What caused the Power Failure : The Dali Incident

In this episode, I do a bit of Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis to find out what could have caused the blackout onboard M/V Dali, which led to the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Chief MAKOi
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[recyclomaster]

The only reliable expert I'd watch over some "experts" spewing their nonsense. Great video Chief!

[bjrinshore]

Sal at "What's Up With Shipping" sent me over. Well worth the time spent . Thanks Chief.

[eugeniusro]

This is the most competent comment on this accident that I see on social media. Thanks Chief 👌

[mencken]

This is excellent reporting on a complex situation, presented clearly enough for landlubbers. A breath of fresh air after all the speculation in the media and wacko conspiracy theories.

[JariJuslin]

I'd like to give this a dozen thumbs up.

No hyperboles, just pure expertise.

[bobbysenterprises]

Chief and Sal M are such great sources of info on this fascinating industry that so many take for granted

[allenshepard]

Between you and "Whats going on with shipping" we are getting educated, not just a condensed over view or sound bite.
thanks for the deeper dive into the machine room and the stand by systems.

[sorbabaric]

I’m not a sailer, not an engineer, not a mariner, but I’m here learning from an excellent teacher.

[kallara]

Having retired as a chief engineer from the merchant marine industry, I totally agree with Chief Makoi. Your videos are greatly appreciated Chief.

[captziggy]

As retired mariner myself . That was the best explanation I’ve seen . I have lost all power myself a very sickening and helpless feeling as i am waiting on the chief and engine room crew to get it everything back on line . I know exactly how it feels to be woke up by silence . Keep up the good work Chief

[semiproactive]

It's great to see you, Chief. Thank you for your experienced voice.

[brianingarfill]

As an ex British marine engineer, your description was excellent!! Many thanks for taking time out from your busy schedule to put this tragedy into layman's terms.

[chetmyers]

I appreciate the Chief's knowledge, thorough explanation, and calm and slow delivery.

[denis-emilegiasson]

The characteristic of a good teacher is to make the neophyte understand lessons which far exceed his level of knowledge. You achieve this with great skill. Merci Chef Makoi.

[wgowshipping]

Chief MAKOi provides one of the best first-person perspectives on shipping, particularly on the engineering side.

His views should be the bench standard for anyone looking at this incident.

There is a lot of commentary, but very few experts of the caliber of Chief MAKOi.

Thanks for putting this out there Chief!

[kenkahre]

I'm old Deck Ape who once had a ship lost power just as we were leaving port. It was the scariest feeling. I've been ignoring all the so-called experts, and waiting for you, Chief Makoi to give your calm and rational assessment. Many thanks.

[wingback]

Finally someone with enough knowledge in marine engineering has explained how losing onboard electrical service is different from losing propulsion. Thanks Chief, for laying this out in an understandable manner. I was a marine electrician in the US Navy and it was driving me crazy that no one was explaining this the right way. You can have onboard generated electricity without the main engine, but you can't have the main engine (or steering) without the ship's service generators. Thanks again.

[andrewcraig-bennett]

I’ve been managing big ships for forty years and this is one of the best explanations - clear, logical, well laid out and very little speculation.

[jobellecollie]

Thanks Chief! My late father, a Navy Rear Admiral, would not allow me to take our boat out by myself without a “test.” We would ride about two miles from shore. He would disable the boat in some way. I’d have three minutes to solve and repair the boat. If i passed, I was allowed to take the boat out by myself. If I failed, I had a very long swim to shore. Perhaps he went easy on me, he only removed a cotter pin from a prop, and I had Summers of fun. It wasn’t a large boat, but he named it after me. “The Naughty Lass”

[georgebuckwalter]

As a retired stationary engineer, I much appreciate your commentary . I had been wating for your posting! Thank you !!!