Chief Makoi I am a 63 year old physcist/ professional engineer who has worked in industry, power generation, nuclear and maritime engineering. Based on my expertise I congratulate you on your success and deeply respect your knowledge and passion to exceed a professional work ethic. I do not give praise away easy but it my opinion you are top notch engineer and I enjoy watching your content very much. Also you are a good man with integrity and social wisdom. Be assured I will always follow and support your platform. I hope someday to have a conversation with you. I keep you in my prays, be safe, God bless you and family always. Thank you.
Thanks Carmine! That's what I love about my Subscribers. They also share a bit of their lives in the comments section. I also learn from these comments.
@@ChiefMAKOi What the heck? I am also a physicist like Galaxy... but a little older. I guess many of us have the same interests. I am fascinated in technical matters and I used to be involved in nuclear energy too but not in a professional way. Galaxy speaks many truths. Like the Chief I think he is a person of integrity. Best to you all. Rod.
Hi Chief I to am 63 with a background in aviation. You Sir display all the qualities of a great leader or men. I wish you all the best in your new endeavours, I'm here with you for the long term. Can't wait.
Hey Chief I'm just a worn out heavy truck mechanic and I really enjoy your content and I'm in it for the long haul. Nice to see you back. I have to wonder if I was the only one that kept going to your channel in hopes of finding some info on your whereabouts? 👍🇨🇦
@@ChiefMAKOi I enjoy you videos I work on a supply boat bringing everything from stores to cylinder sleeves its cool to see what the stuff I am bringing does
You underestimate your abilities and reach. The one aspect that drew me to your channel is that you can tell a story, bringing us into the full experience of emotion, and artfully presenting the whole cloth of seafaring life. Keep on with the beauty, grandeur, skill and felt experience of your full life at sea. You're a special man. Never forget that.
Chief, I am an old salty-dog US Navy Sailor. I have always enjoyed your content, and somewhere down deep wondered, how I would have liked it to join the Merchant Marine and continued sailing. As it stands, I have no regrets and I probably wouldn't change a thing. However, I appreciate your content space and the efforts you put forward are fantastic for many. My wife is also a US Navy Veteran, she loves your channel too. Thank you sir!
@@ChiefMAKOi I am with Greg and the Chief. We all have our journey's. Who knows where it takes us really? I enjoy the content and especially the companionship. My best regard to all.
I agree with Greg. I was i the Navy for 10 years. The Navy got me into Aviation , if TH-cam had been around back then (1976-1986) I would've loved to show people what aviation maintenance was like. I retired in 2021 after spending my working lije fixing/modifying a/c and inspecting maufactured part. I truly enjoy your vids.
Glad to see you well Chief. Don’t feel pressure to post, but at the same time just the occasional check in would be nice. Don’t feel pressure for every video to be a huge production, sometimes it’s okay just to say hello. Don’t let something fun become a chore. Best wishes!
Do it at your own pace, don't feel pressure to post it regularly. This reminds me of a channel that only post 1 video per year and still get tens of millions of views in couple of days easily.
Chief, you know I was in a similar line of work as you, except that I was Ships Service Manager on a large British cruise ship, (clue: named the same as a Queen) I “swallowed the anchor “ and retired from the sea and emigrated to the United States, where my wife and son, by this time are from. It was hard, very, hard. But, eventually got my head around it and became a fairly well known Chief Engineer of hotels, in this area , and, with the spare time that I had I volunteered with the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and attained highest rank with them. I then got hit by serious illness which meant had to leave both jobs. I have tried to “keep up “ with both jobs with people like you !! I love watching your videos on here. You show ALL sides of a ship, far more than shown in most vlogs, which, seriously, makes it as good as it is. One person who watches an American vlog, told me “ never watch those foreign people, I can’t understand them ! I introduced her to your vlog and she admitted she could easily understand, not only you, but all the crew you spoke to , see a lazy,racist, country is full of them!. So please, take a break, take us on a fishing trip and let us go on a fishing trip with you while your wife takes the kids to the beach. Then you come back and cook the fish and drink some beer. You must know the name of the fish though ! Seriously, teak a break if you need/ want it just please come back when YOU are ready, Sincerely, Rod.
Keep growing those chickens for those on deck barbecues, self sustaining business. Couple of cows on the aft mooring deck (moor sheltered easier cleaning, chickens in coops keep the smells away from the cabins that you will sell at a “reasonable rate” Rate o Pay. Captain/General Manager 30%. , Hotel Manager/ Staff Captain 60%. , Office Manager 10%. Let me know what you think about the wages buy some bunk beds and wardrobes, find crew who are willing to sell their cabins then we stand n the dock and swim, sell, and sell. Be self paying within 6 months. Especially to those people with kids ! Working tours are double !!
Appreciate the update chief. I'm a 31yo game designer (level designer specifically) and came across your channel while looking up the engine bay of cargo ships for a personal project of mine. Honestly I'd say you've gone above and beyond with showing us the fascinating life of a sailor, and the hard work it takes to keep the machines running (both the literal machines on the ships and the figurative machine of maritime logistics). Your documentary-quality production is greatly appreciated, though I wouldn't mind a few more shorts from time to time during the editing phases 😄
I'm a just retired machinist from the energy and aero space industry. Been doing it for 45 Years. With that being said, you know I love mechanical apparatus. Always enjoy your vids. I've always been amazed by large marine craft from deep sea oil wells to huge ships at sea. Thank you for taking me along with you on your voyages using TH-cam. I wish you all the best, and all the success in your upcoming endeavors. Your hard work and leadership shows in your vids.
Chief, I'm a mechanical engineer, but my experience is in stationary machines far from the sea, so, I thank you for showing how stuff is offshore and allow every gearhead here to tindulge in the secret world of huge maritime nuts bolts and calipers! I particularly enjoy the disassembly, maintenance and show and tell of the stuff in the boat, we never get to see those big oil separators and a guy walking inside a piston housing elsewhere!
Good to hear from you again, I am sure others were as worried about you as I was! I have had a warm space in my heart for the Philippines since living there as a child 1953-55, and your videos, in addition to their maritime engineering, management, travelog, and philosophy(!) content, always bring me back to those times. I remember Manila harbor being full of sunken ships! Maraming salamat po.
Hello Chief, nice to see you back but good for you to take time out. I'm not a sailer or an engineer, I'm an English woman living in Czech Republic helping children learn English.. But I find your videos really interesting. All the very best with your new ventures. Gail, Czech Republic
Hi Chief Makoi, I’m a labor & delivery nurse, not a sailor or engineer, but I really enjoy learning from your videos, and seeing the ocean from your perspective. Your video on Liquefaction? when transporting material was excellent. I will enjoy watching whenever you find a topic or event of interest. You’re an excellent teacher. And I enjoy learning about a different world, away from the hospital.
I’m in the same mind thought myself Chief. I’m a senior engineer in the Canadian navy doing it for 19 years now. As I just bout more property where I’m posted and I don’t have plans to be in the navy past 50, I’m starting on my plan for income after the navy. I always have a love for the sea as my career in the engine room has taken me around the world and back. Best of luck my friend!
Good to see you back, Chief! Even if you haven't had time to edit, post, etc., know that when your crew sees a new video release, they smile about it. A plaque on the wall is awesome, but your content makes people more knowledgeable, more happy, and comfortable. For not being artistic or creative, you are pretty good at both. Probably because you are genuine. Cheers.
SO GLAD you're back Chief ! Of all the channels I follow, yours has always been the one I look forward to. Entertaining, informative, no drama, no current events, just a real life experience, shared for us all to enjoy. Thank you so much Chief, stay safe and we all look forward to more adventure. 👍👏
Welcome back Chief Makoi. While many of your subscribers have missed you, many more of us understand the importance of a well balanced mental and physical health is critical. Please continue to take care of yourself and your beautiful family back home. Stay safe Chief.
Well done chief. All the best for whatever you do. Your skills and knowledge are exceptional and you are also able to teach and show these skills to whoever wants to learn. I find you episodes of breakdowns and maintenance work onboard the ship far superior to anything on the discovery channel has to offer. Cheers
Glad to see you back Chief. I've missed your content. Love to see your guided tours of the inner workings of the different departments. It's amazing how the crew keeps those behemoths operating.
As a 60+ year old ex salmon fisherman in Alaska, I truly enjoy your videos. We fished from small open boats, but I frequently dreamed about serving on a large vessel as you do (much more comfortable and much better food lol). Thank you very much for the update and I wish you the best of luck in whatever you endeavor. Keep the shiney side up.
I’ve been enjoying your Facebook posts on the new account. Take time for yourself and your family. We will mostly all still be here when you’re ready. Everybody needs a break, even from farming sometimes. Keep being you. It’s been enjoyable, and I look forward to what the future holds. Thank you for what you do.
Well said, sir. Always put yourself and your family first; your TH-cam followers after. It takes a wise man to see internal tension rising and to ease off the winch before the line snaps. We look forward to any videos you have the time and inclination to make - the subject doesn't matter because you always have a humanitarian honesty to your presentations. Col NZ
G'day from Australia Chief, it's good to see you back and looking forward to more videos on your adventures. In one of your videos many moons ago you shared a nugget of wisdom, "with enough time any problem can be solved", a saying which served me enormously well during the challenges of the past few years. Keep up your great work, and good to see you prioritising your own health.
Chief Makoi. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Although I am technical person (Process Engineer retired), I knew nearly nothing about the maritime industry until I began following your videos. Incredibly well produced and interesting. A good friend and colleague, a Dutch ships engineer, always shared his work experience. Now I have an appreciation of the work he actually performed. Thank you for the information you provide. Enjoy your farm life.
Rance here. It was comforting to know you are doing fine. I figured that you were busy with your shipboard work. I am aware that keeping TH-cam videos up to date is most time consuming. Your channel makes you a member of each viewers family with every video you produce and release. Older folks worry and wonder about you and your family’s well being. Glad to know you are making plans for the future. Will you be working on a different ship this next contract?
Hi chief, I’m an assistance maritime pilot at Mogadishu port (Somalia). I always enjoy to watch your videos and also i get new experience every video that you upload. Love and respect sir.
Chief, glad you’ve taken some well deserved rest! I’m certain that you’ve made time for your wife and family! Our company is expanding into bulk shipping to the Gulf Nations and Northern Africa from Canada. Perhaps one of the cargos you carry will be ours. Continued success, sir. Your friend from Canada - W
Good to see this update Chief. I'm an old 80-90s US Navy sailor and I really enjoy your videos. I miss being at sea, and I've always been curious about merchant mariners ever since then. During the first Persian Gulf war and the UN sanctions I was on my ship's boarding party. I'm a 6'2" 220lb Filipino American who only speaks English, and was raised in rural Pennsylvania, so finding so many Filipino mariners on EVERY ship we boarded I was amazed and proud to see it. I was born in Davao, but where I grew up there was nobody else like me, lol, and unfortunately for me my lack of tagalog worked against me since what could've been an unwelcome nuisance for them turned into a laugh (for them) as they tried to get me to lighten up when I supposed to be armed and scary. Interesting times to be off the Red Sea and the Gulf. I did lighten up, and I'm glad I did. We had to search every vessel from stem to stern so I got to see a little of how you guys lived. Sometimes I do wish I'd gone merchant marine, which is the pinoy blood, but I'm back in Pennsylvania so your videos are much appreciated. Best wishes. Mabuhay!
You are one of the most authentic "creators" on TH-cam. It is really interesting to hear how you are preparing for the next phase of your life. Best wishes for whatever is ahead of you.
Glad to see you're ok, Chief. Sad to hear last ship was more problematic than it seemed. But glad you're branching out into other activities. Would love to see a podcast of you, Sal from "What's going on with shipping" and the guy running "Casual Navigation" talking about seafaring. All the best to you. Cheers.
I am a 68 year old retired construction electrician who has done, or been involved with, some of the jobs in your videos. I like the variety of jobs and their intricacies that you show. Welcome back, Chief. And, thank you for everything you do.
I like your channel Chief and enjoy the content. I am now 69 years old and joined a British shipping company as an engineer cadet way back in 1971. I spent my whole working career as a ship's engineer, from cadet through to Chief, then onboard offshore drilling rigs and then in technical management in offices around the world. So, I remember joining my first ship at No.4 Berth, Victoria Docks, London and thinking to myself that the Ch/Eng seemed to know absolutely everything about everything. Also that I could never, possibly, ever know as much as he did!!! Well, after years of working with very good senior engineers and lots of experience I gradually realised that I was now the "oracle" onboard and that I had actually learned a lot more than I had realised.
I have to admit that about once a month, I was checking your channel to see if somehow subscribe and notify weren't showing up. You talked about how much work was needed on your new ship, so I figured you were fully occupied by that. Glad to hear you're safe and doing well. I'm certainly looking forward to what you have coming.
Thanks for the update Chief. Having lived my entire life inland, far away from the ocean I’ve always found your content fascinating. It gives me insight into a part of the world I really have no connection with. Glad to hear we’ll see some new content soon. Greetings from the middle of Canada!
Thank you for the update! You have to look out for yourself and your job first! As a small farmer in Illinois, I think that's great that you started a farm
I was as puzzled as was everyone else regarding where you went. You made this 73 year old tech guy very happy with this video. I look forward to everything you bring us. Welcome back and very safe journey, always.
Great achievements, Mate! What you've done here on YT is certainly most valued by the new generation of seafarers whose contemporary training increasingly lacks detail, abundance and practical relevance - unfortunately, the outcome of growing sloppiness in maritime training facilities and supine ship owners. Hence, your picturesque descriptions of a seafarer's life today is a perfect adjunct to maritime education & training. Keep up the good job. Wishing you fair winds and always sufficient under keel clearance!
I am really pleased to see you back posting again and looking rested and excited for your future plans. You are such a fine example to us all and thanks for the timely reminder that we are all human and need to stop and take care of ourselves from time to time. All best wishes. 🙂
You go Chief! There are whole generations that will benefit from the wisdom of you and those who came before in your new endeavors. Best wishes for good luck, fair winds and following seas!
I was wondering what happened to you, good to hear you're doing well. You're a smart man to branch out (especially into farming) the way the world is going!
You seem like a natural teacher or educator to me. You seem to enjoy teaching others and you're pretty good at it too. I look forward to whatever I will learn from your next video.
As a land-lubber, I've been wondering what happened to the Chief. Glad to hear you are doing well and sounds like you are making great strides on setting up your retirement - congratulations! I'll continue to watch your videos because they expose me to areas of the world of shipping that I've not had access or exposure to before. It gives me more appreciation of what goes into moving products by sea and how it affects the personal lives of those involved. Thanks!
Glad to se you're OK Chief, and that you have a plan. R&R is necessary for everyone, and I'm glad to hear you got some and it presented some new ideas and direction for you. Look forward to the next one.
I've loved the insight you give us into the life of a marine engineer. Hope your new avenues become highways. Thanks for the content so far. Looking forward to more.
Don’t stress out over the video cadence. Just glad to see you’re alive & doing ok. Thanks for the update video! I look forward to seeing the remaining years of your mariner content and whatever you branch off to next.
Hi Chief! Glad you’re doing well. Continue to follow your heart. I am an engineer too, and decided to retire at 50 , and going leisurely into my second career. And I’ve already been spending more and more time back in Pinas… that has been truly gratifying. Helping the younger generations to succeed will (hopefully) be my legacy. Glad to see you will still be supporting and highlighting your Seafarer brothers and sisters; that is your calling ! Ingat po kayo!
So glad to see you back in TH-cam Chief, I know that you've been working so hard in life as a seafarer and not making videos for the past 6 months but still, you gotta do what's best for you. I am so glad that your videos are educational and inspiring . This year is my last year of academics before heading to my BT and eventually doing my shipboard training, which is going to my start of my seafaring career. I am very excited and proud that my parents supported me on my journey.
Good to hear from you Chief and glad to know you are expanding your reach. It doesn’t surprise me that your worldwide popularity is growing, keep it up!
Chief, I really missed your video's. I was becoming a Chief Makoi junkie. I am so glad that you are doing very well and enjoying your very interesting life. My best regards to you and your family and friends.
Glad to hear everything is working well in your life Chief. Me and my family love to watch your content, we got a special feeling about that series of videos about the different crew members(Kitchen, Deck, Bridge and Engines) dutys, we really like those, hoping more like that to come. Hola! From Mexico.
You have taught so many people so much. I was never interested in ships until I watched your videos and now I'd love to work on one. You are a great person and creator. You take care of you and we will understand.
Im glad to see you back on the air. I'm a non sailor, but I really enjoy the ship operations and tech stuff. I'm a retired industrial mechanic and welder/fabricator so I can relate to many of your daily dealings. Good luck on all your projects.
Chief Makoi. I appreciate the work you put into the videos you had made in the past but I personally do not believe you're obligated to make any videos at all if you don't want to. So there's no pressure from me for you to produce a video. Although they were very interesting and fun to watch I understand that you have a life to live and it certainly doesn't have to revolve around TH-cam. I'm glad everything is going OK with you and hopefully we'll see you soon. and if not? that's OK too. Thank you Sir for the work you do in helping the world go around. And if you are able, let your crews know that I appreciate them just as much. I know that you probably couldn't do it without them and they couldn't do it without you
Welcome back for a bit! It's all good brother, just learning about what goes on in the life of a seaman is always interesting no matter what it is. Health, family and job always comes first! :)
Chief Makoi, thank you for the update. Take the time you need to get back in shape. I know way too much how hard it can be to came back from a burnt-out/depression. Take care of you, and thank you for sharing your life at sea with us.
Almost 70 and from Ireland... I have been a subscriber from the very early days... Speaking for my self, I really enjoy the technical aspect of your videos also your unparalleled knowledge of the ports and places you visit, always narrated(and edited) to the highest standards..... As for your invitation to speak in the UK, indeed an acknowledgement of you vast knowledge and experience...
Good to hear from you again. The podcast idea sounds great, I am sure the younger generation would benefit from the knowledge on all things from you and your guests. Your content on the main channel is great as it's very authentic. Looking forward to more content :D
Thanks for the update, Chief. Good to hear all is well in your life. I'm looking forward to the new content. Good luck with the all the new social media projects, it'll be fun to follow along on your new adventures. I hope the new ship is in better condition than the last one.
Hey Chief! You deserve a break sir! Filming and editing video is a lot of work. You've gone above and beyond to educate us about mariners life and we appreciate it. Wherever your new adventures take you, we'll be riding along with you as you share and keep us informed.
Welcome back Chief! I never thought you left us. Happy to be and remain a subscriber. I also offer the suggestion that you could make a channel on your farm venture. Ag channels are popular and many of us non-Tagalog folks have a lot to learn about life in the Philippines. Thanks again!
There was nothing „boring“ in your video. I’m glad that you are not @ the underside of the waves. Don’t fear of doing your things like you do them. Das wichtigste ist das es dir gut geht, was andere sagen ist deren Problem. Keep your head up & do what you do in you speed, no one interested in your content will blame you for carrying your (health-) duties first. Greetings from Germany
Hello cheif good to see and hear from you after a long time . May Allah bless you.Keep you healthy safe and all your family Amen. Waiting for your next v log.thanks for sharing your views.
I am american, and I have always been curious about the Philippines since we used to explicitly control the phillippines about 100 years ago. Please double check the subtitles in your philpino podcast because I will watch every episode. I have always been curious about how the cities developed and sometimes out in the middle of the islands, it can be pretty lawless and crazy, and just a bunch of rice farmers.
Glad you are well. Thank you for sharing. I'm an equipment mech at a concrete block manufacturing plant in Calif. Scale of the stuff you all deal with is staggering. Thanks again. Mike
Good to see you back, Chief! I didn't comment on your films often, but I saw (nearly) all of them. What I appreciate of this episode is, that you show that every person is vulnerable at times. Most people hide that and just suffer or make others suffer. You just took your time and rightly so. It seems that you took your own life back into your own hands. Must have been a painfull proces in the beginning. But you just did it, for which I respect you deeply.
Chief, I get the need to take a break and refresh. In teaching, it's called summer break, and you need the downtime to refresh and recalibrate your thinking so you can go back to it with the same love and passion for what you do when you started. \ BTW, my physics students, most of whom plan to be come various types of engineers, love seeing your videos and how they demonstrate the content I teach. One of my students even attended USMMA, King's Point and became a marine engineer!
Chief Makoi, Great to hear you received such accolades over all your educational content! My father was a Merchant Marine on all the U.S. Great lakes. He became an engineer also! (In the 40's & 50's) on coal fired steam engine ore boats. Glad to have more maritime content from you, Thanks 🙏🚢
I worked as a control room operator in a nuclear power plant and have heard many sea stories from my co-workers that came from the US nuclear navy. In fact, our four emergency diesel generators are marine diesel engines (4.4kw). Our work is very similar and I enjoy learning about your life at sea. This past April, I did a passage through the Panama Canal on a cruise ship. I met the captain and I told him I didn't care about the bridge but I wanted to talk to his Chief Engineer. I was able to spent an hour with the Chief Engineer and the engine control room crew just before they had to start up to leave port. We talked about our similarities between our jobs. The engines on the ship were electromechanical so we were basically both running an electric power plant. I knew the right questions to ask him from watching your videos about the ship and how it compared to my land based power plant. Thank you.
Welcome back Chief..! I’m a famer from south africa, yes i’m a farmer who really enjoy your content.. Best of luck, gods speed and all the success to you and your family.!
In addition to the valuable window you provide laypeople to the world of shipping, you are one of the most well-spoken, genuine and charismatic people I’ve ever come across on TH-cam. (And I watch *way* too much TH-cam.) I have no doubt your continued creative efforts will be successful and help you to “retire” in comfort and security. Thanks for the update and I’ll look for you on Instagram now, too!
Thank you Chief for the content! An encouragement about being "creative": the ship-board problems that you encounter are mechanical but the solutions are no less creative. To paraphrase Mike Rowe, keep doing what pays the bills and bring your passion with you!
I started watching you since 2018 sir, I am a cadet that time.. Luckily isa na po akong 4th engr at 5 months on board in a bulk carrier as my first contract. Continue to help others with ur knowledge sir daghan salamat.
Congratulations Chief! This video is evidence that you have established yourself as a reliable and trustworthy brand. This resulted in the many invitations you received to partner up with others. Don't let the pressure from social media derail you, but remain focused on the things you want to do, and the co-operations you are interested in.
Good to hear your voice. Good to hear all the good news!! I adore you!! Good things coming indeed.... Fare winds Chief Makoi luv ya wishing you an your much love!! ✌🏼💗😊
Thanks for the YT update 😊 Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. Everyone needs a break, I have been taking a break from creating videos on my channel as well. We all need breaks sometimes. Sounds like you have been busy with a lot of other things. Take care and thanks for the update video 😊👍
I knew a ships engineer and he told me the best reason he wanted to become one, "I hope to be the least seasick person on any ship." A few people helped him out.
Good to see that you are still around. I'm a on site mechanic where I work and I know all to well the trouble of burnout from trying to be creative, as I took basically 9 months off from a book I was writing to focus on day to day issues. I did finish the book though. I would caution from making TH-cam a major part of your retirement plans but at least you have been smart enough to have other backups unlike so many others I have seen over the years. This platform simply is too volatile these days to be a stable "job" as it takes only a algorithm shift to lead to channel death or demonetization. Best of luck sir and I look forward to more of your videos.
i follow chief makoi vlog since he started his channel in YT and the content is very informative to all new seaman's sharing his professional experience on board. Goodluck to your new journey chief , same as many of my relatives after serving on board they finally come up for good.
Great to see you back Chief, I've always enjoyed your videos and found them highly informative. I enjoy recreational boating, but have no naval or commercial shipping experience so your content gives me a great opportunity to learn about the commercial world.
Glad to see you again on TH-cam, Chief Makoi. Please consider signing a contract as chief engineer on a cruise ship, I'd appreciate your perspective and stories. Damon Tempey
Great to see you back again. I appreciate your content but please don't feel pressured to make the videos for us. Taking a break can be an eye opener . It's good to see you are well.
So glad to hear you're doing well. Look forward to your new adventures. I will especially want to know about what you're growing on your farm since I come from a farming background. Hope you're having a good time getting settled in on your current assignment and I look forward to more as you have time.
Welcome back! Substitute MODU/production p/f for "ship", and I can fully understand being thrown into a work environment, where things are "problematic". ENI, offshore the Republic du Congo, was undoubtedly the worst work environment I ever was exposed to in my 38 years of work in the oilfield. .
So good to see you back, Chief Makoi! I discovered you when I wanted more information about the stuck Evergiven in the Suez Canal than news broadcasters were offering, and I've enjoyed your videos ever since. Best wishes on your new endeavours.
Good to learn where you went, not what happened to you. A seafaring life takes a lot out of you, but I'm glad that you are finally getting some recognition for your years of hard work. That is a lot more gratification than when you work for a company for thirty years or more, and when you retire, they tell you "don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out".
Hello chief makoi my name is Courtney and i found your channel during the unfortunate situation that occurred in baltimore a few days ago. Id like to send my deepest thoughts amd prayers to all crew on board the dali. If uoure on board thank you for your positive role in such a sad devastating situation...your channel unspires me because i get a glimpse into what ilifes like as a seafarer. Living in a way i could have never dreamed of...Again my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone touched by this tragedy in the marine world...We are Maryland tough and Baltimore strong we will get thru this together.
Chief Makoi I am a 63 year old physcist/ professional engineer who has worked in industry, power generation, nuclear and maritime engineering. Based on my expertise I congratulate you on your success and deeply respect your knowledge and passion to exceed a professional work ethic. I do not give praise away easy but it my opinion you are top notch engineer and I enjoy watching your content very much. Also you are a good man with integrity and social wisdom. Be assured I will always follow and support your platform. I hope someday to have a conversation with you. I keep you in my prays, be safe, God bless you and family always. Thank you.
Thanks Carmine! That's what I love about my Subscribers. They also share a bit of their lives in the comments section. I also learn from these comments.
@@ChiefMAKOi What the heck? I am also a physicist like Galaxy... but a little older. I guess many of us have the same interests. I am fascinated in technical matters and I used to be involved in nuclear energy too but not in a professional way. Galaxy speaks many truths. Like the Chief I think he is a person of integrity. Best to you all. Rod.
Hi Chief I to am 63 with a background in aviation. You Sir
display all the qualities of a great leader or men. I wish you all the best in your new endeavours, I'm here with you for the long term. Can't wait.
Hey Chief I'm just a worn out heavy truck mechanic and I really enjoy your content and I'm in it for the long haul. Nice to see you back. I have to wonder if I was the only one that kept going to your channel in hopes of finding some info on your whereabouts? 👍🇨🇦
@@ChiefMAKOi I enjoy you videos I work on a supply boat bringing everything from stores to cylinder sleeves its cool to see what the stuff I am bringing does
You underestimate your abilities and reach. The one aspect that drew me to your channel is that you can tell a story, bringing us into the full experience of emotion, and artfully presenting the whole cloth of seafaring life. Keep on with the beauty, grandeur, skill and felt experience of your full life at sea. You're a special man. Never forget that.
Well said.
Chief, I am an old salty-dog US Navy Sailor. I have always enjoyed your content, and somewhere down deep wondered, how I would have liked it to join the Merchant Marine and continued sailing. As it stands, I have no regrets and I probably wouldn't change a thing. However, I appreciate your content space and the efforts you put forward are fantastic for many. My wife is also a US Navy Veteran, she loves your channel too. Thank you sir!
Thanks Gregg!
@@ChiefMAKOi I am with Greg and the Chief. We all have our journey's. Who knows where it takes us really? I enjoy the content and especially the companionship. My best regard to all.
I agree with Greg. I was i the Navy for 10 years. The Navy got me into Aviation , if TH-cam had been around back then (1976-1986) I would've loved to show people what aviation maintenance was like. I retired in 2021 after spending my working lije fixing/modifying a/c and inspecting maufactured part. I truly enjoy your vids.
@@roderickcampbell2105 find out before you die. hint it's not where you think it is.
Same here...my dad is Polish but he served in the Norwiegn Merchant Marine after WW2. USN to Merchant Marine has actually gotten much easier now.
Good to hear you are getting recognized for your impact on the shipping industry and from a seaman’s perspective. I wish you all the best!
Glad to see you well Chief. Don’t feel pressure to post, but at the same time just the occasional check in would be nice. Don’t feel pressure for every video to be a huge production, sometimes it’s okay just to say hello. Don’t let something fun become a chore. Best wishes!
Will do. Thanks!
Agreed! I couldn't say it any better.
Do it at your own pace, don't feel pressure to post it regularly. This reminds me of a channel that only post 1 video per year and still get tens of millions of views in couple of days easily.
Chief, you know I was in a similar line of work as you, except that I was Ships Service Manager on a large British cruise ship, (clue: named the same as a Queen) I “swallowed the anchor “ and retired from the sea and emigrated to the United States, where my wife and son, by this time are from. It was hard, very, hard. But, eventually got my head around it and became a fairly well known Chief Engineer of hotels, in this area , and, with the spare time that I had I volunteered with the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and attained highest rank with them.
I then got hit by serious illness which meant had to leave both jobs. I have tried to “keep up “ with both jobs with people like you !!
I love watching your videos on here. You show ALL sides of a ship, far more than shown in most vlogs, which, seriously, makes it as good as it is.
One person who watches an American vlog, told me “ never watch those foreign people, I can’t understand them ! I introduced her to your vlog and she admitted she could easily understand, not only you, but all the crew you spoke to , see a lazy,racist, country is full of them!.
So please, take a break, take us on a fishing trip and let us go on a fishing trip with you while your wife takes the kids to the beach.
Then you come back and cook the fish and drink some beer.
You must know the name of the fish though !
Seriously, teak a break if you need/ want it just please come back when YOU are ready,
Sincerely,
Rod.
Keep growing those chickens for those on deck barbecues, self sustaining business. Couple of cows on the aft mooring deck (moor sheltered easier cleaning, chickens in coops keep the smells away from the cabins that you will sell at a “reasonable rate”
Rate o Pay. Captain/General Manager 30%. , Hotel Manager/ Staff Captain 60%. , Office Manager 10%.
Let me know what you think about the wages buy some bunk beds and wardrobes, find crew who are willing to sell their cabins then we stand n the dock and swim, sell, and sell.
Be self paying within 6 months. Especially to those people with kids ! Working tours are double !!
Appreciate the update chief. I'm a 31yo game designer (level designer specifically) and came across your channel while looking up the engine bay of cargo ships for a personal project of mine. Honestly I'd say you've gone above and beyond with showing us the fascinating life of a sailor, and the hard work it takes to keep the machines running (both the literal machines on the ships and the figurative machine of maritime logistics). Your documentary-quality production is greatly appreciated, though I wouldn't mind a few more shorts from time to time during the editing phases 😄
I'm a just retired machinist from the energy and aero space industry. Been doing it for 45 Years. With that being said, you know I love mechanical apparatus. Always enjoy your vids. I've always been amazed by large marine craft from deep sea oil wells to huge ships at sea. Thank you for taking me along with you on your voyages using TH-cam. I wish you all the best, and all the success in your upcoming endeavors. Your hard work and leadership shows in your vids.
Thanks David!
Chief, I'm a mechanical engineer, but my experience is in stationary machines far from the sea, so, I thank you for showing how stuff is offshore and allow every gearhead here to tindulge in the secret world of huge maritime nuts bolts and calipers! I particularly enjoy the disassembly, maintenance and show and tell of the stuff in the boat, we never get to see those big oil separators and a guy walking inside a piston housing elsewhere!
I have a lot of that stored in my hard drive. Thanks for the support!
Good to hear from you again, I am sure others were as worried about you as I was!
I have had a warm space in my heart for the Philippines since living there as a child 1953-55, and your videos, in addition to their maritime engineering, management, travelog, and philosophy(!) content, always bring me back to those times. I remember Manila harbor being full of sunken ships!
Maraming salamat po.
Hello Chief, nice to see you back but good for you to take time out. I'm not a sailer or an engineer, I'm an English woman living in Czech Republic helping children learn English.. But I find your videos really interesting. All the very best with your new ventures. Gail, Czech Republic
Hi Chief Makoi, I’m a labor & delivery nurse, not a sailor or engineer, but I really enjoy learning from your videos, and seeing the ocean from your perspective. Your video on Liquefaction? when transporting material was excellent. I will enjoy watching whenever you find a topic or event of interest. You’re an excellent teacher. And I enjoy learning about a different world, away from the hospital.
I’m in the same mind thought myself Chief. I’m a senior engineer in the Canadian navy doing it for 19 years now. As I just bout more property where I’m posted and I don’t have plans to be in the navy past 50, I’m starting on my plan for income after the navy. I always have a love for the sea as my career in the engine room has taken me around the world and back. Best of luck my friend!
Good to see you back, Chief! Even if you haven't had time to edit, post, etc., know that when your crew sees a new video release, they smile about it. A plaque on the wall is awesome, but your content makes people more knowledgeable, more happy, and comfortable. For not being artistic or creative, you are pretty good at both. Probably because you are genuine. Cheers.
I appreciate that. Thanks!
SO GLAD you're back Chief ! Of all the channels I follow, yours has always been the one I look forward to. Entertaining, informative, no drama, no current events, just a real life experience, shared for us all to enjoy. Thank you so much Chief, stay safe and we all look forward to more adventure. 👍👏
Welcome back Chief Makoi. While many of your subscribers have missed you, many more of us understand the importance of a well balanced mental and physical health is critical. Please continue to take care of yourself and your beautiful family back home. Stay safe Chief.
Well done chief. All the best for whatever you do. Your skills and knowledge are exceptional and you are also able to teach and show these skills to whoever wants to learn. I find you episodes of breakdowns and maintenance work onboard the ship far superior to anything on the discovery channel has to offer. Cheers
Glad to see you back Chief. I've missed your content. Love to see your guided tours of the inner workings of the different departments. It's amazing how the crew keeps those behemoths operating.
More to come!
As a 60+ year old ex salmon fisherman in Alaska, I truly enjoy your videos. We fished from small open boats, but I frequently dreamed about serving on a large vessel as you do (much more comfortable and much better food lol). Thank you very much for the update and I wish you the best of luck in whatever you endeavor. Keep the shiney side up.
I’ve been enjoying your Facebook posts on the new account. Take time for yourself and your family. We will mostly all still be here when you’re ready. Everybody needs a break, even from farming sometimes. Keep being you. It’s been enjoyable, and I look forward to what the future holds. Thank you for what you do.
Yes! Thank you!
Well said, sir. Always put yourself and your family first; your TH-cam followers after. It takes a wise man to see internal tension rising and to ease off the winch before the line snaps. We look forward to any videos you have the time and inclination to make - the subject doesn't matter because you always have a humanitarian honesty to your presentations. Col NZ
G'day from Australia Chief, it's good to see you back and looking forward to more videos on your adventures.
In one of your videos many moons ago you shared a nugget of wisdom, "with enough time any problem can be solved", a saying which served me enormously well during the challenges of the past few years. Keep up your great work, and good to see you prioritising your own health.
Chief Makoi. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Although I am technical person (Process Engineer retired), I knew nearly nothing about the maritime industry until I began following your videos. Incredibly well produced and interesting. A good friend and colleague, a Dutch ships engineer, always shared his work experience. Now I have an appreciation of the work he actually performed. Thank you for the information you provide. Enjoy your farm life.
Rance here. It was comforting to know you are doing fine. I figured that you were busy with your shipboard work. I am aware that keeping TH-cam videos up to date is most time consuming. Your channel makes you a member of each viewers family with every video you produce and release. Older folks worry and wonder about you and your family’s well being. Glad to know you are making plans for the future. Will you be working on a different ship this next contract?
Different from the last one, but a ship that I've already worked on a few years ago.
Thanks Chief & God bless you and yours
Hi chief, I’m an assistance maritime pilot at Mogadishu port (Somalia).
I always enjoy to watch your videos and also i get new experience every video that you upload.
Love and respect sir.
Chief, glad you’ve taken some well deserved rest! I’m certain that you’ve made time for your wife and family! Our company is expanding into bulk shipping to the Gulf Nations and Northern Africa from Canada. Perhaps one of the cargos you carry will be ours. Continued success, sir. Your friend from Canada - W
Nice to see you again Wayne! Thanks!
Good to see this update Chief. I'm an old 80-90s US Navy sailor and I really enjoy your videos. I miss being at sea, and I've always been curious about merchant mariners ever since then. During the first Persian Gulf war and the UN sanctions I was on my ship's boarding party. I'm a 6'2" 220lb Filipino American who only speaks English, and was raised in rural Pennsylvania, so finding so many Filipino mariners on EVERY ship we boarded I was amazed and proud to see it. I was born in Davao, but where I grew up there was nobody else like me, lol, and unfortunately for me my lack of tagalog worked against me since what could've been an unwelcome nuisance for them turned into a laugh (for them) as they tried to get me to lighten up when I supposed to be armed and scary. Interesting times to be off the Red Sea and the Gulf. I did lighten up, and I'm glad I did. We had to search every vessel from stem to stern so I got to see a little of how you guys lived. Sometimes I do wish I'd gone merchant marine, which is the pinoy blood, but I'm back in Pennsylvania so your videos are much appreciated. Best wishes. Mabuhay!
You are one of the most authentic "creators" on TH-cam. It is really interesting to hear how you are preparing for the next phase of your life. Best wishes for whatever is ahead of you.
Glad to see you're ok, Chief.
Sad to hear last ship was more problematic than it seemed. But glad you're branching out into other activities. Would love to see a podcast of you, Sal from "What's going on with shipping" and the guy running "Casual Navigation" talking about seafaring.
All the best to you.
Cheers.
That would be a good future project. Thanks!
As a retired marine engineer, I'm glad to see you back, and I like your plan to retire at 50. My crankcase inspection days are still fresh in my mind.
I am a 68 year old retired construction electrician who has done, or been involved with, some of the jobs in your videos. I like the variety of jobs and their intricacies that you show.
Welcome back, Chief. And, thank you for everything you do.
I like your channel Chief and enjoy the content. I am now 69 years old and joined a British shipping company as an engineer cadet way back in 1971. I spent my whole working career as a ship's engineer, from cadet through to Chief, then onboard offshore drilling rigs and then in technical management in offices around the world. So, I remember joining my first ship at No.4 Berth, Victoria Docks, London and thinking to myself that the Ch/Eng seemed to know absolutely everything about everything. Also that I could never, possibly, ever know as much as he did!!! Well, after years of working with very good senior engineers and lots of experience I gradually realised that I was now the "oracle" onboard and that I had actually learned a lot more than I had realised.
I have to admit that about once a month, I was checking your channel to see if somehow subscribe and notify weren't showing up.
You talked about how much work was needed on your new ship, so I figured you were fully occupied by that. Glad to hear you're safe and doing well. I'm certainly looking forward to what you have coming.
I'm a criminology graduate but I love to watch your videos sir, my twin brother is a seafarer
Thanks for the update Chief. Having lived my entire life inland, far away from the ocean I’ve always found your content fascinating. It gives me insight into a part of the world I really have no connection with. Glad to hear we’ll see some new content soon. Greetings from the middle of Canada!
Thank you for the update! You have to look out for yourself and your job first! As a small farmer in Illinois, I think that's great that you started a farm
I was as puzzled as was everyone else regarding where you went. You made this 73 year old tech guy very happy with this video. I look forward to everything you bring us. Welcome back and very safe journey, always.
Thanks 👍
Great achievements, Mate! What you've done here on YT is certainly most valued by the new generation of seafarers whose contemporary training increasingly lacks detail, abundance and practical relevance - unfortunately, the outcome of growing sloppiness in maritime training facilities and supine ship owners. Hence, your picturesque descriptions of a seafarer's life today is a perfect adjunct to maritime education & training. Keep up the good job. Wishing you fair winds and always sufficient under keel clearance!
I am really pleased to see you back posting again and looking rested and excited for your future plans. You are such a fine example to us all and thanks for the timely reminder that we are all human and need to stop and take care of ourselves from time to time. All best wishes. 🙂
You go Chief! There are whole generations that will benefit from the wisdom of you and those who came before in your new endeavors. Best wishes for good luck, fair winds and following seas!
I was wondering what happened to you, good to hear you're doing well. You're a smart man to branch out (especially into farming) the way the world is going!
You seem like a natural teacher or educator to me. You seem to enjoy teaching others and you're pretty good at it too. I look forward to whatever I will learn from your next video.
As a land-lubber, I've been wondering what happened to the Chief. Glad to hear you are doing well and sounds like you are making great strides on setting up your retirement - congratulations! I'll continue to watch your videos because they expose me to areas of the world of shipping that I've not had access or exposure to before. It gives me more appreciation of what goes into moving products by sea and how it affects the personal lives of those involved. Thanks!
It's fantastic to see you back on YT with an update -- you've been missed, Chief!
~sending you good vibes from Dallas, Texas, US
Thank you so much!
Glad to hear you're okay, and glad you've had these new experiences. I wish you success and satisfaction going forward.
Glad to se you're OK Chief, and that you have a plan. R&R is necessary for everyone, and I'm glad to hear you got some and it presented some new ideas and direction for you. Look forward to the next one.
I've loved the insight you give us into the life of a marine engineer. Hope your new avenues become highways.
Thanks for the content so far. Looking forward to more.
Don’t stress out over the video cadence. Just glad to see you’re alive & doing ok. Thanks for the update video! I look forward to seeing the remaining years of your mariner content and whatever you branch off to next.
Miss that dude. Best Maritime videos on TH-cam
More to come! Thanks!
Hi Chief! Glad you’re doing well. Continue to follow your heart. I am an engineer too, and decided to retire at 50 , and going leisurely into my second career. And I’ve already been spending more and more time back in Pinas… that has been truly gratifying. Helping the younger generations to succeed will (hopefully) be my legacy.
Glad to see you will still be supporting and highlighting your Seafarer brothers and sisters; that is your calling !
Ingat po kayo!
So glad to see you back in TH-cam Chief, I know that you've been working so hard in life as a seafarer and not making videos for the past 6 months but still, you gotta do what's best for you. I am so glad that your videos are educational and inspiring . This year is my last year of academics before heading to my BT and eventually doing my shipboard training, which is going to my start of my seafaring career. I am very excited and proud that my parents supported me on my journey.
The Chief is back!!
Great to see what you're up to, and wish you the best setting up the next chapter of your life.
Cheers and happy sailing!
Good to hear from you Chief and glad to know you are expanding your reach. It doesn’t surprise me that your worldwide popularity is growing, keep it up!
Much appreciated
Chief, I really missed your video's. I was becoming a Chief Makoi junkie. I am so glad that you are doing very well and enjoying your very interesting life. My best regards to you and your family and friends.
Roger that Chief. Glad to see that you are well.
Thanks Harry!
Glad to hear everything is working well in your life Chief. Me and my family love to watch your content, we got a special feeling about that series of videos about the different crew members(Kitchen, Deck, Bridge and Engines) dutys, we really like those, hoping more like that to come.
Hola! From Mexico.
You have taught so many people so much. I was never interested in ships until I watched your videos and now I'd love to work on one. You are a great person and creator. You take care of you and we will understand.
Im glad to see you back on the air. I'm a non sailor, but I really enjoy the ship operations and tech stuff. I'm a retired industrial mechanic and welder/fabricator so I can relate to many of your daily dealings. Good luck on all your projects.
Chief Makoi. I appreciate the work you put into the videos you had made in the past but I personally do not believe you're obligated to make any videos at all if you don't want to. So there's no pressure from me for you to produce a video. Although they were very interesting and fun to watch I understand that you have a life to live and it certainly doesn't have to revolve around TH-cam. I'm glad everything is going OK with you and hopefully we'll see you soon. and if not? that's OK too. Thank you Sir for the work you do in helping the world go around. And if you are able, let your crews know that I appreciate them just as much. I know that you probably couldn't do it without them and they couldn't do it without you
Welcome back for a bit! It's all good brother, just learning about what goes on in the life of a seaman is always interesting no matter what it is. Health, family and job always comes first! :)
Chief Makoi, thank you for the update. Take the time you need to get back in shape. I know way too much how hard it can be to came back from a burnt-out/depression.
Take care of you, and thank you for sharing your life at sea with us.
Almost 70 and from Ireland... I have been a subscriber from the very early days... Speaking for my self, I really enjoy the technical aspect of your videos also your unparalleled knowledge of the ports and places you visit, always narrated(and edited) to the highest standards..... As for your invitation to speak in the UK, indeed an acknowledgement of you vast knowledge and experience...
Good to hear from you again. The podcast idea sounds great, I am sure the younger generation would benefit from the knowledge on all things from you and your guests. Your content on the main channel is great as it's very authentic. Looking forward to more content :D
Thanks for the update, Chief. Good to hear all is well in your life. I'm looking forward to the new content. Good luck with the all the new social media projects, it'll be fun to follow along on your new adventures.
I hope the new ship is in better condition than the last one.
Thanks!
Hey Chief! You deserve a break sir! Filming and editing video is a lot of work. You've gone above and beyond to educate us about mariners life and we appreciate it. Wherever your new adventures take you, we'll be riding along with you as you share and keep us informed.
Welcome back Chief! I never thought you left us. Happy to be and remain a subscriber. I also offer the suggestion that you could make a channel on your farm venture. Ag channels are popular and many of us non-Tagalog folks have a lot to learn about life in the Philippines. Thanks again!
There was nothing „boring“ in your video. I’m glad that you are not @ the underside of the waves. Don’t fear of doing your things like you do them.
Das wichtigste ist das es dir gut geht, was andere sagen ist deren Problem.
Keep your head up & do what you do in you speed, no one interested in your content will blame you for carrying your (health-) duties first.
Greetings from Germany
Hello cheif good to see and hear from you after a long time . May Allah bless you.Keep you healthy safe and all your family Amen. Waiting for your next v log.thanks for sharing your views.
I am american, and I have always been curious about the Philippines since we used to explicitly control the phillippines about 100 years ago. Please double check the subtitles in your philpino podcast because I will watch every episode. I have always been curious about how the cities developed and sometimes out in the middle of the islands, it can be pretty lawless and crazy, and just a bunch of rice farmers.
You gave me a good idea with the subtitles. Actually TH-cam has a new function for Voice-overs now so I can probably make an audio file in English.
Glad you are well. Thank you for sharing. I'm an equipment mech at a concrete block manufacturing plant in Calif. Scale of the stuff you all deal with is staggering. Thanks again.
Mike
Good to see you back, Chief! I didn't comment on your films often, but I saw (nearly) all of them. What I appreciate of this episode is, that you show that every person is vulnerable at times. Most people hide that and just suffer or make others suffer. You just took your time and rightly so. It seems that you took your own life back into your own hands. Must have been a painfull proces in the beginning. But you just did it, for which I respect you deeply.
i'm not even from the maritime industry, and i love your videos and episodes and life on the ship. Missed you Chief!
Chief, I get the need to take a break and refresh. In teaching, it's called summer break, and you need the downtime to refresh and recalibrate your thinking so you can go back to it with the same love and passion for what you do when you started.
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BTW, my physics students, most of whom plan to be come various types of engineers, love seeing your videos and how they demonstrate the content I teach. One of my students even attended USMMA, King's Point and became a marine engineer!
Chief Makoi, Great to hear you received such accolades over all your educational content! My father was a Merchant Marine on all the U.S. Great lakes. He became an engineer also! (In the 40's & 50's) on coal fired steam engine ore boats. Glad to have more maritime content from you, Thanks 🙏🚢
I worked as a control room operator in a nuclear power plant and have heard many sea stories from my co-workers that came from the US nuclear navy. In fact, our four emergency diesel generators are marine diesel engines (4.4kw). Our work is very similar and I enjoy learning about your life at sea.
This past April, I did a passage through the Panama Canal on a cruise ship. I met the captain and I told him I didn't care about the bridge but I wanted to talk to his Chief Engineer. I was able to spent an hour with the Chief Engineer and the engine control room crew just before they had to start up to leave port. We talked about our similarities between our jobs. The engines on the ship were electromechanical so we were basically both running an electric power plant. I knew the right questions to ask him from watching your videos about the ship and how it compared to my land based power plant. Thank you.
Welcome back Chief..!
I’m a famer from south africa, yes i’m a farmer who really enjoy your content..
Best of luck, gods speed and all the success to you and your family.!
In addition to the valuable window you provide laypeople to the world of shipping, you are one of the most well-spoken, genuine and charismatic people I’ve ever come across on TH-cam. (And I watch *way* too much TH-cam.) I have no doubt your continued creative efforts will be successful and help you to “retire” in comfort and security. Thanks for the update and I’ll look for you on Instagram now, too!
Thank you Chief for the content! An encouragement about being "creative": the ship-board problems that you encounter are mechanical but the solutions are no less creative. To paraphrase Mike Rowe, keep doing what pays the bills and bring your passion with you!
As a retired Chief engineer you're channel is so informative and very helpful to young marine engineers
Please keep making your TH-cam videos. I've enjoyed everyone of them. You are a great ambassador of the maritime seamen profession.
I started watching you since 2018 sir, I am a cadet that time.. Luckily isa na po akong 4th engr at
5 months on board in a bulk carrier as my first contract. Continue to help others with ur knowledge sir daghan salamat.
Thanks for the update. Sounds like a whole new phase in your journey. Best of luck Chief!
Congratulations Chief! This video is evidence that you have established yourself as a reliable and trustworthy brand. This resulted in the many invitations you received to partner up with others. Don't let the pressure from social media derail you, but remain focused on the things you want to do, and the co-operations you are interested in.
Good to hear your voice. Good to hear all the good news!! I adore you!! Good things coming indeed.... Fare winds Chief Makoi luv ya wishing you an your much love!! ✌🏼💗😊
Thanks for the YT update 😊
Looking forward to seeing more videos from you. Everyone needs a break, I have been taking a break from creating videos on my channel as well.
We all need breaks sometimes.
Sounds like you have been busy with a lot of other things. Take care and thanks for the update video 😊👍
I knew a ships engineer and he told me the best reason he wanted to become one, "I hope to be the least seasick person on any ship." A few people helped him out.
Good to see that you are still around. I'm a on site mechanic where I work and I know all to well the trouble of burnout from trying to be creative, as I took basically 9 months off from a book I was writing to focus on day to day issues. I did finish the book though.
I would caution from making TH-cam a major part of your retirement plans but at least you have been smart enough to have other backups unlike so many others I have seen over the years. This platform simply is too volatile these days to be a stable "job" as it takes only a algorithm shift to lead to channel death or demonetization.
Best of luck sir and I look forward to more of your videos.
Started watching you as a college student. Now a Jr Engr onboard. Thanks for everything chief! God bless and stay safe always.
good to see you back Chief. Looking forward to your new, expanded and improved online presence.
i follow chief makoi vlog since he started his channel in YT and the content is very informative to all new seaman's sharing his professional experience on board. Goodluck to your new journey chief , same as many of my relatives after serving on board they finally come up for good.
Great to see you back Chief, I've always enjoyed your videos and found them highly informative. I enjoy recreational boating, but have no naval or commercial shipping experience so your content gives me a great opportunity to learn about the commercial world.
Glad to see you again on TH-cam, Chief Makoi. Please consider signing a contract as chief engineer on a cruise ship, I'd appreciate your perspective and stories. Damon Tempey
Great to see you back again. I appreciate your content but please don't feel pressured to make the videos for us. Taking a break can be an eye opener . It's good to see you are well.
Glad to see you back Chief. Good luck with your new adventures. I'll be tuned into the youtube channel.
So glad to hear you're doing well. Look forward to your new adventures. I will especially want to know about what you're growing on your farm since I come from a farming background. Hope you're having a good time getting settled in on your current assignment and I look forward to more as you have time.
Welcome back! Substitute MODU/production p/f for "ship", and I can fully understand being thrown into a work environment, where things are "problematic".
ENI, offshore the Republic du Congo, was undoubtedly the worst work environment I ever was exposed to in my 38 years of work in the oilfield. .
So good to see you back, Chief Makoi! I discovered you when I wanted more information about the stuck Evergiven in the Suez Canal than news broadcasters were offering, and I've enjoyed your videos ever since. Best wishes on your new endeavours.
Thanks for the update. I look forward to seeing your past and present shipboard videos again. And good luck with all of your endeavors!
It is ALWAYS good to see a honest man succeed.. I look forward to seeing your upcoming content.
Good to learn where you went, not what happened to you. A seafaring life takes a lot out of you, but I'm glad that you are finally getting some recognition for your years of hard work. That is a lot more gratification than when you work for a company for thirty years or more, and when you retire, they tell you "don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out".
Hello chief makoi my name is Courtney and i found your channel during the unfortunate situation that occurred in baltimore a few days ago. Id like to send my deepest thoughts amd prayers to all crew on board the dali. If uoure on board thank you for your positive role in such a sad devastating situation...your channel unspires me because i get a glimpse into what ilifes like as a seafarer. Living in a way i could have never dreamed of...Again my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone touched by this tragedy in the marine world...We are Maryland tough and Baltimore strong we will get thru this together.