Part 21 A Month at Sea on an ERRV (February 2019)

The latest episode depicting the every day life on board an ERRV (Emergency Response & rescue Vessel) in the North Sea

[@wigglypaw]

This looks exactly like my fire dept jobs. cleaning hose. folding hose. Driving the big ladder truck. working to connect things in cold wet dark frozen 40 mph winds , waiting for the wrecker or my automobile frame cutter. Washing trucks and “buses” (ambulances), constantly checking the supplies. Always tuning and cleaning the engines. Rotating and changing tires ( those guys are huge!) , fitting chains. Oiling anything that can be reached. Keeping 30 radios charged. on and on... and training constantly .New equipment. Trucks going to refit so we are down a vehicle. And then onto our Hudson River equipment. ... I LOVED my job.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

sheri williams That does sound very similar to our job in very many ways.

[@PhoenixLyon]

Long, slow, days, maybe weeks, (wishful thinking!) of absolute routine interspersed with heart-stopping, blood-freezing escapades, (rescues). LOL One thing first responders share with soldiers is that. The other, both head for the sounds of trouble. Appreciate everything you folks do! Would love to be able to raise a pint with y'all sometime, if you ever get to the U.S. after the world comes out of quarantine/lockdown. I am not going to get into the civil unrest going on. Hopefully, by the time your two month tour is over, things will be calm, again. Stay safe and healthy!✌😺

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

Thank you for sharing this with me 👏❤️😁thinking of you and stay safe out there xx

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thank you :)

[@janetbrowning9089]

Very good with the harmonica; that has to be the smallest one I've ever seen anyone try to play!! lol Gorgeous sunrise! Thanks my friend, for another great video!!😊🙏💖⚓

[@Bigwavemaster1]

That was the back-2-back skipper

[@raybruce9522]

I worked on the rigs for a couple years in the Gulf of Mexico. It sucked bad always wished I was on one of the boats. The labor is brutal on the rigs.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

This is an ERRV (Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel). It’s always surprised me that there are so few of these type of vessels in the American oil fields.

[@raybruce9522]

Ya got to have some balls to be on the little boat.

[@PhoenixLyon]

@@Bigwavemaster1 They rely on the U.S.Coast Guard for needed assistance. The CG has helicopters and several bases around the Gulf of Mexico, and all the coasts. I imagine Mexico has something in place for their interests in the Gulf.

[@PhoenixLyon]

I don't know the footage on the small boat, but it has the same design as the Coast Guard 44ft. Search and Rescue (SAR) boats, minus the sweet turbine engine. The design of the 44ft. boats allows them to do a complete roll, and right themselves. They are used in heavy seas for.that reason. In the U.S., generally the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and from Massachusetts, up to the north eastern states, and of course, the Great Lakes.✌😺

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Unfortunately we are not allowed to make any more Month at Sea videos. This is the last one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmulapol56We7M

[@helengreen1410]

Great coverage again lads, rig worker myself however next couple of years planning to get on the ERRV or PVS Nice to see the other side being the one who chats to the boats all day!

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thanks, Helen. In the summer I try to film a bit more of the scaffs and abseilers.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Unfortunately we are not allowed to make any more Month at Sea videos. This is the last one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmulapol56We7M

[@Duh6666666]

I always enjoy your videos, thank you!

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thank you

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Unfortunately we are not allowed to make any more Month at Sea videos. This is the last one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmulapol56We7M

[@Duh6666666]

@@Bigwavemaster1Sorry to hear that, thanks for everything! Now, I'll just have to rewatch the old ones in order.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

@@Duh6666666 Thst would be good. Since I’m not filming I now have a bit more time on my hands to answer questions 😊

[@HoldOffHunger]

You're all awesome! "The first duty of every sailor is the safety of fellow sailors." Rock on!

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thank you very much 😊

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

I worked on an ERRV in the early 1980's specifically built for the task like this one. I look at the converted trawlers I see that after Piper Alpha seemed to be the solution for standby vessels and I just shook my head.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

It was Piper Alpha that changed the industry. The Cullen Report laid out strict guidelines which meant that most converted trawlers were no longer acceptable.

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

@@Bigwavemaster1 Hello; the only reason I mentioned it was I can across a video showing a converted trawler rescue vessel before watching this one. I wanted to see if it said when the video was made but cannot find the dang thing. If I do I'll post a link.

[@jadeprinces]

Awesome video guys.....man what a beautiful vessel you have.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@jadeprinces]

@@Bigwavemaster1 why??

[@mpage2654]

It must feel great to step on solid ground ! Nice work !

[@Bigwavemaster1]

We don’t really notice but it is always good to get home.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@deckiedeckie]

Awesome.....reminds me of in my time on the USCG.doing law enforcement on the high seas ....getting on board a vessel to do a LE Boarding fm a 17 ft Zodiac....only a jacobs ladder.....and a good grip....

[@Bigwavemaster1]

We’ve had to board a trawler before but only because he was heading straight for the oil platform and not answering his radio.

[@PhoenixLyon]

And you guys called us SAR crews nuts?? LOL Formerly one of Uncle Sam's Confused Group, myself. Ran SAR out of Base Galveston in early 80's. Point Hope was our LE cutter. Part of her cruise was Hawaii, but she was only 81ft., 90ft.? Not all that big for the Pacific. Again, y'all called SAR crews crazy? Riiiight.✌😺

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@rosannacellini2158]

A big strong, and sturdy vessel. Interesting to watch. Gorgeous sunset! You guys are such hard workers. Stay safe and may the Lord protect you on your journeys.⚓👍🙏

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thank you very much Here are some more 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGenY5l-gNl1raM

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@captroft]

Thanks for the mention at 10.00 👍🏻 not the best weather that day. Probably not bad for you lads all the same.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thanks for watching. Always good to give a shout to the locals :) We don't really notice much in these conditions.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@metar2]

Great footage, thanks for sharing!

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thank you very much for watch This will be our last ever Month at Sea video ☹️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmulapol56We7M

[@metar2]

@@Bigwavemaster1 I am sorry to read there wil be no more Month at Sea. Thank you for the series and save voyages.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

@@metar2 Thank you very much and thank you for watching 😊

[@sandrabentley15]

U guys stay save greetings from south africa as i am sure u all have family waiting for u to return home save

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Much appreciated 😊

[@suzannerossiter1682]

Wow, beautiful sunset.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@helenasousa9037]

Great video . Thank you.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@vlado2701]

Unique , imteresting , beautiful , delightful and helpful video ! Only pleasant and unforgettable impressions ! I appreciate Your necessary and important job for us ! My deep respect dear Bigwavemaster 1 !

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thank you very much

[@Refractarioinsurgent]

Mr. I like your red hulled ship she looks strong and very seaworthy, thanks for sharing another episode with us and may you sail in fair weather Sir. Semper Paratus Always Ready! U.S.C.G.

[@PhoenixLyon]

So glad I came to these videos. I've talked with at least 3 other Coasties! It's great to swap info.✌😺

[@Refractarioinsurgent]

Phoenix Lyon Ahoy sailor it's an honor to say Thanks for your service to our Great Republic.

[@PhoenixLyon]

@@Refractarioinsurgent Thank you. It was a good time in my life.✌😺

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@rarbiart]

3:26 why not using a hook carabiner but an oval screw one? don't the small ones (like singing rock "small snap") fit all available anchor points? but at least it sounds like a steel one.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Good question. We are gradually replacing the old type with the type you suggest.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@johns4426]

Hi, was your skipper a fella named Micheal? Or the fella near the start driving called Mike? I’m sure I sailed with him. Top fella

[@Bigwavemaster1]

No. Afraid not.

[@outlandermceleney8219]

I would love to work on a vessel. But I don't even know where to start! :c

[@Bigwavemaster1]

John McEleney Nautical college would be a good place.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Unfortunately we are not allowed to make any more Month at Sea videos. This is the last one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmulapol56We7M

[@deckiedeckie]

That's a jewel of a small boat....all we had was a 17 ft zodiac....open boat....

[@Bigwavemaster1]

The Daughter Craft are quite a new addition. All we had previously was a couple of 6m Seariders.

[@DeadRpoetry1167]

Love watching these. You lot do a hard and valuable job; you're the safety net in a harsh working environment. Hats off t'ya. Ps. Just noticed that someone has thumbdowned this vid? Why? What's wrong with the video lol? Weird

[@Bigwavemaster1]

I usually get a 👎 within the first couple of hours of every video uploaded. It’s probably our ex-cook who’s a bit of a prick 😝😝

[@helenasousa9037]

@@Bigwavemaster1 I think this time is cause another camera outside would made it perfect. Just a random guess

[@Bigwavemaster1]

There are loads of outside camera shots

[@helenasousa9037]

@@Bigwavemaster1 Hi when you guys get the boats in and out of the water . From the tower filming ,that would be very nice. I love that bit of sunset .

[@DeadRpoetry1167]

@@Bigwavemaster1 sorry just watched your January storm footage, and aft to ask, what's the biggest estimated waves that you've experienced? Have you been in storms that have questioned your vessels ability? I can't think of a more harsh environment to live and work.

[@jimmywim]

Only just discovered this channel - loving it. Are all the vids aboard the Grampian Courageous?

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Welcome on board. You’re close with the name of the boat and the Courageous does feature in some of the vids including the end of this one. Unfortunately I’m not allowed to name the ship I’m on. I take it you’ve discovered the FB Page? m.facebook.com/bigwavemaster/posts/?ref=bookmarks&mt_nav=0

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@lynncraig6151]

I wish I could play the Harmonica like that.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

That was a cameo by the back-2-back captain.

[@isladurrant2015]

Mini Hohner... the first musical instrument in Space.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@pennywebb867]

Has Wanda been to the beauty parlor? Great video. You all takecare?

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Wanda has gone for a well earned rest and a bit of pampering. This is Wonga (A lone shark)

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@wahyukempir1760]

Nice job capt 😎.and nice salary 🥰

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Nice salary? I wish 😂 We film some of the largest waves ever caught on camera. We work with 2 North Sea oil platforms that can accurately measure wave height so no guessing or exaggeration. Enjoy 🌊🌊 kzbin.info/aero/PLG-lkGl9kpwSEoYG5fJ3pwqVNZaDivv7z And Meet the Crew kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmulapol56We7M

[@rachelfinley4505]

Still wish u all would make and sell those cute sharks on the front of the ship. I would buy at least 1 or 2.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Rachel Finley Ha! No can do 😊 You could win a Bigwavemaster1 polo shirt or hoodie though 😊

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@Cheeseatingjunlista]

Takes me back, spent a few years on a semi sub back in the 80s - there was little as sophisticated as your vessel back then....Good luck to you all

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@Dave-id6sj]

5 dislikes? 5 Arseholes...your engineering department had those engines humming nicely, that exhaust and engine beat is music to the ears. Glad you still rock the Destination Fucked shirt, I need one myself now, I joined the gym, had my first session and am officially at that same destination, I have muscles and even bones I never knew existed let alone gave you the good news after you abuse them in the gym. Question, you can't take Ollie Collie onboard so do you have a ships cat? Have a safe one fellas and stay in touch, we are heading into winter here in Oz and last week had a cold front that gave us 5 inches of snow in the Snowy Mountains and the Victorian snowfields at Hotham. Going to be a cold one methinks.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

The 5 dislikes. Well, you can't please all of the people all of the time. Probably the same people checking in each time just to give it the thumbs down. One will be an ex-crew member who tried to get the FB page shut down. He's a bitter, twisted little fucker. I don't do gyms, prefer to get out on deck and do some work or spend my days out with Ollie Collie. Not allowed to have pets on board. :(

[@IsaacOLEG]

@@Bigwavemaster1 could be dyslexia too ;)

[@pauloconnor2980]

Is that Cromarty that they pull into in the end????

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Stavanger.

[@lynnebowman880]

Brilliant.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thank you 😊

[@MrPablohasan]

Greetings from Aberdeen :)

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Greetings

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@justbenice7448]

Not sure what happened to the fellow at 9:22 but I hope he's okay now.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

He’s fine 😊

[@justbenice7448]

@@Bigwavemaster1 Oh, good. Thx!

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@kwindafidler7728]

id love some raw footage, hours long big waves

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfRqoudftt3nsU

[@DeadRpoetry1167]

How's your first day back so far lol. (It's Mon 25, at trxtng)

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Not bad. We’re in dry dock for a couple of weeks.

[@DeadRpoetry1167]

@@Bigwavemaster1 bad driving repairs or oil n filter type? lol. How often does the ship hit dry dock in a year and is it the crew that do general maintenance or does it mean training/course time? Or doing what sailors ashore are good at....keeping pubs afloat 😁

[@Bigwavemaster1]

We go into drydock every 2-3 years to get all the jobs done that can’t be done at Sea such as engine overhaul and tanks cleaned. Plus many other time consuming jobs. The dry dock workers do all the work, we are just there to lend a hand and help out where we can. As for the other, we’ve just had a visit from a company man warning us of random alcohol tests ☹️ If you’re on Facebook you can follow us at m.facebook.com/bigwavemaster/posts/?ref=bookmarks&mt_nav=0

[@gvsukids]

How often do you go home and are you visited by coast guard?

[@Bigwavemaster1]

We are at sea for a month at a time. We then get a month at home. We use the CG helicopter for medivac.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Unfortunately we are not allowed to make any more Month at Sea videos. This is the last one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmulapol56We7M

[@gvsukids]

@@Bigwavemaster1 sorry to hear!

[@budyeddi5814]

0:55 Turbine dinghy? 👀

[@PhoenixLyon]

Sweet! Of course, up there, they need that power. Looks like a 44ft. rescue boat to me. Our Coast Guard 44s looked like that, minus the turbine. 🐱

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Jet powered kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnjCcnt7frScb5I

[@SM-zx9mx]

How long are your contracts?

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Stefan Moskov We are on location for a month at a time

[@SM-zx9mx]

@@Bigwavemaster1 Month on/off? Thank you.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Stefan Moskov Yes. Month on/month off

[@SM-zx9mx]

@@Bigwavemaster1 Thank you for the quick replies! Good luck!

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Stefan Moskov You’re Welcome. Hope you enjoy some more of our videos.

[@jamiltomconceicaou7182]

Acho fantástico o trabalho no mar!!

[@Bigwavemaster1]

Thank you very much We film some of the largest waves ever caught on camera. We work with 2 North Sea oil platforms that can accurately measure wave height so no guessing or exaggeration. Enjoy 🌊🌊 kzbin.info/aero/PLG-lkGl9kpwSEoYG5fJ3pwqVNZaDivv7z And Meet the Crew kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWmulapol56We7M

[@abc-ke2yq]

Stay safe everybody

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@klingonbaronessprincesskar5519]

My grand parents where born glascow

[@Bigwavemaster1]

It’s a small world

[@klingonbaronessprincesskar5519]

@@Bigwavemaster1 sure is thanks

[@842qwery]

ERRV people at it again...

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@nathanobrochta6621]

What is your position

[@Bigwavemaster1]

100nm NEcof Lerwick

[@Dave-id6sj]

Missionary otherwise he ends up at destination fucked.

[@TheArcanelife]

Such sexy red ship!!!!

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@Fumingzeus]

First

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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[@Lindholmer5k]

What a glorious hole you've made... 13:15

[@Bigwavemaster1]

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