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The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive will take place January 23-26, 2025 at Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. Sign up to receive updates about next year's show!

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Enjoy seminars on boating, fishing, and other marine-related topics, along with fan favorites like our kids fishing clinics with Captain Don Dingman from Hook the Future and on-water boat training courses with the Annapolis School of Seamanship and Progressive.

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The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive is the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast!

Explore an impressive lineup of powerboats and sailboats displayed in-water and on-land, along with a 40,000 sq. ft. tent housing an extensive selection of marine equipment and accessories. Other show attractions include seminars, kids fishing clinics, and on-water boat training courses with the Annapolis School of Seamanship and Progressive.

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How to Make the Most of This Year’s Annapolis Sailboat Show

By: Zeke Quezada, ASA American Sailing , Boat Shows

A shiny new sailboat will make your heart race, your palms sweat, and trigger the butterflies in your stomach. Stand on the boat of your dreams, and you’ll feel a powerful and intense feeling of affection, attraction, and emotional connection.  Amid the lively Annapolis Sailboat Show, I absorb the inspiration and ponder my own sailing journey. Around, dreams blossom—a vibrant tapestry of aspirations. Witnessing the joy of a boat purchase nearby, I sense the essence of possibility. Dreams meet reality on the dock in Annapolis as old goals are achieved, and new goals are set.

Up and down the rows of the show, you see bright flags and shiny vessels capturing your every glance. At last count, over 400 vendors attend the boat show, exposing you to the newest and coolest objects of desire. How great would it be to outfit your boat with all-new electronics? Imagine new sails to replace those tired but storied rags on your sloop. Can you ever have enough jackets or gloves or winch handles?

The Annapolis Sailboat Show is a spectacle for sailors and lovers of all things sailing. Everywhere you turn, conversations fill the air about vacations in the Med or anchors that can hold fast in all conditions or the dream to sail the world. 

The Annapolis Sailboat Show allows us to dream while seeking inspiration and motivation and engaging in some infatuation.

Why Should You Go to the Annapolis Sailboat Show?

Heading to Annapolis for this popular event is a sailor’s hall pass to enter a world of maritime innovation and inspiration. Nestled amongst a vibrant gathering of industry experts and enthusiasts, expose yourself to the unveiling of the latest vessels, cutting-edge technologies, and nautical gear. From connecting with like-minded individuals to exploring diverse sailing options, the sailboat show offers a firsthand experience of sailing’s finest offerings. Engaging seminars, networking opportunities, and a palpable atmosphere of a sailor’s passion further enrich the experience. Whether seeking a new vessel or simply immersing oneself in the sailing lifestyle, a boat show equips sailors with insights, knowledge, and connections that amplify their sailing journey.

10 Reasons to Attend the Annapolis Sailboat Show

• Dare to Dream about a New Boat: The show features a diverse and wide selection of sailboats, from small day-sailers to luxurious yachts. Whether you’re a novice sailor or an experienced boater, you’ll have the opportunity to explore and compare different types of sailboats, from various manufacturers and in different sizes.
• Hands-On Experience: Unlike traditional boat shows, the Annapolis Sailboat Show often allows attendees to step aboard many of the boats on display. This provides you with a chance to get a real feel for the boats, check out their features and layouts, and even discuss their design and performance with knowledgeable exhibitors.
• Educational seminars to open up your horizons: The Annapolis Sailboat Show typically hosts a series of seminars, workshops, and demonstrations on a wide range of topics related to sailing, boating safety, navigation, maintenance, and more. These educational opportunities can enhance your understanding of sailing and help you develop your skills. Maybe you will find that sailing destination you never knew was possible actually is well within your ability!
• Meet the rockstars and influencers of the sailing world: The show brings together boat manufacturers, dealers, and industry experts. This is a great opportunity to engage in conversations with professionals who can provide insights into the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in the sailing world.
• Networking with other sailors: If you’re passionate about sailing, this event provides an excellent platform to connect with fellow sailing enthusiasts. You can share experiences, exchange tips, and potentially make new friends who share your interest in boating.
• Exclusive deals that turn dreams into reality: Boat shows often offer special pricing, discounts, and promotions that may not be available at other times of the year. If you’re in the market for a sailboat or sailing-related equipment, the show could be an opportunity to find some great deals.
• Discover the latest tech and products: In addition to sailboats, the show usually features various exhibitors showcasing the latest sailing gear, equipment, accessories, and technologies. You can discover new products that could enhance your sailing experience.
• Scenic Location: Annapolis, known as the “Sailing Capital of the United States,” provides a picturesque backdrop for the event. The historic maritime town offers a charming atmosphere with waterfront views, local restaurants, and cultural attractions.
• Fun and Entertainment: Beyond the boats and equipment, the Annapolis Sailboat Show often includes entertainment, live music, and social events that make the experience enjoyable for attendees of all ages. Find a karaoke bar and sing with sailors until the early morning hours!
• Inspiration: Even if you’re not in the market to buy a boat, attending the show can be a source of inspiration for future sailing adventures. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in the sailing world and dream about future voyages.

In summary, the Annapolis Sailboat Show offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of sailing, explore a wide range of sailboats, learn from experts, and connect with fellow sailing enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just curious about the boating lifestyle, the show can provide a memorable and enriching experience.

Learn from Experts in Two American Sailing Seminars 

American Sailing is hosting two seminars during the Annapolis Sailboat Show that are sure to help you achieve your sailing goals.

Cruising Essentials with Captains Andy and Lisa Batchelor

Join Captains Andy Batchelor and Lisa Batchelor on a journey to understanding cruising and living onboard for extended periods. Getting ready for a life of cruising for yourself and your boat can offer an exhilarating yet potentially bewildering journey. Lisa and Andy Batchelor bring their extensive expertise in sailing and cruising to the forefront in this all-encompassing in-person workshop. They aim to demystify, educate, and ignite inspiration. Lisa and Andy hold the distinction of being American Sailing Master Instructors and have authored numerous acclaimed American Sailing cruising guidebooks. They are the principal contributors to the ASA 106 Advanced Cruising & Seamanship manual. Whether you’re an aspiring cruiser, a weekend sailor, or nurturing ambitions of circumnavigation in the future, this seminar is meticulously crafted to equip you with the wisdom needed to strategize, gear up, and triumphantly actualize your cruising aspirations.

Details: Saturday, October 14, 2023 1:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time THE FEDERAL HOUSE – 22 MARKET SPACE, ANNAPOLIS MD 21401

How To Buy An Offshore Cruising Boat with Captain John Neal

Captain John Neal knows a thing or two about offshore sailing with over 400,000 offshore miles under his belt, including six Cape Horn roundings plus expeditions to Antarctica, Africa, Australia, and Spitsbergen. During this seminar, you will acquire insights into the present condition of the boat market, strategies for maneuvering through the purchasing procedure, and the requisite know-how for securing insurance in an environment that is continually evolving. Benefit from the firsthand advice of seasoned professionals within the industry on effectively pinpointing the perfect vessel tailored to your preferences. This seminar is designed to guide you through the process of handpicking a yacht ideally suited for cruising while also delving into a comprehensive examination of prevailing market instances encompassing prices and patterns.

Details Saturday, October 14, 2023 1:00 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time THE FEDERAL HOUSE – 22 MARKET SPACE, ANNAPOLIS MD 2140

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You might find yourself admiring the couple embarking on their journey with a new Beneteau, sensing the allure of their adventure. And you’ll share a knowing smile with the young enthusiast donning a fresh Helly Hansen jacket, recognizing the spirit of exploration and discovery they embrace. You will leave the boat show with a newfound motivation to escape into the fantasy of sailing. Spend enough time with fellow sailors, and their energy is intoxicating.

If you ever needed the gentle nudge to do more with your love for sailing and the sailing lifestyle, you can bet that a couple of days in Annapolis will push you in the right direction. 

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Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

April 26-28, 2024, join us for the spring boat show in america's sailing capital, annapolis, md..

Are you itching to get on the water? Jumpstart the boating season with the Annapolis Sailboat Show this April 26-28, 2024 .  Annapolis Boat Shows , a leading management company, has been producing these in-water demonstrations since 1970, drawing over 150,000 people from all over the world to the Chesapeake Bay who want to see the latest and greatest in boats and related gear.

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show takes place this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Annapolis  City Dock . Set in the seaport of Annapolis, it displays catamarans, monohulls, racing boats, and inflatables - with over 100 new and brokerage yachts. Check out the vessels and spend some time shopping for the latest equipment, including electronics, clothing, and other accessories. The show runs from 10 am to 6 pm on Friday and Saturday and from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday. General admission is $18; children under 12 are free.

Or indulge in an exclusive VIP Experience for $85/ticket. Your VIP ticket includes Boat Show admission and access, with unlimited entry, into the VIP Lounge located inside Latitude 38 Waterfront Restaurant. The lounge includes a full bar starting at noon, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and afternoon appetizers. Valid for one day only.

April 26 - April 28

Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

General Admission ~ $18  ($20 at the gate) Children under 12 are free

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2022 United States (Annapolis) Sailboat Show: Preview Guide

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Every October, the Chesapeake Bay enjoys an influx of new and salty sailors as they gather at the premier sailing event in the country. The United States Sailboat Show , also known simply as the ‘Annapolis Sailboat Show,’ attracts hundreds of exhibitors including boat builders, sailing schools, charter companies, boating gear manufacturers, boating magazines, and local marine businesses.

This year, the show will take place October 13-17 with a special preview day on Thursday. Attendees come from all over the country and even all over the world to see the latest sailboat technology in a place where you can’t beat the nautical vibe. Annapolis is a sailor’s paradise and if you’re planning to visit, why not charter a sailboat and get in some time on the water or even do a sleep-aboard and dodge the crowded hotels? Here at Boatsetter , we have a significant Annapolis fleet with options and experiences to choose from.

Here’s what to expect from the 2022 United States Sailboat Show:

• When: October 13th – 17th, 2022
• Where: City Dock (Annapolis, MD)
• Cost: $25 (at gate), $22 (at door), $10 (for children of ages 7-12), FREE (for kids 6 and under)
• Enhance your boat show experience with a boat rental : Book here

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New Boats and Exhibitors

Among the exhibitors this year, you’ll be able to check out:

• Fountaine Pajot
• And so much more!

Whether you’re looking for a racing monohull, a luxury catamaran, the latest electronics, technical apparel, or a charter vacation, you’ll find it at the Annapolis boat show.

VIP Experience Sponsored by La Victoire Finance

Enjoy the VIP Red Carpet Lounge with exclusive seating, mouth-watering catering, and craft cocktails. Pricing is $175. Add reserved parking for a $25 upcharge.

Sailing Channels Booth

Check out the Sailing Channels Booth to meet boating influencers:

• Sailing La Vagabonde
• Sailing SV Delos
• Sailing Doodles
• Parlay Revival

And more! Stop by to learn more about boating life from their personal stories.

Educational Opportunities

New to boating? If you’ve come to learn, you won’t be disappointed.

• The Take the Wheel interactive workshop is sponsored by Jeanneau sailboats and Sail Away catamarans and it’s your opportunity to learn on and off the water.
• Also, kids 11-15 can get on the water with the Junior Captains program designed to make them enthusiastic sailors while adults can take the wheel of two monohulls and two cats to see what best fits their personality.
• The very popular Cruisers University is already open for registration and most of the program will be held at the Historic Inns of Annapolis on State Circle. There are dozens of classes led by expert speakers. Learn diesel mechanics, weather for cruisers, marine electrical systems, anchoring, and more. University prices include educational materials, expert instruction, breakfast and lunch, evening activities, a one-year basic BoatUS membership, and admission to the show(s).

Register early for any of the above because they sell out fast.

Door Prizes

Pusser’s Painkiller and door prizes – what’s not to love? Purchase advance tickets online or sign up at the show to win special door prizes including a seven-day charter in the British Virgin Islands with The Moorings.

Brokerage Cove

If you’re looking for a pre-owned sailboat, visit Brokerage Cove on the other side of the Spa Creek Bridge. It’s an easy walk from the main show. Alternatively, you can take a water taxi to this floating marina in St. Mary’s Cove that’s full of boats for sale, ready for immediate cruising.

Pro Tip: Call up a babysitter or fur babysitter; pets and strollers are not allowed at this event.

The Annapolis show is an internationally acclaimed event, recognized as one of the world’s most comprehensive and prestigious sailboat shows. Even if you aren’t boat shopping, the atmosphere in Annapolis that weekend is for anyone who loves the water.

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The 23 Best Annual Boat Shows by Month and Location

If you are a boat enthusiast and haven’t been to a boat show in a while, you are certainly missing out. Check out your favorite boat brands in person, and meet with fellow boat lovers and industry experts all in one place.

This article lists the 23 best annual boat shows by month and location so you can make your arrangements beforehand. Learn from the experts and take your hobby to the next level.

Why are Boat Shows Popular? | boat show calendar

Boat shows are popular since they allow the general public to learn and understand the industry better and appreciate and adopt the boating lifestyle. Boat shows are an industry itself, with different international organizations focused on managing and staging boat shows annually.

They are held in all 50 states and throughout the globe in various countries. The season generally starts in October and continues till March. Most small and regional shows are held at marinas or inside convention centers, which makes them easy to browse.

What to do at a boat show?

Boats for sale are, without a doubt, the main attraction of a boat show , but there’s so much more you can do while attending one. From trying new foods to indulging in different water activities, a boat show has a lot to offer.

• Bring a camera or a notebook to record notes along with information on different boat sellers, and be sure to hand them your business card. This will help you solidify your network.
• By interacting with the dealers, check out brand-new deals and the latest boating technology.
• Browse through the shops and take home a souvenir or two.
• Get “hands-on” knowledge regarding a boat or a boating accessory by attending a seminar or workshop to see their inner workings.
• Indulge in some delectable foods from the stalls.
• Some boat shows offer water activities, such as fishing and scuba diving. Grab your friends and family and make new memories with those fun aquatic adventures.

You got your event admission (tickets) and ready to see the attractions along with the gathering of attendees & boaters. Make sure to look for bargains for you to purchase and boat displays and latest boat models. Expect to se clothing for boaters and learn about the latest boat devices and electronics (products/accessories/technology) from special exhibits by big name exhibitors. All this will add to the experience for a watercraft show whether it was put on by an insurance company or a boating industry association. Yacht shows could even have brokerages or NMMA/BoatUS booths.

Are boat shows the best time to buy? | Do boat shows have good deals

Boat shows are an excellent time for dealers to display their products and make big sales. Since the competition is fierce, you can most likely avail of big discounts and benefit from good deals. You also get the opportunity to browse a huge variety of boats and select one that fits your needs perfectly. You can get expert advice about vessels you’re interested in from competitors since they’re more likely to point out drawbacks or flaws of the craft.

At the end of the day, the best time to buy a boat is when you’re ready for investment and adventure. Whether you buy a boat from a boat show, through a broker, or privately through a website, do a thorough background check and get an unbiased second opinion.

Boat Shows Calendar – the Top Annual Boat Shows to Check out this Year :

• Miami International Boat Show

When: 15 -19 February 2023 Where: Miami, Florida Hosted by: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Why should you Visit? One of the largest boat shows in the world, with approximately 100,000 attendees from 35 countries.

• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

When: 25 – 29 October 2023 Where: Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South , Fort Lauderdale, and Florida, Pier 66 Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Hall Of Fame Marina, Broward County Convention Center, and Bahia Mar Yachting Center Hosted by: Informa Markets Why should you Visit? The largest on-water boat show in the world by the sheer number of boats and over 100,000 visitors.

• Palm Beach International Boat Show
• When: 23 – 26 March 2023
• Where: Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida
• Hosted by: Informa Markets
• Why should you Visit? One of the top five boat shows in the country and will feature over $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories.
• Tampa Bay Boat Show

When: 3 – 5 March 2023 Where: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida Hosted by: Tampa Bay Times Why should you Visit? One of the largest boat shows in Florida .

• St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show
• When: 19 – 22 January 2023
• Where: Duke Energy Center for the Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida
• Why should you Visit? The largest boat shows on the Gulf Coast.
• San Diego International Boat Show
• When: June 2023
• Where: Spanish Landing Park, San Diego, California
• Hosted by: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
• Why should you Visit? One of the largest boat shows on the West Coast.
• Newport International Boat Show
• When: 14 -17 September 2023
• Where: Newport Yachting Center Marina , Newport, Rhode Island
• Hosted by: Newport Exhibition Group
• Why should you Visit? Second largest boat show in New England
• Annapolis Boat Shows
• When: 6 – 9 October 2023
• Where: Chesapeake Whalertowne, Annapolis, Maryland
• Hosted by: United States Yacht Shows, Inc.
• Why should you Visit? Largest in-water boat show in the Mid-Atlantic
• Seattle Boat Show
• When: 3 -11 February 2023
• Where: Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle, Washington
• Hosted by: Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA)
• Why should you Visit? Largest boat show on the West Coast
•   Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show
• When: 25 – 29 January 2023
• Where: Javits Center, New York, New York
• Why should you Visit? One of the oldest boat shows in the country
•   Lake Union Boats Afloat Show
• When: 27 -30 April 2023
• Where: Fairview Avenue, Seattle, Washington
• Hosted by: Yacht Brokers Association
• Why should you Visit? Largest floating show in the Pacific Northwest
•   Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Boat Show
• When: 22 – 23 April 2023
• Where: Dog Days Bar & Grill, Osage Beach, Missouri
• Hosted by: Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association
• Why should you Visit? One of the largest shows in the Midwest
• Toronto International Boat Show
• When: 20 – 29 January 2023
• Where: Enercare Center, Toronto
• Hosted by: Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
• Why should you Visit? Largest indoor boat show in Canada; one of the largest boat shows in North America
• Vancouver International Boat Show
• When: 1 – 5 February 2023
• Where: BC Place, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia 
• Hosted by: Boating BC Association
• Why should you Visit? Largest boat show in Western Canada, featuring both indoor and outdoor exhibits
• Halifax International Boat Show
• When: 2 – 5 February 2023
• Where: Halifax Exhibition Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Hosted by: Atlantic Marine Trades Association (AMTA)
• Why should you Visit? Atlantic Canada’s largest boat show
• Calgary Boat & Outdoors Show
• When: 10 – 12 February 2023
• Where: BMO Center, Calgary, Alberta
• Hosted by: International Centre
• Why should you Visit? Features boats, RVs, and outdoor gear
• Moncton Boat Show
• When: 24 – 26 March 2023
• Where: Coliseum Complex, Moncton, New Brunswick
• Hosted by: Master Promotions Ltd.
• Quebec City Boat Show
• When: 16 – 18 March 2023
• Where: Quebec Expo Cite, Quebec City, Quebec
• Hosted by: Promotuel Insurance
• Why should you Visit? Largest boat show in Eastern Canada
• Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show
• When: 16 – 19 March 2023
• Where: Edmonton Expo Center, Edmonton
• Hosted by: International Center
• Dubai International Boat Show
• When: 1 – 5 March 2023
• Where: Dubai Harbour, Dubai
• Hosted by: Dubai World Trade Centre
• Why should you Visit? The largest and most popular boat show in the Middle East, featuring luxury yachts, boats, and marine equipment.
• Dubai Pre-owned Boat Show and Dubai Fishing Competition and Boat Show are also worth checking out.
• Qatar International Boat Show
• Where: Porto Arabia, the Pearl, Doha
• Hosted by: Al Mannai Plus Events
• Why should you Visit? Features luxury yachts, boats, and marine equipment
• Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX)
• When: 4 – 6 March 2024
• Where: Qatar National Convention Center
• Hosted by: Qatar Armed Forces
• Why should you Visit? Focuses on naval defense and maritime security, with displays of naval vessels and equipment
• Qatar Marine Festival
• When: November 2023
• Where: Lusail Marina
• Hosted by: Qatar Tourism Authority
• Why should you Visit? Features a variety of water sports and activities, including jet skiing , wakeboarding, and flyboarding, as well as boat displays and shows

What is the biggest boat show in the USA?

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show takes place annually at the ‘yachting capital of the world,’ inviting over 100,000. It is considered the biggest boat show in the United States and one of the world’s most lavish in-water boat shows.

What is the biggest West Coast boat show?

The Seattle Boat Show is the biggest boat show on the West Coast, featuring every kind of recreational watercraft, from paddleboards to super-yachts and everything in between.

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• Shipping Wars – A reality TV series on A&E that follows independent truckers who bid on and transport unusual and oversized cargo, including boats and yachts.
• Wicked Tuna – A reality TV series on National Geographic Channel that follows commercial tuna fishermen in Gloucester, Massachusetts, as they compete to catch the most valuable Atlantic bluefin tuna.

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CFSB Center February 2-4, 2024

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Flathead County Fairgrounds February 10-12, 2024

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LaCrosse Center  February 8-11, 2024

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Charlotte Convention Center February 8-11, 2024

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Raleigh Convention Ctr February 3-5, 2024

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Bismarck Event Center February 8-10, 2024

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Summit Arena February 9-11, 2024

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Allen County War Memorial February 8-11, 2024

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Devos Place February 14-18, 2024

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S. Carolina State Fairgrounds February 16-18, 2024

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Indiana State Fairgrounds February 16-18 & 21-25, 2024

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Ocean City Convention Center February 16-18, 2024

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Mississippi Coast Coliseum March 8-10, 2024

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Palm Beach International Boat Show 2024: "Lower footfall, better quality clients"

The Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) has become a firm favourite in the boat show calendar, according to sentiments from brokers and shipyards at the 2024 edition.  

Compared to other US-based boat shows, IYC 's US sales and charter director Frankie Maxwell said the event had "lower foot traffic" and "higher-quality, more qualified clients" while its relaxed format, navigable size and close proximity to restaurants and venues have created a winning boat show formula.

"People came on the first day and came back with contractors the very next morning," said Maxwell, who expects to see several deals come to fruition in the days after the show. Bad weather for two days hampered the turnout, but any clients who braved the downpour were "passionate" about buying and selling, said Maxwell. 

"The people that did come out were really dedicated to the cause," agreed Damen Yachting marketing manager Sarah Flavell. "And [the weather] didn’t stop clients coming out. It’s such an accessible show, we have so much direct contact with owners here."

The Damen Yachting and Amels stand welcomed prospective and existing clients on the stand throughout the event, and three new projects came close to signing during PBIBS.  For shipyards, the show is a critical middle ground between Monaco and FLIBS. "Clients turn up with their team, but not the same entourage as [they do] in Monaco. People are more relaxed, they feel like they can be themselves, they want to come directly to the show and talk it out," said Flavell. 

On the yacht charter side, Fraser 's Quentin Bourgeois said the show was essential for tapping the ever-growing US charter market. "It’s good to be able to show [clients] yachts doing the dual season", he said. He echoed sentiments from other exhibitors, saying the show had "good quality clients" with an "unstressed" atmosphere. "People come for the boats," he said. "Even if I didn't have central agencies, I'd come back. There is so much business around and I feel like that show is growing. People are investing time and money into this show."

The show's prominence was highlighted by big reveals from key players in the industry. Azimut took the opportunity to reveal its 44-metre flagship superyacht at a glitzy press conference complete with a light show. Damen Yachting unveiled its newest iteration of the Xplorer line with an 80-metre expedition yacht that can feature exterior design from a selection of different designers. Icon Yachts and Mulder lifted the wraps on the interiors of their respective projects: Project Mission and the eighth Mulder ThirtySix . 

Elsewhere, Burgess used the show to reveal its Global Clean Up operation , in partnership with BOAT International. The initiative aims to encourage the industry to clear water waste in local areas across the world. Leading captains and crew magazine Dockwalk also relaunched at the show , with BOAT International and Dockwalk hosting an intimate party where guests could network and meet the editor, Holly Overton. 

BOAT International's event programme also organised another successful Owners' Club at the Ann Norton sculpture garden, with 40 owners and guests in attendance. 

Andrew Doole, President of U.S. Boat Shows with Informa Markets said he was delighted with the success of the landmark event, which saw more yachts on display than ever before. "As the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show concludes its four-day run, we celebrate a significant milestone in the event's history," he said.

"We extend our gratitude to our partners and show owners, the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC), for their unwavering support. We are also grateful for the collaborative efforts of elected officials and community leaders from both Palm Beach County and the City of West Palm Beach, whose contributions were instrumental in the show's success."

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Organizers celebrate success of 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show

T he Palm Beach International Boat Show set sail from the West Palm Beach waterfront Sunday evening, and officials say it was a success this year.

"We love the boat show; we come out every year. It’s a great tradition," Carter Roehl, a resident, told WPBF 25 News.

About 50,000 visitors have checked out the boat show over the last four days.

"Fabulous accessibility to the restaurants, all the hotels nearby. We’ve got some great boats come up from Fort Lauderdale and around the world," Andrew Doole, president of U.S. Boat Shows and Informa Markets, told WPBF 25 News.

Marine enthusiasts traveled to West Palm Beach to look at the beautiful array of yachts, purchase boats and learn more about the technological advancements in the marine industry.

"Every princess yacht is handcrafted in Plymouth, England, the company builds about 80% of the boat in-house, including all of the metal work," James Nobel, a specialist with Princess Yachts, said while showing a Princess Yacht Y95.

Rain or shine, companies came out to network and showcase their best boats.

"The boat show was phenomenal, we had such a great turnout, the clients were out here, they were buying boats," Daniel Carrazana with Tuppen's Marine, told WPBF 25 News.

"Whoever didn’t show up for those days that it rained, they came on Sunday," Alfred Montaner, with Luxury Rib Tenders, said.

"Today, we sold seven boats," Carrazana said.

Officials said it took the hard work of about 15,000 employees to make the boat show come to life this year.

"The economic impact to the county and the region on the show is a billion dollars," Doole said.

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Feeling the love? Seas the day and time travel to yesteryear with future-forward Princess Cruises , when the original cast of TV’s iconic The Love Boat show—which aired for a decade on ABC; now streaming on Paramount Plus , Apple TV+ and other channels—sets sail from New York City on a round-trip voyage that anchors at picturesque ports in New England and Canada aboard the Enchanted Princess, August 31 - September 7, 2024 .

Original cast of The Love Boat.

This romance-themed rendezvous reunites actors Jill Whelan (whose role as Vicki Stubing, the ship captain’s daughter, was delightful), Bernie Kopell (as Doc), Fred Grandy (as purser Gopher) and Ted Lange (as bartender Isaac). They will interact with passengers at multiple events: a jubilant sail-away; a meet-and-greet, photo-and-autograph session; guests’ activities replete with prizes; and Q&A gatherings. There will also be a symbolic renewal of passengers’ wedding vows, officiated by the cast, with commemorative certificates.

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In addition, classic comedy-drama episodes of The Love Boat will be shown at its Movies Under The Stars program outdoors on a gargantuan screen. The Love Boat trivia contests will be cheered. And cocktails to complement The Love Boat vibe will be toasted. Ezra Freeman, Princess Cruises’ real-life bartender who starred on The Real Love Boat —a reality-dating series that premiered on CBS in 2022; now streaming on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime —will join this spirited celebration.

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Actor Jill Whelan, who is now a Celebrations Ambassador for Princess Cruises, and I talked about her passion for sailing.

Laura Manske: Two years ago, Princess Cruises orchestrated its first The Love Boat theme reunion, which sailed the Mexican Riviera. There continues to be strong sentimentality for its original cast.

Jill Whelan: Anytime I get together with my cast mates, it’s like coming home because we’re family. I truly mean that. This will be our second theme cruise since 2022. We were all touched and overwhelmed by the incredible response from guests. Nostalgia for the show still gets people excited. Princess was the ocean-going co-star of The Love Boat. That is unique.

Manske: Your key anticipated moments with passengers ahead?

Whelan: Well, certainly our cast reunion in the Princess Theater, when we will share our favorite memories, laugh a lot and take questions from the audience. The renewal of vows we host is also incredibly sweet. So many couples renew their love for one another on The Love Boat . We get to play a part in their special day.

Jill Whelan (as Vicki Stubing) with the late Gavin MacLeod (as Captain Stubing), her TV dad.

Manske: You starred on The Love Boat aboard the Pacific Princess from the age of 11 onward.

Whelan: I was so young. Gavin MacLeod welcomed me with open arms and such warmth and love, as I was playing his daughter. Remember, I was coming into an already hit show and I was the youngest. So romance wasn’t a cornerstone of my storyline just yet. But Gavin made me feel at ease, as did all of the cast members. I remember trying to take it all in, learn from everyone who came on set and appreciate the places we visited on our Princess cruises.

Manske: How did the show influence your views about romantic love as a teen growing up with this series.

Whelan: I did have my first kiss on The Love Boat . Let’s just say it wasn’t as magical as I’d hoped. As Gavin always said: ‘The show gave people something to dream about.’ I did fall in love with the romance of the sea and connecting with people on vacation. I guess as any teenager would, I did have fantasies about falling in love and sailing off into the sunset. And that did happen for me when I met my husband, Jeff, in 2016. We can’t cruise enough these days. We absolutely love it!

Manske: Share something, perhaps surprising, that brings you joy.

Whelan: Many of the Princess ships’ horns play The Love Boat theme song. I hear people singing the theme song when I’m onboard—and it makes me smile.

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The 3,660-passenger Enchanted Princess ’s round-trip reunion itinerary from New York City includes days in Newport, Rhode Island; Boston; Rockland, Maine; Saint John, Canada (for the Bay of Fundy); and Halifax, Canada.

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Revealed: UK-funded French forces putting migrants’ lives at risk with small-boat tactics

Exclusive: newly obtained footage and leaked documents show how a ‘mass casualty event’ could arise from aggressive tactics employed by border forces

French police funded by the UK government have endangered the lives of vulnerable migrants by intercepting small boats in the Channel, using tactics that search and rescue experts say could cause a “mass casualty event”.

Shocking new evidence obtained by the Observer , Lighthouse Reports, Le Monde and Der Spiegel reveals for the first time that the French maritime police have tried physically to force small boats to turn around – manoeuvres known as “pullbacks” – in an attempt to prevent them reaching British shores.

Newly obtained footage, leaked documents and witness testimonies show that the French authorities have used aggressive tactics including circling a migrant boat, causing waves to flood the dinghy; ramming into a small boat while threatening passengers with a large tank of pepper spray; and puncturing boats when they are already at sea, forcing migrants to swim back to shore.

The French authorities have previously refused the UK’s requests for them to carry out interceptions at sea, stating that they contravened international maritime law. But evidence indicates there has been an escalation in the use of these tactics since last summer.

Rishi Sunak has pledged to “stop the boats” crossing the Channel and has promised hundreds of millions of pounds to France to pay for more surveillance and border guards to prevent people making the journey. Last Wednesday the government’s safety of Rwanda (asylum and immigration) bill suffered several defeats in the House of Lords, delaying the prime minister’s plan to see flights for Kigali take off until after Easter.

Ministers claim that the bill will act as a deterrent to all those crossing the Channel from northern France to the UK. In the first video obtained and verified for this investigation, a police boat in Dunkirk harbour circles close to a dinghy holding about 25 people, creating a wake that floods the boat.

The police vessel is seen advancing towards the dinghy at speed, before turning sharply to create waves, circling and coming back again. Migrants are seen wearing foam-packed lifejackets and attempting to bale water out using their shoes.

Sources confirmed that the police patrol vessel used to carry out the manoeuvre seen in the video was bought by the French authorities with funding provided by the UK government under the “Sandhurst treaty” , a bilateral border security deal signed at the royal military academy in 2018.

“This is a textbook pushback – exactly the same as we see in Greece,” said one search and rescue expert who was shown the footage. “That one manoeuvre alone could cause a mass casualty event. The water is deep enough to drown in. I’ve seen this in the central Mediterranean many times, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen anything like this happening in the Channel.”

Previous evidence has shown how the Greek coastguard has forced boats carrying migrants back into Turkish waters in the Aegean Sea, in some cases by manoeuvring around them at high speed to create waves.

Two senior UK Border Force sources confirmed that the tactic could lead to multiple deaths and injuries. “If the blades [of the French boat] make contact with the vessel, it will slash right through it,” said one operational Border Force official.

“The other thing is a collision. The weight and the force of that vessel could ride straight over the top of the rib. It would knock the passengers out, knock them unconscious and into the water. It could potentially lead to death. I can’t believe any mariner could condone that.”

Maritime experts added that they would be “very surprised” if Border Force and HM Coastguard were not aware of these tactics being used, with one adding: “One hundred per cent, someone high up will definitely be aware of this.”

In a second video, members of the French gendarmerie drive alongside a dinghy in a speedboat about 12 miles from the French coast, threatening to use a large tank of pepper spray against a boat carrying migrants. They then proceed to ram their vessel into the dinghy. “They don’t even know who’s on board – whether there’s someone asthmatic that you’re using pepper spray against, or pregnant women,” said a Border Force official. “That could really harm people.”

In evidence of a third attempted pullback, a complaint filed by a member of the French customs coastguard to the public prosecutor in Boulogne-sur-Mer alleges that on 11 August 2023 police officers ordered a National Society of Sea Rescues (SNSM) crew to puncture a small boat that had already set sail. In an email seen by this investigation, the complainant, Rémi Vandeplanque, states that the SNSM crew “obviously refused” to do this, adding that the risk of drowning if they had done so was “obvious and imminent”.

Testimony from several sources who boarded small boats bound for the UK supports the claims that French police have used such tactics. “There were four of them [French gendarmes] on the boat,” said one man, who was from India. “They went round the boat in a circle and then they stabbed the boat and left. We had to swim for about 10 minutes … We nearly died.” On 9 February 2024, the man lodged a complaint with the French human rights ombudsman. The incident is under investigation.

Sources within France’s interior ministry have described the UK government’s “enormous pressure on a daily basis” for the French maritime police to prevent small boat departures, with one French civil servant describing the pressure as “intense” and “nonstop”.

Another senior civil servant, who was in post until the end of 2020, added: “As far as the British were concerned, the boats had to be caught at sea. They sometimes insisted on it.”

In September last year, then immigration minister Robert Jenrick said in the House of Commons that “there is clearly more that we need the French to do for us”, pointing to a recent trip to Belgium, where he said the authorities had “been willing to intercept in the water small boats leaving its shores”. He added: “That has proven decisive. Small boats from Belgian waters are now extremely rare, so that is an approach that we encourage the French to follow.”

In August 2021, during a visit to the Greek island of Samos , then home secretary Priti Patel went out on patrol with the Greek coastguard, which is known for its use of aggressive pushbacks in the Aegean.

“She came back invigorated,” said a Home Office source with knowledge of the trip. “They were very aggressive, had a good success rate of detection and were swift in how they processed them [asylum seekers]. She liked their posturing of ‘protecting borders’ and working with the military, though there was recognition that a lot of this wouldn’t be lawful in the UK.”

Britain has allocated more than £700m to France to prevent irregular migration since 2014.

At a summit in March 2023, Sunak announced that Britain would give France £500m over three years to fund additional border guards and a new detention facility, as well as video surveillance cameras, drones and night-vision binoculars, among other equipment.

The package was, according to several sources at the French interior ministry, a turning point. “This has really put the relationship between the two countries on a contractual footing,” said one senior official.

Last month the UK signed a working agreement with the European border agency Frontex to bolster intelligence sharing and deploy UK Border Force officials to coordinate the Channel response.

When contacted by this investigation, the prefecture for the north of France confirmed that a police boat had circled a dinghy and that the aim of the intervention was to “dissuade passengers” from approaching the open sea, adding: “It’s the only time we’ve been able to intercept a small boat using this manoeuvre and it was a deterrent. All the migrants were recovered and the smugglers arrested.”

A Home Office spokesperson said: “An unacceptable number of people are crossing the Channel and we will do whatever is necessary to end these perilous and fatal journeys. We remain committed to building on the successes that saw arrivals drop by more than a third last year.

“Not only have we introduced tougher legislation and agreements with international partners, but we continue to work closely with our French counterparts, who are working tirelessly to save lives and stop the boats.”

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Around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when a cargo ship lost power and crashed into it. Officials were able to prevent cars from driving onto the bridge just before the accident, but eight construction workers remained on the structure and plummeted into the river below. Here's how the events unfolded. 

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The Dali, a Singaporean-flagged cargo ship, leaves the dock in Baltimore, moving through the Patapsco River.

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The boat begins to make a big arc, turning toward the Francis Scott Key Bridge .

About 1:24 a.m.

The NTSB, which  obtained the Dali's voyage data recorder,  which records audio from the boat's bridge and radios, said around 1:24 a.m., "numerous aural alarms were recorded on the ship's bridge audio." The device briefly stopped recording but then turned on again using the ship's redundant power source.

About 1:25 a.m.

The ship reaches its max speed and then loses power one minute later at 1:26 a.m. The crew on board makes a mayday call, saying a collision might be possible. 

The ship's pilot also made radio calls asking for tugs in the area and the pilot association dispatcher called the police at this point regarding the ship's blackout, according to the NTSB.

Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski said there were roughly two minutes between Dali's mayday call to authorities and the bridge collapsing. 

"If it lost steering and power, then basically it's a dead ship just being carried by the current or its own momentum," James Mercante, the president of the New York Board of Pilot Commissioners, told CBS News. 

"It would take quite a while — probably the length of five [or] six football fields — to bring that ship to a stop, even after dropping the anchors, because of its power and momentum. This is a behemoth," Mercante said. 

The pilot asked crew to drop the anchor, according to the ship's recorder. The crew made an effort to deploy the anchor, but it remains unclear how much progress was made, officials said. 

The pilot made another radio call saying the ship had lost all power.

After receiving the mayday call from the Dali, officials ask police to block traffic on either side of the bridge, 911 records show. "There's a ship approaching that just lost all their steering," the dispatcher says. "So until you get that under control, we got to stop all traffic."

Two emergency responders say thay have each stopped traffic on the north and south sides of the bridge.

The 911 records show concern was raised for a crew working on the bridge. "I'm not sure if there's a crew up there, you might want to notify whoever the foreman is, see if we can get them off the bridge temporarily," someone on the call says.

The boat starts to lose speed at around 1:29 a.m. and soon, it hits a column holding up the bridge.  Audio on the ship's recorder is consistent with the collision into Key Bridge, NTSB says.

Someone on the 911 call alerts the dispatcher that the whole bridge has collapsed. Emergency responders from Maryland Transportation Authority Police confirm they have held all traffic from entering the bridge.

Tuesday morning 

After the collapse, a search and rescue effort begins for the eight construction workers who were on the bridge. They worked for Brawner Builders and were filling potholes on the bridge. 

Several agencies, including the FBI, sent dive teams into the water for the search. 

The FBI also announced that there is "no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism in this incident."

NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy the agency is leading the investigation, but focus remains on the people and families, saying "the rest can wait" and there wasn't a lot of information she could share at the time.

10 a.m. 

Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld announced in a news conference that two of the construction workers were recovered. 

One was unhurt and the other was treated at the University of Maryland Medical Center and has been discharged, according to CBS Baltimore .

Around 3:30 p.m.

At a Tuesday afternoon news conference, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the search and rescue operation  was still underway. 

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said the administration will work with NTSB and the Coast Guard on the investigation into what happened and reiterated what President Biden said at an earlier news conference: The federal government will provide all the support needed to fix the bridge.

Search and rescue operations were suspended and officials transitioned to recovery efforts, with six of the construction workers still missing and presumed dead.

The men, all in their 30s and 40s, are from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico, according to CBS Baltimore's partners at The Baltimore Banner. They have spouses and children and were described as "hard-working, humble men," by an employee at the construction company.

One of the missing was identified by the nonprofit organization CASA as Miguel Luna, who is originally from El Salvador. He is a husband and father of three, who lived in Maryland for 19 years. 

Honduras' Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio García said one of the missing workers, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, was from Honduras, The Associated Press reports. 

Guatemala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said  two of the missing workers are from Guatemala. The Mexican Embassy in Washington also confirmed there were Mexicans among the six missing. 

A vigil was held for the workers on Tuesday night .

Divers headed back in the water on Wednesday when searchers recovered a vehicle with the bodies of two of the missing construction workers.

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Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Temporary channel opens for boats working on bridge response

The cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday.

A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, causing a near-total collapse of the span and halting vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore.

Six construction workers are believed to have fallen from the collapsing bridge into the frigid waters of the Patapsco River below. The bodies of two of the victims have been recovered so far, while four remain missing and are presumed dead, officials said.

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Channel needs to be cleared more in order to recover 4 remaining victims, biden to visit bridge on friday, temporary channel opens, what to know about the collapse.

The container ship Dali struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, partially collapsing the bridge , officials in Maryland said.

A local pilot was at the helm of the ship at the time, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said.

The crash appeared to be accidental , not intentional, officials said.

Two construction workers were rescued and six went missing in the immediate aftermath of the collapse, officials said. The bodies of two of the victims were recovered from the water on Wednesday amid ongoing search and recovery efforts, while four remain missing and are presumed dead, officials said.

Legal team for ship argues for 'limited liability' in Bridge crash

Lawyers for the Singaporean company that operates the ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore say the company should have "limited liability" in the aftermath of the crash, according to court documents filed in federal court on Monday.

"The casualty was not due to any fault, neglect, or want of care on the part of Petitioners, the Vessel, or persons or entities for whose petitioners may be responsible," court documents filed in Maryland federal court say. "Alternatively, if any such faults caused or contributed to the Casualty, or to any loss or damage arising out of the casualty, which is denied, such faults were occasioned and occurred without petitioners’ privity or knowledge."

The filing seeks to minimize the financial exposure Grace Ocean Private Limited has over the crash.

It also goes into detail about how much damage the vessel sustained.

Court documents say that the vessel sustained $28 million worth of damage and had $1.7 million worth of cargo on the ship.

-ABC News' Luke Barr

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Monday gave an update on his four directives in the wake of the bridge collapse.

In order to achieve his first goal -- recovering the four victims who remain missing -- Moore said there needs to be more work done to clear the channel in order to move forward.

A portion of the bridge under the water was described as "chaotic wreckage," Moore said, and the water is "so murky and so filled with debris that divers cannot see any more than a foot or two in front of them."

Every time a diver goes in the water to search for a victim, "they are taking a risk," Moore said.

The governor said he wants the recovery mission to be completed with no casualties. Six people have been killed in the bridge collapse, Moore said, adding, "I refuse to lose any more."

As for another goal -- reopening channel traffic -- the governor described the scale of the project as "enormous."

"Unified Command has scheduled another lift for later today, pending conditions -- specifically pending lightning. And they will be lifting an estimated 350-ton piece from the bridge," Moore said.

A temporary channel opened Monday to help get more vessels in the water around the site of the collapse, he said.

"The temporary channel will be marked with government lights to aid navigation and will have a controlling depth of 11 feet," Moore said.

Crews are also working on creating a second temporary channel that will measure about 15 feet deep, he said. That's expected to open "in the coming days," he said.

After more debris is cleared, crews will also work to open a third alternate channel with a depth expected around 20 to 25 feet, said Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath, commander of the Fifth Coast Guard District. No timeline for this channel is known.

President Joe Biden will visit the Baltimore bridge site on Friday, April 5, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

Biden will be joined by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.

Jean-Pierre did not have any updates on the cost of rebuilding the bridge, repeatedly pointing back to the $60 million in emergency relief funds approved by the Biden administration to begin the recovery efforts.

"We're going to have continued conversation with the state of Maryland to get a sense of how much this is going to cost, and we have said, we are going to certainly continue to talk to Congress to get some assistance here," she said.

-ABC News' Karen Travers

A temporary channel has opened in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, but the channel is limited only to vessels working on the bridge response, the Unified Command said.

The temporary channel is a very small opening, only accessible for small boats, the Unified Command said.

The Unified Command is made up of agencies including the Coast Guard, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Maryland State Police.

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On Tuesday, a major bridge in Baltimore collapsed into the water seconds after it was struck by a cargo ship, sending vehicles on the bridge into the river below. The ship lost power and issued a mayday call shortly before it hit the bridge.

The ship, a 948-foot-long cargo vessel called Dali, was about a half hour into its journey toward Colombo, Sri Lanka, when it hit a main pillar of the bridge. All crew members are safe, according to the ship’s owners.

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A mayday call from the ship gave officials enough time to stop traffic at both ends of the bridge. The waters where the bridge collapsed are about 50 feet deep. By Tuesday morning, six construction workers who had been fixing potholes on the bridge remained missing as divers and other emergency workers on boats and helicopters continued to search for them. Two others had been rescued, and one was in the hospital.

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge was opened in 1977 and carried more than 12.4 million vehicles last year. The bridge was one of the three major ways to cross the Patapsco River and formed part of Baltimore’s beltway.

The Port of Baltimore is a major trade hub that handled a record amount of foreign cargo last year. It is an especially important destination — the nation’s largest by volume last year — for deliveries of cars and light trucks.

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Overall, Baltimore was the 17th biggest port in the United States in 2021, ranked by total tons, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The bridge collapse brought marine traffic there to a standstill, with seven cargo or tanker ships stranded in the harbor as of Tuesday afternoon.

Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency for Maryland and said that his office was in close communication with Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. transportation secretary. The White House issued a statement saying that President Biden had been briefed on the collapse.

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'we got workers in the water': audio reveals new details of baltimore bridge rescue.

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Police recovery crews work near the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was struck by the container ship Dali in Baltimore. Eight members of a construction crew repairing potholes were on the bridge when the structure fell into the Patapsco River at around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Police recovery crews work near the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was struck by the container ship Dali in Baltimore. Eight members of a construction crew repairing potholes were on the bridge when the structure fell into the Patapsco River at around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

First responder efforts during the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26 have been widely praised as well coordinated. Traffic was quickly diverted before the bridge tumbled into the water, avoiding greater loss of life. Still, eight construction workers fell into the water along with the bridge. Two were rescued, two were later found dead and the rest are presumed dead.

NPR's Investigations Team analyzed more than 1,000 radio messages exchanged between first responders from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Baltimore City Fire Department and Baltimore City Police on the day of the collapse, downloaded from Broadcastify.com . The communications, most of which have not been published by any other outlet, reveal new details about the response from police and firefighters and highlight what those first responders did and did not know about the construction crew before and after the collapse.

When at 1:27 a.m., a pilot onboard the 949-foot container ship Dali issued a radio call saying the ship had lost power as it approached the Francis Scott Key Bridge, first responders jumped on the radio channels. Within the minute, Maryland Transportation Authority Police responded by telling officers to prevent cars from crossing.

"There's a ship approaching that just lost their steering so until you got that under control, we have to stop all traffic," he said.

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The first responder then thought of the construction workers.

"Is there a crew working on the bridge right now?" the dispatcher asked. "You might want to notify whoever the foreman is, see if we can get them off the bridge temporarily."

Seconds later the ship hit the bridge, which immediately buckled into the water. As it fell, another first responder called for backup so he could save the construction crew.

"Once you get here, I'll go grab the workers on the Key Bridge and then stop the Outer Loop," he said.

But by the time he made that call, at 1:29 a.m., the bridge was gone.

"The whole bridge just fell down, start, start, whoever, everybody," another first responder confirmed into the radio. "The whole bridge just collapsed."

Ships are docked at Patapsco River after the cargo ship Dali ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Kena Betancur/Getty Images hide caption

Ships are docked at Patapsco River after the cargo ship Dali ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

First responders from multiple agencies including the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and Baltimore City Fire Department immediately began a rescue operation.

"All traffic going to Key Bridge is down," said one. "We got workers in the water. See if we can get that Marine unit out here."

Over the next 20 minutes, they tried to confirm how many of the construction workers were missing. The workers who fell in the water were from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. First responders had some difficulty communicating with the other members affiliated with the construction crew that were trying to help find their colleagues, the messages on the radio show.

"Probably the language barrier," said one of the first responders, "but he's saying there's at least two more in the water."

And then, just after 2 a.m., someone spotted something in the river.

"I'm up here with my light, uh, there's a reflective vest in the water," a first responder said. "I can't tell if it's a person or not."

Fifteen minutes later, on the Baltimore City Fire Department radio channel, there were reports of someone receiving medical attention. Meanwhile, at least one diver was in the river, looking for the others.

"We're investigating a construction truck [under] the bridge here searching for possible victims," someone said on the Baltimore City Fire Department channel.

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By early morning, the fire chief had announced that rescuers had pulled two people out of the river alive. The rescue and recovery efforts continued until the following day, when authorities said they'd found the bodies of two workers and could not keep looking for the other missing four because of dangerous conditions near the bridge. The names of the six workers who are dead or presumed dead are Dorlian Castillo Cabrera, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, Jose Mynor Lopez, Miguel Luna and Carlos, whose last name has not yet been released.

Ryan Dilkey, a search and rescue instructor at Eckerd College in Florida, pointed out that communication systems used to make distress calls are not optimized for alerting construction crews – since they don't have access to the same radio as the ship pilots.

"Can I see a day where the next road crew will have a VHF marine radio somewhere on the truck? Or at least a handheld on somebody's belt," he said. "That if a mayday call was made by the next ship coming under the bridge, they'd hear it?"

But he praised the fact that authorities prevented motorists from entering the bridge.

"The efforts made to minimize road traffic, and we're talking single digits of loss of life," Dilkey said. "It could have been a much larger number."