BULK CARRIER LOADING IN DAKAR SENEGAL | EXPLORING DOWNTOWN DAKAR | SHIP'S vLOG 13
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ม.ค. 2023
- On short notice, we stopped in Dakar Senegal to pick up some ilmenite sand. Spending about 3 days picking up the new cargo, we had plenty of time to go out and explore the city
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That's how I felt in the Army after going to different countries and places while missing home. Now that I'm in my late 50's and no longer have the travel bug, I'm so happy that, like you, I had a chances to go to places I would never have on my own. Enjoy Norway, went there in the Army and saw the Northern Lights and ate reindeer.
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Definitely looking forward to the northern lights Joe! Another great vid !
Been to Dakar a number of times. The highlight of each trip was leaving.
Joe, I want to add my 2 ¢ to all the rave reviews here. You are a good story teller and a first-rate videographer. These glimpses of your maritime life are engaging and interesting. I appreciate your skill and look forward to more.
Loved this video. Like you, Senegal is a country that has not ever been on my "radar". I'll never visit there, at least not in what's left of my life, but now I've at least had a tiny peek at it thanks to you. I really liked the music track you used, it fit the mood of this video perfectly.
It was more metropolitan than I thought. Never heard of the cargo. I learned a lot in a few minutes Joe.
What a nice surprice...a little present from Joe - thanks Joe. You make this vlog so great....simple and still so interesting. Editing is great, musik is perfect. And we all learn a little about being a worker on the seas. Thanks :)
I remember sitting in a hotel room in Albany, NY a few years ago. For some strange reason I started reading about Senegal. Called me girlfriend to see if she had ever been. Three days later we were on a plane to Senegal. Spur of the moment trip, but we loved every minute of it. Got tired of the people trying to sell us stuff everywhere though.
Hi Joe. I lived in Sénégal for three years. 2004 to 07. I’m in aviation. Sure was an experience. At first unsure about the experience. Then when it was time to leave it was hard to leave it behind us. Loved it there and I’m glad you got to see some of it.
Bro...iam a seaman , just wanted to tell you that your videos are one of the reasons that makes me continue doing this job...very inspirational..keep going please
Your recent shorter length videos always leave me wanting to see more, which is a good strategy and keeps me connected. Even though I miss the longer videos, if the shorter format helps you then I'm all for it. I did some reading on Ilmenite ore and its mining in Senegal and learned something new. I'm sure it's a very valuable ore for an impoverished country. I just hope some of that mining wealth eventually benefits the man on the street, but I doubt it will.
I could watch a 2 hour documentary on this
Really excellent vlog editing, you've got a talent for making the video's tempo perfect.
Love the videos, keep up the great work!
Thanks for making these, Joe. It’s a great window to see another world/way to make a living. I flew into Senegal a few years back to refuel on my way to South Africa. We couldn’t get off the plane, so it was nice to see it, if only virtually. From another NJ guy, now living in Nashville.
It's crazy that they come on board and count every can of paint you got. Alot of hustling goes on on the Ivory Coast. ⚓
From a retired USN Swabby Doc (mostly with Marines) love our Civ. Swabbies and their stories. Thanks Joe! Thanks!
Thanks Darrell, glad you're enjoying the content. Hopefully I can keep them coming for you guys
Dude loving the episodes. Honestly…I am craving them to be longer (which is a good sign, always keep them wanting more!). Thanks for all the work and thought that goes into them!
Keep up the great work man! Killing it and stay safe out there bro!
You're really good at telling stories. Very nice work with all your videos. ✌️❤️
As always, great job on filming, editing, music, subject matter, and narration. I just can"t get over how incredibly handsome you are in your overalls and hardhat!😊😜
I liked that you put some facts about the cargo in the video. Gives more perspective I think, or raison d'etre.
My grandfather was a Bosun on a British Ship when he was taken ill just off Dakar in March 1972. He was dead by the time they reached the port and was buried the next day.
We have just travelled to Dakar after using the power of the internet to find his grave and we took a boat trip to Goree slave island from the port you docked in.
You film sums up our experience of Dakar and Senegal - madness, chaos and disorder, but lovely kind and friendly people.
Keep making the films, they are fascinating.
Torn from that lovely shore and must never see it more, and alas I am weary, weary O. The mention of Senegal always makes me think of the poem by Robert Burns. Very cool that you got to go there!
arrived Dakar from Las Palmas (Islas Canarias), July 1981. Senegal, Africa!!! Great country, great surf, great music, great food! Spent a lot of time in M'boro! PdeT.
As a British Merchant Seaman for 44 years I miss all the good runs ashore on the cargo boats and bulkers. It’s a shame all our famous shipping companies have folded and we have only a handful of ships to sail on. 😢 Miss all the great runs ashore all over the world enjoy whilst it last Joe safe sailing Brother 🧑🍳
Well joe, ive seen about 10 of your videos so far. They ar straight forward and honest. Thank god you haven't told me to buy vitamins or meal replacement shakes yet. Stay true, and you will always have viewers!
You could be the next Mike roe 😅
The drone footage adds context to the video.
My Dad was merchant marine 1944-1948, heart condition kept him out of the military. He was the radio officer on several ships,had to keep sailing after 1945 to save the money for college since merchant mariners didn't qualify for the GI Bill. I grew up hearing his stories of sailing the world and ports visited before life ashore pulled him back...I could tell he missed those days of his youth but of course I wouldn't be here if he had stayed at sea. Greatly enjoying your videos and have sent my Dad links,look forward to hearing his thoughts on your series.
"Gangway watch in africa"
Yup. Fun times.
Dakar was def a unique place to approach in the middle of the night. Too bad I couldn’t explore more,
Im 56 now married settled down. If i could live my life again id do exactly what you are doing
cool a new vid
You do a nice job on the videos..
And it looks like a pretty good job..!
You see places most of us will never see...
What a long strange trip it's been.
Hi Joe,as I said in my last post when you were feeling a bit down,think of it as another mark in your passport and anpther adventure,glad it came good for you,take care till next
Great video, we are visiting Senegal in 2024 on a round Africa cruise from the UK so it was interesting to see what awaits us.
Stay safe and well mate.
I've always wanted to visit Dakar. Thank you for this!
Looked like an interesting place. I bet you were so disappointed in not having to shift the ship back and forth.
I hope Norway goes well.
You are a natural at this video stuff, and a damn fine sailor to boot. They should make a movie about you. I wish I had ball's like yours when I was young man.
Love your content I'm on the way to being on a ship along with you my good sir waiting on my mmc
That was some expensive rock by the time it made it to its destination. Senegal reminded me of Djibouti, except it looked a little cleaner than Djibouti. Enjoyed your video.
Welcome to winterwonderland. Weather at the coast today: Storm, rain and low temp. Welcome to Norway :) ;)
Your voice is worth millions and how you explain things. It really is cool thanks joe
Joe I couldn't believe u found pizza in Dakar. Lol we had some fun times on that hitch brother. LoL
Great vlog as always! The cargo must be really dense. The holds looks only 25% full. Now you be docking in one of the most expencive countries in world! A nation that was built on shipping and fish. Today it is oil and fish. Oil was discovred as late as dec. 23rd 1969. The black gold hub of Norway is Stavanger. The town has gone from fish in oil to just oil. Philips, from Bartlesville OK was the first to set up shop. Looking forward to the next vlog. Be safe!
Watched a few. Subscribed. I like your content and I like your style. Thx. Watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 😅
I visited Dakar on a cruise ship many years ago. Quite an adventure. After going there, I realized that there is no poverty in America. In the USA, being poor means you can only afford one car, in Senegal (at the time) being poor meant that you only had one set of clothes which you'd worn for 40 years.
A lot of things happened on that trip. One of them was we went aground in the harbor. I guess we had the same pilot as you did... :)
One set of clothes you would wear for 40 years? No limit to the exaggeration you see in these comment boards specially when it comes to Africa. As somebody from Senegal, who was born and brought up there and who know the country better than you do, I can say nothing is further from the truth.
No poverty in America ?? Poverty in America means “not having a car “ ?? Have u seen the homeless in Downtown Los Angeles?? Have u been to Compton, Inglewood, Vernon or even Hollywood?? It looks like shot and smells like piss everywhere. One cloth for 40 years ?? You can’t be serious ! A neighbor would give you their cloths for free in kindness. Stop making up stuff. Sure poverty in America isn’t the same in Dakar but many people in Dakar live way better than those in America
spent Christmas there w USN years ago. Dumped trays of food into garbage cans and fed the locals at the end of the pier. Saw children with leprosy that duck taped skateboards to their stumps to pull themselves around.
Great video,I shared with my SIU buds,am share you will do good with utube, your a natural
That one sunken ship, just casually half in the water right next to the international deep-water dock and looking like it's been there forever....Lol.
Dakar is a *great* town. It's years since I was last there. Watching this video brought on waves of *NOSTALGIA* .
Dakar isn't too bad, I did 10 days there. The people are friendly and the streets seem safe enough.
Thanks! That didn’t take long. Not too bad of a detour. Thanks for telling us about the cargo. I use a lot of titanium parts in my job. Very interesting.
Yea man. At least the detour was a little bit of a let down. but looking back it turned out to be a blessing
Honest to god, Joe, you really seem to have a fascinating life
Ahhh Norway, Channeling inside the Fjords constantly dropping anchor every few hours during channeling because the fog is getting thick causing zero visibility.
Good job! I was in Senegal and Mali
in the 1970s. People are very friendly and hospitable.
Interesting to see the Turkish powership @1:32 - there's a number of those ships around the world, contracted to supply electricity in locations with energy deficits. Another example of Turkeys's industrial and engineering abilities, especially in developing countries. Here's a link to the one in the video. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Karadeniz_Powership_Ay%C5%9Feg%C3%BCl_Sultan
What type of fuel does it burn to produce electricity?
@@sanfranciscobay They can use either diesel or natural gas........here's an interesting example of one of these ships. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Karadeniz_Powership_Do%C4%9Fan_Bey
"OOMMMBAAlievable!!" xD
It says its Dakar, but its looks pretty bright & sunny!
I'd wear a mask around that dust, if I were you. I'm coughing just looking at it.
Love these videos dude!!!!
Good stuff! Happy New Year, Joe!
Another top notch vlog Joe! Keep them coming.
Happy New Year Joe. Thanks for the video. I really like all the hard work you put into it. it really shows well.
It is the best job in the world Joe and you're a fine representative for it!Great video and brings back memories of my time as an AB years back, thanks again and safe home!
Joe, your passport must have some very interesting stamps in it from all the ports you've worked through.
Happy New Year. 🤝🤝
Just awesome,Joe!!
Great video Joe, one of your best!
Love the videos Joe.
Another great video Joe👍
This one was super interesting Joe. I'm sure visiting the city proved to be a most unique experience. I'm looking forward to the next one. Thanks !
Joe,
Love your videos mate. Always find them interesting, always find them fun, you seem well sorted. Keep them coming and stay safe.
Great content!👍🏾
Best episode so far Joe. Enjoyable, informative and interesting!
Dakar looks like fun Joe, great video
Tried some local beer and met some interesting people... a life well lived.
We waited so long for pilot to come in. Apart from late pilots everything else was smooth and I can't wait to go back to Dakar at the end of the month.
I really liked the time lappes at the end
Cool stuff all around
Thanks for taking us along Joe
Another one done just right Joe. Love it. Including the music. Happy New Year.
love your stuff sir! always look forward to the next episode...your living my dream
I just got my third mates license, can’t wait to do exactly what your doing now.
A nother great video
Really enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming!
You've got an easygoing way of telling a story, Joe. Great vid editing and music, too. Def subbed. Looking forward to your adventures in Norway...
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
Love the channel always interesting.
Wow this is great stuff man
Thanks For another upload. You do the best voiceovers. Very calming. Rare to find life aboard a cargo ship this well documented.
Very interesting, great video.
I enjoyed watching that,thank you.
Interesting video. I learned something today! Thanks
Nice video! Fun to finally get a look at the loading in Dakar! 😃
Always interesting..
Looking forward to Norway. Thanks for posting!
Found this mans channel a week ago or so and quickly subbed👍👍👍😎🏴brilliant stuff .
I always look forward to your videos. Thanks
Happy New Year Joe. Fair winds
These videos are brilliant. I have subscribed and watched the whole lot in one go! Very interesting!! Thank you.
I like your vids, great voice too.
Your videos are like therapy!
Awesome see and experience as much as you can
Great video, lots of work goes into making these, nice job!