Man you just gave up the cig operation in Egypt.

Thank you for the interesting cruise．What surprised me the most was that your drawings are very good 😊

Beautiful, Sad and so well told…..

Great story telling. Made me smile. 😊

This has got to be one of the best videos on the platform

Are you MSC or SIU?

How much U.S. dollars for a voyage like this?

This is probably my favorite video on youtube. I can't believe it's been 8 years. I've always dreamed of working on cargo ships. Even though Im afraid of the ocean and don't know how to swim, I find peace in it. I love cargo ship documentaries and I always come back to this at least every 6 month. Thank you for making this video.

How much money did you get at the end of the journey

I saw the USCG is extremely short in personnel. Why don’t you guys contract with them to help fill their numbers

I liked very much your movie, dear Machado. Portuguese origin? Please keep painting.

Super cool video.

Well done, Martin. Well done indeed. Makes pine for the times I sailed as a deck officer in the seventies.

Thank you for your video , father severed over 30 years .was in Yokohama bay on the Henrick Van Loon the week atoms were released ...

How do I apply? I'm very interested.

See faring merchant madden .

After the intense boredom sailing six months on a tramp tanker sailing most of the oceans I got a job piloting a hopper dredge for the Corps of Engineers. I stayed for thirty years to retirement..

Your Video Was Awesome! Really Enjoyed it! 👍😎😊

Very nice video !

Thank you!

Thanks

To this day, this is one of the most inspiring and best KZbin videos I have ever watched, and it came from a tiny one-man channel.

beautifully summed up the life at sea and the emotions a seafarer would go through!

What the type of pay you can see per trip or month?

Every few years I return to this video when faced with a major fork in the road. I was 18 when I first watched it, I'm 27 now. Weighing all my options for this latest life changing stage and, as always, the merchant marine creeps back into my head. Maybe this time I'll actually go through with it.

Beautifully done and inspiring. I hope one day soon I get to see the vast world of a way similar to this.

I miss being a Sailor so bad although once a Sailor always a Sailor even if no longer going underway. I was in the U S Navy 21 years and 13 of those were spent on 3 ships 1 being a USNS merchant ship. Only those of us who have been there can understand the journeys we made. Some good some very bad. Fair winds and Following Seas brother. Stay safe

What a masterpiece of a video

What does a QMED do? The engine department on a vessel is responsible for the main propulsion and auxiliary systems, and other mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and refrigeration systems, including deck machinery and cargo-handling equipment. Unlicensed mariners in the engine department work under the supervision of a licensed engineer. The unlicensed positions within the engine department include: wipers, oilers, electricians, pumpman, fireman, machinist, refrigeration engineers, and junior engineers. There are 5 QMED ratings, and different training requirements for each rating. The day to day duties of QMED mariners vary depending on the vessel type and the QMED endorsement the mariner qualifies for. They primarily work in the engine room, fire-room, machine shop, and steering-engine room.

What is QMED? Qualified Member of the Engine Department QMED is a key role in a vessel's engine department. Learn about the 5 QMED ratings and the steps to qualify for each. A QMED is a Qualified Member of the Engine Department working on a vessel. QMED crew members are responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repairs of the major mechanical systems on a vessel. Mariners serving in a QMED position must hold a QMED rating, but it’s an Unlicensed position. QMED is a USCG rating attached to the mariner’s Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC). QMED is the entry-level rating in the engine department. It’s one of the first steps toward achieving any Engineering Officer License. Essentially, QMED is the equivalent of an Able Seaman (Able Seamen work in the Deck Department rather than the Engine Department.)

Deckhand ; a member of a ship's crew whose duties include maintenance of hull, decks, and superstructure and mooring and cargo handling. a person, usually unskilled, who works on a ship, but who does not serve the passengers or work in the engine room.

I once met a D.J. that went by the name of “Egyptian Lover”. I’m not sure if he smoked though. Just wanted to share my Egypt story. Thanks!

wow what a great video...wish i knew of work like this when I was young. what an amazing time you had

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Did this mf even mention salary ?

Great documentary of your voyage. I took a similar trip as a Marine aboard a navy ship, and stopped in many of the same ports. It’s a strange feeling being back on land after 7 months at sea! Thanks for sharing.

Excellent!

Thank you for the High quality video and narration! I am interested in the merchant marines. How can I contact you?

My favorite thing to hear recently was of a preacher or someone like that who took the cargo ship crew out on the town while they are stranded in port. I think it was a Thai crew that was interviewed. They have US visas and went out to get snacks and other places to make it less boring to sit around and wait to get unstranded. ❤. Thank you for what you do and showing us around your ship!

Mountains cannot be surmounted except by winding paths.

If I know what love is, it is because of you.

The manager of the fruit stand always sat and only sold vegetables

If you'll not settle for anything less than your best, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish in your lives.

Very enjoyable my friend thank you for sharing your experiences

Home is the sailor, home from the sea. The hunter, home from the hill.

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I'm sure there's no shortage of underage girls in those brothels....

Keep painting, you have the spirit for it.

“Meeting exotic women”! SAY NO MORE SAY NO MORE. Just one question: Where does a fifty-six year old recently cat-deprived Cat Lady sign up for EITHER side of this story?

Wow excellent story telling skills! Narration is great!