I was in the US NAVY so I’m familiar with being at sea for extended days. I’ve crossed the Atlantic and sailed in the med Thank you for showing the life of a Merchant mariner. My father spent Time in the merchant marine but he passed away before I got out of the navy. I never got a chance to ask him anything. You have showed me so much of what his life was like at sea. Thank you so much. Reidar Clausen
Once, as third party, had to reprovision expired food items. I was amazed at how small the interior was. Many sharp corners and edges. Saw one fall, empty, during launch inspection. In a closed space, once one person succumbs to seasickness, it's contagious; everyone is infected. Thanks for explaining and demonstrating the contents of the craft.
Fascinating look inside the lifeboat; clearly it is a last resort and there won't be any roaming around if there are 30 people on board if everything goes to hell in a handbasket. The part that made me smile a bit, perversely, is that the water and food rations are the same brand that I have in our bugout bags out here in fire/flood/volcano/tsunami land on the Left Coast. Thanks, Joe, and Thank You to Jeff for the tour. I sincerely hope and pray that neither of you will ever have to put any of these tools into actual practice....
I hope your kidding those life boat food bars are the minimum calories you need to do nothing but sit around all day. If you are walking or doing any physical demanding activities. That will not do.
insane, I can only imagine being inside that thing when it launches - has to hurt like hell! but better than jumping overboard and bobbing in the water with just a life jacket!
You get bumped around but don't think it hurt. Know that people working on an oil platform has to do an safety course including a drop of one of these boats from higher attitude than on most ships.
If it is launched correctly and filled upto capacity its a “smooth” ride and water entry. The bow is designed to pierce the water surface and the buoyancy brings her back up. (Working at sea >20y and 95% of this time with ffb.
In that dinghy, I've leapt over two dozen times. Fear lies in the helmsman's perch. The world vanishes for others, the plunge is swift. The true terror? Lingering within the FFB-no air, no water, no sustenance.
Back in the late 90s I worked offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, we had weekly abandon ship drills (or more if a coast guard inspection was coming up). Usually we all just went to our assigned boat, put on the life vest and took a roll call. Once though, they opened up the boat and we all got in. It was a standard davit-launched boat, so there were no seats to strap into like this one, just two concentric rows, pretty much like bleachers. Since I could see they were all well maintained, regularly inspected, and there were usually other rigs and work boats around to provide quick rescue, I had always felt pretty comfortable with the idea of using one. Until I got in one! Now mind you, I was still pretty confident that they would float and keep us alive, I was horrified at the prospect of sitting inside one baking in the muggy gulf air. While I was fairly resistant to sea sickness, I wasn’t immune, and if anyone puked I had no doubt that I would be joining them instantly! I’m still impressed by their engineering and upkeep, but that hot stultifying half-hour (even with the hatches open) sure was eye opening! 😦 🙃
OMG, just loved all your videos. Just a regular person but I cruise a lot and would always see a cargo ship in the distance. I was curious how the crew lived and worked on those ships, if they're enjoying it or not. Then, I came across your TH-cam channel and just binge watched all your videos (from the first video until this one). The quality, details, different types of ship, crew, Jeff Hatterban music, and insights were very encouraging. I even tried making the different rope knots. (lol) You took us to places I've never heard of before and loved what I saw in your videos. Your honesty of what it's really like working and living on a ship, the ups and downs. That's great for someone who might want to work on a cargo ship. The discipline and focus on the trainings for the job. You have to love it. Watching your videos made me really appreciate all the work you guys do to bring needed materials or grain (food) to different countries. The world is a small place, and everyone needs one another. I think of all of you as on a mission for humanity. The best thing is kindness you show to others. I've subscribed and I look forward to seeing more great videos. Please don't change a thing. One question, would you ever consider working on another cruise ship?
cool, I recently did my phase 2 on the arc independence . had drills alot and I still like to see this stuff . going back to Piney Point for phase 3 on January 4th. then phase 4 ship. glad I can spend the holidays with my folks before I go back . I was supposed to go phase 3 Oct 24th but I wanted to stay home for holidays with my parents while I still have that chance . I feel so lucky to be able to do that . Then I'm ready to get back to class and then to work.
Thank you for sharing this insightful video Joe. There are a couple TH-cam channels featuring these life boats as private vessels. I cannot imagine having to be in one of those for any length of time. Looking forward to seeing your next video in this series (with some trepidation). Until then, please stay safe out there. Wishing you a gentle voyage, smooth sailing and a memorable journey. Peace brother
Thanks Jeff. Well done. It's good to know you guys are out there doing it. I have complete respect. You even through in a 'barely know her' joke. I love it. Thanks for sharing Joe!
Nothing like a good tanker 'stach! What's the head situation in the life boat? After all the stress of launching, someone's gonna have to go. Another great video. Thanks Joe.
Joe hi from Alberta Canada. Enjoy getting to see the glimpses into your world. Had a rough idea how the life boats work but now its crystal clear. The pause between when the life boat is launched and when it contacts the ocean must be a real butt pucker. Beyond the regular operational testing and support supplies look see are the crew ever required to jump in and test ride ?. Great channel, thanks.
I'll have a video about the launch of the life boat out soon. It is quite an operation even for testing so not really a joy ride situation., But crew does need to be inside for the launch to properly balance it.
I had the experience of having to be launched in an 18 man survival Brucker Survival unit from an Offshore platform, I was in 1967 so I am sure many improvments have been made..
👍🏻 Thank You! I’ve been a Firefighter/Paramedic for 30+ years now and, despite the fact my department is 2nd due rescue for a large port on the East Coast of the USofA…. I’ve never actually seen the inside of a “Life Boat” (other than antiquated B&W photos in our training books). Just wanted to express my appreciation.
Some enterprising Soul has one of these on the canal network in the middle of the city in Glasgow. They are living in it and have an open fire and chimney stack installed.
Thanks Joe! Always awesome content and very interesting and with just enough humor. I figured one of these days we would see you dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow! LOL
Great video as always, and very interesting. Shout out to Jeff, great tour guide. Question....are there any recent or not so recent situations where these were actually used other than testing?
Man, that’s a tight place if someone just so happened to have a stomach virus or $h*t in their pants on the free fall. I’m 6’7’’ 275, that would be intense and have to be psychologically stable or get tied up outside so you could pitch a fit. I can’t believe that engine in that thing, that’s a high tech unit. Thanks Joe, great video, I watch them all, and never comment, but this one I have always wondered, you know just curious about it. Take care, stay safe.
It is so much larger than I thought it would be. We use to use the round kind here along the So American gulf coast. Old ones have been used on land during major hurricanes. Worked real well for some. I am surprised new modern items have not been used. I think a solar panel might could be used. Also, why not have a drone available? Crew could send it up and look around for vessels in the area of land at a distance. Then know when to send up a flare or smoke bomb. If other vessel was near fly the drone to ship and send message that way too.
Jeff, I would definitely put my life into your capable hands! I have maverick seen anyone talk about the pressurization pump before today. You’re awesome and you have my vote. Maybe that’s why you’re going to release and drop next time?
In addition, the control panel besides the steering wheel is still from BUKH (who built a legendary lifeboat engine in former days). New engine but old hull?
It varies greatly from lifeboat to lifeboat, this is a 30 seater but there are way bigger models that are lowered on davits. Anyway, per SOLAS regulation a lifeboat must carry enough fuel for at least 25 hours of cruise speed (usually 6 knots) operation, again, this depends on the lifeboat and if it's towing a life-raft or not, what size engine it has, weather and sea conditions and so on and so forth.
I was in the US NAVY so I’m familiar with being at sea for extended days. I’ve crossed the Atlantic and sailed in the med Thank you for showing the life of a Merchant mariner. My father spent Time in the merchant marine but he passed away before I got out of the navy. I never got a chance to ask him anything. You have showed me so much of what his life was like at sea. Thank you so much. Reidar Clausen
*Not the tour we deserve, but the tour we need.*
I'm planning on going to sailing school so this is really needed
We don’t deserve shit in life u either earn wat u get or u appreciate wat u get
@@johnnyb4380 you're weird lmao
At least y'all are not going on "a three hour tour..."
'The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was toss'
That bilge bailer bucket is what we used as the pee bucket. Use, throw overboard, wash out, and bring back inside.
Your day always gets better when Joe posts a video 😊
Once, as third party, had to reprovision expired food items. I was amazed at how small the interior was. Many sharp corners and edges.
Saw one fall, empty, during launch inspection.
In a closed space, once one person succumbs to seasickness, it's contagious; everyone is infected.
Thanks for explaining and demonstrating the contents of the craft.
Fascinating look inside the lifeboat; clearly it is a last resort and there won't be any roaming around if there are 30 people on board if everything goes to hell in a handbasket. The part that made me smile a bit, perversely, is that the water and food rations are the same brand that I have in our bugout bags out here in fire/flood/volcano/tsunami land on the Left Coast. Thanks, Joe, and Thank You to Jeff for the tour. I sincerely hope and pray that neither of you will ever have to put any of these tools into actual practice....
I hope your kidding those life boat food bars are the minimum calories you need to do nothing but sit around all day. If you are walking or doing any physical demanding activities. That will not do.
insane, I can only imagine being inside that thing when it launches - has to hurt like hell! but better than jumping overboard and bobbing in the water with just a life jacket!
You get bumped around but don't think it hurt. Know that people working on an oil platform has to do an safety course including a drop of one of these boats from higher attitude than on most ships.
If it is launched correctly and filled upto capacity its a “smooth” ride and water entry. The bow is designed to pierce the water surface and the buoyancy brings her back up. (Working at sea >20y and 95% of this time with ffb.
In that dinghy, I've leapt over two dozen times. Fear lies in the helmsman's perch. The world vanishes for others, the plunge is swift. The true terror? Lingering within the FFB-no air, no water, no sustenance.
Back in the late 90s I worked offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, we had weekly abandon ship drills (or more if a coast guard inspection was coming up). Usually we all just went to our assigned boat, put on the life vest and took a roll call. Once though, they opened up the boat and we all got in. It was a standard davit-launched boat, so there were no seats to strap into like this one, just two concentric rows, pretty much like bleachers.
Since I could see they were all well maintained, regularly inspected, and there were usually other rigs and work boats around to provide quick rescue, I had always felt pretty comfortable with the idea of using one. Until I got in one!
Now mind you, I was still pretty confident that they would float and keep us alive, I was horrified at the prospect of sitting inside one baking in the muggy gulf air. While I was fairly resistant to sea sickness, I wasn’t immune, and if anyone puked I had no doubt that I would be joining them instantly!
I’m still impressed by their engineering and upkeep, but that hot stultifying half-hour (even with the hatches open) sure was eye opening! 😦 🙃
The flare is good till may 2023 hopefully this is a old video 😂
OMG, just loved all your videos. Just a regular person but I cruise a lot and would always see a cargo ship in the distance. I was curious how the crew lived and worked on those ships, if they're enjoying it or not. Then, I came across your TH-cam channel and just binge watched all your videos (from the first video until this one). The quality, details, different types of ship, crew, Jeff Hatterban music, and insights were very encouraging. I even tried making the different rope knots. (lol) You took us to places I've never heard of before and loved what I saw in your videos. Your honesty of what it's really like working and living on a ship, the ups and downs. That's great for someone who might want to work on a cargo ship. The discipline and focus on the trainings for the job. You have to love it. Watching your videos made me really appreciate all the work you guys do to bring needed materials or grain (food) to different countries. The world is a small place, and everyone needs one another. I think of all of you as on a mission for humanity. The best thing is kindness you show to others. I've subscribed and I look forward to seeing more great videos. Please don't change a thing. One question, would you ever consider working on another cruise ship?
cool, I recently did my phase 2 on the arc independence . had drills alot and I still like to see this stuff . going back to Piney Point for phase 3 on January 4th. then phase 4 ship. glad I can spend the holidays with my folks before I go back . I was supposed to go phase 3 Oct 24th but I wanted to stay home for holidays with my parents while I still have that chance . I feel so lucky to be able to do that . Then I'm ready to get back to class and then to work.
Awesome man!
Maybe a stupid question, but how about going to the toilet inside the vessel? There must be facilities for that too, right?
Thank you for sharing this insightful video Joe. There are a couple TH-cam channels featuring these life boats as private vessels. I cannot imagine having to be in one of those for any length of time. Looking forward to seeing your next video in this series (with some trepidation). Until then, please stay safe out there.
Wishing you a gentle voyage, smooth sailing and a memorable journey. Peace brother
I see a Joe Franta video pop up, I watch. Life is good.
Thanks Jeff. Well done. It's good to know you guys are out there doing it. I have complete respect. You even through in a 'barely know her' joke. I love it. Thanks for sharing Joe!
Nothing like a good tanker 'stach! What's the head situation in the life boat? After all the stress of launching, someone's gonna have to go. Another great video. Thanks Joe.
Joe hi from Alberta Canada. Enjoy getting to see the glimpses into your world. Had a rough idea how the life boats work but now its crystal clear. The pause between when the life boat is launched and when it contacts the ocean must be a real butt pucker. Beyond the regular operational testing and support supplies look see are the crew ever required to jump in and test ride ?.
Great channel, thanks.
I'll have a video about the launch of the life boat out soon. It is quite an operation even for testing so not really a joy ride situation., But crew does need to be inside for the launch to properly balance it.
Jeff and Joe are cool dudes.
I had the experience of having to be launched in an 18 man survival Brucker Survival unit from an Offshore platform, I was in 1967 so I am sure many improvments have been made..
👍🏻 Thank You!
I’ve been a Firefighter/Paramedic for 30+ years now and, despite the fact my department is 2nd due rescue for a large port on the East Coast of the USofA…. I’ve never actually seen the inside of a “Life Boat” (other than antiquated B&W photos in our training books).
Just wanted to express my appreciation.
Hopefully you're found quick! Those little water packets won't be quenching your thirst for very long!
Absolutely brilliant video Joe. Thnks for sharing so much of your professional life with us, Stay safe dude.
Brother, you are some kind of story teller. The content, editing, and music.
Whatever life has in store for you, please keep telling stories.
Great tour - only thing missing was getting to see the boat dropped into the water! How often does that need to be tested, I wonder?
Thanks Joe & Crew! Love the vids!
Thanks for another great video Joe (and Jeff). Can't wait for the next one to see the launch.
Thanks Jeff, great content 🎉
thanks men!! always fun and educational to watch your vid and trip 🙏
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
Excellent! Thanks to Jeff and you!😊
Joe, another fun video. Great to see other aspects of life on board
Great topic! And great teaser for the next one.
Great stuff Joe 👏 👍 👌
Great job Jeff!
Great video, Joe. Keep up the excellent work!
Great video. Can't wait for the next one!
Awesome content as always. Thanks for the virtual travel.
Your vids are such cool insights into, what's to me, a completely foreign job and lifestyle. Awesome stuff
Some enterprising Soul has one of these on the canal network in the middle of the city in Glasgow. They are living in it and have an open fire and chimney stack installed.
Wow that was absolutely fascinating! Thank y'all for sharing. Cant wait for next video.
very informative! Thanks what a life!
Excellent information. Well done Joe.
That was an excellent tour. I’m looking forward to the launch video.
Thanks Jeff!
A really interesting tour, many thanks!
Great videos. I wish I knew what a merchant mariner was 35 years ago
Thanks Joe! Always awesome content and very interesting and with just enough humor. I figured one of these days we would see you dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow! LOL
Thanks for sharing. Not for someone claustrophobic but I guess better than the alternative.
Great content Joe.
Another brilliant video
Wow, that’s amazing 😮!
Awesome video can’t wait for the launch video !!!
Can't wait for the next episode.
😳Wow. Just wow. That was indeed something to see.
Great VLOG. Very interesting.
Another great video!
Awesome. Keep up the good work. I learn a lot of english out of your videos
WOW! So interesting! Thanks!!
Awesome bud! Always wondered
Good to know Joe… thanks!
Another great video! Keep them coming.
Dean thank you as always!!!
Love you Joe!!!!
Hi. Just discovered you and love your adventures. I particularly enjoyed the life boat videos....many thanks from an 'armchair adventurer'
well that was different and informative. sure beats an open rubber raft.
Cool, thank you!
Fascinating
Frickin awesome
Very interesting. Thanks to Jeff. Wondering where the food that is brought aboard is stowed. Looking forward to next video.
Ah the old "Clockwork Orange"! Nice
Lookin forward to the launch ...
Thanks Joe, and what will I remember........"Tanker-Stache"!
I surely hope there’s a spare fuel filter in the tool box. In my experience you’ll change those more often than an oil filter.
Hopefully, you never have to use one of these for real. Stay safe, brother, and thank you for all you do for all of us.
Great video as always, and very interesting. Shout out to Jeff, great tour guide. Question....are there any recent or not so recent situations where these were actually used other than testing?
Luckily in my years of sailing i haven't had to use a life boat!
Captain Phillips
But, where was the tour of the head ? Great vid !
Looks pretty claustrophobic in there eh, great to show us round though thanks
You've been doing great coverage of a range of marine operations, so do you have plans to become a deck officer?
Man, that’s a tight place if someone just so happened to have a stomach virus or $h*t in their pants on the free fall. I’m 6’7’’ 275, that would be intense and have to be psychologically stable or get tied up outside so you could pitch a fit. I can’t believe that engine in that thing, that’s a high tech unit. Thanks Joe, great video, I watch them all, and never comment, but this one I have always wondered, you know just curious about it. Take care, stay safe.
Where would I know such details from? But Joe the sea wolf told it well. Thanks bro!
It is so much larger than I thought it would be. We use to use the round kind here along the So American gulf coast. Old ones have been used on land during major hurricanes. Worked real well for some.
I am surprised new modern items have not been used. I think a solar panel might could be used. Also, why not have a drone available? Crew could send it up and look around for vessels in the area of land at a distance. Then know when to send up a flare or smoke bomb. If other vessel was near fly the drone to ship and send message that way too.
This thing will never actually be used.
@chrism5126 hopefully not!
"Tankerstache". That's one to remember!
You would think there would be more electronics such as a vhf radio...sat phone...eperb...personal locater beacons etc...
Jeff, I would definitely put my life into your capable hands! I have maverick seen anyone talk about the pressurization pump before today. You’re awesome and you have my vote. Maybe that’s why you’re going to release and drop next time?
Thank you sir!
@@tankerlife23 Hi Jeff! Do you have any public social media posts to share, because I would like to learn more about your amazing maritime career.
@@tankerlife23 You’ve got a great tankerstache as well!
@@tankerlife23I’ve subscribed to your channel with notifications turned on, I’m ready to watch when your content comes!
lit af ! is that a tanker ship ?
It has been a long while since I checked my spare tire. 😀
That little engine is a Kubota diesel marinized by Beta Marine with a Hurth mechanical transmission. Bullet proof.
In addition, the control panel besides the steering wheel is still from BUKH (who built a legendary lifeboat engine in former days). New engine but old hull?
@@okokea4592 I saw that too. Interesting.
I just think it's pretty cool that the two guys from Scrubs live right next to each other in the t-mobile commercial.
SPLOOOSSSHHHH!
I'm not in the industry but love your videos. This didn't get explained. What's the outside water mister for? Thanks!
i might need resuscitation after having to listen to that background guitar ditty for the whole damn video...
New anxiety unlocked
Just out of curiosity, how much fuel is onboard and how long will it last?
Per regulation a lifeboat must carry enough fuel for at least 25 hours of cruise speed (usually 6 knots) operation but this can vary.
@@JoeFranta Right on, thank you.
add piece of sand paper to your safety kit because if you do have corrosion on a flash light you can just scrape it a bit and tada just like new again
What is the water spray and pressurized cabin for, fires? Also is the hull fibreglass?
I'd like to see the screws of the ship or the prop shaft.
Really interesting video, and hope you guys never need to use it mind 🙏
The water rations are well organized, stowed and prepared for any catastrophe that may ever occur.
Dig the stache man. 😂
Great video! How much fuel does it hold?
It varies greatly from lifeboat to lifeboat, this is a 30 seater but there are way bigger models that are lowered on davits. Anyway, per SOLAS regulation a lifeboat must carry enough fuel for at least 25 hours of cruise speed (usually 6 knots) operation, again, this depends on the lifeboat and if it's towing a life-raft or not, what size engine it has, weather and sea conditions and so on and so forth.
What's the water misting feature, whats its purpose?