Touring A Modern Day Cargo Ship | Life At Sea
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- Life At Sea In The Merchant Marine Aboard A Cargo Ship
Over 90% of the world's trade is carried by sea. Come tour one of the many cargo ships essential to our global economy.
Welcome aboard the Maersk Ohio, a 958 foot containership built in 2006, as it sails across the North Atlantic Ocean from the East Coast of the United States to Northern Europe. Experience both first person and aerial perspectives of almost every part of this massive machine.
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The older I get, the more these virtual tours are making me want to drop what I'm doing now and get out there to experience it all firsthand.
I feel you
Exactly, I literally want to go do this, it would be extremely hard work learning everything from the keel up but what a great adventure and life experience at 53 years of age!
They do let civilians travel with them. Sometimes they travel without the full crew. I've seen you could rent an extra crew room. I'm ex-Navy and have no interest in a Cruise Ship. Now, I forget where I found this information, sorry. I've sailed many years on U.S. Aircraft Carriers. I'd like to go out to sea again.
Trust me, it's not nearly as romantic as this artful video would make it seem. I graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy and sailed on ships for several years ages ago...it's fun to experience, but it's also a fairly tedious existence.
You used to be able to ride on these cargo ships essentially for next to nothing, they've done away with the super cheap option and now you have to fork over several thousand dollars to ride in one of these unless it's your job
Finally, a Perfect, clear video that shows everything and is clear without loud music or excess talking! Thank you!! Awesome job!
Thanks Chris...glad you enjoyed it!
Great video👍👍👍 Thank you for sharing🌈
@@BryanBoyle Just curious the cargo exchange at the last bit. I seen the German flag flying, however the cart at 22:58 is in dutch. Help me out there is it in Germany or the Netherlands.
The scene of the ship going into port where you see the German flag on the tug boat is shot in Bremerhaven, Germany. The actual cargo scenes though were filmed in Antwerp, Belgium and Holland. I had to do a mix of locations due to lighting conditions and my available time off work. Good eye for catching that!
@@BryanBoyle Thanks for response, and that explains it! Yeah I have an eye for detail and am native to the Netherlands (though i speak; German, English and dutch and a little bit of french) so its like puzzle pieces that look different to me.
Anyway thanks for the tour I currently work in an IT company that deals with all forms of logistical forms including sea freight so you gave me the tour i wanted to see. thanks bud! And be safe out there!
First time seeing a cargo ship from inside
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Spent 33yrs. in the industry, started with U.S. LINES and this is about the best video I have seen.
Keep up the great work Bryan! (Retired in 2006 with MAERSK/ SEALAND)
Thanks for the kind words Stewart. Hopefully it brought back some good memories for you!
You have finished your great job
I still live at home with my parents
How is life now? A lot of money? A wife? Kids?
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wow, there must be a million things that could go wrong on that ship, all the working pieces. It’s actually a mastermind architectural masterpiece. this has nothing on the basics of a clock or even a plane
Thank you so much Bryan for showing love and support for us. This is Andrea Hargrove ChiefCook
Hi - what jobs are available for people with an IT background? What qualifications are needed and what are the various jobs on these?
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IT wouldn't really transfer to anything shipboard because ships will get IT service when they come into port. BUT there are a ton of companies shoreside that support ships- there are radar technicians, engine-timing technicians, electric pump control techs, the list goes on. Every piece of equipment needs to get serviced at some point. These jobs are often based in a major port and the tech will go aboard each ship as needed. Or these could be travelling techs! Our fire detection system gets worked on by a team from Sweden that flies around to ports all over the world. There's also a lot of new software being developed because shipping is still kinda in the stone age. There's Radars, electronic map systems, cargo loading systems. It's a big field.
@@JCD275 but if you really want to work at sea there are 2 categories of jobs on ship that might appeal:
1. navigation/safety/cargo officer
-lots of computers involved in navigation and cargo, but it's really just surface level use of premade software.
2. Engine operation and maintenance of all equipment on board (including A/C, sewage, fresh water systems, electrical)
-this is very hands-on, wrench turning stuff. Daily projects might include replacing filters or gaskets.
To get on ships there is a substantial certificate process involved that depends on your country. In the USA you need a merchant mariner certificate. And just for the entry level positions you have to take classes in basic safety, firefighting, emergency survival, etc. To become an officer will take 3-4 years at a maritime academy, or you can work your way up the ranks
VERY impressive! You have done a marvelous job panning the camera, accompanied with uplifting music, as you skillfully shed light on a modern-day perspective of maritime trade that which is deeply rooted in our collective, ancient, DNA past. Me thinks YOU ARE the unwitting spokesman for an industry all too often taken for granted! At 18:50; loved the fluid and artful angle of the containers suddenly becoming a mosaic against the ocean as you panned from up high…well done! Imagine an ancient mariner transported to “the now” to see all this! No one would believe such a fish story! Many thumbs up Bryan - continue to fling this door wide open - KUDOS!
Thank for such an amazing comment! This industry really is a mystery to most people and not much thought goes into how the products people buy everyday got to the stores in the first place. The silver lining to some of these maritime incidents like the Ever Given grounding in the Suez or the current supply chain issues is the mainstream media attention the maritime industry has gotten and some of the positive changes that may bring to the industry. It would be fascinating to see the perspective of an old school sail ship Mariner to see how much this industry has evolved. Thanks again!
Can you teach me English? This is the most sophisticated comment I have ever seen
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I signed up with the British Merchant Navy, back in 1967. I got my first ship shortly after, called SS Suevic, sailing under the Shaw Savill line. Unfortunately I met a young lady in Fiji in the early 70s so this put a stop to my career. Since that day to now ( 2022 ) I have thought of my time at sea. Oh to be young again. 😢
Very impressive. Such a big place. When going below deck to cargo hold almost felt the cold. Got a real feel of respect for workers on ships now. Appreciate the work it takes to bring exports in to our country. Takes special people that is for sure.
Thanks for the kind words! I have another video about cargo ship holds in more detail you might like as well :)
Ships are such a beautifully designed engineering masterpiece 😀
The upper deck was so clean. I always thought cargo ships were dirty, rusty and with a thousand parts strewn all over the deck. Very impressed, excellent production. Eat your heart out Mayflower!
I'm surprised about the Forecastle... Not like a USN one at all. Ha ha. But there is difference in usage and tradition...
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@@andreweppink4498 ha ha. I edited. USN. United States Navy. I should proof read more.
Oh no. Dirty, far from it. It's super clean. Even the engine room which uses 100s of liters of oil and lubricants is sparkling clean.
You thought a machine this massive would be dirty, rusty, and hazardous to walk around on? You didn't put much thought into it.
Nothing is more relaxing then watching a good old documentary and with a nice cup of coffee. Much respect for these brave people who do this.
I've been watching cargo ship tour videos for months (for my university thesis project) and this one really is the best!! High resolution production and good filming techniques, not to mention thorough coverage of every aspect of the ship! Thank you for the video!
Thank you very much for the nice comment. I’m back onboard again for another couple trips. Let me know if there is anything of interest you’d like me to film!
Thanks for the steady camera work. I was actually able to watch the whole thing. (Videos with a lot of nausea inducing bobbing and weaving send me away quickly.)
Jia, what is your thesis project on?
@@jamesbutwithglasses Hi James, I was doing my Master of Architecture thesis at the time and I made a video for my thesis presentation. It's about repurposing a container ship as a new piece of urban fabric in the city. You can watch it on my channel :)
Brian may be a Wes Anderson fan!
As a young man I was working as a metal worker ( pipe fitting) in a European shipyard . The engine room is functional and clean ( the area I was mostly working in) . The whole " thing" is run by a few talented and capable young man, I'm very much impressed. Keep sanding more videos.
Worked for 12 years in Maersk and only once I got the full ship tour. Good memories of great experiences. Once blue, always blue!!
I loved every second of this! I spent a lot of my childhood aboard cargo ships with my Dad who was a Marine Surveyor and watching this made me feel very emotional remembering the smell, sounds and magnificence of these ocean going marvels. Thanks for uploading 👍👏💕
Glad to hear this brought back good memories for you!
What strikes me is how immaculate the whole ship. Everyone clearly takes great pride in their job and working environment. A lesson on how to live life to so many. Well done to you all!
5:35 the smile of the cook truly made my day
His name is Angel. He is an excellent cook and has a great attitude!
If you have a great cook. Then your crew will be happy and home every night
it made me smile at my screen lol. both this comment and the smile lol XD
Both of them are very healthy. Public at large will think all personnel on ship are like them
The two people you don't want to P.O is the guy who signs your paycheck and the COOK!
Coming from a military ship, this is so nice it blows my freaking mind!
great job guys , i am a retired ship worker , this video refreshed my ship's life 2 decades ago!
This video is incredible! My jaw is on the floor! I knew there was a lot of stuff on these big ships but had no idea about the living conditions and just how massive it really is. What truly floored me is the crew size of 20-25 people. I imagined hundreds of people on board. You guys truly earn your paychecks!
I’m so blown away by this! I could never do it but I’m grateful for you keeping the supply chain moving!
Thank you Bryan for your video. I sailed on Maersk Ohio for 7 years since we came from Maersk Vermont in 2006 and reflagged her until 2014 when I retired from sea. I was 4x8 watch with Chris all this time. I will always miss Ohio. You made my day.
Fascinating video. It is easy to forget how advanced human engineering really is until you watch something like this. Thank you for sharing
Great video. Our son is a USMMA cadet .... serving his second voyage with Maeresk on the same run. He did 3 round trips on the Iowa and is now on the Mafadi for another round trip. Your videos bring home the experiences he speaks of! Thanks.!!
Congrats on your son going to KP. I graduated from there in 2012 and am actually on the Maersk Iowa now. Did your son do the shipyard period on the Iowa?
@@BryanBoyle He was on the Iowa for his first sailing. November to end of February 2019/2020. Did 3 Round Trips. No layup. He did a RTW on a RORO this past fall for second sailing. -- Liberty Pride. He was home for 2 weeks... and was sent out on the Mafadi... doing the same RT to Europe. (Captain joked .. but was serious.... that he had more experience than the current third mate on the Mafadi). Your videos are great! I was able to tour thee Iowa in Houston.... during one of his turns. Class of 2022. Little over a year to go! Safe and following seas!
For a guy who lives in central USA you do a heck of a job showing us where you make a living, thank you.
From Missouri USA
Thanks for the kind words. Glad my content has given you some good insight into the Maritime Industry. I have friends in Branson by the way
Why did anyone thumbs down this? Do they have something against tours of a cargo ship? I never considered there was a hate group for that. So odd. I found this absolutely spectacular even having no interest in cargo ships. Even if I hated cargo ships I would still find no reason to dislike a video of one that was done this well.
Humbling, what it must take to run a ship that large. A mammoth vessel, educated dedicated crew. Thank you for what you do, for us...
These Maersk ships are so impeccably clean it looks like you can eat off the floor
Clean ???? lol did you not watch it ????
@@dantheman3022 you obviously never seen ships from 1950-90’s. Nothing compared to the rust buckets from those days
@@willybbb999 same with factories -the factories of today look like operating rooms compared to the factories of even the 1970s
THANK YOU, most impressed, one understands a little better what is life of these big ships.
Bryan, this is a true joy to see how you and your crew live on these ships. Nothing but respect and love to you, man.
I am so thankful for these cargo ships!
A big thank you to all those that risk their lives at sea to transport produce around the world. I spent 10 years hauling ISO Containers on and off wharves in Auckland, New Zealand and I must say it truly is amazing how the shipping industry operates and really keeps the whole world moving. We rely on ships and cargo for everyday living. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
JIMMY JAMES well said! I’m still blown away by the logistics involved in intermodal shipping snd how efficient they have become. This is a big part of the reason why we can buy many imported goods at stores like Walmart for so cheap!
I live where I see cargo ships passing by on a daily basis. I've always wondered what they looked like inside. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity. 😁🚢
Thank you for this rare opportunity. Great cinematography!
And at the age of 41 I finally see what the inside looks like. Very cool video, great camera work.
I'm so amazed and have a better respect for these ships and crew. Technology beyond my knowledge. Ty so much for this educational video!
Amazing the engineering and complexity of these sea going ships. The redundant pumps, generators and engines and management systems are amazing. Makes one appreciate the service these folks provide.
if something goes wrong (and it will as ships work in a very harsh environment) you need back up or a way to fix it
😍 Seeing These Footages in Thunivu.
Some of my most satisfying experiences occurred while I sailed in the Scandinavian Merchant Marine in the 60's. While Sailing a Danish ship, the 'Nordfarer', I learned the Danish sailors called Maersk ships, "The Blue sixty-nine Ships". I f you ever sailed with Danes, you will know what that meant.
Reminds me about when I was a kid around 12 years old and was onboard a Maersk oil tanker with my dad...and I took the elevator on the ship and while inside the elevator, the power of the ship went out as the gas turbine generator producing the electricity had a major malfunction right at that moment. I was then stuck in the elevator for about 2 hours with no light at all before a backup diesel generator came alive. I still remember it as if it was yesterday.
I've sailed on a couple Maersk oil tankers, and NONE had elevators on them. Sure it was an oil tanker ?
Manuel Affonso Sure, it was a 330,000 ton oil tanker with the name Kristine Maersk built in the 70s ages ago.
Hopefully, with some luck - in another 100 years there will be video tours of a starship. (If the US Military doesn’t already have some).
This is my favorite comment so far! I would love to be alive to see that
I still watch this video, 2 years on; it is compelling and beautifully filmed.
Thanks for this. I spent 4 months at sea on that ship when i was 17 as a Deck Cadet. Now im 31 and it brings back lots of memories. I still remember all the rooms and little nooks and cranny's like it was yesterday. It looks exactly the same as it did back then.
This is an amazing video! Yesterday, I was stuck in traffic on the Bay Bridge in Oakland, CA where many cargo ships were lined up waiting to come into the port. I decided to look up what it's like to work on one, and am so glad I found your video! What a unique place to work.
When you are half-way across the Atlantic or the Indian Ocean, you are totally on your own. You sail with 30-40 crew and you have to work with every one, whether you like them or not. Whatever problems arise, those problems must be resolved with nothing but the crew and whatever you have aboard. The world would do well to take note of that.
I stumbled across one of your more recent videos and got really interested. I'm a retired truck driver, fisherman and small boater. I really like what you are doing here and am watching from the beginning. Keep up the good work. Don
Tight, a modern cargo ship from the 80's that travels over land.... Love those graphics, keep it real!!!!!
THANK YOU so very much! Thank you for the time and energy it took for you to both video the ship & upload it. Vids like this are especially wonderful for the disabled folks of the world (like me) to enjoy!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Take care
Same here! I used to dream about travelling on one of these ships, because I love the water but have no interest at all in cruise ships. But being disabled now, I know it would not be possible. This is a wonderful video which shows us every viewpoint! Very well done!💙🌅
This Cargo Ships and its crews are the forntliners of all the countries economy. Mabuhay to all Filipino seaferers.
Fascinating to watch gives the ordinary person a view of what it’s like on a container ship
pretty amazing that the videographer and the cooks are the only people working on this big ship
Wow! I really enjoyed watching this. I can’t believe how clean the ship is, even the engine room and boiler room.
Changed days To quote a safety poster from the 70's "The boiler room's an oily mess, Bright Spark himself could not care less, but fire mops up the oil for him, now his prospects are prity dim!"
Sure looks like everything is sanitary.
Amazing to see inside of the ship. Always wandered what it looked like.
Thank you much.
Everyone always seems interested in the captain and driving the ship, but to me the Chief Engineer is more impressive. He not only has to know each piece of equipment, what it’s for, how it operates properly, and how to fix it if need be. That’s why he gets paid the same as the captain.
Over 40 yrs travelling the seas i still love to2watch it
Thanks for a really great video. Before becoming an airline pilot I spent 8 years at sea as a Navigating officer. This video brought it all back to me, even though it was 30 years ago. I could almost smell the engine room! I wished I'd served on such a modern, well maintained ship. I spent most of my time on older bulk carriers and chemical tankers. It was fun but 8 years was enough.
What airline are you or did you fly for? What made you switch from maritime to aviation? My father is an airline captain in the 737
Wow, just wow! The combination of music with the drone shots is just out of this world! Can’t stop watching
Housekeeping standards have nose-dived since my day. Galley, forward store, Bosun's store, paint locker, ER store...... can only imagine the cleaning up required after rough weather. And the state of the lifeboat interior!!
I saw this post today, January 30, 2023 and enjoyed it. I never appreciated how vital the shipping industry is. Also you skills, training and commitment are extremely admirable. I have now have a great amount of respect you and your co-workers. Thank you is not enough. Be safe and stay well my friend.
My family has a history of working on cargo ships(seafarers Union) and the generation above me has broke the tradition. I'm hoping I could go to trade school to work on ac and heating on these ships. So this video was very helpful for giving me a taste of my future
Glad it offered you some insight into what your future career may look like. Best of luck with your endeavors
You should consider going to one of the academies
Wonderful video exploring so many areas on the ship. Thank you from someone who has never been to sea but was always fascinated by huge ships.
Thanks for an interesting tour. Nothing like the old freighter I worked on in the 1960’s.
I never want to go out to sea. But the sea and these giant cargo ships just fascinate me no end. Thank you so much. Show more next time, e.g., the galley. Bye, bye. Happy sailing.
The engineering, complexity and just years put in by this ship is what I found best. You can see 'time' in almost every shot. Great video 😀
The best vessel tour I've ever seen!
Beautiful! ...how I miss this. I dream it so often.
Sangat bersih dan rapi sekali kapal akomodasi kapal nya kapten..
Very, very interesting. Thank-you for posting!!!😀👍
Fascinating and very well done! I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about cargo ships. Thank you
i do not know much about ships but keenly follow all categories of ships , their manufacturing, environment etc. This video is one of the best i have seen. crisp and to the point for informing what is where!
Thank you for uploading. This was a really detailed tour and thoroughly enjoyable.
Absolutely fascinating Bryan. Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. This is so cool and it’s something that many people will never see.
Sailing on a VLCC was my best experience so far.After spending my vacations now sea is calling me again
Thank goodness there people in this world willing to do this
Great video. It compares a lot with my stays on oil production platforms but nicer. Our cabins usually have 2 bunks on each side of a small room. No windows. The drone footage was amazing. I’d be so worried about loosing a drone to the sea. Yours got pretty far away.
Beautiful depiction and informative video of a large part of our commerce in the world that we often take for granted. Well done!
that looks like the best job ever, it seems so peaceful and relaxing.
The berthing rooms always get me... No matter the ship they always look like industrial hotel rooms. Bet it makes like a hell of a lot easier on those long voyages.
Wow. Great shots, editing and Everything! Very satisfying to watch and escape with.
Amazing stuffs! To know more about whats in the ship containers 🚢 as big as this. Fascinating!
Best accomodation, best bridge. So your always Enjoy..
Thanks capt about your video..
What an amazing piece of complicated machinery. Thanks for the tour.
very interesting to see the ship from the inside
What a great video! Excellent music choices, captivating footage. Very interesting. Thanks for posting.
This is awesome! I see the cargo ships at Charleston and have always wondered what it is like aboard one of them! Thanks for sharing. You did a great job.
5:33 I instantly adore this man
Shaldur prime Chief Cook Angel. He is a great shipmate and excellent cook!
I enjoyed this video tour tremendously! Surprised to see so much not tied down tho.. love that it has wood and more, not just the metal ship
One of the best documentary about naval operation. Bravo.
Some of the Best Engine Room Pictures I have seen.
Thanks!
Wonderful photography and soothing music.
Thank you for sharing this. My grandfather was a merchant sailor and I have always been intrigued by the lifestyle.
Love to see these kind of videos not many of them thank you!
Wow really loved it! Never thought I’d actually see it through!
Thank you :)
Great job, thank you!!! I was surprised at how neat and clean everything was.
Excellent coverage, Great quality, no talking, beautiful music! Good job Bryan!
NCC Cinematics🖤And the first person perspective ✊🏻superr awesomeee
Really enjoyed the tour. By the way, some of those machines appeared to have been painted with glow-in-the-dark paint. Would make sense, in a full on power outage, below decks. Thanks for sharing.
Well done tour of an amazing vessel. Thank you!