Hi Chief MAKOI, your videos are super interesting to see how you guys basically make the world economy tick, I have great respect for all you guys, I've been following along with you now for a couple of months, all your uploads are always packed with information on routines and tasks you carry out while in contract at sea or in harbour... Top Marks for all you share with us land bound folk, some will never understand what you all do to keep the world turning as it were... As always look forward to your videos...
Chief, I didn't know anything about Ocean going ships and those that sailed until you hooked me awhile back. Being a landlubber living in North Dakota, USA I'm 1800+- miles from the nearest port with the exception of Duluth, MN. On the shores of the Great Lakes. I'm equally fascinated with the size of ships as I am amazed on how some can stay afloat. Thanks for your experience, expertise on ships and willingness to share it. I think it's time for another life's adventure in sailing the oceans! Do you hire on many 75 year Olds with failing eyesight, one leg, and various extensive medical needs?🤪🇺🇸 I won't hold my breath waiting for a job offer! 😜🚢⛵🚤⛴🛳🛶🤪
One leg, bad eyes and very old? My guy, I'm looking for a pirate and a scare crow so you are in luck! Today is your lucky day. Captain Mark Sparrow, though his misses calls him Dr Hook 🤭
The maritime world seems tough, even cruel sometimes ... I admire all that seafarers are able to endure although I was in the military and, as you know, this can ask for sacrifice as well. All the best
Thanks for answering those questions. I guess flexibility is an integral part of a seafarers life, and is probably not appreciated enough by us landlocked creatures. Thanks for that!
Ship is standing still for an extended period of time and the Chief engineer is like: You get some maintenance, you get some maintenance and you get some maintenance. Everyone gets some maintenance!
"Normally," container ports are very efficient. But now, welcome to California, were the only efficiency that can be found, is how fast politicians' pockets can be loaded with $$$.
@@skyh In the case of "Cali," the California government has issued new laws that govern emissions from trucks. Trucks built before 2014,(or is it 2016?), are now forbidden from even entering the state. Trucks must meet the state's new emission laws, or be shut down. So the few trucks that are available in Cali, that do meet the super tough laws, are taking containers from the ports and transporting them east, to the state line, where the unapproved trucks pick up the containers and deliver them across the nation. This is super idiotic and will eventually put the entire nation into a shortage for many things, including foods and household products. Cali is forcing the entire nation into a 'breadline,' for many things that are shipped from Cali ports abroad. You are right in one respect... The radicalized unions, support the Communists in Cali's government, and in DC, even if these new over reaching laws on emissions, are detrimental to their own union drivers and the nation...
@@jameslanning8405 It's much, much more complicated than that. The truck thing can be factor but there are much larger faults in the supply chain. An actual reason is the fact that online stores and proper stores don't hold warehouses anymore. They estimate demand and order that amount from overseas. The current problem could be completely resolved if stores held proper reserves. Then the covid-19 related stuff. First container cargo slowed down a lot, and then everything came at once. Same with the chip shortage, etc... Unions don't have much to do with this. If ports want to run 24/7, better pay up well for overtime if they don't have enough employees. Employers are exploiting their employees at all time high. My guess is that there's gonna be a new New Deal or a general strike in the next decade.
Also crew prefer to be at anchor because is more relaxed and when it is confirmed that the vessel is going to be at anchor a lot normally the agency sell gsm chips to the crew so they can have internet cheaper that satellital service. Your streamer room is awesome chief
A very unique way of life. Not for everyone. Made even harder by the current situation. Even on a normal contract so long away from home. I suppose you can look at it as also extended periods at home too. The engineering side of it is fascinating. The scale of what you work on is mind blowing. But as this global demand grows and they keep building more container ships there will be even more of you trekking around the World supplying all of us. Good job.
Hi chief Makoi as a ex int truckdriver who used a lot of ferry,s in those days to cross the north Sea,Baltic ,Mediterenean,and Egeic Sea i always wondered how real life on those huge cargo ships was. Found your channel and you explain all very good,no heroc story,s and always when possible with numbers. Keep up the work with your channel and opening our horizon a bit more every video. And a new subscriber. May you and your crew have good and safe sailings now and into the far future
@@Ddabig40mac hahahah as an enlisted person while in the US Navy I would say ALL officers are expendable. It is the enlisted who do the work and run the ship
@@Ddabig40mac That is not always the case. I have come across a situation were the second engineer asked an apprentice engineer for advice on a machining job😅
People are people, and that includes Officers and Enlisteds. Some have 'class' and some have only the last 3 letters of the word class! Hey Chief - did you have USN experience, or MSC experience before becoming a Seafarer? Would love to have served with you. Did Westpacs and IOs during Nam and Post-Nam. Got out after Mayaguez and Iranian Hostage Crisis. Still miss the sea!!!!!
I archived this video (in our family's database) for my grandchildren and theirs... this is history I feel they need to learn. Thank you for your service.
Chief, I absolutely love your videos and I know I'm not alone in saying that. It's kind of odd that there are so many topics that a lot of people normally wouldn't be interested in amd/or they'll never be directly involved in that specific topic. You do something rare in your videos, Chief. The way you deliver your content, somehow, in some way I can't even really pinpoint, makes it engaging and interesting. Maybe it has to do with your knowledge and you ability to deliver the content in a way that anyone and everyone can understand. In short, your method of making videos can get anyone on Earth engaged and interested and I applaud you for that!
Thanks Chief! Reminds me of my brief time in the merchant marine back in the early 1980s, your vids bring back great memories...cheers! When I had free time on board, I carried a guitar and a camera. In those days, no smartphones, not even cell phones were happening. I wrote a lot too, and studied whatever interested me, including Bowditch, etc. The only time we got stuck so to speak was in Kaohsiung where they put our ship (SS American Aquarius in that case) in drydock for a few weeka, where we worked regular hours, you know. One of the things they did was to retube the boilers (yes, this was one of the last steamships!), and the rebuilt boilers lasted just long enough for me to get off in SF. Then, on their way to Yokohama the new tubes blew, and the ship had to be towed to Japan for a complete rebuild! But I missed that adventure...
Great video, Chief. As a shore-based person working in the local ports, many of my favourite interactions have been with ship crew. You guys keep the world running, and put up with a lot of crap to do it.
I was fishing off a container ship on my boat with a friend. Enjoying a lovely lazy day. Looking over the huge ship I see a ship member watching us fish. I pointed to a fresh catch, and at him and tossed it up to him. He was so happy. 😀
I have to add to this that when I was a sea as an engineer on salary to a British company - I was paid a yearly salary (monthly) whether at sea or on leave. The arrangement basically was 1day off for 2 days on deep sea and 1 day on 1 day off while I worked for a Northsea supply ship British company. 4-5 weeks turnaround. It is obviously different in other parts of the world.
. This is a great video that shows the sailing life in a little different light. Thumb up! . Now. As for Los Angeles, how is it going specifically in this unique situation? > Are you getting the water needed? > How are supplies holding up? > How is the morale of the crew? > Do you have access to internet entertainment from onshore? (Have you used up all your movies yet?) > Is the captain allowing some special privileges to keep the spirits up? > Is there interaction between the ships at anchor? (I'm especially interested in this one.) . And a really thought provoking one... Whether action at the docks picks up or remains the same, your ship will still have to wait it's turn. Do you expect to be there for weeks of for months?
Chief, thanks! Most informative... I do have a question. I'm aware of the washout/cleanout requirements when changing bulk loads from let's say coal to corn. As the washout proceeds, what happens to the excess material removed from the walls and floors of each hatch? Is is filtered in any way, is it just pumped overboard, collected in any form? Thanks, very much, Sir!
Always interesting. What is the average take salary for freighter mariners? Is there a difference between under who’s flag you are under or where the vessel is registered? I would imagine that different countries would pay the crew differently. Thank you.
A tough life for seafarers. Away from family for an extended period of time to even a year - your lifetime reduces by a year without spending quality time with your loved ones. Seafarers also like soldiers - they're defending their countries and you are fulfilling our needs by bringing stuff from one end of the globe to another. God bless seafarers🙏💐
Hi Chief :) When I was employed by Maersk Line, and was on the supertanker Kate Maersk, which lay at anchor just outside Aruba all the time I was on board (5 month, from the start of August 1984, to the start of January 1985). We were at that time filled with heavy fuel oil, and was like a storage ship. We had the opportunity to go ashore once a week, from Saturday morning until Saturday evening. When I was employed by Maersk, my salary was the same whether I was on board or at home on vacation. However, I only had my base salary without overtime etc. when I was home on vacation. And when I was a chef on board, that meant I never had a day off on board unless I did make an agreement with my head chef. And therefore I earned extra vacation days on board. So I have experienced having up to 4 months of vacation. :)
4 months vacation sounded like a pretty fair deal to me until I did some math. A 40 hour/week landlubber has 104 Sat/Sun per year, at least 8 paid holidays plus paid vacation (5 to 15 days average). Total: 117 to 127 days off. So 4 months falls right in the middle of that. In the end what counts is how you felt about your situation.
Excellent, Chief. I used to work at Durban Harbour, South Africa, as a wharf-side shipping clerk in my young days. I often wondered about these things. There would be a lot of ships at anchor out on the Threshold. And there were ship chandling lighters going out all the time with water and supplies. But the crew only got to disembark for shore-leave, when the vessel was berthed wharf-side.
I love the honesty of Chief's TH-cam videos. This is the way it should be - " this is what actually happens ". It takes a special type of man to dedicate himself to a life at sea. Chief is that guy.
I was at anchor for 3 months in Bandar Abbas in 1981 on a reefer with kiwi lamb the only visit was once a month from port authority official to take temp of cargo it was August and 110degrees we had to work 6im the morning till 2 in afternoon aircondition on ship failed it was only port in Iran that was not bombed by Iraq we had beer stashed behind bulkheadsmy ship was almeria star blue star line.
Very Interesting. Living in a traffic jam isn't great, I think when you are at sea you want to be moving. Sitting in a car isn't great either so on a ship must be a nightmare. Never thought about the food and water situation if you are at a remote port. All very challenging for the crew I would imagine. Safe sailing 👍🏴🇳🇱
Chief. I love your videos. I grew up in Wilmington, CA...right at the port of Los Angeles. In high school, I became interested in a career in the merchant marine...but, that didn't meet with my parent's approval...and, high school didn't provide career counseling in those days. I had a long career in international development and lived outside the USA for donkey years....but, occasionally I look back and wonder.....
I would think that extra pay for exceeding days would be good thing BOTH for company and crew. For crew it is obvious but for company it would incentivice have their operation in tip top shape and also give hiring edge for sailors.
Thanks Chief! I always learn a lot from your videos, but for me the big surprise on this one are the freshwater implications involved. It had simply never occurred to me that water near the coast was unsuitable for treatment, but it makes perfect sense. Thanks for the explanation!
Every ship line needs an agent while at anchorage and in port. The agent handles all requirements requested by the Captain for owners/charterers matters.
I have a few questions . I'm curios about some of the cargo on an anchored ship , specifically perishable cargo if there is any , how long could it last ? are the containers refrigerated and if so are they serviceable ? How would they refuel them or check the oil ect. How long could the ship afford to sit at anchor vs filling an insurance claim ? Does the shipper or the ship or possibly the port have to pay "late fees" or something similar for the delay in shipments? Could spoiled perishable cargo possibly contaminate other cargo ? I ask this as a truck driver that I follow brought the subject up . I always enjoy Your videos , You explain things in an easy way for people like Me to understand , and You are very knowledgeable , stay safe out there Man.
Refeers on board ships are connected to ship power supply also the ship are provided with spares like compressor, lubrication oil refrigerant some fans etc.
Makoi you have a GREAT channel! How do these companies handle emergency leave, such as death or sickness in the family? Head to next port and send out helicopters? LOLOL :-)
THER'S NO SUCH THING AS EMERGENCY LEAVE IF UR A SEAMAN ESPECIALY WITH FILIPINO CREW! THEY ARE TREATED LIKE A SLAVE! YOU'RE HEARING IT FROM A FORMER SEAMAN!
Sorry if this has been asked before but why are a lot of these shipping jobs contracts instead of permanent positions? It seems same on cruise ships. Loving the channel! ⛴
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"
Thank you all Maritime Industry participants. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, and may the winds be fair(or whatever specifically gets you home faster). 👍
Your speech is good Chief. Appreciate that. You have a nice vocabulary and its very obvious that you prepare your script well. I admire that. With regards, from India. I wish you post any experiences if you ever happened/ or happen to visit Indian ports.
That is a great point! His writing is so clear and thorough! I really appreciate hearing about this work - it sounds fascinating, boring, interesting, challenging. And I love knowing what it takes for me to get goods from around the world!
If you have any of the ship tracker apps on your phone you can get information on ship registration and last 5 or more ports of call along with destination. Most of the foreign flagged ships that I've seen on the St. Lawrence are either Philippines or Marshall Islands registered or flagged.
Your videos are very informative and well presented. Have learned quite a bit about the shipping industry. You seem like a reasonable person to work with. We need more like you. We live in the middle of the woods and I cannot imagine living in the middle of the ocean! Thank you for what you did for Mohammad the sailor left on his ship. Keep up those videos.
I like all your videos . only comment is I see you are getting fat from good food and drinks and no exercise. This can cause health problems. So please control what goes in and work out in free time.
Hi Chief! Great to see this new video! Really good questions and answers. It’s really interesting to see the inside workings and issues on commercial ships during extended times at anchor. I hope that when the Philippines opens back up and I can get back there, we can meet for a beer sometime!
Don't know how many of your videos I've watched so far but every one has been interesting, informative and very well presented. I can't help but think that they would have a very positive impact on the recruitment of crew, specifically engineers or indeed earlier as a kind of recommendation to anyone with an interest in mechanical engineering who have not yet decided on a career path. Great work Chief.
When I was with Maersk 15 years ago, each additional day longer than the contract would give me 3 paid vacation days. So the company had no interest in delaying our return home. I know European officers has better contracts than most Asians, so this may not be the norm even today.
Wow! Thanks again Chief for a really interesting an informative video. Interesting, especially regarding contract information, much of which I was not aware of. Water rationing, that is something familiar to me, not a fun thing, especially for any length of time, as many seafarers know. Thanks again, all the best to you and yours, stay well, be safe!
@@thomaslindegaardmadsen2770 absolutely! I am born in raised in michigan, usa so living surrounded by the Great Lakes has always given me a natural affinity to fisherman. Ever since i was little i loved watching the freighters go by.. it is so cool to be able to see a glimpse into your way of life! It isnt for the weak, i have great respect for the men who sacrifice so much - - but also who see the world through eyes most of us only dream about! God bless you all!🙏💪👊🌊🌊🚢
Chief. Makio thank-you for the videos which bring back memories when I worked on an older type steam turbine petrol tanker way back in 1973/4 as a young man. This ship needed a lot of attention on watches checking boiler water levels , the vacuum system, the evaporators and so on. Yet with all the hot and hard work it was also an adventure , like rough seas washing over the deck when the ship was fully loaded! Also the sense of freedom when FOP. I never liked it when the ship was anchored .Over all a time in my life I wil never forget.
My life in the Navy was totally different. Besides rough sea, I had to be brave in order to tolerate the military drills, damage control, maintenance routine and giving and receiving orders... lol Stuck at anchor for a warship was terrrible to the ship´s captain and the crew. But I would do everything again... Today I am retired!
You mentioned "the office", as in a place not on the vessel. I used to go to places where truck terminals and ship docks were next to each other, sort of. I heard that each ship is it's own contracted entity. I was told this was for legal protection for the owners of multiple ships. This ensured that if the ship was lost during a voyage or by accident, the corporation of that ship, had no assets and the owners could not be sued. This makes some sense, but is it common for each ship to be a separate corporate entity leased to "the office" , or are multiple ships carried under the same lease, or whatever the right term is for the arrangement. I am a retired truck driver, so I am used to working in an environment of transportation where some of the trucks are company owned, while others are owned by the driver, and leased to the trucking company. Transportation is a vastly complex industry, and it sounds like I am looking for a quick ":fill in a short line" answer. forgive my lack of knowledge.
you have ship owners, you have crewing agencies and you have ship charterers. the owner, well thats pretty obvious... he owns the vessel, the crewing agency could be the same company as the owner or could be contracted by the owner to crew the ship, the charterer is the one who hires the ship, either for a duration of time, for a specific voyage or for a specific trade route....when the chief talks about the 'office' he usually means the crewing agency unless its cargo/or ship related, then the office means the owner or the charterer. and even when you talk about the owner the office can still mean different things; legal department, chartering(the branch of the office wich deals with the charterer) technical (the office of the superintendant of the vessel)... well let's say it's complicated :)
The following conversation is based on a true story. USS... (submarine) ..somewhere in the Pacific ocean. Captain: "Hey Chief, we just got orders we're staying out three more weeks." Chief of The Boat: "Ok, I'll let the galley know to start making arrangements for extending our supplies." Two weeks later. Captain: "Hey Chief, any idea what we're having for chow today? Please don't say pancakes again." Chief of The Boat: "Pancakes...........Sir".
I was on a cruise ship many years ago (not a crew member) tied up to a wharf in Port Moresby the capital of PNG. Several crew were fishing over the side when one of their lines went crazy. More crew and three barbs from a spear gun later they were able to use the now four lines to pull the fish up on deck. The ship sailed that night and the next day fish was on the menu for breakfast. I don't know what it was but it was huge. Something like 6ft long and high and a couple of ft across.
Chief, just wanted to thank you for the channel. One of the best things about TH-cam is getting insights into other people's everyday lives, especially in those walks of life few of us will ever experience.
Walmart delivery would be great, lol! My thoughts and prayers are with all that are anchored out there and missing the families, land and all!! Thanks Chief and safe travels. Blessings y'all!
Really depending where you are and what the weather forecast is. Most important plan the maintenance to be ready to start in a set amount of time related to the weather/position.
What's the typical crew complement for a shipping vessel? 18? 24? What's the value of their cargo typically? A few billion? Hundreds of billions? Maybe approaching a trillion? Imagine if seamen understood their collective power......
I would really love to see a video on what it takes to get into the field that you're in to actually get your job or a job on the ship what is the process what kind of schooling do you have to have excetera thank you sir I appreciate the content is very entertaining and educational at the same thank you
Yo chief, mad respects on what you do as a seaman 😎🍻 You help bring goods to all kinds of people from all over, you're like a Sea Santa! I am an employee at a company that specializes in logistics, day in, day out! But we depend on these ships to be able to dock, get containers put on 53' trailers and drive them to all our hubs. I hope this shit sorts itself out, quick! Hang in there my man, I wanna know more about what you do as this is my first video I see of yours. Subbed for sure! 😎🍻✌️
Hello Chief, Thanks for your very information videos. I was a Licensed Freight Clearing and Forwarding Agent in the past. Please enlighten me on those Identification number you have on Shipping containers - AXRU 012400-2, OMKU 2223556-9 etc. Are they regulated by any Authority?
For Long Beach / Los Angeles, a 'scheduled' marine taxi/bus service. 'Sails a Loop' in the harbor, picking up and dropping off crew & supplies... ( I know, Immigration and Customs... )
Chief, great answers to so many questions, thanks! My grandfather was a US merchant marine from age 20, yep before he was licensed. He got in trouble for taking a ship to sea before he had his captain’s license. They were waiting for him upon his arrival. He went on to make 9 transatlantic crossings to Italy and Africa during WW2. It all fascinates me.
Hello Chief Makoi love your videos thanks. In years gone by we used to have sailors ashore and we used to love to have some social time with them a beer or two in some cases. I worked bunkering and fuel discharges in the port in my home town, often we got top go on borad and have a beer and a socila time with the crew, back in the late 60s 70s overseas ships particularly the English vessels were always great to party on board, once had a young lost english lad stranded in a pub on the outskirts of town, we took him back to his ship, the crew thanked us and asked would we like to come on board for a few drinks, we did and when it was time to go these sailors gave us a few cases of Asahi beer, I had never drank that beer and it was nice, occasionally we would work ships and be able to barter goods usually beer, I loved the English bass beer back then. I nearly had a chance to go to sea, the ship i was working was on its maiden voyage from Denmark it was part of the danish fleet Torm, I was offered a job as an assistant cook, but sadly I had to decline the offer
How does one go about getting hired onto one of these ships? What special classes are required to do so? Obviously a passport is needed. Perhaps this would make a decent video for you? I know myself with no wife & no kids, I may enjoy this job. It's got to be better than being a truck driver that I am now!
Did you know a man baned Joe Ibarra or do you know a man named Gary Ibarra? Joe was the Secretary-Treasurer for the ILWU. Gary, his son, is currently working for Maersk Shipping Co. I became a little familiar with the ILWU through Joe. A few weeks ago I read an article written by a truck driver. It was maybe a few weeks before everyone heard about the ships sitting in the ocean off the ports. This man said that he talked to one of the dockworkers about why the ships weren't being unloaded faster and the dock worker said that they have a steady salary. They have a contract that pays them LOTS of money and since this is true they work slower because they don't care how long it takes to unload a ship, they have a guaranteed salary. The dockworkers are under contract with the ILWU, the International Longshore and Warehousemen's Union. I saw my first video by you today just by chance and I found your video to be interesting. I subscribed to you. I heard recently that ships are now being unloaded faster. Laura Apodaca González Desert Hot Springs, CA
Twenty years ago I was a seafarer, our ship anchored in Norfolk. We caught some unknown fishes and ate. After then some crew their skin occurred terrible lupus.
Hey chief! Greetings and hello from the exotic land of Kansas and thank you for your content, loving your production value. Quick query… how much knot work do modern seafarers still practice get taught? You’re a sea going man yourself, how many guys know a marlinspike from m a spud wrench? Keep up the good work kind sir, may your seas be calm with a favorable wind, anchors away sailor
What a great relief from the news! Thank you. Very informative. You guys out at sea won’t have to concern yourselves with Civil War II about to break out here in the US. “Germany was the dress rehearsal for the United States.”
CHIEF BACK IN OLD DAYES, IN the 1970s, IF YOU STAY BEYOND YOUR CONTRACT, WHICH WAS ONE YEAR YOU WOULD GET +25% FOR THREE MONTHS. 50% AFTER AFTER THREE AND SO ON.
depends on the situation. if you request to leave early (i.e. compassionate grounds, health reasons) and there is a replacement found for you to join the vessel in time before departure, you will be able to leave. but even before the pandemic this is quite hard to happen. on normal circumstances if you ask to be released early you probably won't even if it is your home port - companies wouldn't mind paying for your flight back home from other ports as it's considered a meagre sum in the shipping industry.
Tell ya right now…. If I was lucky enough to own a shipping company….. the seamen would definitely get bonus or some type of enhanced pay….. they aren’t just working when the trip goes longer….. You’re depriving them of personal time, family time, that is time that can’t be regained…. All those missed memories. Can’t price that out!
California doesn't allow trucks older than 2011 into the state because of emissions. They also don't allow owner operators because they are protecting the unions. Thus voila...truck shortage. Much of this is self-inflicted. Insanity
Excellent as always, Chief. Just for your own information, I guess, but I just found out that I was involuntarily unsubscribed from your channel. No sure if it helps you know that or not, but I thought I'd mention it.
Hi Chief Makoi. You should hold a type of a call in type live cast / video. Since we cannot actually call into you, what we can do is ask questions and, you pick and choose which one that appears to be the most persistent to you. Or a question that seems to be more asked by several people asking the same question so it’s obviously a very popular question and you could pick that one. I know that on some of the other channels like your diving channels that men / women go cave diving, these video sessions that are held live, are extremely popular! You will have before you know it 200 or 300 people that will come into the room just to check you and your videos out. It really does drive up!! Up and away, your subscribers list will double in no-time-flat!!
CHIEF, I notice that the crews of the ships you are on are Philipino. Do you ever service with multi-national crews? If so, what is the common language, food, etc.
Chief. Im older (35) I have no kids, no family Im close with and a dead end job I hate. Which job route should I pursue to make the most money? Thank you!
Hai chief, I love to watch all of your video cuz it’s really full of information and very interesting.In the future, I want to become a great chief engineer like you too🥰😍🥺is it possible?
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Hi Chief MAKOI, your videos are super interesting to see how you guys basically make the world economy tick, I have great respect for all you guys, I've been following along with you now for a couple of months, all your uploads are always packed with information on routines and tasks you carry out while in contract at sea or in harbour...
Top Marks for all you share with us land bound folk, some will never understand what you all do to keep the world turning as it were...
As always look forward to your videos...
Chief, I didn't know anything about Ocean going ships and those that sailed until you hooked me awhile back. Being a landlubber living in North Dakota, USA I'm 1800+- miles from the nearest port with the exception of Duluth, MN. On the shores of the Great Lakes. I'm equally fascinated with the size of ships as I am amazed on how some can stay afloat. Thanks for your experience, expertise on ships and willingness to share it. I think it's time for another life's adventure in sailing the oceans! Do you hire on many 75 year Olds with failing eyesight, one leg, and various extensive medical needs?🤪🇺🇸 I won't hold my breath waiting for a job offer! 😜🚢⛵🚤⛴🛳🛶🤪
Me too.
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One leg, bad eyes and very old? My guy, I'm looking for a pirate and a scare crow so you are in luck! Today is your lucky day. Captain Mark Sparrow, though his misses calls him Dr Hook 🤭
Chief, the quality of your videos is over the moon. Thanks and blessings.
He does a good job ,doesn’t he🇺🇸
The maritime world seems tough, even cruel sometimes ... I admire all that seafarers are able to endure although I was in the military and, as you know, this can ask for sacrifice as well. All the best
Honestly, I don’t think is worth.
Thanks for answering those questions. I guess flexibility is an integral part of a seafarers life, and is probably not appreciated enough by us landlocked creatures. Thanks for that!
Ship is standing still for an extended period of time and the Chief engineer is like:
You get some maintenance, you get some maintenance and you get some maintenance.
Everyone gets some maintenance!
and you get your pistons cleaned!
Hell, it helps pass the time.
"Normally," container ports are very efficient.
But now, welcome to California, were the only efficiency that can be found, is how fast politicians' pockets can be loaded with $$$.
And I thought it was the unions.
@@skyh In the case of "Cali," the California government has issued new laws that govern emissions from trucks.
Trucks built before 2014,(or is it 2016?), are now forbidden from even entering the state.
Trucks must meet the state's new emission laws, or be shut down.
So the few trucks that are available in Cali, that do meet the super tough laws, are taking containers from the ports and transporting them east, to the state line, where the unapproved trucks pick up the containers and deliver them across the nation.
This is super idiotic and will eventually put the entire nation into a shortage for many things, including foods and household products.
Cali is forcing the entire nation into a 'breadline,' for many things that are shipped from Cali ports abroad.
You are right in one respect... The radicalized unions, support the Communists in Cali's government, and in DC, even if these new over reaching laws on emissions, are detrimental to their own union drivers and the nation...
@@jameslanning8405 Hopefully they are the first to starve.
@@jameslanning8405 they will not register anything older than 2011 and have passed legislation for ELECTRIC TRUCKS
@@jameslanning8405 It's much, much more complicated than that. The truck thing can be factor but there are much larger faults in the supply chain.
An actual reason is the fact that online stores and proper stores don't hold warehouses anymore. They estimate demand and order that amount from overseas. The current problem could be completely resolved if stores held proper reserves. Then the covid-19 related stuff. First container cargo slowed down a lot, and then everything came at once. Same with the chip shortage, etc...
Unions don't have much to do with this. If ports want to run 24/7, better pay up well for overtime if they don't have enough employees. Employers are exploiting their employees at all time high. My guess is that there's gonna be a new New Deal or a general strike in the next decade.
Also crew prefer to be at anchor because is more relaxed and when it is confirmed that the vessel is going to be at anchor a lot normally the agency sell gsm chips to the crew so they can have internet cheaper that satellital service. Your streamer room is awesome chief
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A very unique way of life. Not for everyone. Made even harder by the current situation. Even on a normal contract so long away from home. I suppose you can look at it as also extended periods at home too. The engineering side of it is fascinating. The scale of what you work on is mind blowing. But as this global demand grows and they keep building more container ships there will be even more of you trekking around the World supplying all of us. Good job.
Hi chief Makoi as a ex int truckdriver who used a lot of ferry,s in those days to cross the north Sea,Baltic ,Mediterenean,and Egeic Sea i always wondered how real life on those huge cargo ships was. Found your channel and you explain all very good,no heroc story,s and always when possible with numbers. Keep up the work with your channel and opening our horizon a bit more every video. And a new subscriber. May you and your crew have good and safe sailings now and into the far future
I don't think the common practice of using the most junior deck hand as bait when you go fishing is very fair.
Not every ship does it, also it's more of a playful, teasing sort of thing, they don't actually use anyone as genuine bait.
I thought it was the most junior officer that was most readily expendable?
@@Ddabig40mac hahahah as an enlisted person while in the US Navy I would say ALL officers are expendable. It is the enlisted who do the work and run the ship
@@Ddabig40mac That is not always the case. I have come across a situation were the second engineer asked an apprentice engineer for advice on a machining job😅
People are people, and that includes Officers and Enlisteds. Some have 'class' and some have only the last 3 letters of the word class! Hey Chief - did you have USN experience, or MSC experience before becoming a Seafarer? Would love to have served with you. Did Westpacs and IOs during Nam and Post-Nam. Got out after Mayaguez and Iranian Hostage Crisis. Still miss the sea!!!!!
I archived this video (in our family's database) for my grandchildren and theirs... this is history I feel they need to learn.
Thank you for your service.
Where should I look to start my own database?
Chief, I absolutely love your videos and I know I'm not alone in saying that. It's kind of odd that there are so many topics that a lot of people normally wouldn't be interested in amd/or they'll never be directly involved in that specific topic. You do something rare in your videos, Chief. The way you deliver your content, somehow, in some way I can't even really pinpoint, makes it engaging and interesting. Maybe it has to do with your knowledge and you ability to deliver the content in a way that anyone and everyone can understand.
In short, your method of making videos can get anyone on Earth engaged and interested and I applaud you for that!
I believe if you love what you are doing you will become good at it and Chief you are very good at what you do thanks 😊
Well… that answered a lot of questions I didn’t even know I had. Thanks Chief.
Thanks Chief! Reminds me of my brief time in the merchant marine back in the early 1980s, your vids bring back great memories...cheers! When I had free time on board, I carried a guitar and a camera. In those days, no smartphones, not even cell phones were happening. I wrote a lot too, and studied whatever interested me, including Bowditch, etc.
The only time we got stuck so to speak was in Kaohsiung where they put our ship (SS American Aquarius in that case) in drydock for a few weeka, where we worked regular hours, you know.
One of the things they did was to retube the boilers (yes, this was one of the last steamships!), and the rebuilt boilers lasted just long enough for me to get off in SF. Then, on their way to Yokohama the new tubes blew, and the ship had to be towed to Japan for a complete rebuild! But I missed that adventure...
Great video, Chief. As a shore-based person working in the local ports, many of my favourite interactions have been with ship crew. You guys keep the world running, and put up with a lot of crap to do it.
I was fishing off a container ship on my boat with a friend. Enjoying a lovely lazy day. Looking over the huge ship I see a ship member watching us fish. I pointed to a fresh catch, and at him and tossed it up to him. He was so happy. 😀
I have to add to this that when I was a sea as an engineer on salary to a British company - I was paid a yearly salary (monthly) whether at sea or on leave. The arrangement basically was 1day off for 2 days on deep sea and 1 day on 1 day off while I worked for a Northsea supply ship British company. 4-5 weeks turnaround. It is obviously different in other parts of the world.
. This is a great video that shows the sailing life in a little different light. Thumb up!
. Now. As for Los Angeles, how is it going specifically in this unique situation?
> Are you getting the water needed?
> How are supplies holding up?
> How is the morale of the crew?
> Do you have access to internet entertainment from onshore? (Have you used up all your movies yet?)
> Is the captain allowing some special privileges to keep the spirits up?
> Is there interaction between the ships at anchor? (I'm especially interested in this one.)
. And a really thought provoking one... Whether action at the docks picks up or remains the same, your ship will still have to wait it's turn. Do you expect to be there for weeks of for months?
I'm on anchor at Chittagong from last 2 months because of cargo damage, still no news of port call or barge 😑
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Dude that sucks , hope you’re able to get moving again soon.
Chief, thanks! Most informative... I do have a question. I'm aware of the washout/cleanout requirements when changing bulk loads from let's say coal to corn. As the washout proceeds, what happens to the excess material removed from the walls and floors of each hatch? Is is filtered in any way, is it just pumped overboard, collected in any form? Thanks, very much, Sir!
Good question.
Always interesting.
What is the average take salary for freighter mariners?
Is there a difference between under who’s flag you are under or where the vessel is registered?
I would imagine that different countries would pay the crew differently.
Thank you.
A tough life for seafarers. Away from family for an extended period of time to even a year - your lifetime reduces by a year without spending quality time with your loved ones. Seafarers also like soldiers - they're defending their countries and you are fulfilling our needs by bringing stuff from one end of the globe to another. God bless seafarers🙏💐
Hi Chief :) When I was employed by Maersk Line, and was on the supertanker Kate Maersk, which lay at anchor just outside Aruba all the time I was on board (5 month, from the start of August 1984, to the start of January 1985). We were at that time filled with heavy fuel oil, and was like a storage ship.
We had the opportunity to go ashore once a week, from Saturday morning until Saturday evening.
When I was employed by Maersk, my salary was the same whether I was on board or at home on vacation. However, I only had my base salary without overtime etc. when I was home on vacation. And when I was a chef on board, that meant I never had a day off on board unless I did make an agreement with my head chef. And therefore I earned extra vacation days on board. So I have experienced having up to 4 months of vacation. :)
4 months vacation sounded like a pretty fair deal to me until I did some math. A 40 hour/week landlubber has 104 Sat/Sun per year, at least 8 paid holidays plus paid vacation (5 to 15 days average). Total: 117 to 127 days off. So 4 months falls right in the middle of that. In the end what counts is how you felt about your situation.
Sounds like some politicians here in the US... Except you actually worked for five months!
@@cestmoi1262 yeah but it's about how an individual will measure the value of 120 CONSECUTIVE days off.
@@jthitchens2672 I'm with you. Wouldn't know what it feels like to have 4 consecutive months off after working 2/3 of a year on duty.
@@cestmoi1262 We'll make it brother. I also wouldn't know what such a sabbatical would feel like. Only 20 more years to go til retirement! (Cries)
Excellent, Chief. I used to work at Durban Harbour, South Africa, as a wharf-side shipping clerk in my young days. I often wondered about these things. There would be a lot of ships at anchor out on the Threshold. And there were ship chandling lighters going out all the time with water and supplies. But the crew only got to disembark for shore-leave, when the vessel was berthed wharf-side.
I love the honesty of Chief's TH-cam videos. This is the way it should be - " this is what actually happens ".
It takes a special type of man to dedicate himself to a life at sea. Chief is that guy.
I was at anchor for 3 months in Bandar Abbas in 1981 on a reefer with kiwi lamb the only visit was once a month from port authority official to take temp of cargo it was August and 110degrees we had to work 6im the morning till 2 in afternoon aircondition on ship failed it was only port in Iran that was not bombed by Iraq we had beer stashed behind bulkheadsmy ship was almeria star blue star line.
Very Interesting. Living in a traffic jam isn't great, I think when you are at sea you want to be moving. Sitting in a car isn't great either so on a ship must be a nightmare. Never thought about the food and water situation if you are at a remote port. All very challenging for the crew I would imagine. Safe sailing 👍🏴🇳🇱
There is nothing more lonely to a Seafarer than being at anchor! So near and yet so far . . .
Chief. I love your videos. I grew up in Wilmington, CA...right at the port of Los Angeles. In high school, I became interested in a career in the merchant marine...but, that didn't meet with my parent's approval...and, high school didn't provide career counseling in those days. I had a long career in international development and lived outside the USA for donkey years....but, occasionally I look back and wonder.....
What do the crew do when they have to stay on board for extended periods. Well, they open some containers and play with the toys. ;) (just joking)
Another interesting video Chief! Hoping you can cover the ship in Pacific off the coast of BC where the 40 containers came off in a storm.
I would think that extra pay for exceeding days would be good thing BOTH for company and crew. For crew it is obvious but for company it would incentivice have their operation in tip top shape and also give hiring edge for sailors.
Thanks Chief!
I always learn a lot from your videos, but for me the big surprise on this one are the freshwater implications involved. It had simply never occurred to me that water near the coast was unsuitable for treatment, but it makes perfect sense. Thanks for the explanation!
Every ship line needs an agent while at anchorage and in port. The agent handles all requirements requested by the Captain for owners/charterers matters.
I have a few questions . I'm curios about some of the cargo on an anchored ship , specifically perishable cargo if there is any , how long could it last ? are the containers refrigerated and if so are they serviceable ? How would they refuel them or check the oil ect. How long could the ship afford to sit at anchor vs filling an insurance claim ? Does the shipper or the ship or possibly the port have to pay "late fees" or something similar for the delay in shipments? Could spoiled perishable cargo possibly contaminate other cargo ? I ask this as a truck driver that I follow brought the subject up . I always enjoy Your videos , You explain things in an easy way for people like Me to understand , and You are very knowledgeable , stay safe out there Man.
Some good points.
@@TheEarthHistorysConfusing I hope he answer's the questions.
Very good question...
Refeers on board ships are connected to ship power supply also the ship are provided with spares like compressor, lubrication oil refrigerant some fans etc.
Your a rock star, start selling merchandise. Well done, keep up the great content
Makoi you have a GREAT channel! How do these companies handle emergency leave, such as death or sickness in the family? Head to next port and send out helicopters? LOLOL :-)
THER'S NO SUCH THING AS EMERGENCY LEAVE IF UR A SEAMAN ESPECIALY WITH FILIPINO CREW! THEY ARE TREATED LIKE A SLAVE! YOU'RE HEARING IT FROM A FORMER SEAMAN!
Sorry if this has been asked before but why are a lot of these shipping jobs contracts instead of permanent positions? It seems same on cruise ships. Loving the channel! ⛴
Because it puts all the liability on the contractor.
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !"
Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam."
Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!"
Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..."
Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!"
Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky."
Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction."
Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"
“Basil !!!!”… “Coming dear”
@@morry27jd24 YOU NAUGHTY MOOSE !
fred flintstoner “Will you stop talking about the war?”
“Me? You started it.” “
“We did not!”
“Yes, you did. You invaded Poland.”
@@morry27jd24 ANYONE FOR TRIFLE ?
THE DUCK'S OFF!
Ship owners, get underway……..to Florida. ASAP !
Thank you all Maritime Industry participants. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, and may the winds be fair(or whatever specifically gets you home faster). 👍
Your speech is good Chief. Appreciate that. You have a nice vocabulary and its very obvious that you prepare your script well. I admire that.
With regards, from India.
I wish you post any experiences if you ever happened/ or happen to visit Indian ports.
That is a great point! His writing is so clear and thorough! I really appreciate hearing about this work - it sounds fascinating, boring, interesting, challenging. And I love knowing what it takes for me to get goods from around the world!
@@robertson4379 NOBODY gets to be a 'Chief' without being both clear and thorough!!!
Chief: Do ships near land often get photographed by drones? Do such drones pose any hazard? A nuisance? Any tips for ship-loving drone pilots?
Love the videos Chief !! Keep up the good work ......Has your company ever sailed up the St Lawrence seaway into the Great Lakes ?
If you have any of the ship tracker apps on your phone you can get information on ship registration and last 5 or more ports of call along with destination. Most of the foreign flagged ships that I've seen on the St. Lawrence are either Philippines or Marshall Islands registered or flagged.
Your videos are very informative and well presented. Have learned quite a bit about the shipping industry. You seem like a reasonable person to work with. We need more like you. We live in the middle of the woods and I cannot imagine living in the middle of the ocean! Thank you for what you did for Mohammad the sailor left on his ship. Keep up those videos.
What's this about cleaning the pistons? That might be a video idea if you get the chance.
I try and clean my piston at least once a day...
@@larrykeenan598 I do every three hours 😁
I let the wife take care of it.....😂
Having pistons and cylinder heads clear of soot improves fuel economy and lube oil lifespan.
He's done a few videos showing the heavy duty engine maintenance like that.
hah whats with all the 1's and 5's USD in that guys pay 00:35 - was he going to the strip club afterwards
Very interesting video, greetings from your fan in Argentina!!
I like all your videos . only comment is I see you are getting fat from good food and drinks and no exercise. This can cause health problems. So please control what goes in and work out in free time.
Chief hearted you, but I can tell you - it ain't fat you're looking at - it's Pinoy Muscle!!!
Hi Chief!
Great to see this new video! Really good questions and answers. It’s really interesting to see the inside workings and issues on commercial ships during extended times at anchor. I hope that when the Philippines opens back up and I can get back there, we can meet for a beer sometime!
More questions and answers contents like this chief! It really helps me as a maritime student to know what to expect when I board a vessel
Don't know how many of your videos I've watched so far but every one has been interesting, informative and very well presented. I can't help but think that they would have a very positive impact on the recruitment of crew, specifically engineers or indeed earlier as a kind of recommendation to anyone with an interest in mechanical engineering who have not yet decided on a career path.
Great work Chief.
ngaun lng ulit kayu ng upload sir nkakamis mga vlog nyu po..god bless
When I was with Maersk 15 years ago, each additional day longer than the contract would give me 3 paid vacation days. So the company had no interest in delaying our return home. I know European officers has better contracts than most Asians, so this may not be the norm even today.
Wow! Thanks again Chief for a really interesting an informative video. Interesting, especially regarding contract information, much of which I was not aware of. Water rationing, that is something familiar to me, not a fun thing, especially for any length of time, as many seafarers know. Thanks again, all the best to you and yours, stay well, be safe!
2 months without a profitable video? Did someone get spanked for saying the wrong thing about Egyptian corruption?
Hahaha! Just took a break to avoid burnout. 😄
Your videos got me interested in shopping. Ehrm, I meant shipping, but in this video I guess they both go hand in hand
Thank you for your video! Its been a while since ive seen your videos. Hope all is well. Are you stuck in LA too??
Thanks for your love and support
@@thomaslindegaardmadsen2770 absolutely! I am born in raised in michigan, usa so living surrounded by the Great Lakes has always given me a natural affinity to fisherman. Ever since i was little i loved watching the freighters go by.. it is so cool to be able to see a glimpse into your way of life! It isnt for the weak, i have great respect for the men who sacrifice so much - - but also who see the world through eyes most of us only dream about! God bless you all!🙏💪👊🌊🌊🚢
Chief. Makio thank-you for the videos which bring back memories when I worked on an older type steam turbine petrol tanker way back in 1973/4 as a young man. This ship needed a lot of attention on watches checking boiler water levels , the vacuum system, the evaporators and so on. Yet with all the hot and hard work it was also an adventure , like rough seas washing over the deck when the ship was fully loaded! Also the sense of freedom when FOP. I never liked it when the ship was anchored .Over all a time in my life I wil never forget.
My life in the Navy was totally different. Besides rough sea, I had to be brave in order to tolerate the military drills, damage control, maintenance routine and giving and receiving orders... lol Stuck at anchor for a warship was terrrible to the ship´s captain and the crew. But I would do everything again... Today I am retired!
You mentioned "the office", as in a place not on the vessel. I used to go to places where truck terminals and ship docks were next to each other, sort of. I heard that each ship is it's own contracted entity. I was told this was for legal protection for the owners of multiple ships. This ensured that if the ship was lost during a voyage or by accident, the corporation of that ship, had no assets and the owners could not be sued. This makes some sense, but is it common for each ship to be a separate corporate entity leased to "the office" , or are multiple ships carried under the same lease, or whatever the right term is for the arrangement. I am a retired truck driver, so I am used to working in an environment of transportation where some of the trucks are company owned, while others are owned by the driver, and leased to the trucking company. Transportation is a vastly complex industry, and it sounds like I am looking for a quick ":fill in a short line" answer. forgive my lack of knowledge.
you have ship owners, you have crewing agencies and you have ship charterers. the owner, well thats pretty obvious... he owns the vessel, the crewing agency could be the same company as the owner or could be contracted by the owner to crew the ship, the charterer is the one who hires the ship, either for a duration of time, for a specific voyage or for a specific trade route....when the chief talks about the 'office' he usually means the crewing agency unless its cargo/or ship related, then the office means the owner or the charterer. and even when you talk about the owner the office can still mean different things; legal department, chartering(the branch of the office wich deals with the charterer) technical (the office of the superintendant of the vessel)... well let's say it's complicated :)
Thanks these videos are awsome. Stay safe
The following conversation is based on a true story.
USS... (submarine) ..somewhere in the Pacific ocean.
Captain: "Hey Chief, we just got orders we're staying out three more weeks."
Chief of The Boat: "Ok, I'll let the galley know to start making arrangements for extending our supplies."
Two weeks later.
Captain: "Hey Chief, any idea what we're having for chow today? Please don't say pancakes again."
Chief of The Boat: "Pancakes...........Sir".
I was on a cruise ship many years ago (not a crew member) tied up to a wharf in Port Moresby the capital of PNG.
Several crew were fishing over the side when one of their lines went crazy.
More crew and three barbs from a spear gun later they were able to use the now four lines to pull the fish up on deck.
The ship sailed that night and the next day fish was on the menu for breakfast.
I don't know what it was but it was huge. Something like 6ft long and high and a couple of ft across.
I thought you all went ashore, drank flagons of rum and entertained the local ladies.
Only after we have docked. Haha
Chief, just wanted to thank you for the channel. One of the best things about TH-cam is getting insights into other people's everyday lives, especially in those walks of life few of us will ever experience.
Walmart delivery would be great, lol! My thoughts and prayers are with all that are anchored out there and missing the families, land and all!! Thanks Chief and safe travels. Blessings y'all!
Thank you. Very educational. Enjoying
Being at anchor, isn' having the main engine inoperational due to maintenence a severe risk???
You have to plan carefully.
They have an 5hp outboard as backup. With a long handle.
Really depending where you are and what the weather forecast is. Most important plan the maintenance to be ready to start in a set amount of time related to the weather/position.
Great video. These were great questions I’ve always been curious about. You seafarers are very appreciated!
On a ship for over a year.....yikes 😨😨😨😨😧😨😨
Very interesting information
How does 1 get a job on a ship's crew ?
What's the typical crew complement for a shipping vessel? 18? 24? What's the value of their cargo typically? A few billion? Hundreds of billions? Maybe approaching a trillion? Imagine if seamen understood their collective power......
I would really love to see a video on what it takes to get into the field that you're in to actually get your job or a job on the ship what is the process what kind of schooling do you have to have excetera thank you sir I appreciate the content is very entertaining and educational at the same thank you
Chief has such a video - I watched it months ago. Have a look.
Yo chief, mad respects on what you do as a seaman 😎🍻 You help bring goods to all kinds of people from all over, you're like a Sea Santa! I am an employee at a company that specializes in logistics, day in, day out! But we depend on these ships to be able to dock, get containers put on 53' trailers and drive them to all our hubs. I hope this shit sorts itself out, quick! Hang in there my man, I wanna know more about what you do as this is my first video I see of yours. Subbed for sure! 😎🍻✌️
Thanks Luis!
Hello Chief,
Thanks for your very information videos.
I was a Licensed Freight Clearing and Forwarding Agent in the past.
Please enlighten me on those Identification number you have on Shipping containers - AXRU 012400-2, OMKU 2223556-9 etc.
Are they regulated by any Authority?
For Long Beach / Los Angeles, a 'scheduled' marine taxi/bus service. 'Sails a Loop' in the harbor, picking up and dropping off crew & supplies... ( I know, Immigration and Customs... )
Chief, great answers to so many questions, thanks! My grandfather was a US merchant marine from age 20, yep before he was licensed. He got in trouble for taking a ship to sea before he had his captain’s license. They were waiting for him upon his arrival. He went on to make 9 transatlantic crossings to Italy and Africa during WW2. It all fascinates me.
Merchant marines takes huge balls man, even with escorts the odds must have really been humbling every time lol
Hello Chief Makoi love your videos thanks. In years gone by we used to have sailors ashore and we used to love to have some social time with them a beer or two in some cases. I worked bunkering and fuel discharges in the port in my home town, often we got top go on borad and have a beer and a socila time with the crew, back in the late 60s 70s overseas ships particularly the English vessels were always great to party on board, once had a young lost english lad stranded in a pub on the outskirts of town, we took him back to his ship, the crew thanked us and asked would we like to come on board for a few drinks, we did and when it was time to go these sailors gave us a few cases of Asahi beer, I had never drank that beer and it was nice, occasionally we would work ships and be able to barter goods usually beer, I loved the English bass beer back then. I nearly had a chance to go to sea, the ship i was working was on its maiden voyage from Denmark it was part of the danish fleet Torm, I was offered a job as an assistant cook, but sadly I had to decline the offer
Love your videos it is very very educational. Don't stop keep them coming please. FW supply are they normally for ship owners account or charterer.
How does one go about getting hired onto one of these ships? What special classes are required to do so? Obviously a passport is needed. Perhaps this would make a decent video for you? I know myself with no wife & no kids, I may enjoy this job. It's got to be better than being a truck driver that I am now!
Hello. Your videos are great and very informative. I also think it's very good that you answer questions. Greetings from GERMANY👌✌
Did you know a man baned Joe Ibarra or do you know a man named Gary Ibarra? Joe was the Secretary-Treasurer for the ILWU. Gary, his son, is currently working for Maersk Shipping Co. I became a little familiar with the ILWU through Joe. A few weeks ago I read an article written by a truck driver. It was maybe a few weeks before everyone heard about the ships sitting in the ocean off the ports. This man said that he talked to one of the dockworkers about why the ships weren't being unloaded faster and the dock worker said that they have a steady salary. They have a contract that pays them LOTS of money and since this is true they work slower because they don't care how long it takes to unload a ship, they have a guaranteed salary. The dockworkers are under contract with the ILWU, the International Longshore and Warehousemen's Union. I saw my first video by you today just by chance and I found your video to be interesting. I subscribed to you. I heard recently that ships are now being unloaded faster.
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Desert Hot Springs, CA
Twenty years ago I was a seafarer, our ship anchored in Norfolk. We caught some unknown fishes and ate. After then some crew their skin occurred terrible lupus.
Lupus???
@@someguy9778 Ask Doctor Gregory House `It's never Lupus`
Not sure the exact symptom but very itching, after few days then disappear.
Hey chief! Greetings and hello from the exotic land of Kansas and thank you for your content, loving your production value. Quick query… how much knot work do modern seafarers still practice get taught? You’re a sea going man yourself, how many guys know a marlinspike from m a spud wrench? Keep up the good work kind sir, may your seas be calm with a favorable wind, anchors away sailor
What a great relief from the news! Thank you. Very informative. You guys out at sea won’t have to concern yourselves with Civil War II about to break out here in the US.
“Germany was the dress rehearsal for the United States.”
CHIEF BACK IN OLD DAYES, IN the 1970s, IF YOU STAY BEYOND YOUR CONTRACT, WHICH WAS ONE YEAR YOU WOULD GET +25% FOR THREE MONTHS. 50% AFTER AFTER THREE AND SO ON.
Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983.
If you arrived at your home port before your contract was due to expire, can you ask to be released early without penalty?
depends on the situation. if you request to leave early (i.e. compassionate grounds, health reasons) and there is a replacement found for you to join the vessel in time before departure, you will be able to leave. but even before the pandemic this is quite hard to happen.
on normal circumstances if you ask to be released early you probably won't even if it is your home port - companies wouldn't mind paying for your flight back home from other ports as it's considered a meagre sum in the shipping industry.
Tell ya right now…. If I was lucky enough to own a shipping company….. the seamen would definitely get bonus or some type of enhanced pay….. they aren’t just working when the trip goes longer….. You’re depriving them of personal time, family time, that is time that can’t be regained…. All those missed memories. Can’t price that out!
California doesn't allow trucks older than 2011 into the state because of emissions. They also don't allow owner operators because they are protecting the unions. Thus voila...truck shortage. Much of this is self-inflicted. Insanity
Excellent as always, Chief.
Just for your own information, I guess, but I just found out that I was involuntarily unsubscribed from your channel.
No sure if it helps you know that or not, but I thought I'd mention it.
Hi Chief Makoi. You should hold a type of a call in type live cast / video. Since we cannot actually call into you, what we can do is ask questions and, you pick and choose which one that appears to be the most persistent to you.
Or a question that seems to be more asked by several people asking the same question so it’s obviously a very popular question and you could pick that one.
I know that on some of the other channels like your diving channels that men / women go cave diving, these video sessions that are held live, are extremely popular!
You will have before you know it 200 or 300 people that will come into the room just to check you and your videos out. It really does drive up!! Up and away, your subscribers list will double in no-time-flat!!
Same old commercial s*** TH-cam has no respect for the public.please realize TH-cam has no respect for you and they show you stupid commercials.
I always found being at anchor boring plus the fact I knew I would be working nights doing anchor watches😡😡😡 Especially when I was a junior deckhand🤣😂
CHIEF, I notice that the crews of the ships you are on are Philipino. Do you ever service with multi-national crews? If so, what is the common language, food, etc.
Chief. Im older (35) I have no kids, no family Im close with and a dead end job I hate. Which job route should I pursue to make the most money? Thank you!
Very informative, I was wondering about all you discussed.
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you very much.
Chief, your video informative and educational. I have a Pamangkin who is a mess man, and another an Lt. In the Philippines Coast Guard.
This video needs music!! Nothing too flashy but just a nice Lofi beat in the background. Love your channel man keep up the hard work 🤙🏻
I wasn’t sure… but I thought you were from the Philippines !!!
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Hai chief, I love to watch all of your video cuz it’s really full of information and very interesting.In the future, I want to become a great chief engineer like you too🥰😍🥺is it possible?