!👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike Enjoyed it Great Ocean Going Crane Have a Great Night And Wonderful Wednesday 😊

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Anthony, those cranes are unbelievable

[@gillmellor390]

Thanks Mike! That's a saltie and a half - definitely long-distance ocean going! Love the colour scheme too.

[@vibewithmike]

Gill, how’s it going friend? That yellow is really hard to beat. Very cool looking.

[@ThomasPete]

Gotta love a ship with a name like that!

[@SAILNAWAY]

I was expecting it to read, Have A Nice Day on the side with a smiley face 😊. One cool looking ship!

[@vibewithmike]

Actually, look close, I zoomed in. I linked it here. imgc.allpostersimages.com/img/posters/have-a-nice-day-smiley-face_u-L-F59IP80.jpg?artPerspective=n

[@SAILNAWAY]

Oh that's Funny! You got me with that one. I thought for a minute maybe I missed it on the ship. Lol

[@vibewithmike]

😂😂👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@junemariemock8845]

Thank you very much Mike. Love to see and hear the bridge and the ships.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you my friend! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Mike has got yellow on his mind. Sailing vessel Big Bird, now this monster lift ship Happy River. Talk about a contrast! Without question, this ship ranks up there as one of the coolest, most interesting ships to ever arrive in Duluth....at least in my mind. I can't imagine the challenges of trying to safely balance their loads. This is one of their R-type vessels. This fleet has 4 heavy transport ships, 21 heavy lift ships, and 50 other assorted ships. Huge company. Huge. Prior to arriving in Duluth, they dropped off in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin some HUGE LNG tanks from Port Colborne, Canada. Those tanks were going to be placed into a bunkering ship currently under construction. I first saw this ship back in 2019 when it delivered some huge wind turbine blades to Duluth. Let's hope we continue to see this ship....or other Big Lift vessels many more times in the future. They are so interesting!

[@vibewithmike]

There’s a whole Lotta yellow going on

[@karengausman1459]

Yellow is a happy color. I can see why people like it

[@lesHanalala]

I think that was when I first saw her, too. I know she was carrying wind turbine blades!

[@vibewithmike]

👍👍

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a powerful ship

[@Alexfraser-q4l]

This is the. Most different ships. I Have seen come through Duluth. It looks so top heavy even the configuration of the lifeboat is different. It's nice to see different types of vessel. Keep up the good work I enjoy your channel. You're doing a great job.

[@henryhawk978]

Very nice looking ship with nice color. I like yellow.. probably carrying mining equipment. Enjoyed the video Mike and BE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@vibewithmike]

Henry, great hearing from you. This is the coolest yellow ship out there, my friend. I had fun seeing it.

[@maryanneveite5096]

We saw it coming through the harbor as it was leaving tonight. It was beautiful ❤

[@vibewithmike]

Set cool! Very good looking ship

[@nomadictraveller8580]

Good morning mike hope all is well. It looks like a beautiful day in Duluth

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Nomadic! You know what, if the sun doesn’t make it out from behind the clouds, this ship might just take its place! ☀️☀️☀️☀️🍌🍌🍌🍌⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@nomadictraveller8580]

@@vibewithmike good point

[@vibewithmike]

⛴️👍

[@krisinminneapolis8242]

"Yellow bird" for older folk! (Eartha Kitt) Nice ship!

[@vibewithmike]

Kris, we should get some big speakers and play this as a ship goes by the Lift Bridge! kzbin.info/www/bejne/roerlHWNgLmcr5Y

[@karengausman1459]

Hello, Hello. She is very unique with the yellow coloring. Agree that those cranes are the real deal and she can defintely carry cargo. Thoses cranes look like they mean business. Thanks for showing the photos. Very cool. I appreciate the definition of a "salty" as a newbie, but it does make sense. It was nice to have a surprise appearance by Chip in the Kentucky. Hope you had a good day. Take care. Catch you later in chat maybe. 🙋‍♀

[@vibewithmike]

I was surprised to see the tugboat come out of nowhere. What did you think about that color? Very different. Very cool.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike Yellow is a cheerful color. I liked it 😀 it looked like she did need Chip to help make the turn.

[@vibewithmike]

I agree, yellow is cheerful

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike I was smiling 😄 while I was watching.

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@skycvg]

Good lookin ship, very unique. Love the paint scheme. Man those cranes could lift the Barker, jeez. They say the cranes are rated at 400 metric tons and 800 metric tons on a tandem lift.

[@vibewithmike]

You would think it would have the Barker horn

[@jstoli996c4s]

Very unique ship 🚢

[@vibewithmike]

I could see that ship from miles away. That yellow, very bright.

[@georgesmith8113]

Nice! 👍👍👍👊😎

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks George!!!!!

[@marywright6759]

Cool ship and great name.

[@vibewithmike]

Just the name alone makes a person happy

[@marywright6759]

I just read on another site that it was there to load containers. Great news for Deluth. I saw a picture of the containers being loaded.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s fantastic! The more vessel traffic for Duluth, the better!

[@jackmcgill3150]

Wow! That's awesome! It's nice to see different things come through. Thank you for this video! Awesome job bud.

[@vibewithmike]

Exactly, it’s definitely from the switch it up

[@jackmcgill3150]

@@vibewithmike yep

[@vibewithmike]

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[@mtnair3]

Powerful looking ship-like a weight lifter!

[@vibewithmike]

Hundred percent power! Tough workhorse ship

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

Very interesting

[@vibewithmike]

Superstructure was huge. This vessel was awesome to see in person.

[@johnmarshall9065]

How do ships coming across the Atlantic access Lake Superior ? Via St Lawrence Sea way ?

[@vibewithmike]

Exactly John, Saint Lawrence. Here’s what I found. “Lawrence Seaway (the "Highway H2O"): Opened to deep draft navigation in 1959. Distance from the Atlantic Ocean to Duluth, Minnesota via Lake Superior is 2,038 nautical miles and takes 8.5 sailing days.” www.seaway.dot.gov/explore/learn-about-seaway

[@johnstark4723]

Heavy lift is right, probably more lift capacity than any of the Duluth cranes. Great catch!

[@vibewithmike]

John, did you see some of that stuff the cranes wren lifting in those pictures? Super impressive. Biggest cranes I’ve ever seen on a ship.

[@johnstark4723]

@@vibewithmike yeah they are amazing! I don't think I'd want to be on rough seas with those cranes onboard! Seems keeping that ship balanced would take computers to be constantly changing ballast.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s what I was thinking John, there has to be something from a physics standpoint that just seems off. Maybe I’m wrong?

[@johnstark4723]

@Vibe with Mike ⚓️ I just read up on this class known as R Class. 4 ships and the cranes can handle 350 tons each and a combined weight of 800 tons! And it has ballast control computer that can adjust ballast during lifting as well as while at sea. That's pretty amazing.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s good to know. It’s a very top-heavy vessel from those cranes.

[@bighouse1695]

I love the yellow hull, very striking. Is there any governance that would deter ships from being painted certain colors? Maybe yellow is more expensive to paint and companies don’t want to spend more??

[@vibewithmike]

Big house, I would have to look into it or maybe one of the boat friends knows the answer. Take care, my friend.⛴️

[@geoffreywallace9432]

Great video Mike. Think the small bridge on the bow is for when she carries tall cargo that would obstruct the view from the main bridge at the stern.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s a great observation! I’ll bet that’s exactly what it’s for. Did you see those photos? This ship carries a lot of big stuff. What an awesome ship. Thanks for the comment brother!👍⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Interesting comment Geoffrey. Based on some pictures I've seen showing some of her cargo, I can certainly see how it might block the views from the main bridge. A remote bridge would be beneficial for sure!

[@vibewithmike]

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[@Jodi_W]

I like it! And what a dainty little horn. It was making me nervous going under the bridge. I suppose it could use the Superior entry if it was too tall for the Lift Bridge? It looks like it would just tip over if it hit strong winds.

[@vibewithmike]

The horn is small, but the cranes are huge

[@johanvandersandt8904]

That looks so cool! Why aren't more ships yellow! She seems real heavy duty but she sounds foreign... kind of like a European truck horn but for ships. 🤣🤣🤣 Have a good one Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Yeah, the horn was not as strong. However, the rest of the vessel makes up for it.

[@gregmctevia5087]

Fantastic presentation. As you pointed out BigLift is a world wide heavy lift line. I follow a spotter in Japan named Binmei who covers the Kinmon Straits and he catches the big yellow heavy lifters in Japanese waters from time to time.

[@SweetUniverse]

We need t-shirts that say: I'm Here for the Seagull Party

[@vibewithmike]

Sugar! You really might be onto something! Serious! That would be funny and cool!👍⛴️

[@bill2066]

Curious to know if the ships going INTO Duluth are Loaded or Unloaded (etc..). Do they always come into the harbor to drop off cargo, or to Pick up cargo, etc?

[@vibewithmike]

Great question, they will load or unload depending on what’s going on. There’s a ton of Coal and Iron Ore here right now.

[@Peter-qf3be]

Waving a hand from texas boy it is yellow don’t believe I seen a boat like that yellow

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Peter, yeah, I’ve never seen a yellow one like this either.

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@vibewithmike same old stuff in the garage putting new line on the fishing rods

[@vibewithmike]

Good, new line means you’re getting close to fishing

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@vibewithmike if the weather breaks up will go Saturday night

[@vibewithmike]

🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@RobertBardos]

Happy River 😂 Dutch flagged. What a great ship! Wonder what project cargo is? Probably mining related but who knows.

[@vibewithmike]

One of the people here in the comment section said it’s windmill parts. Interesting, whatever it’s carrying, it’s a cool vessel.

[@RobertBardos]

@@vibewithmike yea it definitely delivered us the Smiles and Summer shipping Vibes! Thanks Mike 👍😁

[@vibewithmike]

100% great ship

[@GHarris218]

Thanks Mike. Would this ship be required to have a local pilot (captain, not sure of the proper name) to bring it into port?

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, Chuck said that is the rule

[@GHarris218]

Oops, sorry I didn’t catch that!

[@vibewithmike]

No worries, my friend! I really appreciate you asking the question though. We are all here to learn.

[@geofffikar3417]

Has there ever been a ship that was too tall for the lift bridge?

[@vibewithmike]

Not that I know of, I believe that there are certain height requirements to make it on to the Great Lakes. For that very reason. Nothing will be taller than the bridge.

[@BeanieScooter]

Great question. Great answer!

[@chuckg6039]

Sound Levels to date (* denotes a Salty): James R. Barker 123.1 Edwin H. Gott 117.1, Paul R Tergurtha 111.5, 108.1, 107.7, 100.9, Michipicoten 110.6, 93.0, Philip R. Clarke 109.1, 102.5, Great Republic 106.9, 102.1, 101.6, 91.6, *UAL Fortitude 104.7, 101.6, Mesabi Miner 104.6, John G. Munson 103.1, 101.6, 98.0, 83.4, H. Lee White 102.5, Mark Barker 102.3, USCG Cutter Spar 101.6, American Century 100.3, 100.1, Joseph L Block 100.3, American Integrity 99.7, *Happy River 97.1, Algoma Transport 87.3, 82.0, Big Bird- Peacefully Silent

[@vibewithmike]

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[@A-Dam84]

HAha Big Birds Momma.

[@vibewithmike]

Ha! I hope Captain Jeff sees this comment.😂😂😂⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@lie-berry]

I was wondering if she was named after Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. Turns out, she is.

[@vibewithmike]

Really? I’m looking forward to that vessel going out. Maxima.

[@stephaniedougherty8029]

Humongous Ship

[@vibewithmike]

Enormous

[@camerashy44]

Cranes have a 400 Metric Tonne lifting capacity.

[@vibewithmike]

Whoa!!!!!!! That is unreal! Thanks for the info friend!👋👋👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@jeanned3167]

If she came from Belgium, does she have to pass through any preventative procedures to avoid carrying invasive species into the Lakes?

[@vibewithmike]

Jeanne, this is an excellent question, I wonder if one of the boat friends in the comment section here knows the answer? I don’t know.⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Hi Jeanne. That's a great question. Yes, there are stringent international laws and regulations covering this subject. Basically ships have to either exchange their ballast or treat it. And local ports can also add in additional refinements to the law. I'll send Mike a great link which explains it all....including an informative video. He then might add the link. Hope you post more questions in future videos.

[@vibewithmike]

Jeanne, this link was provided by Chuck. It will further explain the evasive species situation. Check it out here: www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Pages/Implementing-the-BWM-Convention.aspx

[@vibewithmike]

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[@skydancerforever]

why do seagulls always fly around the back of these ships?

[@vibewithmike]

The propellers kicks the water around and stuns the fish below. The stunned fish come to the surface and the seagulls get an easy meal.

[@ItsTheCostanza]

It’s a real yellow banana boat

[@vibewithmike]

You definitely can’t miss that from a few miles out

[@randymorris8740]

The Happy River is docked in Cleveland as I type this...

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a cool ship Randy! That yellow!

[@oriolesfan7807]

Next video should be either unloading or loading.

[@vibewithmike]

I don’t have access to those areas where they do that. When I do get that access, I will make sure to throw it on for you. Orioles fan, my favorite shortstop of all time, Cal Ripken Junior. A class act and a legit Hall of Famer.

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac hello everyone

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Tyler!!!!👋👋👋👋👋

[@Ralphbros24]

Do you live in Duluth?

[@RexBennett-w5v]

you definitely got a good shot on a heavy lift geared cargo ship. not a common sight for your area.

[@vibewithmike]

I would like to see them more here in Duluth! All yellow color is awesome.

[@zeekwolfe6251]

Is a pilot required to be on board when entering Duluth? The port of Los Angeles does require pilots. For Duluth I guess my answer is 'no' because in all the videos I have seen there is never a boat dropping off a pilot. But then who is guiding this yellow snip from the Netherlands?

[@chuckg6039]

Yes a pilot is required. In fact the pilot (Nate) has replied to this video. If you scroll down you will find his comment.

[@zeekwolfe6251]

@@chuckg6039 I scrolled down looking for comments about pilots. Lots of talk about this yellow ship, what fun to see it, but nothing with "Nate" attached to it. Should I look elsewhere for his 'pilot' explanation?

[@chuckg6039]

@@zeekwolfe6251 look for a comment from Nate Lammers. He is the pilot.

[@vibewithmike]

I just pinned Nate’s comment to the very top

[@vibewithmike]

Zeek, there is a pilot service and Duluth. Check this out. www.seaservicellc.com/

[@Fireball-il7mr]

Windmill parts

[@vibewithmike]

Awesome update. I couldn’t really tell what was there. Great information fireball.

[@ralphyboy3636]

Salties always have the wimpiest horns

[@vibewithmike]

Ralphy! I definitely have noticed this. What’s even more interesting, the smaller ships have the loudest horn! I wonder why? Being out on the ocean you think you’d want more distance?

[@jayhopkins6990]

I'm trying to use the Google microphone to make a comment and it just keeps making so many mistakes. Is there anybody else out there who's getting frustrated because? The microphone can't get 10 English words properly.

[@emilioroberto195]

In spanish please

[@emilioroberto195]

Place spanish 😢