Getting the Ship Ready for Port State Control Inspection | Chief MAKOi
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- About a week before our ship arrives at our loading port, we were still busy with preparations to get ready for Port State Control Inspection.
Chief MAKOi
Seaman Vlog S03E27
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As a PSC inspector, I have seen entire crews in fear, which is really sad. We are there to ensure their safety, not ruin careers. I always try to get that message across to them. Sadly not all countries inspectors feel the same.
And your right, a clean ship is definitely better than a dirty one. It shows pride in the crew and their maintenance.
Good comments. I work in Brazil as a psc officer. Will be a pleasure share experience with you. Thank you.
My expierence with inspectors is that they just come to ships to justify their own job. Searching for utter bullshit just to show that ships are still unsafe.
I give you an example: We had a tiny box somewhere on deck. It was empty. Nothing in there. Well, we received a deficiency detaining the ship. We couldnt leave before there was a sticker with: NOT IN USE.
Next inspection on a different ship as well. Some bullshit while a serious concern was not checked. The emergency release of the anchor was blocked and it was obvious we failed a repair and put on a drydock list.
PSC is just an utter disgrace and wel passed their goal.
Thank you very much Sir, I agree with you the fear alone is enough to cause some errors,
I remember during my cadetship, I and the rest of the cadets were returned to our cabin for the fear of the godly PSC officials it was funny and the same time annoying to me. the entire crew were just trembling 😂
your comment was a great help to me. Maybe in a few weeks, I will be on board my first ship as a 3rd engineer. I'll keep in mind what you said and be a good engineer.
Another fascinating video Chief, thank you.
I see in the news (in England!) that Mohammad Aisha, a subject of one of your earlier videos has been released and flown home. I like to think your film may have played some small part in that by bringing his plight to a wider world.
i didn't find any news about that ! please , can you provide us some links ?
@@halbous36 www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56842506?fbclid=IwAR0ZOKTQAoYcrhdIFShcnxhiIVMc_uVv4Ei3zGZw29X09lCO2x3uMv4o36c
@@halbous36 Check out Chief Makoi’s previous video Seafarer Trapped Onboard Abandoned Ship for 4 Years : No Electricity, Food, Water th-cam.com/video/1zD-KjuGuiM/w-d-xo.html&t
and his newly pinned comment.
Also: Stranded sailor allowed to leave abandoned ship after four years - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56842506
@Lancashirelad found it thanks man !!!
I’m a class surveyor in London and the southeast of England and I totally understand the anxiety from ships crews, certainly regarding class and statutory surveys. I always try and explain that I am there to ensure the vessel is safe and compliant. Perhaps one day I’ll survey your vessel and we can have a coffee and chat about it. Love your videos! Safe voyage.
Good comments. I work in Brazil as a psc officer. Will be a pleasure share experience with you. Thank you
The intention is to weed out substandard tonnage while the coastal State exercises border privileges as a sovereign entity. Now that quality is _generally_ better in the industry, the process is maintained with nit-picking. In USA, the PSC inspector is generally a temporary billet, and I have heard is used to train “confidence” in Coast Guard junior officers. By the time they actually know what they’re looking at… they get transferred to a new billet.
I fully appreciate the Coast Guard mission and their service, but they could use more permanent positions for foreign-flagged PSC inspectors rather than a stepping stone.
Thank you
Some times
A good friend of mine was a port inspector in the UK. He is certain, over the years he was there, he saved many lives by stopping unseaworthy vessels heading to sea. On one occasion he was astonished at the level of corrosion in the ribs and plating of a newly arrived vessel and couldn't understand how it had been permitted to sail from previous ports. Then came the offers increasingly large amounts of Vodka or Rubles. The captain was insistent they be allowed to sail, the crew were less keen, they were very concerned about the seaworthiness of the ship. His advice was to spend the Rubles on the necessary repairs to the ship.
Chief, I pray you continue to serve with a company that cares about you and your crew.
That's the mentality of people in places where corruption is off the charts.
Vodka and rubles ?
Apparently, that must work on some people. Or they wouldn't have tried it.
That's something that needs an in-depth investigation.
I've never captained a ship, but I used to drive a dump truck. I didn't own the truck, I only worked for the company. They told me to drive it and I needed the job, so I drove it. It was not up to standards. It was old and things were broken. The tarp that covered the load in the back was ripped off so only covered about 3 feet. It didn't have any fire extinguishers. I didn't even have a CDL. The company really sucked. So eventually I got pulled over and inspected. I told them "The owners say drive it, so I drive it". Fortunately while they fined the company over ten thousand dollars for various violations, they didn't write me any tickets. The owners of the company were really pissed. I would have felt bad for them if the company were new and/or struggling to stay in business, but they had plenty of money. The owners were always buying expensive cars and boats and vacationing in the Bahamas. They were just cheap. They never wanted to fix anything. They didn't want to hire someone with a CDL. They were always shorting me on my hours. They ran a lot of scams also. Like they had several companies. They would get supplies on credit with one company, do the construction and get paid with the second company, and at the end of the year the first company that owed for all the supplies would file for bankruptcy. So the construction was 100% profit. They didn't pay for any of the bricks, gravel, or sand they used. They also did a lot of tax evasion scams. It was the worst job I ever had.
@@BrettonFerguson Sounds like normal construction business in Ontario and Quebec. But you need to throw some politicians in the mix.
@@tomrogers9467 Local politicians getting bribes and kickbacks, or just pocketing taxpayer money, it's common in most large American cities.
sadly corruption among people of authority finds eager participants in many industries, not just seafaring. It is a power thing too, these participants enjoy the feeling of knowing that you fear them. Knowing they have the power to get you in a bad light is a form of corruption too. Great video.
U said it,we live in Chicago!
I agree and am reminded of the saying, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.", from Lord Acton, 1834-1902.
I would hazard to guess that the ultimate motivation is money.
Yes, unfortunately, tiny brains and big rule books are a bad combination.
@@jacksak You (and this popular saying) have got it backwards. Corruption empowers -- that is why people engage in corruption.
As a former truck driver and mechanic I kept my equipment in tip top shape but I still got stressed during a DOT inspection. Some states and/or officers are like the corrupt countries you talked about. It's all open their "interpretation" you are at the mercy of that individual or country.
Yep and even brand new truck off the factory floor can have issues. Attention to details is a never ending job.
@@kmg501 I was told that many times by DOT officers. They can find anything wrong if they want to.
@@wallysworkin823 It's easy to find things wrong on complicated interdependent machines.
Road pirates.
any law enforcement can be that way. Sometimes they can just use their power to make your life hell, even if you have done absolutely nothing wrong.
Haven't had experience of it first hand, myself. (I'm lucky I guess?) But I've got enough mates in the trucking industry (and other transport related industries) who have had issues.
Before I retired, I wore all the hats of working in a kitchen in Assisted Living other than as the kitchen manager and yes, you and crew can be on top of your game and everything is ready for inspection BUT you will still be stressed.
Also you never know how the inspector will be. They could be in a very bad mood. A single person can set them off and God help those who would meet them next.
@@carmelopappalardo8477 Oh yes, been there a few times. years ago I was also a quality inspector in the aerospace industry so have been on both sides of the fence ;-)
Now imagine that inspector has the ability to legally kidnap you and hold you for ransom (until violations are fixed and fines paid) in a foreign country, and you can see how stressful it is on a commercial ship.
you're only as good as that last delivery of food you got with the dead roach in it.
As always wise words chief.
That food looks amazing, compliments to your very talented chef!
I used to do ship inspections as an agriculture officer - it was sometimes really hard not to accept the offers of food when I was in the galley. That stuff always looked and smelled so good!
" You are not qualified to have that opinion " Quote of the century and im stealing it!!!!!!!!
Amen! I was looking through the comments to see if anyone else highlighted that quote. If not, I was going to do so.
Captain you are a true mine of information !!!! keep on with the good stuff !!!!
I see the sailor who was stranded in Egypt has gone home to Syria I take my hat off to you for making me and TH-cam aware of this keep up the good work chief
I understand what you mean about corrupt countries, ports and officials. Sometimes, it doesn’t really matter whether the ship is in perfect condition or not. In those cases, it has more to do with the corrupt officials expecting a payoff or collecting money for their country or port. You are absolutely correct that this needs to be called out.
But
Please be very careful.
Calling them out has the potential to cause problems for you, whatever ship you are on and/or whatever shipping company you are working for.
I'm planning to do it when I retire from the merchant marine. 😊
Yeah Chief stay safe GBU and keep u.
@@georgegonzaga5494 To be blunt, karma isn't doing the job. "Letting it go" is why it still happens. And for what? Well, some people actually follow their morals, even when it's not easy.
@@georgegonzaga5494 ignoring it wont make it go away. Leaving the problem for someone else to sort out doesn't help either. Advocates with industry experience and first-hand knowledge can facilitate change.
Great topic chief! Indeed, there is a lack of protocols for PSC between countries....and corruption plays a big part. In Argentina they were charging up to 40k for a clean bill of health.
Chief I just got onboard for the first time.. Engine cadet... And all these things have started to make sense... Thanks Chief
As a Designated Aircraft Inspector for the FAA, I was appalled at the lengths some owners would go to get me to ‘look the other way’ from very serious deficiencies. They could not see they were jeopardizing not only their lives but their passengers as well. Great job Chief. I’m learning a lot about merchant ships.
Chief, another home run! I loved your comments about, basically, walk a mile in my shoes before making claims! Being on US Navy ships we never had port inspections but in engineering, we had ORSE exams (Operational Reactor Safeguard Exams) twice a year. Preparations began two months prior to the anniversary date of the last one and it wasn't a white-glove inspection but close and included oral and written exams for all nuclear-trained crew. On my first ORSE, I had to paint the bilges! An electronics technician! The captain would throw a hard right rudder at 30 knots and we would paint the exposed bilges, give it a minute or two to get tacky and then repeat with a hard left rudder! So, yes I understand what you go through and I think it is interesting that you did not mention that if your results were bad enough it could end your career. Stay safe and may the wind always be at your back.
Brilliant post. Chief is a great educator, and I'm looking forward to a lot more of these.
I never thought I'll get hooked to these videos. Its really peaceful and interesting to watch. Looking forward to more such videos! 👍
Hi. That was my Job for 5 years in Brasílian Navy. After my time in Activity for 30 Years. Good Job and I like very much and I learnt too much and made good Friends. Good luck and God Bless all.
Spot on as always! Another awesome video Chief. Keep up the great work that you are doing.
Salute chief makoi..very well explained.inspection is one of the big day for all seafarers onboard.we know that they want our security at all time.
I can watch these videos all day bud, Awesome person friend.
Really enjoyed another excellent video from Chief Makoi. Keep ‘em coming!
nice PC chief.love the channel.
As someone who works at a trading house you give a lot of depth and weight to the decisions we make. I only hope all the ships we charter have people with your sense of professionalism and safety on board! Thank you for the videos
Thanks for entertaining me during my breakfast this morning Chief! Always a pleasure!
Howzit Chief!?!
It's been a while. Had a bout with COVID. All is Good-To-Go now.
Gonna say this, and it should suffice at defining you and your Department.
You are a shining example and stellar tribute to your profession.
Have fun while gettin the job done!
Very interesting Chief thank you.
Awesome vid Chief! You've nailed it!
Happy to see you back doing what you love and what i love to watch . Be safe and thanks for the update/upload.
Great video Chief. I've come to realize how truly scary PSC inspections are one time I was on board a vessel in the Ship's office for Inward Clearance and Deck watch mistook the PFSO for a PSC officer. They called "PSC on board" over the radio and everybody started freaking out and running everywhere.
I commend you for your courage at openly denouncing corruption, and I honestly hope it helps make a difference. I look forward to that day.
Another insightful video, thanks for this... I continue to learn much! You have one of my favorite channels, Chief!
Stay safe out there Chief! Thanks for the videos.
I think that if a ship stays well maintained, clean and in good working order, because the crew fears PSC then PSC already has done 90% of its work. I wonder how bad some ships would look witthout control, even with very good crew, cause it prevents "we are gonna do that next time" attitude. PSC like most Security stuff is mostly not there to catch bad stuff, but to keep good stuff good
Thanks, Chief! It's fascinating to get a glimpse inside the daily operations of a ship at sea!🙏👍
HI CHIEF!
AS A RAILROADER SINCE 1964 I FIND THIS VIDEO QUITE INTERESTING!!
I SEE THINGS THAT ALSO APPLY TO RAILROADING!
AND YES, THE DIFFICULTIES OF AN INCOMPETENT OR CORRUPT
INSPECTOR!!!
THANKS FROM AN PROFESSIONAL TO AN PROFESSIONAL!!
KEEP THEM ROLLING BROTHERS!!
(FLOATING)
👍👍
This video is too helpful for me as an Indian CE Wife to understand the nature of the work of my Husband especially now that they're reaching US and will be having a US Inspection thanks for this wonderful video.. BTW, I'm a Filipina and so proud of you all there Sirs.. keep safe always.. God bless and more power..
Thank you for this and for all the high quality videos that you put out. They give this land-bound chair sailor much pleasure.
Talking abaout corruption in generell (have no Idea in marritime operations),I have been in many Countries where corruption run very high. Even the UN HQ, however in my oppiniom India is second to none. Live here since many years and still discover new means of cash harvesting by Government Officials, Uniform or not, they simply dont Care.
NB:This is one of the reasins we are moving on to a new Destination in the Tropics.
Chief, keep up your good work and save sailing.
Love your videos, I served in the USN 78-82 I know all about inspections from boiler rooms, mess deck & of course our breathing spaces, neverending, cleaning, painting, drills & preventative maintenance just to name a few. I like watching your vids brings back some good memories & some not so good, watches the heat & lack of sleep but a few good ports of call
hahahahaha, ive been waiting for that episode Chief. I Hope soon... ✌️
I look forward to that episode. Well done.
Some inspectors will never give you 100%. They think they must fined something no matter how small.
I found that true in both the Army and construction industry.
Agreed. But if it's small enough, I guess you just fix whatever they pick on, and then go on your way.
@@jscott7151 Yes. And with parents too!
True: they must find something, to improve their jobs, beying free lances. So I have been told by some inspectors. Even the least note can do. Never 100 per cent free.
You are spot on with that!! It makes them feel like they are doing their job. And makes them think they know more than you do.
Thank you for your insightful videos. I had/have no idea what is involved with sailing a ship from port to port. we take so much for granted. It is people like you who bring knowledge and enlightenment to us landlubbers. Looking forward to your next post.
Great vlog as always chief!
If I would have known about commercial shipping like I do now I would have joined. Your videos are amazing.
Another good informative video, interesting as always. Look forward to the next one. Safe travels. Thank you.
i learn a lot from your content sir about the life of a sea Ferrer as I understand they play a critical role in the world to have a sustainable and cohesive economy
Thank you for the heart chief makoi
You’ ve brought these sometimes stressful inspections foreward in a professional and respectful manner.👌
Spot on Chief! Bravo Zulu
great and very informative episode again chief!
Love all your Videos.... They’re the Best !!!
I remember growing up a friend of mine was doing all these courses and certifications to join the merchant marine, I think he was training to be an officer of some kind, always thought it was such a random occupation for a young kid to want to get into. This made me think about him again for the first time in years, wonder how he is and what he's done all this time. Out there in the big endless blue. I kinda half toyed with the idea as well as a kid, after spending a summer working on a yacht. It was crazy tough work, constantly cleaning, repairing or on watch. There was just something about the ocean that really called to me though, so peaceful and yet could be so terrifying as well, the weather especially. I made some good friends during that too, just all of us together on one boat, sharing the responsibility and chores together. That kinda comradeship you rarely get that anywhere else, certainly beat an office job.
Anyways thanks for bringing back those memories, was super interesting as well.
Happy to see you have shared another great episode.
Glad to see that you reached my country for bunkering.
Stay safe, CHIEF.
Amazing, well done.
Thanks for the exact explation Pleasant voyage
That was a really informative vid. It gave me a real eye opener.
You did it again, another great video! Inspections can be very stressful, the inspectors intimidating plus crew and company reputations can be affected negatively or positively, you hope for the positive. It is unlikely that a ship will get a 4.0 score, the inspector(s) generally find something to grouse about, as you well know. Thanks for the great info, off to watch more of your videos. All the best to you and yours!
Hello Chief, love your video. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Best wishes from Sydney Australia!
Yay another new video from Chief!
Thanks Chief, as always your videos are both entertaining and informative.
Good report, as usual. Salamat.
I've been watching your videos for a long time and learned a lot of things in the maritime world. As a landlubber, the video content is indeed very educational. Keep it up Chief and stay safe. Cheers.
Great vid . Very informative. and profesionally done
Sail safe Chief!! Keep the great content coming!!
Always very interesting 😃 🤟
Really great channel on fascinating subjects and for keeping up to date in the World of Mariners.
Thanks again Chief!
So glad we found your videos. Love your content. Thanks for providing this wonderful content.
Glad you enjoy it!
Amen in 1st Impressions!
I never participated in a "Ship" inspection, BUT Plenty of other HIGH VALUE Inspections.
I always found being Prepared all the Time, truthful responses, clarity, and PRIDE in your Responsibilities' ALWAYS eased the minds of All Inspectors I dealt with.
I always look forward to each of your videos, Sir
Chief, thank you for another excellent video.
God bless you sir...As always, wise words chief
Great video Chief.
Right on Chief. Giving the smack down to the doubters and haters. You are correct, clean and squared away gets noticed and makes the process easier.
"All I can say is, you are not qualified to have that kind of opinion" made me laugh the kind of laugh that would have startled my dog, back when I had one.
As an aside, that food looks insanely good.
Great clip!! Very informative. Love your channel! :) :)
I used to do instream boardings for US Immigration Service crew inspections. It was usually very professional on both sides. But yes, there are bad people everywhere; you just have to catch the bastards.
Sometimes the galley crews would have laid a out a full buffet for the two of us inspectors... and this was usually between 10 PM and 4 AM. But the crews never offered us anything except a coffee, or let us suspect anything, until after all our inspections were done and we were readying to call for our pilot boat/seagoing tug ride home. (That way they couldn't be accused of "paying" us to pass their people through.) But once we were done working, OMG...
Their shipping companies were paying our full overtime pay to do these special boardings, so the government didn't care, and the captain didn't mind our being delayed just a bit longer so they could offer us awesome food as a way to say thanks. Since then, I have eaten in a lot of expensive places around the world, but this was some of the best food I've ever had.
The very best I remember was aboard a Swedish-flag vessel, during some of the worst weather I've ever experienced while boarding ships. That night I damned near went swimming twice, and lightning did strike the ship once as our tug was pulling away from her.
What a weird, but memorable, combination.
I am Very Thankful that you have contents like this it's very useful in understanding our online classes
Salamat Po for the reminders of the days past and what we went through during the inspections! Looks like your ship is a well-run one! I enjoy your straight-talk of your experiences! Safe travels and much Mabuhay, Chief and crew! 🤙🙏🌅
Also I just wanted to state this, I just found your channel today, but you are absolutely amazing at being a youtuber. I have not 1 complaint about your videos, and Ive been binging them for the better part of today ( perhaps 6 hours worth of my day ) Just thought that needed to be said, you do this well. I also love your PC setup in the background... guessing thats when youre at home - I too am a gamer / pc enthusiast, cool to see you have a nice rig AND dual displays! Long live the dual display!
It really finds me interesting to watch your vlogs because i can see the actual works inside the ship.it's sometimes difficult for me to comprehend what my husband tells me about his everyday life in the ship.it convince me more to let my son pursue being a seafarer.
Thank you chief!
fascinating video about the trials and tribulations of a chief engineer. I don't doubt you do a great job but it must be frustrating as well as stressful keeping on top of maritime regulations and negotiating your way through corrupt officials. By the way- your great presentation style has got me interested in shipping - which makes a considerable change from my usual farming videos!!!!
I actually watch farming and fishing videos as well. 😊
@@ChiefMAKOi you know you remind me of my late uncle who was also a chief engineer. he was very like you in that he was very amiable, but had natural authority. He also liked his food!!!!
Greetings Chief. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I was a former agent at Hanjin Shipping in Seattle. Getting to know the ships crews was the best part of the job. All the best.
You certainly eat well on your ship chief!
I fully agree about inspections being stressful no matter how well you know your job or the industry you are in.
Chief MAKOi, came across your TH-cam videos following suez canal issue and your insight really attracted me to follow your channel.
As a land lover, farmer in rural central Manitoba Canada, never experienced the ocean other than standing on the shore. The vast size of these ships, the experiences traveling the world, different ports, work that is done on the great ships truly amaze me. Also ports you visit and share, kind of, in a small way, give me a way to see other countries, customs, and sights.
I have to truly thank you for your shares in amongst and heart felt way. Keep safe in these troubling times.
Rick
You are right, clean and orderly Ness is a major thing I look out for, nice to see that my colleagues at Amsa are doing their job
What I've seen its the C/O that runs the Ship .And your one of the best I've listen to☺☺☺
Thanx for the info chief ..and have a nice weekend greetz from the Netherlands
Napakaganda talaga manood sayo chief. napakalinaw ng boses. God bless you Chief! ingat lagi. 😊
Always great videos
Another superb, insightful video, Chief. As a former Engineer Officer in two diesel-electric submarines, I believed that the old Navy adage -- "Run she may, but shine she must," is dead wrong. There's so much more to it than simplistic nonsense like that.
My early experience taught me quickly that if she's kept clean she'll run and operate well. If it's your responsibility, you can insist that she's clean and ensure she stays that way. At first, the worker bees may not enjoy putting in the extra effort requiredyo make her shipshape, but once they discover that keeping her shipshape is a lot easier and allows them to spend more of their time maintaining their assigned equipment.
It's great learning about ways of the sea
im always looking forward for your videos chief.. ingat kyo palagi.
Hi from New Zealand
Keep up with your great work
Been on a ship is a lot different than I thought it was
You make it very interesting
Kia ora bro go the all Blacks
Interesting vlog ... too good
Chief thanks for allyours video,s i really like theme i was sailing in the 70,s only for 7 years and it was my best period off living i still missid it thanks and i hope you putt more vigeo,s on it greetings John
That looked like some very good prepared meals aboard the ship's.
I'm sure all the worker's not only deserve it, but appreciate it. Great video, thanks
Hi Chief love it when i get a notification of a new video from you 👍👍👍💙