A Cargo Ship Engineer's Career Advancement | Chief MAKOi
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2019
- In this episode, I tell the story about my career progression starting from when I was a cadet, all the way to the present day as Chief Engineer.
I also share my insights as to what helped me achieve this level in my profession.
Chief MAKOi
Seaman Vlog
Merchant Marine
Merchant Navy
life at sea
"the Captain runs the ship, while the chief engr makes the ship run." Love it Sir Chief! And as always great work on your latest video.
The captain does nothing while the rest of the crew work like slaves. Captain also pockets the budget for food whilst the crew eat adobo and ramen every day. Interesting stories from inter island ships in the Philippines or inter south east Asia shipping.
The captain does nothing while the rest of the crew work like slaves. Captain also pockets the budget for food whilst the crew eat adobo and ramen every day. Interesting stories from inter island ships in the Philippines or inter south east Asia shipping.
The captain does nothing while the rest of the crew work like slaves. Captain also pockets the budget for food whilst the crew eat adobo and ramen every day. Interesting stories from inter island ships in the Philippines or inter south east Asia shipping.
the all crew of the ship is important.
My captain make the same every morning and evening o both departments
Finding a good "team" is the most important part of any success. Whether it be at home or on the high seas. "The Captain runs the ship, but the Chief makes the ship run" Truer words were never spoken.
Such a HUMBLE and KIND SOUL. Your Wife is Blessed to have you!..
😂😂😂😂 girls always like rich 🍌
@@BlackMamba-lt8oe eh nooo!!!
ANd you are blessed to have your wife.
Retired carpenter here. Worked on big commercial buildings. Had a German jobsite superintendent at one point. He was the best ever. He believed in working WITH everybody, and everybody working together to make the job go smoothly. Very knowledgeable, very wise. Will never forget him.
Hello Chief, Having spent twelve years in the U.S. Military I can say that you’re the type of Officer that I would be proud to serve with. I send you and your family Best wishes of Peace and Happiness.
Thanks. I'm honored that you would say that.
This is the part that I, being a stranger, admire of you Americans. You don't really care about nationality when it comes to pay respect for those who has good character and competence . I want to say to you thanks for being what you are, and,on behalf of this wonderful person, the captain, I want to say thank you as well!
I second that! I was a Gas Turbine Systems tech in the US Navy. I started the process of college at sea and working with my ship's chief engineer to eventually become an LDO chief engineer. That changed after a couple of years of standing a 6 hour watch on the power generation system, working 6 hours, then standing another 6 hour watch, then if nothing is broken getting a few hours sleep was simply too much. I was never going to be able to become a chief engineer under those conditions. Theree were only 3 of us to do the job of 12 including standing watch and working. That personal shortage was never going to be fixed. No one in my rate stayed in due to the high paying jobs available like the one I got outside the military.
I'd be highly motivated serving under his command. He fits as a naval officer. Some military officers are full of themselves lol
@@n4zou same, I'm a GSM but only been in for 10 months. Maan things are already hectic
I like this dude, so heckin humble
Chief...I'm extremely impressed with you and what you've done. Taking the time to give back to the younger generation of merchant marines, and many other things you've done, shows the quality of your character. I wish you the best!!!
Wish more chief engineer were like Chief Makoi, he loves his job and helps us cadets, unlike others...
Are most chief engineers assholes ?
"The Captain runs the ship while the ship engineer make the ship run." Woaawww full of wisdom ❣️
“Find a good team (Wife) ”
- Chief Makoi
Yeah 😂
dalawang solid content creator 😍
Mga LODI
Great video Chief!
I agree...!
Recently I came across your TH-cam channel Chief. I am a lifelong landlubber from the Midwest in the USA and your videos have opened for me an unknown world of the real operations of the Merchant Marine. I am retired and too old to set off to sea for a career, but your explanations of the hard work and technical knowledge necessary for keeping a ship healthy are greatly appreciated. I am retired US Army and I can say beyond a doubt that you are the type of professional that I always enjoyed serving with. Thanks.
Thank you Chief! You summed up the essence of how to live a fulfilling life with a successful career. I’m 78 and was also blessed with a great career and a supportive wife. Tenacity, curiosity, and a big heart are all attributes in making a great life!
Greeting from Indonesia. So much life lesson given by Chief Makoi that can inspire anyone to advance his career
I’m very proud of your accomplishment and service to the Filipino community here and abroad. Continue your good work and be successful to your passion!
Twenty years in a career is in itself a great achievement, twenty years in one as demanding as the merchant marine is a challenge.
I first watched your recap of the Ever Given / Evergreen incident; excellent. That peaked my interest in your channel. I've looked at a number of your videos, then saw this and was curious as to your story. It is also excellent. You are an inspiration to many people, not just seafarers, but all young people who often wonder "what will I do with my life" Great video and story. Thanks for your service in the Merchant Marine. (unsung heroes) P.S. great engine room tour, something I've always wanted to see.
That's how I found him too. Been hooked ever since.
Am a proud wife of the most hardworking cheng! Thanks for this vid, Sir. It is quite a help for us to know more the significance of your job. Praying for good health and safety at all times.
I don't like it chief when people hate others for the sole reason that they belong to scholarship program or a certain school. They label people first before they get to know them which put us in defensive(cautious position) at all times. Then again we try to understand these people as fellow human beings and as a crewmate while trying protect our own reputation.
I salute you chief, your a true mariner!!!
I am now riveted to your videos. I’ve just found you while watching a video on the stuck cargo ship in the Sues Canal. I’m so sorry to say I had no idea of what went on here. I love watching these. Thank you so much!! Love your voice!! ❣️. So brave!!
What a good man!!
Welcome aboard!
@@ChiefMAKOi thank you!
Right !!👍
Any one considering a career at sea should take note, this man is a excellent chief
Yeah i meet many bad C/E from germany company, when i was a apprantance for 3yrs, thats makes me leave that path.
@James Fox yea i would work for him too. The other people from Western Countrys get sour, when the get old, because they wife leaved them with there children and all things he worked for. They cant leave the ship, because they will not find a job ashore. Than when u are a cadet or 3E or 2E under the lead of a bad C/E, u will get some treatment from him. If u have a good captain and a good C/E, C/O, the Crew will work better and the time will move fast. I love the life of a seaman, but u never know what kind of Cap, C/E and C/O u will get. With the bad people the time on the ship will move slowly and everyday will be a Drama. I can handle that for all my life 🤣
@James Fox i did my apprenticeship, when i was 18-21yrs. i got that bad treatment in my early yrs, but that time really helped me for the rest of my life. Now i study horticulture, but i still miss the good time on the ship and the 1 1/2 month of vacation 🤤🤣
@James Fox I worked on Container vessels (Hapag Lloyd). The biggest vessel i worked on was the Antwerpen Express. I was a apprentance to become a shipmechanic, my duties where to learn everything, so i worked everywhere from the engineroom to the bridge to the forwardstation to aftstation. From the 2yr of apprenticeship u can take over the Position from the shipmechanic, even u r not finished. The shipmechanic is like a housekeeper. The shipmechanic have to keep a view over the stores from Kitchen stuff to Deck stuff, office things, engine things, all the small things u need on a daily Basis. He have to give the Crew the things they need, keep Recorder and order things for the store. Also he will fix things, like a lightbulb, a cupbrush or mooringwinch or hydraulic from the gangway or lifeboatdavid. The sewage treatment system is also one duty of the dutys, running, maintaning, repairing and cleaning it. But just to let u know, shipmechanic is a tradion from germany, so other Countrys dont have this Position, thats why a shipmechanic have a double licence for Deck (AB) and engine (Oiler) on a international point of view. Befor in germany u have to make that apprenticeship to be able to study nautic or Engineering. That means every captain and C/E have to work on Deck and engine, there where no short cut, now u can make a Training for 1 1/2 yr and go study and become a captain without even one time working in the engine, maybe for 2 weeks. In one ship we worked a lot on the Main engine, pulled 8 pistons of 12 in total, cleaned the scavengingairpipe 2 times, checked the pistonrings, checked the hydraulic of the startingairvalve of each cylinder, checked the gap of the crosshead guides and checked the camshaft and the fuelpump. Then there was still things to do one the auxiliary engine. we had oil in the coolingwater and so we have to find the leak, we had to pull some cylinderheads to find that one firering was not in the right Position. 2 weeks job for just a ring. Thats was the biggest Jobs one my Last ship and the voyage was just 2 month. But every Panama chanel Passing i was on anchorewatch in the forward or at the bridge. sometimes the job is very easy, at anchorwatch u could lay in the sun or on bridge ploting the Position, writing the mooring book and bringing the Pilot Coffee.
@James Fox no u dont have bad weather, if u have a good captain. U are faster or slower than the storm, so the weather dont hit u. Sometimes there is bad weather, but its just pissed me of, when i ate my soup or rolled in my bed. The deck Crew is constantly working with cupbrushes or rustpistol and painting 1-2 Primer and 1 finisher, so there is rust, but not that much. Its a german company so they work hard in chinese or Indian ships its a diffrent Story. The anchore is Big, but everything is Big in the ship, so u get used to it. I dont really care, because the electrican is checking the winch regularly. Now I study horticulture, i'm in the 5 Semester. Later i want to work in landscape design/ Urban Design or join the cannabis buisness. I have still some other idears for the future. I like this chanel and there is another one (one young asian from canada, jeff?) I like to watch documentare at arte, its a france/ german TV chanel, i think u can translate thit.
Sir you are really a good human being. Lots of love from TME of India 😊❤️❤️❤️
BLOATED GOAT
THANK YOU, CHIEF. I NEVER REALIZED WHEN I STARTED WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS THAT I WOULD NOT ONLY ENJOY THEM, BUT GAINING THE RESPECT FOR YOUR WORK ETHIC IS EXTRAORDINARY. BG
Back on our Aircraft Carriers, we had the phrases - "The Captain runs the show" - and "without the go, there's no show!" Who provides the show? The Snipes! (Engineering). BUT I am commenting this as a long time Deck Department member!!!
Thanks chief, this video is so inspiring. I’m a retired 25 year truck driver. I’m trying to get into law school. You have just given me inspiration for my future perspiration!
"The Captain runs the ship while the Chief Engineer makes the ship run". Exactly :-)
Ahhh Here Is Man ! Your Work Ethic , Honesty , Dedication Shows like a Beacon . So glad to see this Video Blog . Fair Winds ,Fallowing Seas Chief . Thank You
You're an inspiration sir. I'm a cadet and experienced life at sea for 13 months. I'm not from PMMA though (guess I'm not smart enough😂). The thing is. . . . I'm not sure if I want to pursue this career. I fell off the ship but by the grace of God I got saved. I had no injuries whatsoever but that experience left a scar on my mind. I think I'm traumatized to be onboard again but I'm afraid to admit it to myself and my family. It's hard when they expect a lot from you. Seafaring really is not easy. I just want to pass by and say that I respect all seafarers out there risking their lives for their family. More power!
I once served with a guy who fell off too when he was hit by a wave. He was also afraid at first, but he got past it and used to say that falling over is a mistake you only make once. Usually because most don't make it, but those that do survive still only make it once.
@@southjerseysound7340 Happened to me to. a great lesson to teach respect for the ocean and exercise awareness and caution,
Taga bicol ka Zoilo V?
Do not worry about the people. Do what is your calling!
I just had to re watch this video, a few others as well. Outstanding! Uplifting and inspiring, well worth watching a second time. Hoping you had a great Christmas and will have a happy and successful new year!!! Thanks Chief, all the very best to you and yours.
What a great walk down memory lane! Once again you have hit it out of the park! Such a thoughtful pensive and articulate way to tell your story, amazing! It is NO surprise that you have been successful, hard work pays off. You have certainly earned your stripes and deserve what you have....and then some. Thanks for another great video, all the very best wishes to you and yours.
What a wonderful and inspiring story Chief. 👍 Someday I'm gonna be like you.
it was a pleasure to watch your story of success and advancement. seeing how you share both your knowledge and advice, it's very plain to see why you've advanced in life. i'm glad i subscribed to your channel and I'm even happier to know that there are such fine people like yourself in this world.
I really enjoyed this segment as it illustrated well how your career has advanced and also sheds light on the Merchant Marine. As always well done Chief! Thanks!
I've been watching this guy's videos for a few hours and greatly enjoy what I've learned and his hard work. A true TH-cam gem.
Fascinating story, chief! I'm certain this video will inspire many young people to follow you into the merchant marine, and some of those will emerge as competent professional engineers as you are.
Inspirational Chief! Thank you for sharing and well done getting this far 👍
You are awesome Chief!!! I love your story and accomplishments. Thank you for sharing it with us. Cheers!
In this present generation where the reality is full of deceptions, it is quite bit hard to find a good team. Thank you chief makoi. Such an inspiration.
Very inspiring vid sir! Salute to you! Was a seafarer before as well, but due to unforeseen circumstances, wasn't able to get back onboard. Your vids makes me remember the best times and challenges onboard. Godbless to you and your family!
Excellent Chief!!!!!!!!!! I have followed all you videos and don't know how I missed this when it was posted. The crew that serves under your command are truly blessed.
Your story is wonderful! I could watch and listen to this video over and over again. So inspiring. You are a brilliant man!
Chief Makoi this is such a brilliant storytelling. From start to end it was just amazing to hear those wisdom and advices. With your hardwork and dedication it all paid off because you're all more than worth it. For me the best part is the wisdom in finding a good team, you just hit it bulls eye! God bless you and to your family! Keep up and more power!
P.S. the video editing is also superb! An instant fan here.
I love the way he speaks. Very motivational. As an engineer I understand all the challenges you had bear. Keep it up man ! Love from Pakistan
You Chief, are a great human being. Thank you and well done in your career.
A joy to watch your videos and the modest unassuming level-headed attitude to your career, and those you work with. Very inspirational. Thank you.
You have led an inspiring life Sir. You have met and overcome many challenges, and your example of how to make advances and deal with difficult situations is admirable.
BRAVO! Every school, every where should show this.
So Inspiring, I'll start scanning my notes again.Thank you Chief makoi!
This definitely is the best video about career I have ever seen. Be blessed Chief MAKOi!!
I like this guy, his career and how he conducts his life and profession. Thanks for sharing it!
Words of wisdom. For me this is your best vlog Chief
Awesome. Thank you so much for sharing. "Find a good team" - we often forget this in pursuit of our career. Thanks again, great learning from you. You are a good human being.
Congratulations!
I just found your channel a few days ago and I have already watched about a dozen of your vids. After about the second or third vid I subscribed. Great job!
Way to go man, sounds like you earned it
He's back! Our favorite Chief Engineer, with visually appealing videos about the life of the professional merchant seaman. Chief, have you signed for another voyage?
Congrats on all your accomplishments sir. Thats incredible to go thru all that and still come out smiling
What an inspirational man. He should be very proud of his sccomplishments. I enjoy watching his videos . What a good guy to have mentor younger cadets and seamen!
Chief MAKOi. One of my greatest mentors. Actually am grateful for inspiring me into pursuing Bachelor in Marine Engineering. Though currently a Freshman, through you I think I'll be somebody like you. or maybe closer to you. Lots of Love all the way from Kenya.
Got my first contract as an eto cadet on at the end of nexy month. Starting at 26 im really excited with this career change. Thank you for all your videos as they have answered some of my questions and have curbed my enthusiasim
This is so inspirational, Chief. Thank you so much.
Fantastic journey sir i love Chief ❤ from India 🇮🇳 hard work never failed
That's a very inspiring story, Chief!
I've just got to say, you are such a bright and inspirational light for younger generations. And you also sound like a super cool person. Love getting glimpses of your career and the trips you make. Very kind and passionate about your work. And like you said you have a great team! Safe voyages and best wishes to you and your crew
LOVE LOVE LOVE this video! You NAILED it, Sir Chief! Massive respect.
Chief, that was spectacular!!
I'm totally inspired by you chief.
And now i'm preparing myself for the admission test of marine academy .
Thank you so much sir.
You are a motivation to millions! You achieved a lot at a very young age. I believe every hardship came into your life at the exact right time where it should be and you either concurred with it or learned from it to explore future success and achievements.
I have only seen your more recent videos. This was amazing! Guess I'm going to have to do a Chief MAKOi binge-watch marathon.
Proud PMMA aspirants here. Hope to see you Chief Makoi. You're such a inspiration.
You sir are an inspiration, in that all can be achieved in life. With family behind you in all endeavor. You make me proud of my Philippine heritage. My father was also a seafarer for 22 years. His sacrifice as a seafare, gave us the opportunity for better life. Much respect to you......
What a humble and down to earth attitude.
May God bless you and your family!
Truly inspirational! Really enjoyed it, thanks for putting this together and sharing!
A very inspiring story of your side Sir Chief 🙂.
-Dreaming to become an Chief Engineer soon.
Its inspired me to study harder so that i can be a great chief engineer someday thanks for video sirr
Some time ago I discovered your channel, Chief Makoi, since I discovered your channel I watch each and every one of your videos daily.
I will soon start my life on board as a marine engineer, and watching your videos are a great motivation for me.
Keep it up, I'm sure that you are not only a motivation for me, but for each and every one of us who follow you.
I hope when I board I have a chief engineer like you!!
Thank you chief! i love the way you do your videos and especially this one, with giving encouragement and support to find that career and team.
Glad you enjoy it!
I'm currently a Junior cadet and with that being said I am the ONLY Female Engineer in such a male dominated field you've truly inspired me to pursue more and strive for excellence. As you mentioned discrimination is real sir, if you don't stand your ground you will be demolished especially as a female. (ruin of reputation just to name a few). You're an inspiration sir. Thank you so much Chief, all the best to you and your family.
Good one girl! Also may I ask a question? How do you get a company to accept you as a cadet? I am going to apply to a naval academy and I don't know the process.
Hi, I’m also a Female Engineer from Nigeria.
@@hauwayunusa9926 Hey , that’s amazing very well ma’am . ⚓️❤️💯
How is it ?
@@nikolaslavov3498 To answer your question.. you must be recognized in a Maritime School or institution ,it all depends on your path of interest...
BS in Engineering can take up too four years, with getting the experience of operating various hydraulic systems , different engines just to name a few.
However, after attending the academy or institution for the amount of years then you would take your necessary examinations .. and you are well on your way.After passing that phase you would take your medical examination authorize by the company you are going to work for . Ensuring that you have your US C1/D visa ( if you aren’t a US or Canadian Resident) also be able to pass a criminal background check. Moral of the story you must have some experience or be equipped with knowledge ma’am/sir.
Thats awesome keep a great attitude and I hope you go far, maybe first female chief engineer!👍👍👍
As engine cadet sir i am inspired by you to reach the top of this career that we chose. To be honest when i first got onboard i did not think i would last month but eventually i picked up the pace and i did watch your videos and got some ideas how to make the best out of my time onboard and now it is my 10th month onboard😁
Thank you for this video, very interesting career progression. Love videos like this as it shows how other people live. Best wishes from Scotland
You’re a good mentor to your team onboard and a great motivator to your viewers on your vlogs. Thank you Chief Makoi.
I do not know you but I am proud of you , I am from 🇹🇹 Trinidad& Tobago Merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎆🎊
Wow inspiring story & words of wisdom i love it
Great video- Great story. Having spent 5 months (1965) at Kings Point,I can totally respect you for achieving your goals. My Father's 30 year career as chief on Grace Line cargo/passenger combo's taught me a lot about life in the merchant marine. The look on your wife's face picking you up at the airport brought back many memories. Spend as much quality time with your Family as you can. Any cadet who gets assigned to your ship is a lucky guy. I am looking forward to your videos.
I see your professionalism flows through all things in your life, including video production. As a retired marine engineer I'm encouraged to see that dedication and hard work are still being rewarded in the maritime community. Our stories match up almost exactly chapter for chapter. Including the Second Assistant rough patch. After sailing thirty years, I can tell you the best is yet to come. I wish you fair winds and following seas.
We learned in your more recent videos that you returned to teaching for a while, albeit not at the Academy. I think that this combination of real work in the bowels of ships and teaching is ideal, both for you (giving you an opportunity to combine better paid stints at sea with that of transferring your knowledge and experience while being with your family) and for your students, who get to learn from someone with lots of fresh practical experience, not only theoretical knowledge.
Thank you Chief! I started to love tankers and ships when I became a petroleum inspector here in the Philippines, and had my first taste of living on board tankers. As a non-mariner, I have seen and experienced the good and the bad sides of being a seafarer.
Kudos, and hope to meet you, Sir!
@Alex Fracyon true. And it would be a disservice to speak otherwise. I had been blessed that I can be onboard at a max of 20 days at the most, then back onshore, but to the seasoned seafarer it is more on the months and weeks and days away from the family.
Your mental drive is amazing! I recently got hooked on your videos. I love that you share your experiences, which makes others stronger. No matter your profession, your attitude is VERY admirable. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
Very heartwarming story that is still ongoing!!!Keep up the awesome work!!
I wish tens of millions of America's snowflakes would watch this and learn from this man. Life has challenges, it is how you overcome them that makes you a personal success or failure. It is not safe spaces and crying rooms that stir the soul, it is HARD work, dedication and doing what needs to be done to better yourself. AWESOME VIDEO, SIR!
Very inspiring chief!
Greetings from Indonesia deck cadet!🇮🇩
thank chief . i am starting maritime life just now and i was learning a lot for this channel.
I tripped over one of your videos and am glad I did. Not only is the subject matter interesting, you do a fantastic job of presenting it. Good stuff!!
SNAPPY SALUTE SIR! Hope someday I become a successful marine engineer like you sir!
Thank you Chief
Sounds like a good life to have seen
Made mine with same way when a decision is presented give it a good long thought
Then decide and advance good or bad mostly always good
35 years As maintenances have always made a larger wage than some collage degrees
Fixing never goes away and is the most rewarding
Thanks
Chief MAKOi, You are an absolute inspiration to ALL that seek a career in Seafaring! All the very best to you and your family. Thank you so much and congratulations in your advanced career.
You are an excellent role model for future mariners. Wish you a good luck and health to you and yours.
"Chief make the ship run" superb sir🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hello Chief, I visited your channel by chance but I loved it very much. I saw some of your videos and would see other videos later. Those are very informative for a guy like me who does not know a bit about merine engineering or management but would like to know. Keep up the good work. Love and respect to you and your family.
Wow, thanks!
Your videos ring a special place in my heart. My father sails the seas, starting as a wiper on a Liberty ship in 1942. He rose up to Chief Engineer by 1953, and sailed until the later 1960's. I briefly remember him taking us aboard his ships when we would meet him in the harbors along the Gulf of Mexico (we lived in the USA). But I did not have a real understanding of his job and work environment until we found your series of video "Life at Sea". Thank you very much for educating us and letting us know how great he truly was. Keep up the great videos.
Chief - I am a land-based fan of your channel; watching since the pandemic year. The documentation of your journey is inspirational to me. This particular video, in which you relate your personal career journey is a tremendous must-see!
Yes, we each need to have the best *team* on our side!
Thank you, so much, for staying positive, relatable, and relevant in all videos.
SANA ALL!!!
LOVE YOU CHIEF 😍😘♥