Iran Seizes MSC Aries | Somali Pirates Release Abdullah | FBI Board Dali in Baltimore

Ship Boardings
What's Going on With Shipping?
April 15, 2024
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses Iran's claim for MSC Aries 'Violating Maritime Laws', the Somali pirates releasing Abdullah after receiving $5 million and FBI board Dali to launch criminal investigation.
#MSCAries #Abdullah #Dali #iran #somalia #baltimore #baltimorebridge
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Iran Says Seized MSC Aries was ‘Violating Maritime Laws’
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FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse
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[@bradley-eblesisor]

Wow, you say more in 8 minutes than others say in an hour! Your service to us is very greatly appreciated.

[@williambarry8015]

If our journalist and news media actually did their Jobs Sal would probably be in a classroom right now. Since they don't Sal has to do their job for them.

[@JackPitmanNica]

"10 minutes of what the news takes 10 hours to say" is a good way to describe Sal's channel. So useful ! !

[@george2113]

Damn straight

[@TheFunkybert]

Iran, pirates, and FBI boarding ships… crazy times

[@surters]

Yeah I didn't know FBI was into the pirate thing!!!

[@soyoucametosee7860]

​@@surters🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@_cal_techie]

Looks like all the criminals are coming out.

[@cybervigilante]

Oh, for the quiet life of a sailor. Ooops!

[@jeffgilbetson2641-xk5fw]

they all need to be disbanded

[@davidbaldwin1591]

Imagine being an owner of contents on Dali, telling those who are waiting on the goods/car/ stuff "You may buy it from auction a year from now".

[@TheAechBomb]

ship's insurance likely covers the cargo, and considering the cargo is stuck, it'll likely pay for whatever was aboard, especially anything that was perishable

[@j_taylor]

​@@TheAechBomb Would that vary in each case? For example, if I ordered some goods to be delivered, I might have insurance (even that depends on things like FOB). If I were moving and my personal belongings were in a container, that seems like a different insurance situation. And if I were the shipper, my insurance policy is likely different from the first two examples. Then we have the operator claiming damages from the cargo, right?

[@michaelstrohecker2271]

Best KZbin on shipping issues, always on topic and very informative.

[@wgowshipping]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@daveboatman4024]

Exactly! Old fashioned journalism, Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. None of the trying to make the news into some kind of up close and personal human interest story. Like Joe Friday used to say “Just the facts, ma’am, just the facts “. Thanks Sal!

[@simonbrooks4088]

This Channel is becoming my main daily news stream. Enlightening. Thank you very much for the succinct, pragmatic and educated insight in today's wider world.

[@williambarry8015]

Sal would make a great Ethical Journalism professor.

[@mutantryeff]

"A rising tide doesn't raise all ships; it can again cover those ships that previously sank."

[@AllNighterHeider]

Hey Mutant

[@george2113]

Lol one day after tax day, thanks

[@pm1104]

No money should be exchanged for hijacking ships…..! 😢

[@robertf3479]

The money isn't for release of the ship, it's to pay to get the CREW released.

[@j_taylor]

Sadly, the crew is not always highly paid to begin with, then they become pawns in these negotiations where people on both sides would just let them die.

[@iam1smiley1]

No worries because brainless Biden will give Iran more money, like he did recently 😂

[@pecan11]

Oh pls this has happened plenty of times before

[@robwesterly5785]

Except when your daughter is on board! Then the narrative changes. Ayyyyy!

[@rahinc]

You mentioned “old fashioned piracy”. Brought a tear to my eye.

[@ekaa.3189]

As a general note, the FBI will be very tight lipped about any results, etc of their investigations, and almost exclusively only talks through court filings.

[@markthompson2079]

Thank Sal for covering the things i never gave much thought but affected everyone in the world.

[@EXROBOWIDOW]

I never gave these things much thought either... except for times like when I heard the Sansinena blow up in San Pedro harbor, Los Angeles, in 1976.

[@jamieo8653]

Again…..Houston, we have a problem! We are in rough seas. F.B.I. Investigations is not surprising, gee an entire bridge fell down! I just paid my taxes…..next year it will be even more painful!! Thank you Sal!🇺🇸

[@oceanhome2023]

Mega upvotes !! I just paid my Taxes too !! The Ukraine really needs it !!

[@pickeljarsforhillary102]

@@oceanhome2023 Zelensky doesnt have enough yachts. THINK OF ZELENSKY THIS TAX SEASON!

[@Khronogi]

​@@pickeljarsforhillary102disinformation spotted. Please stop.

[@Khronogi]

Also question, why are you guys /just/ paying your taxes lol. Cutting it close eh?

[@briananddebbemccartney2494]

The question is…….why are you paying taxes at all???? You are complying to tyranny!!!! Wake up

[@joetrey215]

Has some idiot at the FBI said "The Dali was on our radar" yet?

[@RamblingRodeo]

LMAO, right

[@aaronsmith5433]

I already have it on a t-shirt they sell

[@oldgoat142]

Give it time. Somebody will utter those words.

[@s0nnyburnett]

"It was known to us"

[@ruger8412]

They need to be investigating Mitch McConnell's & his wife Elaine Chao.

[@1BigBen]

I never like when the 3 letters kids get in the NTSB investigators way with their school yard bullying

[@j_taylor]

Indeed, that's my big worry here: that people who would willingly help identify causes and develop better prevention will have to play defense and shut up to avoid getting caught up in the criminal investigation.

[@davidmcdonell5102]

Remember that there are still three lost souls underwater in the wreckage, and I think due respect and reminders to viewers is warranted.

[@troyphoto7]

Question: were the two local pilots required to stay on board the Dali? Would they count as crew? How does that play out in the investigation(s)?

[@StevenPalmer-cs5ix]

Typically the pilots depart the vessel and undergo drug and alcohol testing in addition to questioning by various authorities. I was on two ships which experienced much less severe allisions.

[@StevenPalmer-cs5ix]

People wonder why there is a world wide mariner shortage! I am soooo glad I retired in 2021.

[@Armored_Ariete]

idk countries with low wages have an eager supply

[@StevenPalmer-cs5ix]

@@Armored_Ariete that has been going on for decades, BUT it takes time to build up a pool of mariners. That is also why you see smuggling using commercial ships on the uprise.

[@Armored_Ariete]

@@StevenPalmer-cs5ix I suspect mostly captains and dock workers have any relation to smuggling most mariners have no connection to the smuggling that occurs on their vessels besides also being on the same vessel

[@StevenPalmer-cs5ix]

@@Armored_Ariete sign up for the Maritime Executive daily news summary if you want to keep current on many aspects of the industry. There have been cases of passengers involved in smuggling as well as the more common hidden in containers or bulk cargo.

[@haameisanaei6481]

The Somali pirates splitting the money; "Half for me, sheeee, half for you" That was with Edward G Robinson's accent, God bless him, he was a great actor....

[@cybervigilante]

"We split 50/50. Fifty dollars for me, fifty cents for you!"

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

Still waiting for my share....just a paler cousin! Lol

[@haameisanaei6481]

​@@Jonny_The_Organism Your share is on the starboard plank, you wanna walk up and get it ??? Lol

[@haameisanaei6481]

​@@Jonny_The_Organism Your share is on the starboard plank, you wanna walk up and fetch it ???? Lol

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

@@haameisanaei6481 hahaha....well ...my preference is rum and not port..

[@Carlos-im3hn]

Call Sal ! (every time). I saw you earlier today on the Hudson Institute too. You bring the facts and have great timeliness. Thank you (every time!).

[@user-rq7el8nh6q]

I havent seen many Somali pirate recruiting posters recently

[@jakemocci3953]

They all got shipped to Dearborn

[@pickeljarsforhillary102]

@@jakemocci3953 And Minneapolis.

[@markcarrell8053]

​@@pickeljarsforhillary102🎯

[@alrent2992]

It's all word of mouth. 😂

[@user-rq7el8nh6q]

@@jakemocci3953 Unibrow removal clinics springing up all over Dearborn

[@jcwoodman5285]

Investigation interviews local pilots who were on board Dali: Pilots: ' We distinctly told them NOT to hit the bridge... We were VERY clear on this point'...

[@Armored_Ariete]

lmaooo

[@Royale9]

Sadly found your channel just a few days ago. Entertaining and informative videos I wish I'd have seen earlier.

[@festerofest4374]

No reason to be sad. Just watch the previous episodes!

[@dustinandrews3223]

I saw the local news (I'm in Northern Virginia) about the FBI getting involved and was waiting on this upload... LoL

[@dandaurbanhomestead3163]

Lol...me too

[@headsup2433]

I bet you did not envisage all this "goings on" when you first started this channel Sal, keep up the good work.

[@HarryWHill-GA]

Thanks Sal. I'm glad I bought those popcorn futures. I wish I'd bought more.

[@carlmontney7916]

Sal your channel is awesome. You have reported far more evidence regarding this accident and what else is going on in the world of shipping than can be found anywhere else. Unless some evidence has been found that points to sabotage by someone or a crew member. I don't see what interest the FBI would have? The three letter agencies are becoming far too intrusive.

[@Gav_Jam]

I don't have any need to know about shipping but Sal makes it an interesting topic and I keep coming back 😂

[@jimmutney3615]

What was/is the story behind the 26 barges that took a road trip down the Ohio river?

[@richardfay825]

Thank you Professor Sal..Another great update !👍

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

Trains , Planes and automobiles. Now we have Ships, your making it more interesting feeding us with real time updates... The more we know the less we know ~~ BTW where do you buy your shirts ? crying out for a rum swizzle~~

[@adrianklaver113]

Criminal investigation and NTSB investigation, seen that did not end well. Here(Whatcom County, WA) when a Olympic pipeline gasoline pipe line blew up Whatcom Creek in Bellingham, immunity deals where handed out like candy to the involved parties to get them to testify before the NTSB. The result was even though there was demonstrable negligence no criminal charges where brought because the negligent parties had immunity. We the residents of Western Washington did get to pay off the companies civil fine in the form of increased fuel prices for ~ two years as a result of the company upping their pipeline fees. Ain't the law great.

[@DrewNorthup]

Yeah, this is an unfortunately repetitive thing. The FBI doesn't seem to have gotten it through their heads that the safety of the global populace is more important than their often narrow liability concerns...so people who shouldn't have been granted pardons end up being granted them so that vital public safety activities can continue.

[@zisumevoli96]

Great content Sal! Glad to have found you at this monumental moment!

[@williamlyerly3114]

Thanks for update

[@InvictaView]

Well done Sal. Another great round up. I can tell you, the world is watching America all the time, very closely, as you seem to be involved in the thick of all thats happening in this crazy world right now! 🇺🇸👍🇬🇧💯🙈

[@cruiselaw]

Fascinating, great information, as usual. Thanks Sa!l

[@robt2151]

The map of the 'impounded' vessels (02:11) reminded me of the aeronautical equivalent at Dawsons Field (showing my age!)

[@stuartkcalvin]

I'm new to this channel and love it! I'm an Australian 4WD person, but this is a good change up - I also follow a US hog farmer and a few corn/soybean growers. The trick to get me following is to be interesting, informed and 'different'; thank you.

[@johnson02631]

Great to find you Sal

[@MrSuperLuizao]

Thank you so much for your channel, Sal. It is refreshing to have someone like you explain such a complex issue.

[@YouTubeOdyssey]

I suppose the Coast Guard will investgate the next railroad disaster?

[@jonanderson5137]

I guarantee that there's water on that train!

[@Mehranwahid]

OMG, the FBI now!!! Maybe this is a reminder to Masters and Chief Engineers to take every 'routine' manoeuvre as having a serious potential for a court case and prosecution! I always had that in mind on every single one of mine as a master!

[@Wextopher]

Second that for Captain Andy and Minorcan Mullet. The video of the bridge portion that was cut and lifted was pretty amazing. Great channel!

[@william_mac]

Dali may need groceries.

[@williamjmccartan8879]

Thank you for sharing your time and work Sal, peace

[@SOCORROGM]

Great information as always ❤❤ it thanx

[@JC-dm3nd]

Better call up Sal to find out whats really going on

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Wow! Thank you.

[@davidabrahammaicolliersint8625]

Thanks!

[@gbppittpetitt8684]

Thank You!

[@lydiafife8716]

Thank you for always putting everything in perspective - I’ve learned so much in the last 3 years - been watching since the grand blockage of the Suez! Superb! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Sky_Burger88]

He's not really putting things into perspective though is he? He just giving you the headline news that's available. I think we need to do some deeper dives into this subject matter. All these suspicious groundings and collisions are starting to add up. It doesn't seem like merely accidents.

[@theoutdoorslifetv3200]

I’m uncomfortable with maintenance and pre-voyage inspections being scrutinized in criminal investigations.

[@-Katastrophe]

I'm just imagining some cop paddling up to the Dali, shouting "you're under arrest!" and handcuffing the anchor chain.

[@parkerholden7140]

The NTSB should get the FBI to back out until the root cause is made public. The NTSB is known for both being slow and also thorough. The problem with the ship is likely a failure to configure parallel generators properly. There may also be a problem with the paralleling design. it is not a simple subject. It will take the NTSB time to unravel it all.

[@dmacarthur5356]

The NTSB doesn't suffer the public trust issues like the FBI.

[@j_taylor]

Well said. A safety investigation needs to focus on learning the causes, without people worried about prosecution (or just being a witness).

[@festerofest4374]

@@dmacarthur5356 When I first heard the FBI was involved I thought "did the ship pose a threat to Democrats?"

[@dmacarthur5356]

@@festerofest4374 Francis Scott Key is obviously a MAGA 😂 must be investigated

[@festerofest4374]

@@dmacarthur5356 The NYT wrote about how the bridge is racist. No way it will be re-named after Key because he wasn't woke. Prob be the Jesse Smollet bridge, or after some gender confused dude.

[@brianbarbarich1401]

Thanks Sal. Cheers from South Africa.

[@AllNighterHeider]

You're a wealth of info Thanks for sharing Sal

[@TypoMaker]

An Iranian, a Somalian and an FBI agent walk onto a deck….

[@ianhall6614]

I’d rather take my chances with Davy Jones and Neptune…

[@nidheeshkumar6760]

Iranian government accepted indian government officials to consult and talk with crew members of the ship i think they will release all crew members it will not wise to hold Indian's, Pakistanis,Russians citizens hostage or detained

[@marcobellina3696]

I love how everyone ignores the fact that the US seized an Iranian tanker last year...

[@MD-tp5zy]

interesting times we live in.

[@BrettBaker-uk4te]

Flashy But Incompetent will no doubt solve the case!

[@soyoucametosee7860]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chris_hisss]

Wow, a lot happening! I feel a bit better understanding of the iran issue. I can't believe they have ships and crew there. Awesome we can get better documentation of the Dali. That is scary that the FBI is getting involved too. I wonder why it took so long. Maybe things came out in reports from the manufacturer of illegal modifications or something. It would seem like if they added refrigeration to the main power because it didn't have enough power, and that lead to the full blackout. That is serious stuff.

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

It's becoming a cottage industry.

[@AdeptAnalytic]

Thanks Sal

[@georgewest2096]

Thanks

[@scottivlow9962]

Hi Sal, real early this morning yotube autoloaded a Nova video Why Ship Accidents Happen. There is a ship historian on it that really looks like you.😁 It was really good.

[@Khronogi]

Great thumbnail and title combo. Very comedic lol

[@AlfCalson]

4:33 Key Bridge

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

Court order forced FBI to act? Why didn't they do it on their own?

[@michaelinners5421]

The FBI probably requested the order

[@j_taylor]

Sometimes the FBI lets the safety investigation go first. Of course, they're under pressure to act. Someone Must Be Prosecuted.

[@edc1569]

Manpads aren’t expensive and very effective, you’d think the companies would equip their crews better.

[@j_taylor]

It's not the cost of individual weapons that is the problem, it's the cost of operating as an armed vessel, and thus a military target.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Commercial ships are not going to get arms. Your going to not be able to just sail into a port with weapons. No more than you are able to just Waltz Across the Canadian or Mexican border packing a Glock.

[@jonanderson5137]

​@@WALTERBROADDUSused to waltz into Canada with firearms no problem. Self defense is a right that shipping forgot.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@@jonanderson5137 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2LLYpKjgaZ8n9Esi=fPK7hhG1tOXl-myX

[@jaycee1958]

I hope those crew members involved in the FBI investigation get good legal representation at no cost to themselves. I also hope that the NTSB does not apportion blame for the accident on anyone. My understanding is that they work similarly to the MAIB in the UK and report only on the circumstances and causes along with making recommendations to prevent this from happening again. After the 1987 Herald Of Free Enterprise disaster in the English Channel, the UK government brought in some knee-jerk legislation that made the ship's captain responsible for defects in the design and construction of their vessels. These laws were, sensibly, later repealed. I hope the USA does not have any similarly ridiculous laws. My main concern, however, is for the officers and crew on board who must be going through a very difficult time and who could be prevented from going home for a considerable length of time.

[@pecan11]

They are part of longshoreman’s union I beleive

[@zlatkojerkovic9456]

Is the crew still paid while they are stranded on the ship?

[@jpkatz1435]

Sal, love to hear you moderate a panel of matitime lawyers working thier through the Dali mess.

[@wgowshipping]

So would I!

[@artesia123456]

I love the selection of Shirts you wear. They are amazing

[@erinmac4750]

Wow. It sounds like being a mariner has become a modern version of the days of the tall ships and the Jolly Rodger! I truly feel bad for these crews that have to go through these crazy situations. Much respect for them doing this job, when they have these kinds of risks on tip of what the seas bring. Excellent journalism you're doing here, enlighting us to these events and the world of shipping. 🍀🌎🌍🌏

[@mattheide2775]

So what you're saying is "and then it got worse" in reference to the Iran thing. Then at the very end, Sal, you hope I enjoyed the video 😅 ❤ your work Sal

[@grizzstark]

What is the cargo of these ships? 4 tankers ? Oil ? Maybe I missed it Wow excellent channel 😁and a real person speaking ! Thank you been watching daily!

[@dianab8889]

Love your shirt!

[@timothystevenhoward]

Theres a lot of ship happening

[@wildcolonialman]

That is a lot going on.

[@Knowsnothing1]

@5.56 you say the death of the workers aboard the ship, there were no fatalities of free on the ship so am assuming you mean the tragic loss of life of the workers on the bridge!! You are busy Sal, I get it, however others may misconstrue your statements.

[@wgowshipping]

Thanks for the heads up. I must have missed that in my edit. I will fix it!

[@jamescole1786]

4/15/24..Salute to you Sal ('tenn hutt') for 2day's summary: 3 boardings': Iran, Somalia & FBI...phew! ...that's a lot to cover but you, my man, have no problem compressing numerous Maritime events into a few minute summary getting right to the point. A+ Sal!✅️ Am waiting for NTSB's public report to see if that ship, MV DALI, left the dock knowing their were electrical problems/intermittancies which leadership/management/Captain etc. all believed in the routine of ship operations, would get sorted out as ship was under way, making progress toward its next destination, Singapore x-million miles away & so would have the benefit of time, distance & 'open water' to 'fix' the xyz problem & all would be good...but oh no...management using 'band-aid' thinking just burned them up, killed several people, destroyed a major bridge with multiplied effects of halting US Government shipping, commercial shipping, major navigation obstructions...on & on...WTF was the management thinking? ..oh ya know...just like another day of problem solving, only that mentality exposed a horrible level irresponsible behavior. Shame on management & the Captain. Bye bye millions of $$$'s...go Sal go!👍✅️

[@Dbergson]

Hell of way to start a video!

[@shibasurfing]

That’s one of the slowest “fast”-roping of all time I’ve ever seen

[@stevenbowron1287]

Hello from Reno

[@rickcudmore8156]

You didn't mention the classification society surveyor(s) who will need to board to complete their assessment, especially if it's determined machinery had failed. Plus they will need to enter the forward ballast tanks and spaces to determine what repairs will be needed.

[@danam0228]

There's a lot going on everywhere all around the world

[@davidandrewcope]

Did you forget to add the link to Minorcan Mullet in the show notes? Or did I just miss it?

[@SH-sc9or]

That means we'll never know the real root cause of Dali incident. Besides that I really hope the US starts focusing on their own huge problems like being bankrupt, instead of funding wars around the globe.

[@shanerr7252]

Once it goes criminal not cooperation with the investigation normally follows

[@n4837z]

Sal, So, what's up in the Cruise ind.? Food surcharge due to Ribeye prices????

[@jamesgreer5116]

It would be interesting to know the grounds under which a court order was issued, who requested it and under what sections of federal law the applicant was operating.

[@jimsherman8665]

Regarding the FBI, is failing to keep accurate logs a federal offence? I'm thinking logging that maintenance was done, when it actually was not performed. Or not recording faults/failures and just resetting the problem equipment.

[@Trlthericklang]

Sal, the one time i have a beer in hand... I dont hear the drinking keywords… but aside from that great video as always!

[@rogerevans3112]

Guessing I should do an investigation, everyone seems to be doing it so I want to get my cut.

[@MartySalo]

Hey Sal, you can reach out to Tony with La Lido Loca who is on a cruise ship just got done with Aruba and Curacao, he was scheduled to go to Baltimore, but he got news that the termination of the cruise will now be in Norfolk, VA. I don't think much cruising is regularly done out of Norfolk, Va, but I don't know much, follow much with cruising out of Norfolk. I often cruise out of Tampa. Some repositioners will call at Baltimore, but I guess things will be diverted for awhile.

[@QALibrary]

I am surprised the price of oil did not peek at $100 today... in fact, it went down! Wonder what the price of insurance doing today and also in the next few weeks to months?

[@real5609]

Did they ever test the fuel on board, and not just the fuel delivered?

[@robertlevine2152]

Sal, I understand a criminal investigation is in order. But, why isn't the USCG leading the investigation? I believe the USCG's Investigation Service should have the lead and the FBI should support their efforts. I haven't heard if Class NKK is involved with the MV Dali's investigation. I would think that they should be there for both support of the salvage operations and the root cause investigation. Bob

[@stanleybest8833]

The FBI should board and arrest the Francis Scott Key Bridge, for having too much concrete on it's road bed and shoddy construction. The Dali boat needs minimal examination, so free it and let it go. Let's see how junky the replacement bridge will be.

[@marvindebot3264]

First up, the FBI need to pull their heads in and wait for the outcome of the NTSB report. Secondly, a single LAW would have changed the situation on the Aries as long as a naval vessel was close enough to protect them in the aftermath.