A Day In The Life Of A Cargo Ship Deck Officer | Life At Sea

[@maxcorder2211]

Ships, trains, planes, militaries, fire, police, all over the world work like this 24/7/365. Millions of men making the world run.

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

"Things you never knew you were interested in."

[@joshuamenard699]

You certainly right about that.

[@thehungergames8918]

Yes I agree 😃👍

[@Waldherz]

Yes, I want to own a cargo ship now.

[@claudiaholmes8468]

Absolutely! This has me wanting to book a cargo ship instead of a cruise ship. Seriously!

[@josethmathew9998]

As someone who has sailed and done what he has described here.... this looks a little to pretty... its not always like this, depends on the ship and the rank😅😅

[@lukerogers151]

There's something so intensely magical about a ship and port when it's still dark out. Loved every second of this 👍

[@picklepee2771]

I worked on the USS George Washington in Newport News at a painter in overnight. Wasn't fun in the slightest Depends on what you're doing I guess

[@ervinm.5065]

I WAS THINKING THE SAME! I'd love to have a simple walk around all those cranes and containers at night, with all the fog. It's so fascinating because it's peaceful but spectral at the same time

[@rykehuss3435]

A great artist named Tor Lundvall has a whole album about that kind of stuff. Its called "The Shipyard"

[@christianphillipampoloquio6484]

As a maritime student, it's actually awesome when something that is taught in school is applied in real life. Can't wait to be in a ship one day!

[@ridhinkamalc2352]

Me to 🤝

[@Bigwavemaster1]

My First Attempt at Documenting Life at Sea During a Storm. The infamous Hurricane Bawbag (Cyclone Friedhelm) hit us in December 2011. Winds peaked at a massive 120 knots (138 mph) This video was originally on another one of my KZbin channels kzbin.info/www/bejne/jam4c6J3es14o8U

[@danlen1118]

so u got assigned?

[@tamiiymchristine]

God bless you

[@Crisp_Crow]

How did it work out for you?

[@Mel_97]

I work in the shipping industry myself, not on a vessel but I take care and supply a fleet of more than 50 tankers operating worldwide. (sea charts, log books etc.) Really refreshing to see what a day on a vessel really looks like. Greetings from Germany

[@BryanBoyle]

Thank you for assisting my fellow seafarers that are on the ships! I always love going into Bremerhaven and Hamburg in Germany. Greetings from USA

[@Khronogi]

Now I want to see what work likes from your side as well lol.

[@joshuamenard699]

How did you start? I would love a career as this. Seems challenging but exciting and probably rewarding

[@joshuamenard699]

@@BryanBoyle Man I would love a shot at job as this. I just received my Twic card and tug boats are puny compared to this.

[@thomasdaniels6824]

@@joshuamenard699 Tugboats are freaking awesome man.

[@lukethomas658]

One of the many jobs that quietly make the world go round. Really interesting! I will check more of your channel.

[@jovenaldomingo1123]

I’ll would give up all the products on that shipping things on it just to give another job on the land jejaje and saves all that gas for your self cleaned air sky and the world 🌎 lol 07 joe

[@PanzerkampfwagenVITigerIAusfE]

@@jovenaldomingo1123ships are the most efficient vehicle

[@Ddgi-u73]

It's fascinating to see how other people live their lives. Thanks for sharing, sir.

[@Bigwavemaster1]

My First Attempt at Documenting Life at Sea During a Storm. The infamous Hurricane Bawbag (Cyclone Friedhelm) hit us in December 2011. Winds peaked at a massive 120 knots (138 mph) This video was originally on another one of my KZbin channels kzbin.info/www/bejne/jam4c6J3es14o8U

[@markmark2080]

Bryon, I just discovered your channel and subscribed, I've followed a couple similar channels and enjoyed them. It's been over a half century since I served on 3 different ships in the 60's (Electrician) and it's a treat for me to "go back to sea" in my old age , on YT, with the benefit of 4K, image stabilized camera's and people like you. Entering and leaving ports and following on Google Earth is almost like being there, thank you for your effort.

[@BryanBoyle]

Glad to be able to bring you back to sea! I’m sure things look a little different from shipping in the 60s

[@garbinator09]

Seems personality is a huge factor aboard such working ship. As an old dude, Bryan I believe you have tons more communicative power than many doctors I’ve had over the years. You instill calm, confidence in your abilities, skill sets, moreover a deep sense of self that transfers good vibes towards others. You make people feel all is well in your world. I world until now I never realized. Thank You 🙏 Bakersfield, California

[@brad747400]

I’m a pilot for United Airlines and I find the shipping industry fascinating. Keep making videos

[@trz5rtzrtz45zfghfghrt4]

I'm a cashier for Walmart and i find the flying industry fascinating !

[@mymicks21]

I am training to work in the maritime industry because the job will give me the predictable hours and good enough pay to pursue being a pilot. But I think the maritime industry will be great in its own right.

[@mymicks21]

@@trz5rtzrtz45zfghfghrt4 I work for a sporting goods store for roughly a Wal-Mart wage and I wanted to see what it takes to be a pilot. I had a meeting with a flight school and they explained the costs and consistent flight hours and study time required to do it. I was super interested, but retail doesn't pay enough nor have the consistent schedule to pursue it. That is what drove me to the martitime industry, which I just completed my basic qualifications for. I think I will like maritime transport, but either way it will give me the money and time to pursue whatever I want to do.

[@connorcmedia]

@@trz5rtzrtz45zfghfghrt4right on! 😊

[@devenharden7442]

those stairs would turn me around right back to bed lmaooo

[@claudiaholmes8468]

I welcome the lack of elevators. I take stairs two or three at a time. Excellent exercise!!

[@xploration1437]

@@claudiaholmes8468 Meow

[@jovenaldomingo1123]

I’ll would give up all the products on that shipping things on it just to give another job on the land jejaje and saves all that gas for your self cleaned air sky and the world 🌎 lol 07 joe

[@disrespecc9678]

I think elevators would mess up the whole boat

[@gmverber437]

Stairs? No stairs aboard a (naval) ship: Ladderwell However, merchantmen might use such lubberly terminology :) Blow me down mate!, but I do love the evocative and anachronistic language of the sea

[@CozBoogie]

Great content. There is something satisfying about getting this glimpse of life on board. Keep up the good work and be safe.

[@ganno24]

I love the mechanical hum noise. its like white noise, nice to fall asleep to

[@picklepee2771]

Yup

[@nebulaaah]

I agree, but I imagine this is a weakness for anyone attempting to work at sea.

[@SK-nh9gh]

I wonder why KZbin decided to suggest this to me today.. 🤔

[@caspa7]

Yeah same here. I watched it all without skipping, Bryan is a good guy.

[@Nickgowans]

I don't regret it :)

[@DrMD-1]

Probably because of the Suez Canal incident

[@geoaerorider4589]

Evergreen

[@randynovick7972]

I got here, I think, because I watch Chief MAKOi.

[@mauroarias5962]

My dad was a cargo ship captain, watching your video brought memories of the time i sailed with him.

[@seabee7071]

I fish the Sandy Hook Bay, NJ. I am ALWAYS amazed at the size of those ships. You men and women make it look easy !!!! THANK YOU all for you hard work in keeping America supplied. You are the un-sung heroes of our great Nation !!! JJP

[@differenttigers]

I really appreciate your direct approach with the video and explanations for your different tasks, im beginning my officer training this year so it's awesome to see everything you do

[@BryanBoyle]

Thanks! Always glad to hear my videos are helpful for future Mariners. Where will you be training?

[@differenttigers]

@@BryanBoyle they're always helpful, and I'll be at the NSCC Nautical Institute in Nova Scotia!

[@scottsmo7715]

@@differenttigers What the heck happened to your Oilers ?? LOL

[@nsant]

Go Flames

[@nettleleaves8224]

@@scottsmo7715 Ken Holland happened

[@sailorxyz5000]

Quality is amazing as always. I can understand it take alot of efforts to make such amazing videos. Thank you man

[@Misha29ify]

Thank you so much for the amazing insight into a job of which I had never thought I would see and get to know about so much! These ships fascinate me!

[@jovenaldomingo1123]

I’ll would give up all the products on that shipping things on it just to give another job on the land jejaje and saves all that gas for your self cleaned air sky and the world 🌎 lol 07 joe

[@dopetobe89]

I wish there were more of these videos around back when I was in high school about to choose career path. Thank you for sharing!

[@sbrazenor2]

I haul containers from rail yards (likely from ships like these), and I appreciate the work you guys do. It keeps supplies moving, which keeps people like me working. 😁👍

[@markmelton587]

I worked my way up to maintenance on a jack up drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico. I loved the rig moves. Thanks for the memories.

[@concordocean4929]

I had on board watching bulk cargo operation several times, but I had no idea how deck officer works during that time. Your video is impressive and enlighten me. Thanks.

[@shutupandpick740]

This is beautiful. You can almost feel like you're there. Chilly and wet, the faint smell of oil and whatever brine is in the water. Cold metal everywhere and being almost alone in all that space

[@jovenaldomingo1123]

I’ll would give up all the products on that shipping things on it just to give another job on the land jejaje and saves all that gas for your self cleaned air sky and the world 🌎 lol 07 joe

[@GotHoai]

I live in Charleston and see these ships everyday, pretty cool to actually see things from your perspective

[@jovenaldomingo1123]

I’ll would give up all the products on that shipping things on it just to give another job on the land jejaje and saves all that gas for your self cleaned air sky and the world 🌎 lol 07 joe

[@geralddreher9106]

My boys and I would work as night mates on that ship when it came down to Houston. That was back when we were fresh out of school. Good times.

[@BryanBoyle]

Nice, the night mate gigs are usually pretty good on these ships in Houston since we are in port for a day and a half. You can usually get a couple shifts in. Are you still with MMP?

[@whiskey1081]

I'm a Prairie boy, so these large ships are very intriguing, have always wanted to be part of this industry. Thank you for the video!

[@goktugduranoglu6135]

Hi Bryan, thanks for sharing. From another fellow seafarer Fair winds & following seas.

[@BryanBoyle]

Fair winds and following seas to you as well!

[@johnl6838]

Because I was following what was happening on the canal recently, my wife asked if I missed going to sea. Yes I do. 6 years in the navy and 12 in the merchant marines as a QMED. I enjoyed it greatly, thanks for showing.

[@georgiannacook8874]

Very interesting. I used to work in corporate America and always read the journal of commerce which was about the transportation industry. That is no longer published I guess it's all online now. I also like watching about train trips and I'm able to travel everywhere just from my living room so thank you very much for doing these.

[@ervinm.5065]

Didn't think cargo vessels had such comfortable and luxurious quarters. The ship is clean and tidy and the rooms are huge

[@eliasl.6902]

It's not all the cargo vessels like that. It's mainly the Container Ships that have huge quarters because of the required height that the bridge needs in order to be able to have a good view, due to the loading of the containers on deck of course. Because of that some extra space that can be used is created in the accommodation area. Other smaller vessels, like handy or kamsarmax bulk carriers etc usually have smaller quarters.

[@Dave-co1cv]

I like how every part of the ship is very clean & orderly. I would have liked to see exactly how your food is normally selected with a view of the cafeteria. I would also like to see your cabin space, shower, TV, etc., an explanation of the odd work schedule, how many people on board, is their maid service, what do you do for recreation, is there a lounge? Nonetheless, I liked the video. I will look and see if maybe you already posted others.

[@MikePado]

Great job bro... Straight ahead telling of a story. Great job again.

[@mentalizatelo]

Just love how everything is so clean and neat on the ship! Great video, Bryan! Thanks for all the insights and a greeting to ur fellow crew!

[@jovenaldomingo1123]

I’ll would give up all the products on that shipping things on it just to give another job on the land jejaje and saves all that gas for your self cleaned air sky and the world 🌎 lol 07 joe

[@aliceboyle3612]

Fascinating! Such amazing vessels carrying precious cargo around the world with not a huge crew

[@Retired70]

Brings back a lot of memories. 18 yrs spent on US merchant vessels.. don’t miss it

[@pamelakilponen3682]

Been watching videos on shipping for the past month. This came up, cool series.

[@uwe-cologne]

Hello Bryan! Your pictures were very impressive and gave me an idea of ​​how you live and work on your ship. Thank you for that! Many greetings from Cologne (Germany)

[@adams4134]

Hi Bryan, thanks so much for everything you did to make this video. It gives those of us not fortunate enough to be seafarers a view into your life at sea.

[@BryanBoyle]

Thanks Adam. I’ve been getting a lot of great positive feedback about these vlog style videos, so expect more of these in the future!

[@donnaj4322]

Thank you so much for these videos. My grandson is a Marine Engineer for Maersk and this gives me a close up view of the life he loves.

[@RounakSarkar-np1sk]

A great video sir as it helps aspiring seafearers to know about their life on board .....keep on making more videos!! As I am currently doing my marine engineering it was a lot of help for me

[@washguy9577]

Like trucks, these ships bring us all the things needed to live our lives, so I'm very interested in this

[@tonyjoe1753]

Thanks for making these videos. I really like them and look forward to watching.

[@cordialcortex3841]

Puttin on the feedbag would be my favorite part. Awesome for sharing Bryan!

[@nebulaaah]

Fascinating insight, I always wonder what this job would be like, and the ‘mundane’ daily routines. Great video, this is KZbin at its best! Greetings from Leicester, England.

[@dereksuddreth8672]

As a US Navy Sonar Technician, I served aboard two Knox Class Frigates during the Cold War, the USS Brewton out of Pearl Harbor, and the USS Hewes homeported in Charleston. I liked Charleston, mainly because I'm from Gastonia, North Carolina (which is 4 hours north by car). My daughter had her wedding on the beach in Charleston awhile back. The traffic is out of control in the summer months! I also took a Boy Scout Troop down to Patriot's Point to tour the military ships moored there. Several scouts earned their Aviation Merit Badge there. We berthed aboard the USS Yorktown overnight. Quite an adventure, even for an old salt like me! I have to say, I miss being at sea. Fair Winds!

[@BryanBoyle]

Thank you for your service! I love being in Charleston and it continues to grow at an incredible rate everyday. There are plans now to even build a major Coast Guard base here. Patriots Point is awesome and glad to hear you guys had a good experience there with the Scouts. I’m an Eagle Scout myself and happy to hear about troops doing excursions there. Take care!

[@billwareagle7047]

This is your best video so far, I always wondered about how the lines adjusted for the tides, never would have thought it was automatic. Very interesting to see how you spend your day. What keeps you occupied when you are off duty? Once again, thanks for the video, the views were excellent. Take care Bryan and stay safe.

[@BryanBoyle]

Glad you liked these vlog style videos the most. I will be doing more of those in the future. I spend a lot of my off duty time making and editing videos, doing photography, and working out. Occasionally we get the crew together for some card games too!

[@nokalamaduna2709]

Awesome man enjoyed this, thanks for not including music. Long live and take care on that ship.

[@PepijnSchoemakerWebinars]

Went out and look for 'the life on a containership' to find out how those guys live who are stuck in the Suez canal... So now I know! 👍

[@paulkersey2179]

As a shipyard worker it was always very cool to see ships in drydock on foggy nights, I wish I would have taken more pictures. Thanks for sharing. I was the project manager for some USNS ships that are operated by Maersk.

[@rahepla]

What an AWESOME new episode!! THKS for sharing with us and best wishes from Spain.

[@mccarthysoutdoorsandgunclu446]

Yer killin me smalls. You're making me miss the sea life. Loved working on ships.

[@David-rn4nf]

You just know a lady like that is going to cook you some good food.

[@kanehoward7050]

That, she did. It was even laid out very nicely on the plate. 💯

[@trentjohnson6989]

Can you have seconds?

[@Chris_at_Home]

I spent years eating food at camps in the oil field and along the pipeline. We always had great food and on holidays we had things like lobster and steak. Every Sunday was prime rib.

[@jamesmiller6299]

I know a lady that is cook on ships on the Great Lakes. Her food is great and her stories are even better.

[@bill_4888]

Thank you Bryan! Very interesting content for us couch sailors to learn about unique careers!!!!!

[@alannewman85]

Nice one Bryan. Reminds me very much of my time as 3/O. Don't neglect your career - be reliable and consistent for your managers in your own job, study the ships systems and SMS, get that coffee on for the C/O and Master and get the Mate to introduce you to the next step. Push for it, work out of hours with/for him(or her indeed!). Treat every day as appraisal day. Set the goal of your next college period for your next licence, even if its several years seatime yet. Never ever snitch on your colleagues or stand on someone elses head to make yourself look good. Then get that Harbour Pilots job! Fair winds and following seas!

[@BryanBoyle]

Thanks for the words of support and encouragement. I am currently in the process of upgrading to chief mate and hope to have that finished this year. Covid has certainly slowed things down though. Pursuing a harbor pilot job is also of great interest to me! Fair winds to you as well :)

[@janejan9728]

its so clean and tidy, whoever does the cleaning does a great job!

[@optio256]

Ready Reserve Fleet? Can you do a video going into more explanation please? Do they have weapons? Can you work on them during wartime?

[@fermentedfruit]

i’m more than positive one thing i’ve ordered or ate or some how possessed i got from you. thank you for what you do this is also amazing. great to see what other people do for a living

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

One of my best friends does that and he loves it. The pay is excellent. And he doesn't have to cook. He dispatches what containers are being off loaded and what containers are being loaded.

[@chiefjohnsonBR549]

Really Interesting. Thanks for Making Videos Like This. Enjoyed.

[@jf5336]

When I was a junior US Navy intel officer; I always got the night watch, which I loved. Cool video, thanks.

[@johnknotabuc]

Thanks for the great video Bryan, and your channel in general. I've always wondered what is was like to sail on a container ship. Oh, and I've been over that bridge in this video lots of times, but I've never seen it from below.

[@KDXkid200]

Currently on a research vessel for the next four months. A big change coming from OSV’s in the Gulf, but a welcome one! I’d love to get on a container ship someday.

[@theaviatorguy8072]

Enjoyed it thanks man keep uploading more

[@fanatic26]

I get a very strong vibe of part industrial cafeteria part 90s hotel walking around the ship with you. I am personally amazed at how clean everything is, I figured the sea would be harder on the ships than it is I guess

[@MagiRaz]

Port smothered in fog is one of the creepiest 'Why does this feel nostalgic?' settings ever.

[@johnbond1602]

It’s kind of unsettling too.

[@ExarchGaming]

I had to run to the bank in the middle of the night (they have a 24 hour atm) and as I left my neighborhood at like 3 am, this ultra heavy fog rolled in, you couldn't see past maybe a foot infront of the vehicle, it was really really creepy. It was like silent hill thick. you gotta slow way the hell down, like to a crawl or you might get in to a wreck because you can't even see the traffic lights until you're 10 feet from them, i saw a dude shoot past me going 10 over the speed limit and I was like holy hell you maniac you're gonna kill your self or someone else!

[@jimwetterman1204]

I am a retired engineer living here in South Carolina primary for the chemical and textile industries of the past. I have been watching your videos for sometime now and thought I would subscribe. Thanks for the experience and scenery you provide. Would like to see more of the ships propulsion equipment along with the mechanical aspect of the ship. Again thanks for your video's.

[@billotto602]

Outstanding ! I've always wondered what life on a cargo ship was like. When I was in the Navy we'd see them, usually at a distance or when we entered a port. I was on an aircraft carrier. I loved life at sea. Especially the night sky. I wish you had explained the navigational screen showing your ship & the sea around you. You've got an amazing life there. Do you ever get free time to go ashore in ports or not ? I figure they want to get in & out as quickly as possible. Stay safe & God bless you & all sailors!

[@aussiesteve2816]

I enjoyed the glimpse of your day, I’ll check a couple of older videos, interesting channel, thx for showing, stay safe and give Frank a hard time, just for the hell of it, lol

[@BryanBoyle]

Oh so you know frank..

[@rjgmedia6298]

"no personal cells" as you stroll in with your camera recording. :)

[@Dendroapsis]

There's also a phone on charge on the desk as he walks in as well XD

[@ExarchGaming]

i'm gonna assume he got prior permission to do this lol. I imagine the captain saw some value in showing what life was like on board..might bring people in to the profession. That's my assumption at least.

[@Eddie_Murphy1965]

I have become addicted to watching vids about the merchant navy, it looks like a really cool job.

[@alexyoung8922]

OMG. This dude never blinks. I guess that makes for a consummate watchman........lol Great vids for us to watch vicariously.

[@BryanBoyle]

Haha never noticed that before.. I think I was so caught up in what I was going to say to the camera I forgot to blink!

[@alexyoung8922]

@@BryanBoyle TOTALLY understandable. Most have no clue how hard it is to make good content vids. Comment was meant as observation, not criticism. Keep up the great work

[@BryanBoyle]

Yea this whole channel has totally brought me out of my comfort zone since I’ve always been shy talking on camera. I appreciate your comments whether they are observation or constructively worded criticism. My hope is to continue to improve my public speaking in all my videos, so your feedback is appreciated!

[@davidkalbacker6033]

Thank you - I was in the stewards dept. on a Phillips 66 oil tanker back in the 1970s

[@2020davidg]

I've always fancied a career in the merchant navy but filter coffee!!! No thanks. I'd need a Nespresso machine at the least. Still, I'm over 60 now so too old for a career change anyway. Thanks for the interesting video... love this sort of stuff. (-:

[@garciacalavera6830]

nothing glorious nowadays, working 18 hours days when you're in port

[@pschroeter1]

That was very interesting. Growing up watching and reading science fiction I find ship life the closest to how space travel is depicted, even in the cruise ship videos I've watched. I really like your Garmin watch, it really looks easy to read. I'm off to Amazon to check them out.

[@jessb3737]

This is especially interesting getting some insight into these big ships considering what is going on in the Suez canal

[@_w_w_]

Thanks for this video! This is an interesting year with Ever Given stuck in Suez Canal and now supposedly a ship damaged an oil pipe by California coast, I got me to want to learn more about cargo/tanker ships. These ships and their crew really do keep this world running...that many of us don't think about...

[@chrismclaughlin7956]

Not really sure why I watched this, turned out to be very interesting. Hope you're getting enough sleep there skip.

[@ImogenC-rt3fm]

THIS IS BEAUTIFULLY FILMED AND NARRATED.(!) Thank ewe.

[@brfriedm]

Great video and very educational as always. Thanks

[@stevemarklin3192]

Man this is really cool to watch and know how much work goes in to your job it a lot of information and knowledge I really appreciate and in joy everything

[@alexbrooks1314]

I live in Charleston. I’m on 526 daily and always wondered what goes on down there. Very interesting! What does it take to get into something like this?

[@BryanBoyle]

Where in Charleston? I live on Daniel island now. I went to the us merchant marine academy in NY. You can go to various state/federal maritime academies to become an officer onboard, or go the unlicensed route to work as a crew member on board which is generally much faster and less expensive to do so, but less pay, benefits, and responsibility. Check out www.gcaptain.com which has a bunch of great forums that can explain the details of getting started. Feel free to reach back with questions!

[@nadiazeeb1868]

Thank you for making these videos. It certainly is informative👍🤗

[@alongfortheride84]

"Stove-piping it" sounds like a very interesting euphemism.

[@lindabingham394]

pug life one says stove pipe all the timme dont know why

[@timothyboone5003]

Not sure how I stumbled upon your video. But after being stationed in Charleston when I was in the Navy and having almost 20 years in the inland towing industry. I found your video interesting. In many ways the inland side of things are very similar.

[@gasparocelloman9852]

Thanks!

[@Bruce-1956]

Was an officer on large tankers before computers were used, we used machanical calculator.

[@matthewnell8999]

Did you use a machanical spell checker as well?

[@smokendt]

@@matthewnell8999 some people are just dicks,, did I spell that correctly?

[@jaurestjon9626]

very interesting. food is quite good. Officer gets a big room. thanks for putting this together. would like see interaction with other seamen on watch, communication with shore authorities, etc.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Do you have holding tanks for the toilets and showers when in port or is that all stored now and pumped out when in any port?

[@BryanBoyle]

Yes we have holding tanks, but it all goes through the MSD (marine sanitation device) that purifies it all into clear water!

[@donaldclaridge415]

often wished to do another trip but am restricted by age and health .my early days about 1950s,deck boy o/s followed by Navy days 6 years au.These clips of life at sea areexcellent thanks again

[@cbarnettcti123]

I really enjoyed seeing all the details. In fact, I would have liked even more details. What I took away from this is that if everything is routine, that's good. But I can see that the system is organized to spot problems before they become critical.

[@jovenaldomingo1123]

I’ll would give up all the products on that shipping things on it just to give another job on the land jejaje and saves all that gas for your self cleaned air sky and the world 🌎 lol 07 joe

[@christopherhoare5192]

Thanks for the insight! Really fascinating! I live in a large container port city in the UK and I've always wondered what life is like at sea. The food certainly looks good!

[@Laura-wc5xt]

this was very interesting, thanks....

[@Pondimus_Maximus]

I know next to nothing about boats, or the sea, but wow! This just looks amazing! Thanks for this glimpse into your job. This is great! Can you describe in more detail, what your work schedule is like? It doesn’t seem like you get a lot of time to sleep!

[@BryanBoyle]

Normal work hours for watch officers is 4 hours on 8 hours off every day, plus additional overtime for required operations like docking/undocking, inspections and drills

[@kristopherdetar4346]

I would had loved to have a career such as this. I joined the Navy in 1980 and never got assigned a ship and was denied ship duty for reenlisting. As an HM2 Hospital Corpsman assigned to the Fleet Marine Force with the Marines I would not get the chance. I should had gone to school when I was discharged to become a Merchant Marine. Great video Sir. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@shakeydavesr]

I’ve seen a lot of Charleston and Mt Pleasant, and it’s definitely cool seeing another view of them.

[@8JFJK8]

KZbin thinks we are all Cargo ship fanboys now eh

[@BryanBoyle]

Yea the Suez Canal grounding really brought a lot of attention to our little known industry

[@maxmillianlanders3148]

@888jackflash great joke

[@ronpritchard6720]

I see the food quality onboard has improved somewhat from the olden days of salted beef or pork with hard tack biscuits with weevils!

[@scoobydog411]

I’d love to be a on board chef. I can cook almost anything.

[@unique11124]

Dude a cook on a tugboat makes $300-$400 a day.

[@philippinehearts916]

@@unique11124 That's all!!?? SMH

[@unique11124]

@@philippinehearts916 That's a lot of money to some people douchebag.

[@philippinehearts916]

@@unique11124 hahaha

[@disrespecc9678]

@@philippinehearts916 but.. it’s literally a bunch if you work 7 days a week

[@rustbucket1728]

Great video. North Charleston terminal where I last worked at. Retired from SCSPA last rear. Fog gets so thick you can't see the ship from 100 ft away. There are times the fog is this thick from Fla to NC. Sets everything behind schedule.