⚓️Ship's Emergency Turn: Algoma Conveyor Aborts in Duluth Fog!

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

for everyone reading........what would you name a ship if you could?

[@vibewithmike]

If I could name a ship I would name it the BF Blue! The “Blue” stands for the blue Boat Friends beacon and the blue water it sails on.🔵⛴️

[@pamberry7162]

I know what I wouldn’t name it… the SS Minnow 🤣. I would have to say the Maitland would be my first choice.

[@willgaukler8979]

my vote is sky bridge out of Duluth

[@vibewithmike]

That’s a good name

[@karengausman1459]

I would name it The Courageous because of having to brave the winds of November on Lake superior. Just my thought.

[@cody165]

I watched this as it happened today, on the Duluth harbor cam. I’ve spent a lot of time in Duluth and never seen this happen. Thanks for the explanation. The Captain showed some real skill with that difficult maneuver.

[@vibewithmike]

I was in shock as it unfolded in real life! It was amazing and cool to see that Captain step up and be cool under pressure! Thanks for your comment and for watching brother!👍

[@karengausman1459]

Hello Capt.!! Yeah, who would have thought that in December that there would be no snow Visibility of 2 miles would make it hard on the captains for sure. Looks like the gulls are getting ready for the party to start. I have not seen an emergency vehicle having to cross the bridge with a ship coming in. Glad she was far enough out so that she could turn around. I love seeing that steam coming out of the stacks. Nice!! Very nice looking ship. That blue is very cool. Too bad that there was only the single horn but I will take it. Thank you for the video. A great looking vessel. I hope you are ready for Christmas. I will be staying home but that is okay. Take care my friend and chat soon. 🙋🚢

[@vibewithmike]

Can you believe I caught this ship in an emergency situation? I thought I was going to go down and record a video of a ship in the fog and that was it. I never would have believed that the bridge would not go up in the ship had to abort the entry.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike I believe that was a first for you. I was wondering what was happening. Why the bridge was not going up. Hope the patient in the ambulance will be okay.

[@sherrigooding2773]

What a very interesting video, Mike! That fog was so thick; and the aborted entry because of the emergency vehicle going over the bridge. I've never heard a ship do a single salute before. As always; you had a great video. I've been a proud subscriber for a year now.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope everybody is OK that went on that ambulance. This was pretty nerve-racking for a few minutes as I recorded it.

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Total professionalism between the bridge operator and ship captain. Their prompt attention made for a safe outcome involving not only those two parties, but also the emergency vehicle personnel needing to pass over the bridge. Thanks for capturing all the action Mike. Made me feel proud for everyone involved.

[@vibewithmike]

That ship captain needs to have a high five and I know probably to him. It seems like a standard situation but you put most people in a scenario with all that heavy fog and having to quickly turn a 740 foot vessel around. That’s no easy task. What a great job to avoid a possible bad situation today.

[@john5321]

@@vibewithmike Thanks for capturing this. Did the ambulance go back over the bridge prior to the lift? I have been in fog banks before, but visibility was pretty good otherwise she would have been sounding fog signals. Regards and Happy New Year! John - Chief Engineer, USS Manitowoc LST-1180 (after Manitowoc WI).

[@vibewithmike]

@john5321 John, brother, thank you so much for taking time out of your day to leave a comment. First, let me say this, Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸 I didn’t see the ambulance return. Not sure what happened on the other side once it made it across. It’s wonderful having a person like you part of this boat friends community that we have on this channel. I’m sure you have any interesting days on the ship. I respect anybody that has a career in the water. Thanks again my friend. To the both friends that want to see the beautiful ship that John is on take a look here. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Manitowoc_(LST-1180)

[@chuckg6039]

@@john5321 Thanks John for checking in. Really can't thank you enough for your service. Hope you stop back again.

[@ellenhalpern1882]

Thanks Mike, great video the fog makes it feel like a movie

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. It was amazing to see this captain make that quick turn at the last second. The fog did make it feel like it was during a movie. It was very cool.

[@elizabethw4519]

How exciting on this video!!!! I always wondered what would happen if someone had an emergency and a ship was approaching! Thanks for sharing this and documenting how the captain and the lift bridge work together for a person in need. I'm cold just watching you out there for us!!! Hope you have a warm fireplace and some hot chocolate or cider waiting for you at home!!

[@vibewithmike]

It was pretty crazy to hear that radio call indicating that an emergency vehicle would be becoming across the bridge and the captain decided to hit the brakes and quickly turn and make another attempt. Christmas is a few days away and I hope you are doing absolutely fabulous.

[@loganmackey9092]

Hi Mike, I will be down at Canal Park tomorrow. Sometime before 11:30 am and noon.

[@jerryodell1168]

Ships in fog are the example of the need of great care and knowing what you are doing. The SS Andrea Doria sank in 1956 in the Atlantic after colliding with another ship in a bad fog. I was on the USS Canberra CAG-2 in very dense fog in the same general area some time between 1961-1963. We moved dead slow. So slow and with watches on every side of the ship. It seemed like days even though it was only a day or so. And every one was on edge from the Admiral down to the deck seamen. And few had a good night sleep.

[@vibewithmike]

Jerry, thank you so much for passing along this information to us. Please keep providing great information like this to us whenever you feel like it. It’s fantastic. You just provided information about a ship I never heard of and I can’t believe I have not. I want the boat friends to know more about the vessel Andrea Doria! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Andrea_Doria

[@chuckg6039]

​​​​Jerry. Yes indeed fog requires great care. I boated with my family extensively in the late 1970s and through the 1980s. We made a run from Rogers City, MI to Mackinaw Island. Got caught in pea soup fog. Couldn't even see our bow from the flying bridge. Luckily we had radar. But still it was scary as heck. We waited it out off a nearby tiny island for 5 hours. We could hear voices from nearby shore cabins, but couldn't see a thing. We were exhausted from the ordeal. Luckily we eventually docked safely at Mackinaw Island. Made a run for it with just enough visibility to give it a go. The fog took 3 days to clear so we just relaxed on the island and ate too much fudge!! @@vibewithmike

[@haramanggapuja]

Same same 1971 Med cruise on the USS Saratoga. North Atlantic going south from NATO/Norges sjøforsvaret exercises between Iceland & Bergen. Surrounded by Norwegian fishery boats, Russian intel snoops, commercial traffic. It was absolutely creepy. From the signal bridge over the island you couldn’t see the end of the catapult runs forward& aft was invisible. Horn blast every few seconds. The fog condensed on your skin in seconds. Months later we got a photo taken out of a Norwegian sub’s periscope showing some of our crew staring out a hangar deck door.

[@vibewithmike]

@haramanggapuja your comments are like reading a novel. They are so fun to read. I enjoy them so much I know everybody else does too.

[@bettygilmore611]

You seldom give us anything boring . This was soooo interesting. You put me there and part of your day. Thank you. Little prayer for the person who needed that ambulance and for all the ships crews out there.

[@vibewithmike]

I agree! Prayers to those in the emergency. I’m glad the ships was able to turn in time

[@leonard7736]

Thanks for sharing Mike, Prayers go out to the family with the medical emergency, hats off to the first responders. Here in Arizona City, Az. started raining arount 12:30 AM stoping around 9 PM tonight and 55 F Always welcome the rain here.

[@vibewithmike]

You are right, it had to be some type of medical emergency with the ambulance. It was bad enough where they kept the bridge down so the ambulance could make it over there. It was a pretty dramatic situation for a while during this video.

[@bobdelano6746]

I am also in AZ. I summer on Lake Superior

[@vibewithmike]

@bobdelano6746 that is awesome! It’s a beautiful place to be in the summer and it’s actually not too bad of a place to be right now during the winter. There’s no snow yet Bob.

[@chapgood13]

Nice to see one you don't see often. Great video as usual, Mike. Be careful out in the fog!

[@vibewithmike]

First time I caught an emergency turnaround by a ship, and it was in thick fog too. Unbelievable.

[@scottburk4083]

That was different. Nice to see a new vessel. Have a good one Mike!!!❤😊

[@vibewithmike]

It was fun to watch a brand new ship and an emergency situation went down at the same time. It was pretty fun and crazy altogether, knowing that everything was fine after the fact.

[@terrsaelbon]

Very impressive video. I’ve never seen a ship stop and have to wait for an emergency vehicle across the bridge before.

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, that emergency vehicle had to go across the bridge and the ship had to unexpectedly turn around but the captain was ready

[@ruthgoebel723]

Great ship. Enjoyed the video, Mike. Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much my friend. This was definitely a while ship video for me.

[@bobpurs]

Thanks is Mike. Cool video as usual. Getting ready to watch Port Huron live stream camera . Both Barkers will be coming threw tonight. Have a great Christmas 🎄

[@vibewithmike]

That sounds like a total treat to see both barkers. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas plan. This was cool to see an emergency turnaround by ship. I have never recorded that before until today.👍⛴️

[@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv]

That is so awesome that you captured this one. Unique situation with the ship!

[@vibewithmike]

Emergency avoided because of a great captain on the ship. Awesome job captain.

[@arthyland]

Great video of the Algoma Mike!!! Merry Christmas to you Brother and to all of the Boat friends.

[@vibewithmike]

Merry Christmas to you as well Art. I hope all is well in Canada. I love those Canadian owned ships and the captain is a true professional, making sure that there was no issue, making a very fast maneuver when the bridge would not go up.

[@edkalix7619]

Great looking Ships,I like seeing ships I haven't seen before,Good job Mike have a good evening.

[@vibewithmike]

It was so wonderful seeing this ship for the first time. I can’t wait to see it again, but I hope there’s no emergency situation like this time.

[@chucke4294]

Wow have never seen that happen, but nice that they have that procedure in place to help those in need.Ship did a major spin move to,make the turn!

[@vibewithmike]

It was great to see you that that captain was completely prepared for this situation

[@chucke4294]

@@vibewithmike He was for a fact. Hoping the Emergency was treatable and nothing serious before the Holiday. But you are right, everyone was prepared and pulled it off! That ship was doing donuts out there handles like a jet boat !

[@BettyGilmore-o8u]

Very interesting . Got to see a variety of things and that ship abort definitely a first. Thank you Mike. Hope to order some merchandise from the Boat Friend collection after the first of the year.

[@vibewithmike]

Betty, it’s wonderful hearing from you. I was very surprised to see the ship having to abort. Here I thought it was just going to be a fog video. Then that radio call came in and the ambulance kept the bridge down so the ship had to turn quickly. I’m happy everything turned out OK but it really had me thinking there for a moment.👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@sunarf]

@@vibewithmike I have no experience in shipping, but it seemed like it was plenty far enough away still to not have to abort. What are the protocols for an abort situation? How far out is the go/no-go line?

[@vibewithmike]

@sunarf they would rather be safe than sorry. I’ve never seen a ship. Abort like that before. It was really cool. Did you see this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rILHfoiFn6qhj5Isi=Ts-Hus-1nFNpmwiA

[@Steve_C264]

Hope all is well with crew or whatever the emergency may be. Thanks Mike for another great video and sharing the happenings of what is going on…

[@vibewithmike]

I hope everything is OK with wherever the ambulance went. I’m glad the ship captain was able to make a maneuver to turn the ship around in time.

[@danielheideman576]

Very Well Done and Interesting Video Nice work Mike Duluth is a Beautiful and Interesting City

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much Dan, hope you’re doing great. This was a fun ship to record and a crazy situation as well That turned out good.

[@chucke4294]

Strange horn blast and no return from the bridge either….. Kind of a weird deal all the way around. Thanks Mike!

[@chuckg6039]

Hey there. Wonder if the bridge operator thought the captain would do another salute closer to the bridge.

[@chucke4294]

@@chuckg6039 Could be for sure as I am sure he was confused if nothing else!

[@vibewithmike]

It was just one single blast, which I thought was really odd, but it is what it is. At least there was some horn action.

[@IamValentina66]

Raining pretty good for the next few days in AZ. 56f. All your videos are great.

[@vibewithmike]

That sounds like some pretty decent weather. This captain is a true professional in this ship. The fog is one thing, but having to make a quick, evasive maneuver is another thing.

[@chucke4294]

Hey Mike and all Boat Friend Nation from a balmy 31 degree wind chilled degrees. Missed live feed, and scary fog it looks like in Dtown.

[@vibewithmike]

What up Chuck!!!!!!!!! I hope you’re doing great. Can you imagine that I just went down to record a nice ship in the fog and it ended up being an emergency situation.

[@chucke4294]

@@vibewithmike I tell you what, it was interesting and not something you could predict and plan for! That is why these live walkabouts are the Bomb as you never know……

[@vibewithmike]

@chucke4294 that’s exactly right, you can’t script when you don’t know what’s coming!

[@RonLovig]

Great video. Makes me miss Duluth. I was stationed at the Duluth Air Force Base in the late 60s early 70s.

[@vibewithmike]

Ron, I hope you’re doing great brother. Merry Christmas. I’m glad the captain was able to avoid a bad situation with quick maneuvering during this video. Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸

[@RonLovig]

Merry Christmas Mike We watch the Duluth Live cams just about every day. Our children were born in Duluth. I remember working on the jets on the flight line in minus 20 degree Temps. Thanks for all your hard work to send your videos. I check them out everyday to catch your latest ones.

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

What a great video, Mike. Thank you for this one! I hope that everyone has their families gathering with them for Christmas now and within the next three days and are already having a great time. Christmas is just magical. I’ve said it before, but thank you again, Mike for creating a channel that brings so many kind folks together, when KZbin overall is filled with so much negativity on so many channels. This channel is positivity in a negative world. Glad to see 18,500 of you on here! From Tomball, Texas, Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much, my friend. You and I have shoveled just as much snow between Duluth and Texas. Unbelievable. I hope you have a wonderful weekend in store. It was crazy to catch a ship with an emergency situation in this video.

[@chuckg6039]

I agree about all the negativity going on these days. Mike's channel brings me much peace, joy, and happiness. So many good people here.

[@Shaken_AND_Stirred]

Well said, Chuck. Thank goodness there are still “small spaces” like Mike’s channel here where people are happy and show decency. Bless you and Merry Christmas to you, Sir.

[@vibewithmike]

@Shaken_AND_Stirred have a very merry Christmas my friend

[@Will-dt3yg]

Happy Holidays!!! Thanks for making this channel awesome!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Happy holidays to you as well. This was a very wild video today. I don’t record emergencies too often. I hope you’re having a wonderful Friday night.

[@tonyfreeman5048]

Another awesome video 👍

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks friend, I’m glad that you enjoyed this ship

[@tonyfreeman5048]

I live in Oklahoma so we never get to see anything like that thanks so much

[@vibewithmike]

@tonyfreeman5048 hey, I will keep these ships videos coming. I will be doing a ship livestream within a few hours. I’m waiting for the ship to leave.

[@susanbelida6981]

❤ Cool video Mike..Merry Christmas to you and yours. I've never seen that situation either. Thank goodness for good communications. Everyone worked together to help someone who is ill or injured. The fog and ship looked spooky!!

[@vibewithmike]

Have a merry Christmas as well Susan. I hope you’re doing great. It was wonderful to see the professionalism displayed by the captain on the ship today.

[@Waterboy831]

I can't believe i missed this one too! I think it's gonna have to be a new years resolution to go back and watch every video you posted!

[@vibewithmike]

I remember it!

[@cherieblizzard9585]

I love it! You showed far enough up the river to see my son’s peninsula, one of those fingers on the Duluth side of the water.

[@vibewithmike]

Does your son live on Park Point?

[@edwardmcloughlin3797]

Cool video, out here in Sacramento ca we really get fog. 1.75 mi visibility would be a treat. Very normal to get fog with 1/4:mi visibility. Bad enough to drive a car. Sailing a large ship no thanks. That emergency maneuver really cool. Safety first.

[@vibewithmike]

You definitely have a lot of fog there in your neck of the woods in Sacramento. That’s an every day thing for you. It doesn’t happen a lot in Duluth but when it does, it’s pretty exciting.

[@neilcoligan8621]

Very foggy in Winnipeg today as well with frost on the trees everywhere. Quite unusual for December in Manitoba.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, I hope everything is great there in Manitoba, my friend. This winter has been so odd for everybody. I’m glad you’re able to watch this ship video. All the best of you.

[@Dan-dg9pi]

Great video, Mike. I will say that does not look like a four year old ship by the looks of the hull.

[@vibewithmike]

That ship definitely has been working hard

[@mikewatson4644]

If it has been hauling salt all the time, that would explain. Salt is highly corrosive to a ship

[@vibewithmike]

@mikewatson4644 I love the coloring of the Algoma ships

[@doreatheaalbin283]

As a Duluth native, I NEVER get tired of watching the ships! Thanks Mike for these videos and keep ‘em coming!!🥰🥰

[@vibewithmike]

You got it friend, I’ll be doing a live stream show within the next two hours when ship departs. I’m waiting on the ship to leave.

[@Douglas_79]

Great video, Mike! Fog definitely makes things interesting!

[@vibewithmike]

The fog made this video incredible but what was even more incredible is the captain that was able to make a very fast emergency maneuver to make sure there was no danger since the bridge had to make way for that emergency vehicle

[@Douglas_79]

@@vibewithmike Exactly!! That was pretty wild. Would’ve been really interesting had it been a 1000 footer!!

[@vibewithmike]

It was really crazy to see that ship. I don’t know where turn around after I heard that radio call saying an emergency vehicle had to go through.

[@Douglas_79]

@@vibewithmike your timing of the video was perfect!! I appreciate you and your dedication for everything you do for all of us!! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@vibewithmike]

@Douglas_79 merry Christmas brother. Unfortunately, there’s going to be no snow here in Duluth for me to record for everybody.🎄🎄🎄🎄❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@Deb_L]

Really nice video you got there, weird how there a clear areas within the fog. She’s a beautiful ship 🛳️ I forgot to add that you are awesome!

[@vibewithmike]

I don’t often see a ship having to make an emergency turnaround because the bridge can’t go up. I hope you’re doing wonderful Deb. I wonder if I should put the blue boat on Beacon up so people can see it on the foggy pole tonight?

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike Yes that would be a good idea. Guess what I’m getting for Christmas? Yup you are correct an SUV !! I’ll have it by next week!

[@vibewithmike]

@Deb_L I’ll go put it up on the pole right now for you. You’ll seat up there in about 10 minutes.

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike 👀 🔦🔎🥓

[@vibewithmike]

@Deb_L 👍⛴️🔵

[@mikewatson4644]

Here in western Nebraska, I had 59° F today. Forecast calls for 3" - 6" of snow Saturday night through Sunday morning. I would assume that the 911 people coordinate with the bridge operator when they have a call for Park Point. Do you know for sure? Thanks for the video. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas

[@vibewithmike]

I’ll bet you’re right that emergency operator has the ability to communicate with the bridge or maybe there’s a radio that they can communicate with the bridge to get instant access. Either way, it was amazing to see this emergency take place and the captain react quickly.

[@stewartsmith1947]

Another great video !

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, I’m glad that you enjoyed this emergency ship video

[@westleaf11]

Hi Mike, Why are the “lakers” built with such a “rounded bow” where as ocean going ships have more pointed bows? Thanks John

[@chuckg6039]

They are round for several reasons. Better able to punch through ice, able to maximize cargo capacity. Bulkers don't need the speed salties do, so a rounded hull works just fine.

[@vibewithmike]

1000 foot Great Lakes ships were constructed to fit into the lock (i.e. Soo Locks) without room to spare. It is all’s about maximizing the cargo capacity. Look at the photo linked below. You can see how those big ships are molded to the Soo Lock chamber. npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3bfe2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6144x4088+0+0/resize/880x586!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwiaa%2Ffiles%2F202103%2Fsoo_locks_-_usace_0.jpg

[@Mattfr8tr]

Thank you so much Mike. Supposed to be almost 70 in Missouri tomorrow Have a very Merry Christmas bud

[@vibewithmike]

That is unbelievably warm. I will take that any day. Have a fantastic Christmas my friend. Thanks again Matt.

[@XmalD73]

Wow! Quite the dramatic morning at the lift bridge. I want to get up there and see it someday in person, Duluth seems like such a cool town and I'd love to see the freighters. I'm outside Chicago, so it's about a 7-8 hour drive.

[@vibewithmike]

I will be going down to the lift bridge in a few moments to capture all of these waves. You will see that video tonight around 4 PM. It’ll all be a 4K footage.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike I Enjoyed It Nice Ship This Is The First Time Seeing It There Was On The News About A Cruise Ship Named MV Maud That Hit A Rogue Wave Have A Great Friday Night😊

[@chuckg6039]

Wow. I just read about that. Glad everyone is ok. The ship was in a fierce storm in the North Sea. It's being towed back to port.

[@vibewithmike]

Here’s that story about the cruise ship www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/22/norwegian-cruise-ship-ms-maud-loses-power-navigation-system

[@DressyBessie]

Hey Mike! Great video! Is the fog even thicker today! It is super thick even in the cities! So fun! I hope you have a great day! Drive safe everyone!

[@vibewithmike]

I still can’t believe that I’m recording fog videos, and that winter videos with Snow in December Lori

[@DressyBessie]

@@vibewithmike I know! It's going to be a short winter! ❄😄❄

[@vibewithmike]

@LoriLeaPouttu 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DressyBessie]

​@@vibewithmikeMike! Hey! This video is getting attention again. I think I missed the story initially. The bridge operator and ship captain saved the day? Wow! I wonder what happened with the medical emergency? Hope everyone is doing well! Happy spring ahead day!

[@vibewithmike]

@LoriLeaPouttu it was a medical emergency on Park Point. I never found out what or who.

[@jeffdean1077]

Why dont you view a ship coming in from the light house way out at the end of the north side. It would be great to get a view from that perspective.

[@vibewithmike]

I usually try to stay away from the north pier lighthouse, cause there’s always a bunch of people standing there, but at some point I will

[@katelynn33040]

I’ve never seen a ship emergency like this!

[@vibewithmike]

It was definitely interesting catching a ship in an emergency like this in the captain did a great job

[@gregmctevia5087]

Great job. Good thing the Conveyer wasn’t any closer. She may have had to drop anchor in the channel to let the ambulance get through. Or maybe the ambulance would just have to wait for the ship to clear the bridge.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s a good point, they would’ve have dropped anchor! That would’ve been crazy and scary too!

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Always enjoyed seeing the Algoma vessels come into Thunder Bay when I lived there.

[@vibewithmike]

I really want to get up to thunder bay to do a ship video

[@KellyfromTC]

Cloudy and a little rainy in the Twin Cities. Kelly

[@vibewithmike]

I hope everything is great for you. Happy Friday night. This was crazy to watch this happen today. The emergency vehicle had to go across the lift bridge and the ship had to turn around fast.

[@daningram3143]

Been there many times!! Love your channel!! Thank you!

[@vibewithmike]

Dan, I really appreciate you saying that man. It means a lot that you stopped for a moment in your day to leave this comment. I wish you and your family a merry Christmas.

[@daningram3143]

@@vibewithmike Thank you, my friend! You have a Merry Christmas to !!

[@vibewithmike]

@daningram3143 🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@mikerhodes7677]

Hey boat friend cool video we have fog Friday night and sat there saying fog alert till noon or later and 60 plus degrees for Christmas day in Peoria-IL can't wait for more videos

[@vibewithmike]

Mike, can you believe all of this Fog in Duluth? No ice or snow!

[@poigmhahon]

Super mild all across the U.S. for late December....heavy fog here in N. Idaho for the last three weeks...good video, thanks.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend, thank you so much for the comment. So you were dealing with a lot of fog as well? It’s so odd right now because where I’m at and Duluth Minnesota should be filled with snow but here I’m recording fog videos. Very interesting for all of us. I wish you a very merry Christmas my friend. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@poigmhahon]

Merry Christmas to you as well...I spent the first half of my life on boats in the N Pacific and beyond commercial fishing, long lining and crabbing. I have a lot of family history, on my moms side in Minnesota. So, here I am landlocked enjoying your channel. @@vibewithmike

[@BelindaVolz-c5l]

We just got back from a river cruise along the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers. We passed a lot of freighters on the rivers, but they didn't look anything like the Great Lakes freighters!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you for watching the ship video my friend

[@pamberry7162]

12C here in Calgary today…crazy weather.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope everything is great for you, Pam. Sounds like decent weather there in Calgary. One of your Canadian ships came through here today. This captain did a great job making that fast turn today.

[@pamberry7162]

@@vibewithmike I saw that! He really did do a great job of it. I’m looking forward to having 4 days off, so it’s all good.

[@vibewithmike]

@pamberry7162 that is so wonderful to hear you have this extended weekend. I wish all the best to you and thank you so much for taking time to write a comment. It means a lot. All the best to you my friend.👍⛴️

[@GhostSportsES]

Idk why but ships & fog go together so well. No matter the ship, the age, or anything. Vessels always some how look more extrodinary in fog.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s like peanut butter and jelly

[@katelynn33040]

How is it the end of December and there’s still no snow? 😂 Awesome ship and great video per usual.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ship video my friend

[@chuckg6039]

36 air temp, 36 dew point equals fog. Relative humidity of 100 percent.

[@vibewithmike]

The fog is crazy out right now in Duluth Chuck

[@mikeboyer2421]

dew point 36º, temp 36º fog inevitable. another fine film

[@vibewithmike]

Mike, I have a good video coming for you at 5:00pm CT. ⚓️Ragging Waves After Dark: Ship "Boland" Fights into Duluth! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5WVnWWAp6l8b6M

[@AlexVanEks]

I hope that for whatever reason they required an emergency return and ambulance for crew, that everything is okay 🧡

[@vibewithmike]

I totally agree with you, my friend. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@angiemurphy8986]

Ah my hometown. I miss the ships coming in and the hillside. Moved away after 39 years last year.

[@vibewithmike]

Angie! Merry Christmas to you friend! There’s something about Dukuth that keeps a persons heart in the city forever! I promise to keep bringing you ship videos here in Duluth to keep you connected! 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@angiemurphy8986]

Hi Merry Christmas to you as well. I subscribed right after I watched this video. All my friends and family are still in the Duluth area. I come back for a visit at least once a year. Please keep the videos coming.

[@vibewithmike]

@angiemurphy8986 don’t forget about the Grandmas onion rings!

[@MichaelHolloway]

Did they used to make these ships in Duluth? Sault Ste. Marie? What differences are there between the old and the new one's built in China - engine efficiencies, better crew amenities? ... Thanks for these cool videos.

[@vibewithmike]

It has everything to do with cost. These were built before that place like American shipbuilding company but not many of these are being made anymore in the United States. It’s all cost.

[@annsharp8135]

I watch the Canal cam. This video was great!

[@vibewithmike]

Awesome! I watch the canal cam too. Thanks for watching friend! Dennis does a good job.

[@bigpondguy1]

You didnt notice the fish swirl in the video by the rocks. Had to play it back 3 times. Pretty cool. Looked like a salmon.

[@vibewithmike]

What is the timestamp where you see the fish?

[@NickFortier]

Seen a ship last yeat come into owen sound port in heavy fog. It was a beautiful sight. This spring a ship actually anchored about a mile out 9f port to wait out a storm onbits departure. Got pics. These boats are just a wild sight on these lakes

[@vibewithmike]

Nick, I love all of these these ships. They are fantastic. Did you see this video from yesterday? ⚓️Raging Waves After Dark: Ship "Boland" Fights into Duluth! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5WVnWWAp6l8b6M

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

Sweet stuff as always, my man!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey thanks friend! Have a happy holidays. All the best👍⛴️

[@MikefromTennessee]

Hey Mike I just realized when you pointed out the life boat on this ship that I haven't noticed any life boats on other vessels. I'm sure they have them, but I've not noticed any

[@chuckg6039]

Hi Mike. That orange life boat is called a Free-Fall life boat. Since 2006 they have been required on all new bulk carriers. The Mark W Barker ship built in 2022 in Sturgeon Bay, WI has such a life boat.....and is required to do so. Pre 2006 Great Lakes bulkers use life rafts housed in fiberglass cannisters which automatically open when submerged and/or open life boats mounted on davits.

[@vibewithmike]

There are other lifeboats on the other ships. I’ll have to point them out in the future.👍⛴️

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 thanks for the great information Chuck.

[@MikefromTennessee]

@vibewithmike great info! Thanks for the explanation my friend!

[@chuckg6039]

@@MikefromTennessee Glad to help Mike. Hope you continue to stop back. Merry Christmas.

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

great vid mike do you have wolves in your area? Have you ever seen a wild free one?

[@vibewithmike]

Many years ago, I was up by two harbors Minnesota, and I did see a wolf in the wild. I also have seen many coyotes. They are around this area though, but they are pretty good at keeping themselves hidden. If I ever see one, I’ll let you know. I hope you enjoyed this ship video. Very rarely do I see an an emergency ship situation like this happen.

[@jimzepf3910]

Mike I watch your videos right before I go to bed they make me sleep better 👍

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, that’s fantastic. I’m very happy to hear that. I have a few good videos coming and I’ll be doing some live streams during Christmas time

[@carriehunt9741]

A very good looking ship. 😊

[@terricolburn2011]

Beautiful video!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks friend

[@terricolburn2011]

@@vibewithmike Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@Freddie-pe9nz]

Very nice Mike I'm catching up on some of your videos

[@bobdelano6746]

Merry Christmas ! From the crew of Dodge Buoy

[@vibewithmike]

Merry Christmas, my friend

[@wientz]

wow you had a lot of time to do a bunch of stuff and give a ton of info while you were waiting...nice.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, thanks brother! I really didn’t know too much about ships not too long ago so I did a lot of research and I’m just trying to pass along information to people so they can get interested in ships like I am. I didn’t really have many people to talk to about ships over the years so it’s really really fun engaging with people that like ships now. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@wientz]

Oh yeah I subbed right away cause I am a Boat friend too!@@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@wientz you are the best

[@tenbelow9617]

The bridge can't be up if an Ambulance needs to come right back. So I wonder who gives the bridge the all clear to resume operation? The ambulance company? 911 Dispatch? Keep up the good work Mike. I'm betting I saw The Fitzgerald come and go a few times as a kid.

[@vibewithmike]

The more I thought about it I believe the 911 Communication Center probably has a direct radio that is inside of the lift bridge. The only time the radio sounds is when the 911 dispatch needs to get a hold of the bridge. That’s my guess. I wish I could go back many years ago and see the Fitzgerald myself. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@tenbelow9617]

As a kid we would spot a ship, alert the parents, hop in the car and get to the canal before it arrived. I was ten when The Fitz sank so I feel confident I waved to them a few times. @@vibewithmike

[@ddanelle4729]

Does Great Lakes shipping get shut down for a couple of months, usually until mid March, due to winter?

[@vibewithmike]

As per federal orders, the Soo Locks close on January 15 and re-open March 25 (www.lre.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/2899037/soo-locks-closing-for-seasonal-repair-maintenance/) every year. During this time maintenance is performed on the chambers. Although there are occasional exceptions, such as ice, these two dates are pillars for shipping season in the Great Lakes. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 25, freighters, tugboats, luxury crafts and more can resume lockage between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Check this article for a little more information. saultstemarie.com/shipping-season-starts-soon-in-sault-ste-marie/ (saultstemarie.com/shipping-season-starts-soon-in-sault-ste-marie/)

[@johanvandersandt8904]

First things first... Congratulations on the recent growth on the channel bro! The views have exploded and things are growing! Congratulations! Oh man it looks so cold and wet out there! Love it! I hope that person is okay. I have never seen a ship be delayed for a medical emergency. It almost looked black and white at a distance but then as it got closer I could see the red, blue and white! Hope you have a fantastic Christmas bro! Merry Christmas to you and your family! May God bless and keep you in this awesome time of the year! Take care bro! 🎄🎄🎄

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, Insee it this way. You and I have more friends that enjoy ships and can talk about things in their area. We are all having fun as more Boat Friends join the community. How have you been man? It’s a long holiday weekend for most so I hope you have some good plans!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

Great video Mike. That was a strange salute. And no return from the bridge?

[@vibewithmike]

There was only one horn blast. It was very strange. I agree

[@GWNorth-db8vn]

There can't be too many places on fresh water that need a light to tell you which way the current's flowing. Is that purely the wind pushing the water out and then letting it come back, or am I missing something? I don't think tide is likely to be much of a factor, big as Superior is. Edit I looked it up. High and low pressure zones in the atmosphere suck the water into one end of the lake or press it down and make it flow away. That's one big lake.

[@vibewithmike]

Interesting you bring this up. It does appear like there’s a tide, but what it really is that you are seeing is a Seiche. I had to learn about this myself not too long ago. I didn’t even know the word. Even though they are talking about Lake Erie in this video, it’ll explain what that meaning is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGekgquhqdSMnrcsi=tig_mdjrXvghTsBe

[@tonyclark6055]

There is a railroad in Canada also called the algoma central

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends, here’s what Tony is taking about. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algoma_Central_Railway

[@chuckg6039]

Hi Tony. I actually took that train. Left the Soo, and turned around after a few hours. Was a fun ride. Took good part of a day.

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 that’s cool Chuck

[@Robin-g7q5d]

That wind is a “dead calm” one!

[@vibewithmike]

Totally nothing going on. Those flags were not moving with the wind at all but the fog was out there.

[@jamesdean780]

One of the "seaway max" vessels. Largest ship that can navigate the seaway aka. Welland Canal and the StLawrence seawy.

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends, more info about what our friend is talking about. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawaymax

[@cherieblizzard9585]

You haven’t mentioned the blue light lately, did i miss hearing something about that?

[@vibewithmike]

The blue Boat Friends Beacon was on the pole last night for the American Integrity

[@cherieblizzard9585]

Must’ve been the fog that kept me from seeing it. My son lives on one of those peninsulas that look like fingers, sticking out into the St. Lawrence River, on the Duluth side , near that walking trail, which goes between his house & his waterfront. He drives east on that major road into the city & works @ a hospital just past the bridge, so i can see both locations on the harbor map by stretching it out just a little. He works nights, & i don’t think he goes out of his way to watch the ships, but took us across the bridge when showing us around. Oct, 2022.

[@cherieblizzard9585]

My bad, it was 10/21 when we were there, not 22.

[@alanlewis2727]

Fog? That's a crystal clear day on the coast of Maine.

[@vibewithmike]

I hear you, it’s all prospective. Very similar to when it’s 20 below zero here in Minnesota. We call that kind of cold. I hope you’re having a fantastic Wednesday my friend .😂😂😂👍👍👋👋

[@joecody195]

Well I just learned of another light on the bridge and what it signifies....

[@vibewithmike]

Really, tell us about it

[@joecody195]

@@vibewithmike learned about the Red & Green in the center of the bridge the other day and now the slake tide amber light, I’m getting smarter every day because of your site

[@vibewithmike]

@joecody195 it’s fun learning about the ships and the bridge. I’m learning a lot from many people and it’s fun passing it along.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Incredible!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend! I’m glad you enjoyed the ship. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@chapgood13]

That fog up there tonight is THICK, wow!

[@vibewithmike]

There’s even more fog right now this evening in Duluth. It was amazing to see that ship in the fog and to see a captain that knew how to make that hard turn quick.

[@jannearo328]

Ever since you first filmed it, I've been wondering how's Santa doing on top of the light?

[@vibewithmike]

Santa is hanging in there but he will be busy in a few nights!!!!!!!!!!🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@jannearo328]

@@vibewithmike Go Santa!

[@vibewithmike]

I always try to get that Santa on the lighthouse in the videos 👍🎅😂🎅

[@bigpondguy1]

It was as your panning from the 1.56 second spot. I could see it clearer on the first time I watched it.

[@vibewithmike]

More information about the ship Algoma Conveyor: greatlakesships.wordpress.com/algoma-conveyor/

[@davidelmore2546]

Merry Christmas Mike from North Florida

[@vibewithmike]

Merry Christmas to you as well Dave. Thanks for watching this exciting ship video. It had my heart moving for a minute.👍⛴️

[@BMGirl-bg7uu]

It's like that where I am in northern Arizona

[@vibewithmike]

That’s crazy. I’d love to be in Arizona right now.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s crazy. I’d love to be in Arizona right now.

[@BMGirl-bg7uu]

Come on down. It's gonna rain tonight an tomorrow.

[@cherieblizzard9585]

Did the emergency squad radio in their estimated time needed before itz return?

[@vibewithmike]

Great question, I believe the 911 communication center must have a direct radio to the lift bridge for situations like this.

[@cherieblizzard9585]

I asked Cuz the ship turned around & kept on coming, instead of stopping to wait for the squad to make a return trip. (Unless you cut some time off the video) That was some fancy maneuvering for such a longboat.

[@IamValentina66]

We didn’t see what happened after?

[@vibewithmike]

Not sure what the emergency was where the ambulance was gone. I’m glad the captain was such a professional to be able to quickly turn that ship, knowing the bridge would not be going up.

[@guyg7160]

She's got some wear and tear

[@lookimfancy]

Really cool!!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the video. Hey, at 4:30 PM central today this video will be released live and everybody will be live chatting during it. I hope you can join us. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWrFm4Bsqc6sZ6csi=h6K9DtvUTFYLsr8Q

[@SallyBedow]

Dreary looking day. Fog is my least favorite to drive in.

[@vibewithmike]

This is the first time I ever recorded a ship doing an emergency turn like this

[@pixie706]

The area looks deserted. What time of day over there were you filming ?

[@vibewithmike]

About 3pm CT I believe

[@chuckg6039]

Actually Mike she arrived at 10:27 local time.​@@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 that sounds more accurate, thanks Chuck

[@pixie706]

@@chuckg6039 good job we have you Chuck to keep us right. 😊

[@vibewithmike]

@evecalvert1350 ⛴️👍

[@charlescollins2694]

Where port did the ship load the salt at?

[@vibewithmike]

I’m not too sure, I believe someone in Canada I remember? Someone might know better.

[@Timwarner-l2r]

Coming in the fog is tough let alone having to make a emergency turn

[@vibewithmike]

Double whammy dog and emergency turn! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚑🚑🚑🚑⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️