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Ask the Chiefs! | Chief MAKOi and Steam Man Discuss Issues Leading to Dali Losing Power in Baltimore What's Going on With Shipping? April 6, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - highlights two @youtubecreators that provide information regarding MV Dali losing power in Baltimore and its allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. #dali #baltimorebridge #baltimore #shipping #bridgecollapse #supplychain #containerships #containerships

Peter Zeihan Blames the Jones Act for Why He Doesn't Care about the Key Bridge | Better Call Sal! What's Going on With Shipping? April 14, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - reacts to Peter Zeihan's video on why the Jones Act makes the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore less significant. #dali #baltimorebridge #JonesAct #baltimore #shipping #bridgecollapse #supplychain #containerships #containerships https://lnkd.in/eMCz7i23

🌊 The Herculean Effort to Boost American Shipbuilding 🚢 In a recent compelling episode of War on the Rocks' podcast "Congress at Sea," Sen. Mark Kelly from Arizona and Rep. Michael G. Waltz from Florida discuss their cross-party initiative to rejuvenate the U.S. shipbuilding industry and enhance our maritime strategy. Despite coming from vastly different backgrounds — a landlocked state and a coastal state — both leaders are uniting to push forward transformative policies that aim to strengthen America's naval capabilities and economic resilience. Their discussion with host Ryan Evans sheds light on the potential impacts of revitalizing this crucial sector and the strategic advantages it could bring on a global scale. This initiative is a prime example of how bipartisan cooperation can lead to significant national advancements. As professionals in the maritime, defense, and policy sectors, it's essential to engage with and support such efforts that aim to secure our national interests and promote industry growth. Let's dive deep into this conversation and explore how these developments might reshape our future! Be sure to follow me for all things advanced manufacturing, defense manufacturing, and shipbuilding. ♠️ War on the Rocks #AdvancedManufacturing #Shipbuilding #MaritimeStrategy #Bipartisan #USNavy #NationalSecurity #Defense #DefenseIndustry #AmericanSeapower

Dali Timeline in Striking Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024 What's Going on With Shipping? March 29, 2024 In this episode - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the timeline released by the NTSB from the Dali's Vessel Data Recorder and lays out some of the questions, issues that have been raised, and questions that need to be answered. #dali #baltimorebridge #baltimore #shipping #brdigecollapse #supplychain #containerships #containerships https://lnkd.in/eYpx4FAx

This morning I started my team's weekly Leaders Huddle by listening. I asked the senior leadership in my organization to share the biggest lesson they learned from the tragic events of 9/11. Many shared about where they were when the events unfolded that day. Others were too young, so they shared about the memories that older relatives passed along to them. On the aggregate, the message was about coming together in the face of tragedy and repurposing the priorities in life. The sickening feeling of the gut-punch from that day must never be forgotten. I will honor the men and women that selflessly and bravely raced towards the disaster. The helpers. For me, September 11, 2001 set in motion my mission to be a 'helper' and empower each person I work with to be the best version of themself. There's many ways we can better support each other. Please help me learn from you. How did 9/11 change your trajectory? How do you make the many sacrifices from that day (and the years that followed) truly count? How can I help you? #leadershipcoaching #neverforget #businessandleadership

MV Dali and Port of Baltimore Update - March 27, 2024 In this episode - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the allision between MV Dali and the Baltimore Key Bridge and updates on the situation in and around the port of Baltimore. #dali #baltimorebridge #baltimore #shipping #supplychain #containerships #containerships 1️⃣Current Situation 2️⃣Situation in the Port of Baltimore 3️⃣Replay of Events of March 26 4️⃣Information on MV Dali 5️⃣Plan Going Forward https://lnkd.in/gGiG4v9P

Excellent insights from a maritime specialist .

Details regarding the recent opening of the Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel, the third alternate channel, this one with a 20 foot depth. Theoretically, the next anticipated channel is the interim one in a portion of the main channel with a 35 foot depth. https://lnkd.in/eMgjSqSE

https://lnkd.in/eYBT5_dy The Key Bridge collapse into the Patapsco River brings attention to the historical significance of the channel.

The poetic statement by Mr. Mercante can apply to many facets of existence. Not just to a ship that has lost its electrical power. The definitions of power and ships are subjective. Contextually, and perhaps historically, the are or can become metaphors for other things. From the article: “James Mercante, the president of the New York Board of Pilot Commissioners, told CBS News that a ship that has lost steering and power is essentially "a dead ship just being carried by the current or its own momentum."” A very visual invocation. It has been demonstrated that things (including ships) can be carried all over the planet by currents or a things’ own momentum (space-like; at least for a time until other forces overcome it). Critical infrastructure (including institutional ones) appear to share those traits…broadly applied. Interpretations, like both time and gravity are relative to the observer and depend on the observer’s own actual experiences (real-world observations, not mathematical games). The namesake of the bridge may have appreciated that the bridge may be down, but the flag is still there! Perspective: some people enjoy the demolition because it paves the way for the new. Billy Joel: “the good old days weren’t always good and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems.”