BACK TO PINEY POINT | PAUL HALL CENTER | PHASE 3 | SIU UNLICENSED APPRENTICE PROGRAM

[@alexbaum2204]

Heading into Phase 3 tomorrow. Worked a cable ship on phase 2. In fact, I worked the same cable ship YOU worked. I know that because on one of my last days onboard, I looked up towards the top of one of the tanks (hadn’t used that tank the entire hitch until that point) and wouldn’t you know it, there was your name etched in the film of grime the tends to build up on the walls. Couldn’t believe it man! You were a huge reason I ended up in that exact spot. Your videos helped me decide to join, and your phase two video made me really interested in cable ships - enough to ask to be put on one. And there I was, looking at your name up on the wall. Surreal, man. Can’t thank you enough for what you do. Means the world to some of us.

[@JoeFranta]

I love hearing about people pursuing the career because of my videos! Best of luck with the rest of the program! You got this!

[@RedMcc]

My son who is 19 is visitng their Tacoma office today. He hasnt been this excited about something in awhile. I am really excited for him and a bit jealous to be able to be on the high seas going all around the world.

[@kevin-hb1ex]

I would love to hear an update!

[@richsims6870]

Congratulations to your son ! Enjoy and semper fi.

[@danielprice9997]

You have a natural ability at making these videos…they are very enjoyable and informative. Keep on keepin on!

[@JoeFranta]

Glad you like them!

[@timburges8142]

@@JoeFranta Hey man. Really enjoy watching your videos and seeing the other side of the business. You're a great story teller. If you ever come through Savannah GA. On a container ship again, hit me up. I'm a crane operator for Georgia ports in Savannah

[@charlesc.parker1164]

Thanks for letting everyone know what's involved. Much more than I thought. I enjoy your videos. I'm almost 70 and always wanted to do what you're doing. Stay safe and thanks again.

[@wherecondorssoar7175]

Joe, wow. Right out of high school, I worked on lobster boats - both inshore and off shore - from southeastern, CT. I used to see the tankers and container ships pass through Long Island Sound (the Race) and off shore as well, and I always wondered what it must be like to be aboard making it happen. I was then drawn to the skies as a commercial pilot where I often gazed down at the ships at sea still wondering what it must be like making it happen. I have been watching your channel. I just subscribed, and I thank you for sharing your passion with us. This is a very special channel.

[@admranger]

No matter what it is in, furthering your education pays off. Glad to see the trades represented on youtube!

[@kevintersavige125]

Great videos! My Dad served as a Merchant Mariner during WWII He told me about his trips thru the North Atlantic and various places his vessels docked such as St.Nazaire & Archangel in the then USSR He stayed in for 8 years till he married my Mom and truthfully I think he missed it till the day he passed

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Very nice job of acknowledging and thanking your instructors. The piney point academy is an excellent opportunity. When your done you have a career and no student debt.

[@rgh622]

I'm watching this series and I'm curious. Do they (Union) pay for this training? If not who does and are the students compensated while they go through it? Very interesting stuff.

[@brennanm5766]

this guy is a modern day ernest shackleton type as far as im concerned. excellent and effective narration with a great personal edge, insightful and introspective

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I am always pleased to see another installment or your incredible Merchant Marine career!

[@JoeFranta]

thanks for the kind words! more to come

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@JoeFranta You bet, Joe!

[@donjose6520]

I thoroughly enjoyed your videos . Those of who are of Retirement age only wish we had made a decision to do what you're doing. Sailing the oceans and getting a great pay . Thanks for sharing.

[@tomservo5347]

What I appreciate the most in your videos is how much comradery is displayed with your fellow Merchant Marine sailors and how they become family to you. They got your back, you got theirs.

[@JoeFranta]

brotherhood of the sea

[@patriley9449]

Congratulations on completing this very difficult and detailed training Joe. You and your fellow students worked hard and long to learn your trade. I have watched a number of your excellent videos in the past several weeks, but I had not seen the training videos until today. This type of training is what this country needs more of. Too much emphasis is placed on attending colleges and universities and not enough on vocational training such as machinist, welder, mechanic, plumber, construction worker and more. I am talking about hands on training in detail that will allow people to learn a highly paid trade for jobs that are in high demand. I have a lot more need for someone who can repair my car or plumb my house than I do for another sociologist, lawyer or gender studies major.

[@samuelblackwood5169]

I'm a Firefighter/Paramedic debating on a career change at 46 years old. I thoroughly enjoyed your videos and gives very good perspective into what it takes to get to where many want to go, but don't know the answers. You sir answered those questions for many.

[@VandelayyIndustries]

From my pieced together understanding throughout watching your videos: You attend an academy, receive on the job training, from that point eventually you're "certified". From there you can join a union at which point you'll take jobs on ships based on the availability of work? If im correct? I'd be interested to see a quick video overview of the entire process as well as expected salaries through the industry. Your videos shine an enjoyable light onto an industry not many will ever get to see, nice work! 👍🏻

[@normatwater7419]

Have been to Piney Point back in the 1990s visiting the campus . Piney Point use to buss students to us for the hands on live Shipboard Fire Fighting .I was the Senior MARAD Fire Fighting Instructor at the MARD/MSC Fire school in Freehold NJ for 17 years . Prior to coming to work for the US Maritime Administration i served in the US Navy for 25 years and retired as a HTCS with my last duty station at the US Navy Shipboard Fire School in Philadelphia Pa. I enjoyed training the men and women from Piney Point and other Maritime schools Joe i just happened to come upon your videos and i want to say how well you put it all together hoping other young men & women will going this work .

[@mirandarosman3721]

G'day from Australia. New subscriber here. Only just discovered tour channel a few days,ago via the uTube algorithm and you have me hooked! I've always been fascinated with big ships and I'm loving your channel. Its raw, unfiltered and honest. Keep producing more please🙏Thankyou so much for giving us such great content👍🇦🇺

[@marchellochiovelli7259]

Class of 134, late 1975. My first job took me to Jeddah on a Waterman Freighter, the Thomas Lynch. Probably a toaster or beam to some building now. Well done!!

[@JoeFranta]

Thanks for watching! class 134 thats wild!

[@marcoantonioabarca2617]

You are a born story-teller.

[@Adventuregirl96]

As a Coastie I enjoyed this series of videos and thank you for sharing them and your journey.

[@bkkid75]

I'm a retired coastie and I'm thinking about doing this...looks so much fun

[@jameshaury2716]

I hated the wet trainer at the reserve center. Of course I seemed to have to do that in fall and winter.

[@socalsilver6397]

Congrats on the completion of class!! Union work is great! Better dough, better benefits.

[@marcusskidmore7290]

These videos are freaking great, keep them coming good sir!

[@burkepetersen8073]

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing and letting us all “see behind the curtain” of all your training and sailing experience!

[@JoeFranta]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnkosciusko4045]

Piney Point! My mom worked on the "Seafarers' Log" newspaper. I often heard her refer to Piney Point and she met Paul Hall many times. Nice memory. Thanks.

[@scotthaselbauer8267]

Mr. Guy... Much love and respect ... Big Thanks !!

[@erict7840]

Joe, your videos are great and have perked up my interest in going back to sea. Keep up the great work my friend👍👍

[@shevahmorris9132]

These videos are helping me alot...the visuals help....September 26th 2022 phase 1 Whoa n ur from jersey! Now I see Mr Guy that I've been emailing

[@jaybrown5661]

Been totally waiting for this! Was in the Navy and thought of merchant marines wonder what would have happened!

[@JoeFranta]

Glad you're enjoying the content Jay

[@garywilson3183]

These have been very interesting and informative! Good job Joe!!

[@JoeFranta]

Glad you like them!

[@robertwolfley9068]

Dude I love your videos and I love seeing how you're progressing you're doing amazing job

[@JL93067]

Hey Joe. Love your style and prestation. You are an amazingly talented film maker / documenter. Looking forward to more from you.

[@joewood1335]

in the process of applying for this now , railroad didnt work out 2 mths to promote to conductor wasnt enough time , always thought about going to sea or work the hudson river

[@delphilungwyn5308]

You'll have alot more freedom...but it's still piney point. Good luck and congratulations.

[@tommytfaa]

Great channel man. I think it is going to blow up soon keep it up.

[@joeblow5037]

Well done, Joe! 😀

[@frankmarcia5956]

Joe i have to say that U S merchant mariners are the best trained and paid in the world. i was in the U S Coast Guard in the early 1960s spent six years on active dury. evan back in those days teh merchant trainibg was fantastic. i know the Coast Guard sets a high bar for merchant training and ship safety and that's how it should be. take care good luck.

[@richardgiles2484]

Massive well done to you all 👏👏👏

[@hengineer]

seen your videos recently, Cal Maritime Grad '05, 3E), former Marine Engineering Officer, switched shoreside 'cause of my wife and mini-me. Interesting to see life from the Unlicensed Perspective. Had to field many a questions about how to get in from scratch zero, and a 4 year University isn't the solution for everyone (there are 7 accredited Maritime Academies, but many many more unlicensed maritime programs)

[@gerardvanaalsum3786]

So great to see all of this. We trully enjoy your channel and the videos. greetings from Holland

[@JoeFranta]

Cheers, thanks for watching :)

[@madmouseinjapan]

Another great installment! Thank you!

[@simonpetergreen]

greetings from the uk - brilliant narrative many thanks, respect and safe travels

[@craigguy1559]

Awesome content. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Also, I appreciate the shout out.

[@rangeorge85051]

got off my last ship (Overseas Boston) in 1986, things have changed with Piney Point,

[@stevenelson9891]

Would you put pay sacles for what you do in one of your videos. Love your videos keep it up . Thanks !!!

[@JoeFranta]

Yeah steve, everyone keeps asking, I'll be making a video explaining everything

[@TruthTime-bs9ni]

Great job again 👏👍

[@baska-]

Nice one

[@bobertmcboberty1385]

Hey Joe been watching some of your videos for awhile now mostly day dreaming about doing what you do. currently in a point in life where i have have to find a new career and this just seems to check all the boxes for what i desire in a career. my only question is at 32 years of age is it to late for me?

[@jasonmconnors]

Did the phase 2 video get pulled? I didn’t see it to continue. Feeling like I missed your cable ship journey.

[@JoeFranta]

I will eventually be re-releasing a video on that voyage.

[@frankfrmfkd]

Another cool video bro, be well

[@danieljohnson1564]

I grew up boating in Maryland in the Chesapeake Bay, and I Never knew There was a Merchant Maine Training School at Piney Point.

[@bobuncle8704]

I know it’s been a while, but congratulations.

[@JoeFranta]

thanks Unc

[@nickjones6747]

I wish this guy would tell is how much he took home from the different ships. I am thinking about trying this.

[@emt0714]

Awesome 👏 videos boss keep’em coming

[@jessicabuckman9675]

AWESOME JOE!

[@kenfox22]

Definitely get your Tankers License

[@robertkellenberg4171]

Can we call you Jersey Joe? Or is that too cliche lol. Love these videos man!

[@JoeFranta]

lol i've been called that before, glad you're enjoying the videos

[@spaghetti.lee-69]

Great to see An Italian from Jersey Sailing the World. Love your vids...one Question: Ever see a UFO out there??

[@JoeFranta]

Ha, idk you see lots of things on the bridge at night, some weird stuff....

[@andytaylor6781]

Cool show

[@wolffo999]

great vids

[@iansmartel5473]

You went to the Island 🏝 of Jersey? Or did you just miss the new off.

[@daviddoran3673]

I've looked at some of your videos...I'm inclined to like them...can you identify the vessels so I can follow them on vesselfinder????

[@joebarnes3178]

Wow. So much has changed since the 70,s and 80,s, it was totally different then. And we didn't have social media to entertain us on the sea. We were bored a f on down time. Lol

[@frankcelle744]

Just started watching your videos, you do an awesome job. I have a question, does the ships you work on and even piney point have to give you permission to film and post videos. Just curious.

[@JoeFranta]

I always ask before I start recording things. Piney Point used some of my footage for a promo vid acoupoe years ago

[@rickjames302]

so, i get that this is entry level for someone (similar to those going into the military out of high school), but would this school be of any assistance to someone already being licensed with 100T Masters captain's license?

[@frankfrmfkd]

All you gotta do is walk in and say "im rick james bitch"

[@manfredolson6889]

I believe your MMC should already say OS, and Wiper on it. You could join MSC, or another union as entry level. But if Piney Point can make you an AB in a year I’d say go for it.

[@rickjames302]

@@manfredolson6889 master, os, wiper, and steward (Food handling). MSC would be like getting back in the USN again except better quality of life. wouldn't want to go back into engineering though. Just questioning if my assumption that it would be a step down to go back to low man on the totem pole for AB just to be able to get larger vessel sea time for working up to unlimited class master. wondered if it would be similar to being in the navy and going back to "C" school as a fleet returnee; treated with "respect" as you had sea time and training/certs already.

[@manfredolson6889]

I have no clue what C School is, but you would probably not be quite the low man as an AB. There could be OS level sailors on the ship and you would undoubtedly know more than they. And my little experience is that if “you know your shit” as they say, you will get plenty of respect, even if you are not the best of people. And being a decent person doesn’t get you far if your work ethic and abilities absolutely bite. That all being said, if you are interested in being a Master, captaining a ship, perhaps consider enrolling in an academy and become a 3rd Mate, or just studying on your own and taking the test. I have talked to people from Cal Maritime and they have indicated that there is usually a few people 50+ in each class I’m thinking I should have taken the opportunity when I was 40 and kicking the idea around. Anyways, good luck with what ever you do!

[@BigBoi678]

Dam, you get better training in this school than the Navy.

[@dylankrebbs5438]

I am now on the badass side of KZbin

[@JoeFranta]

lol cheers Dylan

[@PajaPatakBrakeTheLaw]

Great channel you have dude. I work on cruise ship and i just got home after 9 months. Im sure its nothing like cargo ships but its the same. Long hours and salary is shit 🤣 all ports are short and are the same. 😉

[@a-fl-man640]

interesting

[@yungwun904]

Memories. I was in class 601.

[@netrhyda8761]

Nice!

[@zeflixy9814]

interested after i graduate high school where do you go to apply for a unlicensed apprenticeship

[@JoeFranta]

This video explains the first steps- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX6zYWaXqNyfeMU.

[@ronaldnielson8591]

I have 2 engineers in my family. From them, I understand that being in the right union is very important. What choice of unions will you make?

[@bradenlewis2160]

Is there any ships that allow the consumption of alcohol??

[@philthy8150]

Just found your channel recent subscriber curious if you know how many people you graduated with are still in the field.

[@quandaledingle4152]

if its not too personal how much money did you make during the whole year as an apprentice? just wondering to know what to expect.

[@Niner342]

What is the pay like wile in training as well as after training ???

[@Sonnyboy346]

Did you ever suffer from seasickness? Is so, how long did it take to get your sea legs?

[@anonymous4711_]

7:30 running Windows XP?

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

New subscriber awesome blog

[@JoeFranta]

thanks for watching !

[@roandolfreyno8679]

hey sir id like too ask?when would you be a Captain?

[@jaybrown5661]

Toooo short! I have to wait again 😂

[@JoeFranta]

New video coming soon buddy

[@Baz-yk3kq]

Joe Im amazed you aren’t a Officer Cadet or is that coming

[@manfredolson6889]

What kind of boots do you wear?

[@3beardsandaboss641]

Is there a age cutoff to go to that school

[@Popclone]

Great video, q: what is the avg starting play after graduation?

[@JoeFranta]

it varies, but maybe like 5k a month, average

[@Villlz]

How long does it take to get a b book?

[@krassos]

What floor/room where you guys in?

[@krassos]

Government Vessels is in phase 1 now. Still no test.

[@iamthemagazine1172]

How do I apply for this

[@carp8452]

class # 317 enjoyed every day

[@JoeFranta]

wow 317, cheers brother

[@Donttreadonme95]

Do you get paid to go to piney point ? How does all that work ?

[@MultiMrdelgado]

Are you allowed to take a break between phase 3 and phase 4??

[@treklub3]

Yea 1 month or so

[@hckups]

How old are you?

[@sliver1494]

class 423

[@Mycritterfamily]

Lol no way no how I'm 52 years old and enjoy my privacy if I had to start over I would find a way to be a steward without any of the barracks crazy dude life. Buuuut lol thank God we have 2 laundromats I like being in charge hehe.

[@duttyboukman6854]

671

[@IslandSudz]

672

[@michalkrivanek5689]

Nice job with video. But why all that screaming, marching and yelling for commercial mariner? Here in Europe you do your studies on civil high school or university if you want to be mate or engineer. All that army yelling is reserved for Navy Academy. No civil school in USA for mariner or this one is better?

[@mikkoj1977]

Why does Civil seamans need to learn about coverment wessels? and why are they fu..king upp beds like it was military?

[@ThumperKJFK]

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