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SAVANNAH Yacht for Charter

Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters.

The 274-foot (83.5m) SAVANNAH is one of the most impressive and innovative yachts available for charter. As the first ever hybrid yacht, SAVANNAH is the embodiment of forward-thinking design, combining impeccable, opulent elegance with Eco-conciseness.

SAVANNAH showcases four copious decks where charter guests can relish the sumptuous amenities and enjoy the effortlessly flowing spaces that move from the inside out. Guests will be enthralled with the luxury yacht’s numerous areas ideal for socializing and entertaining as well as the secluded areas where guests can enjoy privacy.

The yacht’s awe-inspiring interior, designed by the renowned CG Design, boasts modern elegance with a relaxing ambiance. Charter guests will be captivated with SAVANNAH’s stunning design elements, such as her video walls, modern art collection and unrivaled large windows that offer breathtaking views of the charter destination. Guest will be dazzled by the yacht’s underwater viewing lounge, which allows them to view the underwater world while enjoying the luxuries of the yacht; it’s the first ever of its kind. After a day on the water, this area can be converted into a theater for a cinematic experience.

Superyacht SAVANNAH offers a tranquil oasis for guests to lay their heads with six lavish staterooms that accommodate 12 guests. Her stunning master suite offers superior privacy spanning from a lovely office to a heavenly sleeping area that offers astounding views and divine his-and-hers en-suite baths. On the main deck, the superyacht’s VIP stateroom is a retreat, offering its own waterside balcony. The yachts additional four staterooms are doubles — each with its own en-suite bath.

SAVANNAH’s decks abound with lavish areas for soaking in the alfresco lifestyle and taking in the views. Charter guests will enjoy the yacht’s 30-foot (9m) long swimming pool, spacious sundeck with DJ booth and barbecue and private beach club right at the water’s edge.

• Multi-award-winning yacht, including Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2016 World Superyacht Awards, first-ever hybrid yacht and three awards at the 2016 ShowBoats Design Awards
• Stunning interior designed by CG Design
• Unique underwater viewing room
• Relaxing spa with a Hammam
• Onboard gym
• All-level elevator

Charter Details

• At-Anchor Stabilizers
• Personal Watercraft
• Scuba Diving
• Swimming Pool
• Water Slide

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please inquire.

Accommodations

Specifications, toys & tenders.

• 9.5m Limousine Tender
• 9.5m Sport Tender
• 2 x Seadoo Spark Jet Ski
• Seadoo Wake Waverunner
• 4 x Seabobs
• 2 x Laser Sail Boat
• 1 x Double kayak
• 2 x Single kayak
• 3 x Specialised Gravel bikes
• Scuba Diving Equipment
• 4 x Stand-up Paddle Boards
• 2 x Awake Electric Surf boards
• 2 x Efoil Flite boards
• On-board Basketball Court
• Golf Driving Range
• Large assortment of Inflatable Towing Toys
• Multiple Water Skis and Wake Boards
• Extensive Snorkeling equipment
• Wide variety of sporting goods, e.g Footballs, Frisbees,
• Volleyball nets, etc
• Water slide
• Pizza oven and Gas Fireplace on Sundeck

Winter Rates

2023/2024 Season. Rates p/week + expenses

€ 1,200,000

Cruising Regions

• Windward Islands
• Leeward Islands

Summer Rates

2024 Season. Rates p/week + expenses

• Italian Riviera
• Amalfi Coast
• Scandinavia
• West Mediterranean
• French Riviera

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The 83.50-metre (273’11”) Savannah is the first hybrid motoryacht. She is the first superyacht to feature an eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuting thruster and a streamlined hull shape. Offering fuel economies of thirty per cent, the pioneering electro-mechanical propulsion platform marries Feadship’s past experience and forward thinking approach within a pure custom creation. Further innovation comes in the form of a floating superstructure, an underwater lounge, the ‘open’ aft deck areas, and much more besides.

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Savannah - Yacht for Charter

From €1,200,000 EUR

• Builder Feadship
• Length 83.5m (274ft)
• Year 2015 / 2020

With six chic ensuite cabins, a SAVANNAH yacht charter can welcome up to 12 guests onboard. Located on the upper deck is the owner’s suite, a luxurious light-filled private space, linked to a spacious outdoor seating area, dining room, and office.

Situated in the middle of this stunning superyacht is a state-of-the-art elevator, giving you easy access to each of the 4 decks. Guests can travel from the panoramic views of the main deck to the comforts of the underwater lounge at the touch of a button.

Each cabin and lounge has been designed to maximise the visual and human experience, the awe-inspiring underwater lounge and master suite, with its wall of glass and vast oval skylight, being two notable moments in this yacht’s interior story.

Interior Design & Engineering

The interior of the SAVANNAH motor yacht is flooded with light thanks to her peerless use of wall glass that wraps around her decks. She’s home to the first-ever Nemo lounge: a partially submerged room with glass walls that allow guests to literally see under the waterline.

You get a real sense of space when you head inside the main deck of the SAVANNAH yacht. The main salon is secured by sliding curved-glass doors and feels like an extension of the aft deck. It leads to a second salon, with a further salon and dining area on the owner’s deck above.

With just 12 guests accommodated across her 83.5m, you can expect to sleep in spacious rooms. The upper deck is home to a luxurious, light-flooded owner’s suite with a wall of glass and a large skylight, plus a separate office, a marble en suite, and a large seating area outside. Each of the other cabins—a VIP, two doubles and two convertibles—boast large windows to increase the feeling of space and maximise your connection with the ocean.

Not to be overlooked is her impeccable eco-credentials. As Feadship’s first-ever hybrid superyacht, the trailblazing SAVANNAH combines an efficient hull design with impressive electric-diesel performance for greener—and quieter—cruising.

Yacht facilities & Entertainment

An overwhelming number of features are waiting for you on the SAVANNAH yacht. On a practical level, amenities like her touch-and-go helipad and elevator serving four decks make her easily accessible.

Other facilities, like her 9m swimming pool, full beach club, gym, spa and Hammam, are particularly attractive during a charter. You could even make use of the DJ station and throw your own party or indulge in treatments from the onboard masseuse and beautician.

Her comprehensive modern art collection will also keep you transfixed. For example, the double-height video monitors that line the passage between the two main deck salons can be programmed to display static or flowing abstract images

Toys and Crew

You’ll be outnumbered during your SAVANNAH yacht charter, with a crew of 24 on board.

When you’re ready to get on the water, there’s a variety of toys to choose from. Plunge into the blue with the diving board or giant slide, race around on the range of personal watercraft, and get the adrenaline up with the inflatable towables.

Sports fans will enjoy the basketball court on this luxury superyacht, which also has a golf driving range and other sports goods like footballs, frisbees, volleyball nets, and more.

You can take the adventure below the surface with extensive snorkeling equipment and scuba diving gear. And if you want to head back to shore, you can chuck the Roubaix bikes into one of the two tenders and zip across.

Key Features

• Underwater observation lounge
• Spectacular and expansive interior
• Gym, spa and Hammam
• Exceptional swimming pool
• Elevator serving all the interior decks
• Masseuse, beautician on board

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"SAVANNAH combines powerful and elegant design with eco credentials thanks to her electric-diesel propulsion, while her peerless use of glass ensures spectacular views above and below deck as you cruise."

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83.5m / 274ft

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SAVANNAH Yacht – Extravagant $140 Million Superyacht

She can accommodate up to twelve guests and twenty-four crew members and is known for her unusual underwater lounge. SAVANNAH is available for charter for a weekly price of US $1 million per week.

SAVANNAH yacht interior

The SAVANNAH yacht is described as a masterpiece of design, and her interior has several unusual features. Twelve guests find space in her six cabins which were designed by the CG Design.

The master suite even has a private balcony, and many of the cabins were designed with unconventional rounded shapes to give the yacht a unique touch.

She has a hammam, open-concept gym, a spa and indoor glass balconies with large TV walls that can be individually programmed.

However, the most sought-after feature among charter guests is the underwater viewing lounge which can be transformed into a cinema if requested.

It was custom-designed and is unique to SAVANNAH. She also has a basketball court on board and never fails to surprise her guests with luxurious amenities.

Specifications

The SAVANNAH yacht was built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship and delivered to her owner in 2015.

She is 83.5 metres (273.11 ft) long with a 12.5-metre (41 ft) beam and a 3.95-metre (13 ft) draft. Her gross tonnage lies at 2,250 tons, and she sails under the flag of the Cayman Islands.

Her unique hybrid engines allow her to reach a range of 6,500 nautical miles. SAVANNAH’s top speeds lie at 17 knots, although she cruises most comfortably at 14 knots.

She was the first hybrid superyacht delivered by Feadship and remains one of their most elaborate projects.

The SAVANNAH yacht has a beautiful silvery-white exterior with large windows. Guests can enjoy her four decks with a large pool aft.

Her top deck features a spacious jacuzzi with fantastic views. Since SAVANNAH is available for charter, she carries a variety of toys and equipment on board.

Most notable are her three jet skis, two laser sailboats, four seabobs, three kayaks, and four standup paddleboards.

She also has four mountain bikes, inflatables, a trampoline, and towable toys available for the enjoyment of the guests.

SAVANNAH has four tenders, two of which are 9.5 meters (31 ft) long. Like her interior, the exterior of SAVANNAH was designed by the Parisian design office CG Design.

Her owner bought SAVANNAH for a total price of US $140 million in 2015. She generates additional annual running costs of US $10 to 15 million.

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Widely considered to be one of the first true hybrid motor yachts, Savannah is an 83.50 metre superyacht which represented a new phase of evolution for Feadship. The eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuting thruster and a streamlined hull shape, created Savannah, one of the most award winning Feadships on the water.

Her ‘floating superstructure’ is yet another example of innovation through design, giving Savannah a profile which is immediately recognisable yet timeless.

Savannah was built by Feadship in 2015, with exterior design from De Voogt Naval Architects and CG Design - who also played a role in the interior styling.  Savannah is also painted entirely metallic sea foam green, with exception of her mast domes, and features an underwater lounge where guests can watch the underwater universe go by in complete serenity and unity with the uncharted.

Not short of design elements, the room also features a pool, cinema and special glass to compliment the series of design and industry firsts that were met on her launch.

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Classic 27m/89ft sailing yacht SAVANNAH was built by Concordia in 1996 and constructed with a GRP hull and wood superstructure. Naval architecture and exterior styling comes from David Pedrick with an interior design by John Munford. The accommodation sleeps up to four guests with three crew on board to take care of the details.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF SAVANNAH: ~Classic sailing yacht ~Spacious beam of 5m/16ft ~Internationally recognised designer for interiors ~Air conditioning ~Wi-fi

Above deck, there is plenty of foredeck area for sunbathing, observation and exercise such as yoga. A cockpit fits the exterior helm station and there is room for the group to dine alfresco.

SAVANNAH Specifications

Sailing yacht SAVANNAH has a MAN D0826LE40 diesel engine to achieve a cruising speed of 9 knots and a top speed of 10 knots.

Yacht Accommodation

The accommodation sleeps up to 4 guests and a crew of 3.

Amenities and Extras

We do have available further amenity, owner and price information for the 27.43m (90') yacht SAVANNAH, so please enquire for more information.

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SAVANNAH Yacht for Charter

SAVANNAH is a multi-award winning superyacht that has been lighting up the charter market since her launch in 2015.

• Length 83.5m / 274ft
• Number of guests 12
• Guest cabins 6
• Region Caribbean & The Bahamas , South of France
• Builder Feadship
• Cruising speed 14 knots
• Max speed 17 knots
• Number of crew 24
• Draft 3.95m
• Range 6500nm
• Hull material Steel

Stand out features

• Underwater observation lounge
• Spectacular and expansive interior
• Gym, spa and hammam
• Exceptional swimming pool
• Massages, facials and nail treatments available

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SAVANNAH features

The world’s first hybrid superyacht blends innovative eco-friendly technology with an ultra-luxurious design for a one-of-a-kind charter experience.

SAVANNAH’s onboard highlights include a 9m swimming pool, a full beach club and spa plus a breathtaking underwater lounge for the ultimate charter experience.

With six luxurious ensuite staterooms, SAVANNAH is capable of welcoming up to 12 guests onboard. A masterpiece of modern design, SAVANNAH’s owner’s suite is located on the private upper deck. The bedroom features a show-stopping oval skylight overhead and wall-to-wall full-length windows on all sides which flood the room with light.

The owner’s suite opens into a huge marble bathroom plus a walk-in dressing room and a cosy study. Custom-built pantograph doors lead out onto the private upper deck area. Spacious and light, SAVANNAH’s beautifully finished VIP suite is located on the main deck. It includes an ensuite bathroom and offers sweeping views of the ocean.

SAVANNAH’s guest accommodation includes two double and two twin staterooms each with an ensuite bathroom on the main deck. 

SAVANNAH’s main deck features an open-plan layout with two curved salons linked by a central corridor. Innovative glass doors can be removed to create a seamless connection with the weather deck. SAVANNAH’s striking formal dining room also features curved glass doors which can be opened for indoor/outdoor dining. Equipped with an oval dining table for 10 guests. SAVANNAH is equipped with a state-of-the-art private gym, an onboard spa and a Moroccan hammam.

On the aft deck, you’ll find an underwater lounge. The first of its kind in the world that can also be transformed into a cinema room.

Boasting a wealth of alfresco entertainment options, SAVANNAH is equipped with a remarkable nine-meter swimming pool on the main deck. Surrounded by loungers and leading down to the vast bathing platform, this is the ideal spot to relax with family and friends. 

SAVANNAH comes with a wide selection of water toys including two 9.5m tenders, a 50hp RIB, Jet Skis, WaveRunners, Jet Surfs, Seabobs Kayaks plus all the latest inflatables and towables. She is equipped with an onboard basketball court and carries mountain bikes, footballs, frisbees and volleyball nets for onshore fun.

Other outstanding exterior features aboard charter superyacht SAVANNAH include a forward-facing spa pool, a full beach club at water level plus a huge sun deck complete with a DJ station and a BBQ for relaxed evenings spent dancing under the stars.

While on charter, she carries a dedicated and professional 24-person crew including an onboard masseuse and beautician.

For an unforgettable voyage, set sail for the sun-drenched Bahamas with charter yacht SAVANNAH. The perfect charter destination for swimming, snorkelling and water sports, explore countless miles of breathtaking coastline in the beautiful cruising grounds of the Caribbean.

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SAVANNAH is a 83.5 m Motor Yacht, built in Netherlands by Feadship and delivered in 2015.

Her power comes from a Wartsila diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 26 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 2250.0 GT and a 12.5 m beam.

She was designed by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects (48 other superyachts designed) and Cristina Gherardi Design .

The naval architecture was developed by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects , who has architected 102 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Cristina Gherardi Design - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

SAVANNAH is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 65 motor yachts in the 80-90m size range.

SAVANNAH is currently sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 422 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Bahamas. For more information regarding SAVANNAH's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: SAVANNAH
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Builder: Feadship
• Naval Architect: Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects
• Exterior Designer: Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects , Cristina Gherardi Design
• Interior Designer: Cristina Gherardi Design
• Refits: 2020-07-24,2019-10-28,2020-09-14,2020-10-06,2022-11-23

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Built in 2015 by Feadship, the Savannah is the world’s first hybrid superyacht. The 273.95ft/83.5-meter vessel has an innovative eco-friendly design, and has an elegant exterior designed by Feadship & CG Design. The yacht’s sleek interior has been designed by CG Design, and provides a rather regal setting for socialising with friends and family.

Winner of multiple awards, the Savannah is a popular choice right around the world, combining Feadship functionality with sleek, modern style.

The Savannah sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, and includes a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, and 4 double cabins. The yacht carries up to 25 crew on-board, and carries a whole host of amenities and entertainment features.

With low noise and vibration levels, the Savannah is a yachting experience like no other, and anchor stabilisers reduce motion both at anchor and on rough waters.

With a cruising speed of 14 knots, a maximum speed of 17 knots, and a range of 6,500nm, performance and luxury come as standard.

A swimming pool and gym are key features for fitness fans, and water sports fans are spoilt for choice. The Savannah carries a large number of recreational facilities including 2 seater SeaDoo Wake Waverunners, 2 x Yamaha Jet-Skis, 2 x jet surfs, 3 kayaks, 2 x sail boats, scuba diving equipment, 4 x paddleboards, inflatable water toys, and 4 x mountain bikes.

The Savannah design makes full use of space, and is perfect for entertaining guests, or relaxing with friends and family. The large seating areas have a grand feel, and large windows provide stunning views from most areas on deck. Lighting and digital effects add to the overall ambience of the Savannah, and an underwater lounge offers an alternative, fascinating view, further adding to the spectacle of this stunning super-yacht.

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1 x 31.17ft /9.5m Limo Tender 1 x 31.17ft /9.5m Tender 1 x 19.69ft /6m RIB 50 HP engine

2 seat SeaDoo Wake Waverunners Inflatable water toy Snorkelling Equipment 2 x Yamaha Jet-Skis Stand-up 2 x SeaDoo Spark Jet-Skis 2 x Jetsurfs 4 x Seabobs 2 x Sail Boats 1 x 2 Person Kayak 2 x 1 Person Kayaks 4 x Mountain bikes 7 x Scuba Diving Equipment Flyboard 4 x Paddleboards Water-Skis Wake Boards

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35.97m  /  118'   intermarine   2001 / 2023.

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Special Features:

• Classic European Décor
• Styled with Tanganyika Wood and Bespoke Furnishings and Artworks
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An art lover's paradise, SAVANNAH is a yacht of style and grace who easily charms everyone who steps aboard.

The 36m/118'1" 'XOXO' (ex. Savannah) motor yacht built by shipyard Intermarine is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by American designer Luiz de Basto Designs.

Motor yacht XOXO boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2001, XOXO offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 5 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on XOXO, particularly a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand.

XOXO benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 2,400 nautical miles from her 28,387 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.

XOXO knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the two Yamaha WaveRunners. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough XOXO also features fishing equipment, beach games, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, XOXO has you covered - with two tenders, including a 9.75m/32' NauticStar Tender.

XOXO and her crew are available for charter this winter for cruising within the Caribbean. She is also accepting bookings this summer on request.

A charter on motor yacht XOXO will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories

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For your relaxation and entertainment XOXO has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

XOXO is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

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$77,000 p/week + expenses

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The Dali was just starting a 27-day voyage.

The ship had spent two days in Baltimore’s port before setting off.

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• March 26, 2024 Updated 1:50 p.m. ET

The Dali was less than 30 minutes into its planned 27-day journey when the ship ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday.

The ship, which was sailing under the Singaporean flag, was on its way to Sri Lanka and was supposed to arrive there on April 22, according to VesselFinder, a ship tracking website.

The Dali, which is nearly 1,000 feet long, left the Baltimore port around 1 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday. The ship had two pilots onboard, according to a statement by its owners, Grace Ocean Investment. There were 22 crew members on board, the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore said in a statement. There were no reports of any injuries, Grace Ocean said.

Before heading off on its voyage, the Dali had returned to the United States from Panama on March 19, harboring in New York. It then arrived on Saturday in Baltimore, where it spent two days in the port.

Maersk, the shipping giant, said in a statement on Tuesday that it had chartered the vessel, which was carrying Maersk cargo. No Maersk crew and personnel were onboard, the statement said, adding that the company was monitoring the investigations being carried out by the authorities and by Synergy Group, the company that was operating the vessel.

“We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected,” the Maersk statement said.

The Dali was built in 2015 by the South Korea-based Hyundai Heavy Industries. The following year, the ship was involved in a minor incident when it hit a stone wall at the port of Antwerp . The Dali sustained damage at the time, but no one was injured.

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St. Patrick's Day in Savannah: Everything you need to know for the 2024 parade, celebration

Grab anything and everything green! St. Patrick's Day is nearing.

The 2024 St. Patrick's Day parade in Savannah marks the 200th anniversary of the celebration.

“We’re so excited for our 200th, what this means for our city,” Mayor Van Johnson said. “And, in classic Savannah fashion, we’re gonna celebrate like no one has ever celebrated before. As a matter of fact, we told New York they better watch themselves because Savannah might have the biggest celebration in this country this year.”

For Savannahians preparing for the big day or visitors coming to town for the party, here's everything you need to know about this year's festivities.

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The St. Patrick's Day parade falls on March 16 this year, with the actual holiday falling on a Sunday. The route, which can be found HERE , will start at East Gwinnett and Abercorn streets before heading north on Abercorn all the way to Broughton Street. The route then turns east to East Broad where it will head north to Bay Street. Once on Bay Street, the parade will head west it hits Savannah City Hall, where it will then turn south and take Bull Street to Madison Square, the parade's end.

The parade starts at 10:15 a.m.

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The 2024 parade marks the 200th anniversary of this Savannah event.

The celebration of Irish culture has grown from its 1824 gathering to a major annual tourist attraction, with thousands flocking to the city in March.

A historical marker honoring the parade was unveiled and blessed on Feb. 24 , just prior to a ceremonial walking of the original parade route.

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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses after ship strike; construction crew missing: Live updates

BALTIMORE − A massive search effort was underway Tuesday for six construction workers who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore when it was struck by a large cargo ship and collapsed into the Patapsco River, shutting down a critical artery for East Coast shipping , authorities said.

Around 1:30 a.m. a vessel named Dali struck the Key Bridge as it was leaving the Port of Baltimore, causing the span to collapse in seconds. Officials said the crew warned of a power issue and sent out a "mayday" before the collision. Footage of the incident shows the cargo ship smash into one of the columns before the bridge snapped, hit the water and partially fell on the ship, where a burst of flames and smoke could be seen rising into the night sky.

Several vehicles were on the bridge at the time of impact and plunged into the river, which was measured Tuesday at 48 degrees, cold enough to cause hypothermia. There were multiple contractors on the bridge who were repairing potholes, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said. So far two people have been rescued. One was unharmed and the other remains in "very serious condition," he said.

The ship's crew remained on the Dali, which needed to be assessed for damage before rescuers could board it, said James Wallace, chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department. The vessel was carrying cargo for the major shipping company Maersk and was headed for Sri Lanka.

A senior U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly told USA TODAY the ship apparently lost power a few minutes before striking the bridge. A federal report has confirmed that version of events , saying the crew lost its ability to control the vessel.

Authorities have not stated an official cause for the incident, but Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said in a news conference the crew notified authorities “of a power issue" as it was traveling about 9 miles per hour. He said the crash seems to be an "accident" and added that the bridge was "up to code."

Moore said once the mayday was issued, officials onsite stopped cars from coming over the bridge. "These people are heroes," he said. "They saved lives last night."

Developments:

∎  The University of Maryland Medical Center's trauma center treated one patient from the collapse who has been discharged, Michael Schwartzberg, the medical center's spokesperson, said in an email. Schwartzberg declined to say more about the person's injuries, citing patient privacy concerns.

∎  The National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to hold a news conference about its investigation into the incident Tuesday afternoon.

∎ Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott issued a state of emergency to better mobilize resources and work quickly to "address this crisis," he said in a post on X . The governor of Maryland issued a state of emergency earlier Tuesday.

Crew lost control as propulsion deserted ship, report says

The Dali lost propulsion leaving port and its crew lost control of the ship, prompting the crew to alert Maryland officials of a possible collision, an unclassified Department of Homeland Security report revealed Tuesday.

An official who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed to USA TODAY that the DHS cybersecurity agency is working with federal, state and local officials "to understand the potential impacts of this morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge."

This was not the Dali's first harsh encounter with a pier, and that time its leadership was determined to be at fault. It's too early to know what caused Tuesday's accident.

The cargo ship that  struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge  collided with a shipping dock in Belgium in 2016. That incident occurred as the Dali was leaving port in Antwerp and hit a loading pier made of stone, causing damage to the ship’s stern, according to the VesselFinder.com website, which tracks ships across the world. An investigation determined a mistake made by the ship’s master and pilot was to blame.

No one was injured in that crash, although the ship required repair and a full inspection before being returned to service. The pier – or berth – was also seriously damaged and had to be closed.

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'We're with you': Biden says federal government will rebuild bridge

President Joe Biden said he intends for the federal government to cover the entire cost to rebuild the Key Bridge, and he committed not to leave “until this job gets done.”

“We're with you. We're going to stay with you as long as it takes,” Biden said Tuesday afternoon from the White House Roosevelt Room.

Biden said he spoke with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other local and state officials about the bridge’s collapse, and said he would visit the site in the future. “I told them we're going to send all the federal resources they need as we respond to this emergency − I mean all the federal resources. And we're going to rebuild that port together.”

Biden said eight people remain unaccounted for, but the figure might change. Two people were rescued. "Everything so far indicates that his was a terrible accident,” Biden said, adding there’s no reason to believe it was intentional.

“Our prayers are with everyone involved in this terrible accident and all the families, especially those waiting for news of their loved ones right now,” Biden said. “I know every minute in that circumstance feels like a lifetime.”

Biden said the ongoing rescue operation remains the top priority but relayed that he told Moore he has directed his team to “move heaven and earth to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge as soon as humanly possible."

− Joey Garrison

Crewman reports all on board Dali are safe

This past weekend, Andrew Middleton took the ship's captain and a crewman shopping at a nearby Walmart. Since 9/11, international crews have to be escorted by a vetted person through most port areas, and Middleton said it's fairly common for crews like the Dali's to request assistance from the Apostleship of the Sea Baltimore Stella Maris International Seafarers' Center, where he is the director. The group is part of the Catholic Church's Archdiocese of Baltimore.

"They were by all appearances in good spirits," Middleton said, and they chatted in his van about the ship's planned 28-day voyage around the Horn of Africa to Sri Lanka. Middleton said crews usually buy personal toiletries and snacks before long trips.

Middleton woke up Tuesday morning to the shocking news the ship hit the bridge, and he immediately messaged one of the crewmen via WhatsApp. "My question to him was, 'Is everyone OK?' And the answer was, 'Yes sir, everyone is safe,'" Middleton told USA TODAY.

The crew is still aboard the ship while authorities assess the situation. Middleton said he's prepared to send them any supplies they need if they're stuck aboard for an extended period. And he said he's making plans to help them once they're freed and returned to shore. He said he expects the Dali will be towed back into the harbor and docked for a damage assessment. Middleton added that he worries both about the missing workers from the bridge and also the port workers who may be temporarily unemployed if the harbor gets shut down.

"Obviously, this incident has a large impact on the port community,'' he said. "If this extends a long period of time, we're going to have longshoreman and stevedores who are not working, tugboat crews who are not working. It has the potential, if it becomes a drawn-out event, to affect many lives."

− Trevor Hughes

'It's devastating to the city'

Greg Trenchard, 43, awoke Tuesday to a flurry of text messages and missed calls from his out of state relatives checking in on him after hearing about the Key Bridge collapse.

“I’ve driven over it 100 times and now to see that it’s gone is pretty crazy,” he said Tuesday.

Trenchard, an auditor, said he then tried to make his way to Fort Armistead Park, where he’d come many times before to take photos of the bridge at sunrise and sunset. But the normally quick drive took nearly 40 minutes due to the traffic detours, and a police roadblock next to Royal Farms, a convenience store, about a mile and half from the park stopped him from getting any closer to the scene.

“It’s a blow,” he said of the collapse. “It’s devastating to the city, it’s devastating to port traffic and everything they’re trying to do to revitalize the shipping industry in Maryland and keep that going.”

– N'dea Yancey-Bragg

Air, land and water search underway

Multiple local, state and federal agencies are coordinating the massive search, which spans a vast section of the river – both above and below the surface of the water – and the ship itself, Wallace said. Divers, helicopters and sonar technology were being used and had located several vehicles submerged in the river, which is about 50-feet-deep where the bridge collapsed.

"This water is current influenced, so right now we think the tide is coming back in," he said.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency and said he is working with an interagency team to "quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration."

"This is an unthinkable tragedy," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said at a news conference.

Expert says river current makes search more difficult

Jim Bellingham, the executive director for the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy and expert in marine robotics lives in nearby Fells Point, and talked to USA TODAY about some of the challenges faced by rescuers.

“Nothing is staying put in the ocean,” he said. “Everything is moving” in the Patapsco River, a tidal estuary, which presents just one difficulty for rescue efforts. Rescuers would have to determine the speed and direction of the current to figure out where to search – toward Baltimore Harbor, or out toward the Chesapeake Bay.

Bellingham said it’s likely any workers who may have been on the bridge would have been wearing reflective vests and even flotation devices that would improve visibility in the dark river. They might also have flares, and are more easily spotted by rescue helicopters.

Rescuers are using sonar, lights, cameras and robotic machinery as well as human divers, but Bellingham said divers would face their own risks, as the wreckage might not be stable.

The longer the search goes on, the less likely rescuers are to find survivors, given the temperature of the water, and the likelihood of people being trapped with little to no air. But Baltimore, with many Navy and Coast Guard facilities and military contractors nearby, might be as well prepared to deal with the disaster as any place.

“Their job is to rescue people,” Bellingham said. “They want to believe they can do that, and there’s a tendency not to want to give up.”

– Phaedra Trethan

Cargo ship was headed for Sri Lanka

The container vessel was chartered by the major shipping company Maersk and was carrying its cargo, according to a statement from the company. When it crashed into the bridge, no Maersk crew and personnel were onboard the vessel, which is operated by charter vessel company Synergy Group and owned by Singapore-based Grace Ocean Pte.

The Dali was slated to arrive April 22 in Sri Lanka, according to MarineTraffic, a global ship tracking service.

"We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected," Maersk said in a statement. "We are closely following the investigations conducted by authorities and Synergy, and we will do our utmost to keep our customers informed."

Synergy Marine Corp said the Dali collided with one of the pillars of the bridge and that all its crew members, including two pilots, have been accounted for and there were no reports of any injuries.

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Erin Palmer said at a news conference Tuesday that the agencies remain focused on search-and-rescue. She did not comment on the crew of the ship or provide additional details about the collision.

All vessel traffic in and out of the Port of Baltimore was suspended until further notice, but the port is still open for truck transports, Wiedefeld said. Traffic, meanwhile, is being diverted from the area around the Key Bridge.

Baltimore port closed to ships 'until further notice'

Shortly after the bridge collapse, the Port of Baltimore suspended vessel traffic “until further notice,” according to its website.

“This does not mean the Port of Baltimore is shut down. We are still processing trucks inside of our terminals,” the statement said.

But Bloomberg reported that the port “looks to be out of commission indefinitely.”

At least 40 ships are now more or less trapped inside the port, according to Reuters. At least 30 other ships planned to arrive there.

“They will likely have to reroute shipping to other ports on the East Coast,” said Kevin Linderman, a professor and supply chain expert at Pennsylvania State University. “However, this will put additional demand on these ports, and shippers may not be able to access US markets” as efficiently, he said.

“One critical question is, can the other ports handle the products that were destined to Baltimore?”

– Daniel de Visé

Will the Baltimore bridge collapse impact cruises?

Baltimore is a destination for several major cruise lines. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, the industry’s leading trade group, published itineraries in the 2024 calendar year include a dozen ships making 115 stops in Baltimore.

Royal Caribbean and Carnival have April sailings that could be impacted by the bridge collapse, according to their websites. 

Carnival told USA TODAY it was premature to comment on impacts to future sailings.

American Cruise Lines has roundtrip sailings from Baltimore scheduled in May, according to its website. The cruise line told USA TODAY their schedules remain unaffected but will make adjustments if needed to future cruises.

Norwegian Cruise Line doesn’t appear to have any Baltimore sailings until September.

– Eve Chen and Nathan Diller

Will the port shutdown affect consumer goods, prices?

Several big firms have distribution warehouses near the port, including Amazon and FedEx, one analyst noted in a tweet on X.  

Even so, some analysts predict only a minimal impact on the movement of goods up and down the East Coast from the bridge collapse.

Baltimore’s port holds just 4% of all East Coast trade volume, according to S&P Global. New York’s port, by contrast, does 38% of that business.

Yet, the port offers the deepest harbor in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, is closer to the Midwest than any other East Coast port, and is within an overnight drive of one-third of the US population, according to the port website .

The port boasts five public and 12 private terminals. In 2023, it ranked first in the nation in handling automobiles and light trucks. 

“For the American consumer, the biggest impact will be felt in terms of imported motor vehicles,” said Jason Miller, a business professor at Michigan State University. If sales remain strong, he said, “we could see inventories drop on the lots of dealers that sell imported vehicles until alternative arrangements can be made. This could increase motor vehicle prices for some makes and models.”

Alternate routes around collapsed Baltimore bridge

The Maryland Transportation Authority was suggesting drivers take Interstate 95 or Interstate 895 as alternatives to the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge along Interstate 695.

“I-695 Outer Loop closed at MD 10 (exit 2) and Inner Loop closed at MD 157/Peninsula Exp (exit 43),” MDTA said in a post on X.

Drivers could take several other, longer routes around Baltimore, but I-95 (Fort McHenry Tunnel) and I-895 (Baltimore Harbor Tunnel) are the most direct alternatives across the water.

There are few exceptions.

MDTA notes, vehicles carrying hazardous materials, including more than 10 pounds of propane, are not allowed in the tunnels. Additionally, vehicles more than 13-feet and 6-inches high or 8-feet wide may not use the 1-895 Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. Vehicles more than 14-feet and 6-inches high or 11-feet wide may not use the I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel.

Those vehicles should use the western portion of I-695 instead.

How cold is the Patapsco River?

The Patapsco River is about 50 feet deep where the ship hit the bridge, officials said during a press conference Tuesday morning. Part of the 39-mile river helps form the Baltimore Harbor, just northwest of the bridge collapse, and it flows out to the Chesapeake Bay.

A buoy in the Patapsco River indicated the water temperature Tuesday morning was currently about 47 degrees, while the air is around 41 degrees, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . Whereas hypothermia is thought to occur at very cold temperatures, it can occur in waters below 70 degrees, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

Key Bridge collapse draws comparisons to Florida's Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse

In 1980, a Florida bridge also collapsed after a ship collided with it, leading to the deaths of 35 motorists and bus passengers.

A 1,200-foot chunk of the Sunshine Skyway bridge – which connects St. Petersburg and Bradenton – collapsed after the massive Summit Venture freighter slammed into one of its central support piers.

When the section of the bridge fell into Tampa Bay, it took a truck, seven cars and a Greyhound bus with it.

The Herald-Tribune, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported the crash happened during an intense thunderstorm , with winds reaching 80 mph and heavy rain. At the time, visibility was near-zero, according to local historians who made a documentary film about the collapse.

After the collapse, the freighter remained stuck beneath the bridge, with part of the roadway on top of its bow. Photos from the time also show how one motorist was able to skip his car to a stop just inches away from where the bridge fell into the water.

-Claire Thornton

How vital is the Francis Scott Key Bridge?

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, named for the author of the "Star Spangled Banner," is a 1.6-mile, 4-lane bridge that crosses over the Patapsco River, according to the MDTA. It opened in 1977.

The port’s private and public terminals handled 847,158 autos and light trucks in 2023, the most of any U.S. port. The port also handles farm and construction machinery, sugar, gypsum and coal, according to a Maryland government website.

The span is the outermost of three major Patapsco River crossings at Baltimore Harbor, according to the American Civil Engineering Society. The steel-arched bridge, with a total length of 8,636 feet, was the second-longest continuous-truss bridge span in the world when it was built and remains the second longest in the United States and third in the world, according to the society .

Contributing: Reuters; Tom Vanden Brook, Eduardo Cuevas , USA TODAY