About Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay Shipwatchers Podcast
Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast with Mike and Kipp covering all things related to shipping in the great Port of Baltimore. As part of the Baltimore & Chesapeake Bay Shipwatchers, this weekly-ish podcast provides news and insight on the shipping and maritime industry in Baltimore. Visit www.baltimoreshipwatchers.com for more information. Happy Shipwatching !!
In Episode 80 of the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast, Mike and Kipp discuss the recent announcement of Anduril Industries to build and operate a shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, MD. With the intent to build submarine components, the announcement marks a significant development in maritime manufacturing in Baltimore. The discussion includes implications of this investment, including job creation, economic impact, and the modernization of submarine production techniques, focusing on the new facility at Trade Point Atlantic and its implications for the U.S. Navy's submarine industrial base. Happy Shipwatching !!
Key topics include workforce challenges, production bottlenecks, and the impact of the AUKUS agreement on submarine deliveries.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:01 Teleprompter Discussion
04:54 Big Announcement: Andrew Industries
14:07 Economic Impact of the Announcement
19:56 Manufacturing Techniques and Job Creation
23:03 Visualizing the Future Shipyard
24:26 Future of Submarine Production
27:55 Workforce and Training Needs
29:00 Production Bottlenecks and Solutions
35:00 AUKUS Agreement and Its Implications
38:02 Trade Point Atlantic Developments
6 Oct 2026
Episode 79 - Key Bridge Rebuild Online Tracker and Another Sailing Cargo Ship?
In Episode 79, Kipp gives an overview of the new Key Bridge Rebuild Online Tracking Website that shows real time status of all phases of the Key Bridge construction progress. The guys also show pictures of the work that has taken place over the past couple days and discuss the Menck hydraulic impact hammer. Another shipping line is using sail power, this time Wallenius Wilhelmsen is using an Oceanbird wing sail on the M/V Way Forward. Mike remembers the crew of the El Faro. The guys have a discussion on the anniversary of the Baltimore Light. More pictures have come in on the Grain Loading Facility at Seagirt Terminal. Happy Shipwatching !!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
07:34 Shipping Updates and Metrics
16:33 Key Bridge Construction Progress
25:20 Public Perception and Project Management
26:58 Project Timelines and Public Perception
30:11 Construction Tours and Misconceptions
31:43 Heavy Machinery in Action
36:15 Innovations in Maritime Design
41:47 Challenges of Retrofitting Ships
56:02 Remembering Maritime Tragedies
59:08 The Unusual Case of Nuclear Lighthouses
01:06:06 Innovations in Port Operations
01:10:19 Real Estate Developments at the Port
01:14:47 Community Engagement and Environmental Initiatives
01:19:00 Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
In Episode 78, the Two Guys Talking Ship Podcast visits the Key Bridge construction site and provides an in-depth overview of the current project status, including the construction process, safety measures, funding, and the immensity of the equipment and structures involved. Mike and Kipp walk the newly constructed trestle and take a boat ride with James Harkness, Chief Engineer, MDTA to see first hand the current progress of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge. Many of your questions are answered with the discussions with James. Special thanks to the Dundalk News, Logan Lambert and Finch Flores, who joined the group on the tour, for asking so many important questions from the community in support of educating the public on the current process and great to work with. Happy Shipwatching !!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Key Bridge Construction Site Visit
03:12 Boat Tour and Safety Measures
12:02 Pylon Foundations and Bridge Height
25:01 Pile Driving and Funding
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