Bunkering : Refueling Ships at Sea | Seaman Vlog S03E10 Chief MAKOi

In this episode, we carry out bunkering operations. Bunkering is the term for refueling ships.
Chief MAKOi
Seaman Vlog

[@Vernonbrant]

I’ve been a bunker barge captain for several years. It’s really cool seeing things from a ships perspective.

[@michael1millard118]

Hammerhead Timmerman at your duty mate.

[@lanerovito4324]

I love Laura.

[@lanerovito4324]

She is beautiful.dark hair, green, eyes, freckled slbaster skin.

[@808bigisland]

Jealous! I only fish tuna. When bored I play torpedo run on our local barges ;-).. Whispering, imaginary red buttons.

[@vincentcollins1017]

how are the payments made for refueling?

[@maj0072]

I'm not a ship man . I just love engineering. This is a great great channel. No drama, no exaggerated commentary. Just nice plain simple clear narration. Been binge watching the channel for the last day lol.

[@scose]

Reminds me of abom79 (machinist channel). Educational, relaxed pace, good camera work, expertise with humble attitude.

[@ozdaawg]

Chief Makoi is a good man, clear , concise and humble

[@cadetnadzep4360]

great!!! then merchant navy career wait for u come join us and became seafarers

[@sosaysthecaptain5580]

Likewise an engineer who does nothing vaguely related to this, but man this is fascinating.

[@JarrodFrates]

Casual Navigation is like that. No fluff, made easily understandable without talking down to the viewer, and a pleasure to listen to. They're probably how Chief Makoi got recommended to me.

[@venkatapavangollapalli9338]

This channel is probably one of the best channels on KZbin for Marine Engineers.

[@ibrahimmubarak9035]

I totally agree,,I’m myself a cadet engineer,and this channel has helped more than some of my teachers did lol

[@jackoneil3933]

Lovely installment Chief. I know no one else who could turn a bunker oil operation into visual poetry.

[@callmewheels4806]

Well said. Taking fuel would seem to be an uninteresting video experience but Chief Mako makes art out of the mundane.

[@jackoneil3933]

@@callmewheels4806 Exactly! And something really only those with a heartfelt love and dedication to it can create.

[@callmewheels4806]

@@jackoneil3933 Roger that my friend!

[@OgbondSandvol]

And the fact that the operation was done in a beautiful sunny day with the sea like a pons only adds to the poetry.

[@DowntownDeuce2]

This guy does NOVA / PBS quality documentaries.

[@Ahamad6011]

LOL< PBS is propaganda channel, this guy is real and factual, unlike NOVA.

[@DowntownDeuce2]

@@Ahamad6011 I have to agree. The production quality is equal without an agenda. Being objective, no one can argue the production quality of their documentaries.

[@josuafalguera7260]

even better lol

[@waynet2165]

This is my first time watching this channel. I'm very impressed by the entire production of the video. Nice work !!!

[@pibervision]

Agreed! Chief you've got a another career is video/film

[@andreja8319]

Great presentation. If this was discovery channel or someting like they would be panicking and screaming. first there would be danger of colision, then oil spill, then fire and they will calculate the loss of arriving one our late etc. It's great to see, that nothing is dangerous if it is done right. Great presentation completely without exageration

[@markradford3883]

Great explanation. Great video

[@blingbling574]

Discovery Channel makes money off of chaos

[@phaedrussmith1949]

Agreed. I loathe the false drama infused. It is dramatic and interesting enough without all the BS.

[@KutWrite]

...and repeating about 5 minutes of the previous screaming after each commercial break.

[@KutWrite]

@@blingbling574: So do governments.

[@garynorman]

Came across this channel purely by accident, and now after having watched two or three videos I’m hooked on something I would never have expected. Brilliant presentation quality, and very informative subject matter .... 👏🏻👍🏻

[@FLV.USA.CONSTITITION.2ND.]

This guy needs to have his videos on television! I am a documentary nut and have watched thousands, and I tell you,,, these are all spot on perfection and deserve recognition!! The mainstream channels need to give this man some awards! Bravo sir!!

[@ervinm.5065]

Please, no. His videos are good because he can do whatever he wants without a production team forcing him to create drama. Television would ruin the simplicity

[@newatthis50]

@@ervinm.5065 👍

[@muhsinalayl2856]

Exactly ı agree with you 💯 %

[@edinaldopereira2285]

Besides being a chief C/E, he is also an artist.

[@frutt5k]

If this channel goes on telly, suddenly the ship is the cause of climate change. And of oil spills that have been prevented in the nick of time. TV is drama, for entertaining the baseball crowds.

[@alexmikhailov2713]

Awesome performance of our barge by the way))) was very surprised watching it in action here...

[@adamc.sieracki4145]

Upload some videos of your ship.

[@timmcclure2096]

Interesting, I didn't realize commercial vessels refueled at sea. I spent 4 years on a US Navy oiler. We refueled ships while underway. Steaming at about 12 knots, ships would pull along side for fuel and supplies.

[@williamhouk6880]

And I was probably on the receiving end of your hoses and receiving cables for four years. Thanks for being out there to meet up with us!

[@ZGryphon]

Same here, for some reason I always assumed merchant ships would refuel in port, and only military vessels did it at sea.

[@squelchedotter]

From memory a major reason they refuel ships at sea is because it allows them to fuel in international waters and load dirty fuel that would be illegal otherwise due to environmental regulations.

[@georgeisaak5321]

My grandfather was also a sailor , almost his whole life from 14 to 70 was on a ship , oh my friend he had so many stories for me to hear , so many adventures , 3 shipwrecks in his career but never passed from his mind the thought quiting . Sea was his love and so is mine as well ! Watching videos lime this one makes me feel he is around , he died when i was 12 and now i am 40 , still to this day when i see a ship cruising i am remembering him ! God Bless you and keep you all safe !

[@leefreyenhagen1998]

I used to deliver bunker fuel to the ports. It's nice to see the rest of the story on how it's delivered to the ships. Thanks

[@kisalgoonerathne3816]

I’m a beginner student who started studying for the chartered ship broker exams and this channel is a gold mine to me .

[@abdullahmasulili3297]

This video is on professionals level. It was not like made by a single person that doing a vlog. I was so impressed by the quality of this video.

[@AB-hu2uw]

Described it as if two ships were mating in the wildlife 😂, amazing video

[@didgerb72]

My Grandad on my mums side. Served at sea varying times. He tried to join the Army in the mid 1920s but was kicked out for bring too young. So he started out on the Square riggers that a few still sailed back then. He did Southampton to Australia a few times on them. He then joined the Army in 1932 to 38 in pre war India. Then back in UK from 1939 to 1946 for demob after WW2. He then worked a bit in the aircraft industry with my great uncle who was a Former Royal Marine in Hms Rodney during the war. My Grandad then worked on Coal Bunkers in Southampton Docks. Filling the old remaining coal ships, and later by fuel on the big liners e.g Queen Mary and Elizabeth. He finished his time on coastal Dredgers as first mate, with my real dad as bosun. I loved being at sea myself, altjough serving on a flat bottom landing craft isn't for the faint hearted in hvy seas. Then again in any vessel in hvy seas. I loved it at sea. I miss it being a disabled British Army Veteran. So enjoy watching KZbin videos.

[@chasecrowder04]

That’s awesome man. Thanks for sharing that 💯

[@pvp64]

Never guessed so much was involved with fuel transfer. Thanks Chief for a look behind the scenes.

[@petar.stoyanov]

I can't say about the others, might be mid-age crisis starting, but these videos make me want to abandon everything here and get aboard a ship! I think this should be included in every sailor's school advertisement materials! Greetings from Bulgaria and thank you for the wonderful content!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you like them!

[@petar.stoyanov]

@@ChiefMAKOi I landed on your page after researching the Suez situation. And the first video I watched was you crossing the same canal. And I got immediate flashback of the excitement I felt every time I was sent on a business trip abroad. Man, I really miss those times :)

[@chetan25524321]

Not a seamen , but discovered this channel due to interest in ships . One of the best channels out there . I am hooked . Best wishes to you chief .

[@Gunnr1236]

Awesome look into what many would consider a mundane task, but the skill it takes to operate efficiently and safely, not only for both crews & ships, but for the environment, as well, is outstanding. Thanks for this insight!! Safe voyage, Chief!!

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

I got a midroll ad from a company that does ship-to-ship LNG transfer. Bingeing on your channel has skewed KZbin's assumptions about who I am :D

[@scotti.6433]

So much calmer and somewhat different than the fuel transfers I used to see with Canadian Navy videos of the 1980s.

[@eljanrimsa5843]

Different weather I guess

[@clairegoulet927]

This is so satisfying to watch. Two crews that probably have never met each other have such mutual understanding and the ability to overcome the challenges of such an operation while at sea no less. Bravo! You've given me a real respect for the people that work aboard ships. There is no room for guesswork or shortcuts when so much is on the line!

[@nobull772]

Agreed, it’s pretty interesting to watch this in the age of the internet and globalization, but imagine a few hundred years back when you encounter another culture, whether or not as advanced as yours, how exciting or dangerous it could be.

[@glennk.7348]

Thank you KZbin algorithm gods for leading me to this most awesome channel!!!!

[@blinzohagen]

Thank you Chief, much appreciated. Your videos make me want to wind the clock back 50 years. I remember one of my fellow engineer cadets was transferring bunkers for'd to aft while we were mid Atlantic and didn't keep an eye on things. With the aid of a strong wind he managed to spray heated heavy fuel oil all over the aft accommodation. The Chief and the Bosun were not best pleased! (p.s. I promise it wasn't me)

[@brianshields7137]

Hello makoi yes I remember this well as I was master on bunker barges for 15 years with Up to 6 deliveries in a day in the port of Melbourne Australis some of the hardest ships were non iso compliant and cruise ships . And fuel temperature checks for to correct volume by density

[@JJUkraine]

Seriously, having recently served in a close knit military unit, I think the mentorship aspects, the challenging oneself aspects, of what you discuss are some of the most positive experiences a person can have. I admire that Chief is willing to positively mentor junior officers. I totally agree you've got to work for and ask for and seek out mentorship, that is part of becoming a better person and better employee/junior grade. Chief shows a high degree of knowledge, authenticity, and professionalism, makes me feel safe about the big ships transiting the oceans. Great channel!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

SNIFF...! I only wish Chief MAKOi had met MY Dad. He spent his career working on the waterfront and these are the sorts of men he would have dealt with. From all around the world. This is how the world works. Chief Maoki and my Dad are part of it.

[@koolblue6927]

The sea looked so calm when you were fueling up. Thank goodness.

[@dr.fishing5740]

Subbed. You put all the big TV channels to shame

[@artsmith1342]

spent my working life in heavy oil production, nice to see where my oil burns! great to watch someone who cares about his baby!

[@DamonMcEwan]

We used to do this underway, nothing quite like taking on fuel at night in a South Atlantic storm. Nice video Chief.

[@noblemanraisedinabettertim6171]

Wow!!! Just wow!! I can imagine the roughness of that.

[@GasCapECBOK]

Heavy fuel oil is some nasty stuff! I rebuild fuel injection components for cargo ships etc. When we receive in pumps for rebuilds its like tar on the inside and stinks so bad lol. Great video!

[@GasCapECBOK]

I got alot of hate messages. Bergan Royce royece b32.40 wartsila 46 series and pielstick pc2. And paxmon my specialty

[@swubben1]

I find your routine tasks fascinating, thanks for taking the time to share. Safe travels Chief.

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

Your channel is a lovely window into the world of ships. Very grateful for all the informative and entertaining videos you put out! Cheers, Chief! Safe travels to you!

[@michaelscott2789]

Fascinating stuff. Nice to see how bunkering takes place. Safe travels.

[@aetch77]

Relaxed, chilled, informative. I quite enjoyed that.

[@Graygeezer]

Excellent as always Chief! Interesting that the term “bunkering” has made its way to the airline industry and is used in the same context.

[@femanvate]

Your videos are just amazing! No one else documents the industry that keeps the world turning this well

[@sreejithsa6794]

Chief I have watched all your videos ..its getting interesting ..its Good to be working with Philippino crew . I like to work with ..keep doing more videos chief....

[@drockjr]

Your soothing voice and perfect narration makes youtube enjoyable. I feel warm and cozy like a big hug when you upload new videos. I reminisce about our good times together. The engine refit, the cargo hold paint, your time-lapse, the chef video, and all the other good times we had together. Please take my mother's hand and bed in marriage. Or my sister. Or a raise. You definitely deserve a raise. I am thankful for your videos

[@benji2261]

Tonight I'm on a Chief Makoi binge. Keep these vlogs coming chief

[@jhogan1960]

I swear this is one of the most interesting channels. I live in Norfolk, VA and see ships going in and out everyday. Well done.

[@jodyjohnsen]

Absolutely fascinating. I can’t guess how many times I’ve watched cargo vessels sail past wondering about your work, your bunks, the food, your leisure time, Et al. My father’s peeps were mostly merchant seamen and it had such an effect on them. They never got it put of their blood. They couldn’t show those of us at home what they did so we would just wonder, until now. Thank you. I’m hooked.

[@PavlosPapageorgiou]

I like that you have to assemble a bit of the ship just to get it refuelled.

[@divyanshchaudhary14]

Damnnn ur way of explaining is like ... A professional documentary producer....... Beautiful ❤️❤️👍🙏

[@TheDragonDelasangre]

One heck of a process, really cool to see up close!

[@pollyannapositive9192]

Very well executed fuel transfer. Very good job Chief and crews.

[@johnnychang4233]

I think in a future Star Trek series there will be a Chief Engineer character named MAKOi ;)

[@axiom1650]

Crazy that refueling at sea is more economical than while docked for 9 days.

[@pitquote]

IT IS IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND AVOID TAXATION (HOOPE MY IMAGINATION IS CORRECT)

[@williamhouk6880]

@@pitquote Agreed 👍

[@Soordhin]

@@pitquote Isn't ship fuel, same as aviation fuel, taxation exempt for international operation?

[@pitquote]

@@Soordhin HI- SHIP FUEL IS WITH HIGH DENSITY WHEREAS AVIATION FUEL FLASH POINT VARY. EVEN IN MARINE INDUSTRY- THE FUEL SPECIFICATION VARY FROM MANUFCTURER TO MANUFACTURERS AND FROM ENGINE TO ENGINE. COMING TO YOUR QUESTION OF EXEMPTION- REPLY IS FROM IMAGINATION (AIRFUELLING WILL NOT BE VIABLE AND HAS TO BE FUELLED ONLY IN LAND AIRPORT. IN HIGH SEAS-WE HAVE DESIGNATED INTERNATIONAL WATERS WHERE THE OIL BUNKERS CAN BE STATIONED AND FUEL SOLD AND NO JURISDICTION TO ANY COUNTRY. (AGAIN THIS IS MY IMAGINATION FOR AVIATION) FOR YOUR INFO ALL THE GOVERNMENT IN THE WORLD ARE SUCKERS AND THEY SUCK MONEY IN VARIUS FORMS AND STYLE WITHOUT BOTHERING ABOUT COMMON MAN AND HIS DIFFICULTIES.

[@danielgstohl9993]

Harbors are expensive places. They're designed for maximum cargo throughput and ships refueling there would hinder that

[@freddrake2825]

You are a great teacher with such a nice pace of delivery. It is good to see you post again.

[@sb75ification]

I really enjoy your videos Chief! I’m fascinated by all things maritime, and appreciate the inside looks. I work in the oil industry, and get to deal with scheduling vessels to move our products, but never get to board them. Keep them coming! Thank you!

[@43sunray]

Great video chief. Can be made into a teaching tool at the academy.

[@martinwalker9386]

After 20 years in the Navy, I submit this video was not filmed at sea, rather at anchorage. Refueling at sea is done at ~12 knots and the ships are 40 to 150 feet apart. And at 40 feet everyone is very nervous. Another difference is that the navy uses quick disconnect fittings so that if the ships come under attack they can break apart and maneuver to avoid attack. We refueled, rearmed and/or reprovisioned every 3, 4, 5 days. the hard days were the ones we had to do all three as we were not allowed to refuel and rearm simultaneously. We could reprovision with either of the other two. I have seen two ships being refueled at the same time from a third ship. The first time was 27 December 1972.

[@BrianRhodes9763]

I spent many unrep on the USS John F Kennedy CV-67 thanks for the comment.

[@oldmech619]

I really expected merchant marine ships to be more like the naval quick connections. They seem to have a good routine going for them.

[@brendanwallace5622]

Great to see you back, have missed seeing you posts. Really enjoy the various topics on shipboard life that you cover.

[@sngs9565]

Chief, thank you for all this great videos! A lot of hardwork....really appreciate it! Well done!

[@alexandermckay8594]

That was fascinating. I always thought it was port to port fueling, never at sea unless it was military. I'm shocked that there's not more automation. Level sensors, discharge sensors and a much more streamlined connection. Bolted flanges with gaskets seems rather basic.

[@kerstas10]

they should have atleast elecrical impact guns...

[@MacMcCardle]

Because of the high pressure, flow and stresses on the fitting a large quick connect isn't suitable. Besides, bunkering fuel is typically a slow process. There's a lot to do whilst things are being made ready at the manifold and other locations that wouldn't be benefited by a quicker connection. The crew are on the ship so are on the clock so to speak so a reduction in manpower requirements wouldn't affect the bottom line either. They'd be sitting around doing nothing but getting paid. It seems complex on the surface but in reality it's 15 or so crew each doing their task which is fairly straightfoward in and of itself. A lot of these tasks are happeing simultaneously making it seem like a bigger task than it really is. Manual soundings are again another line of defence and reliability whilst a typically slow operation is taking place. The consequences for incorrect loading are catastrophic and expensive. Both parties are invested in double checking each others figures and not relying on guages. Many vessels do have guages but it is standard practice to manually verify quantity. We do the same in aviation - loaded mass is crosschecked with guage mass which is crosschecked against the previous flights calculated consumption. Eg if we filled up with 5000lbs of fuel, burned 2800lbs, loaded 1800lbs our guages should read 4000lbs - any discrepancy indicates a fault and we'll have to manually sound the tanks (mag strip, dip etc) to verify the quantity. Either the guage is faulty, the sensor is faulty, there's a leak or we have not loaded enough fuel (perhaps the refuler did litres, kg's instead of lbs etc etc) or perhaps we are burning more fuel than the system is calculating. Same thing on a ship - manual checks add another way of crosschecking. Incorrect loading can lead to dangerous stability issues, fuel starvation which has a high likelyhood of hull loss or even break up if there was grossly incorrect loading. Overflow is the least threatening concern but has significant environmental and financial penalties. Perhaps some military vessels have some high speed bunkering process where the operational demands exceed the environmental concerns (I am not familiar with these so can't comment specifically) but for merchant & civillian marine it is an extremely high concern area. Don't get me wrong, it seems complicated but in my experiance I have often (but not always) found that in commercial operations there's usually a good reason for things to be expensive, hard or labour intensive. Companies love to cut cost so if they can they usually will.

[@alexandermckay8594]

@@MacMcCardle Thank you!

[@victorginervalverde6550]

@@kerstas10 electrical impact guns are extremely dangerous close to a fuel pipe.... WTF?

[@victorginervalverde6550]

level sensors onboard can give you an overview of the level, but they lack precission. If you make the ROB calculation of the vessel by sensor and by manual sounding, i have seen differences of 30/40 metric tonnes.... nobody wants to loose 20000 dollars

[@genellebrown3777]

Such an interesting process! I know it's unusual for a woman to be so fascinated, but I love being and traveling on freighters and love every detail! Thank you so much for this great video! So nice to see you!! :)

[@streamerstube777]

Been supporting you for 2 years Chief. Greetings from Greece

[@lynnduesimi2314]

Thoroughly enjoying your vids....new subscriber. I’m in banking/trade and so cool to see the shipping terms in action. Understand bunkering so much better now. Thank you

[@budlamy3870]

The smoking lamp is out while transferring NSFO!

[@dionysisdiamantopoulos5564]

Also Chief, can we do a video on sampling especially continuous drip sampling and bottling either on barge or vessels manifold?

[@tedbomba6631]

The BIG smiles on the faces of your crew members shows everything that's right about YOUR management skills, CHIEF MAKOi. I am so pleased that KZbin's algorithms brought me to your site ! I have been bingewatching your videos over the past three days, obviously enjoying every one of them; thanks Chief for broadening my horizons on a subject that I knew virtually nothing about.

[@chuckboyle8456]

Another awesome school of the boat episode on responsible fuel handling and receipt. Very well narrated and presented...thank you Chief Makoi. Your fuel crew did an outstanding job.

[@dnayer]

Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve always been fascinated by the mooring lines. How strong are they, how long they last, how they are made etc etc etc

[@meinfraulein380]

they are scary to be near them

[@anousacknachampassak4891]

Quantity disputes actually happen? Never thought there’s so much involved when it comes to refueling but interesting process.

[@jaquigreenlees]

Add quality issues, the reason for Chief MAKOi's ship to pull testing samples. The quality issue even happens for pleasure boats running diesels. Getting a tank or two of "bunk" can actually cost the ship itself. ruining the engines with bad fuel is costly, at sea and if a storm hits, ship can go down with no power.

[@victorginervalverde6550]

quantity disputes happens almost everyday....

[@russellhorn7437]

It's a real service land lubbers to see what goes on at a t ship whether it's a cruise ship, or other type of ship in the video. I think it's most informative to what the people have to go through signing a contract to serve on a ship whether it' a cargo ship or a cruise ship. Thank you Chief Makoi to serving up what poeople never see or appreciate

[@anchorsawaysailing3966]

Great video. I never knew that much work goes into refueling. Thanks for sharing.

[@shanethomas5327]

They try to skim a few from you? I've heard of that being done oversea

[@Former_Highseasengineer]

Chief, glad to see you back on KZbin. Does your ship have an exhaust scrubber or are you using very low sulphur heavy fuel oil? I'm lucky we only use mgo on my vessel.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

VLSFO

[@williamgibb5557]

Thanks for the info! Stay safe and happy and above the water!

[@vondahe]

I've known the term bunkering for decades but until today, I never knew exactly what it was. Thank you for rectifying that, chief!

[@user-mt7qh2zo1l]

That's a cool video about bunker process carried out on board ships!!! Also looking forward to watching new study calls.

[@basik6825]

Love the videos, keep them coming. I have a question this time. How does the sampling and testing work? Because from what I can see, you test it after its already in the tank?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

We send it to a lab. Results usually come after a few days. We normally don't use the new fuel immediately and if the results say the fuel is harmful to the engine, the extreme case is to unload the fuel. That's a very sticky legal battle.

[@ajitvarma7906]

Nice

[@basik6825]

@@ChiefMAKOi I see! Thank you for the explanation!

[@Shrek_is_Love]

​@Lancashirelad at large containers im working if we go full speed we burn around 100t/day

[@youngz13o]

How a ship refuels at sea: “Check the fuel gauge, if low, head to the nearest gas station”

[@victorginervalverde6550]

hahahahaha..... there is no "fuel gauge" thing on vessels, you gotta manually check every fuel tank and calculate daily.

[@1950sAmericanFather]

Man glad you are posting! Greatest shipping content on the platform!

[@charliem.550]

These videos are fascinating...thank you for doing them!

[@NighthawkNZ]

Now you need to do it when the ships are moving as I use to do in the navy... ;-)

[@ChiefMAKOi]

That would be exciting. But unreps are not a thing on merchant ships. 😊

[@dundonrl]

@@ChiefMAKOi Unless you're a USNS with a merchant crew delivering food and fuel to a Navy warship. They can be awesome or boring, depending on the weather!

[@amithdilshan5692]

Hi makoi i am with a heart wishes

[@davidvelen9835]

What a great job you have, thanks for sharing your work life with us and safe travels to you and your crew.

[@sandrahart3901]

Having stumbled across this channel, I am also hooked. I have watched freighters on the Great Lakes for years and have wondered about the workings for a long time. This is a great channel with excellent content. Clear, concise and excellent commentary. Thank you for taking us along on your journeys!

[@portza6363]

why is the helipad censored?

[@ErulianADRaghath]

Company/vessel name perhaps?

[@srkooijman1]

Probably auto function in Chiefs video software. There is plenty videos where you can clearly see the vessel name.

[@busterbeagle2167]

How come these big tanks can’t just have a gauge see you don’t have to sound them

[@dougaltolan3017]

Less to go wrong with a bit of string and a weight, also you know if its broken.

[@Rostol]

it's impossible, the ship is always rocking so float measuring is useless. to make it doable it'd need complex installations for each tank. large tankers now use a special like sonar/radar probe that is inserted in the tanks when they are empty to measure their volume accurately, even their volume was theoretical up until a few years ago.

[@blewyd]

The gauge will constantly move because the ship is moving

[@SoloRenegade]

Might be easier to measure fuel flow rate. If you know how much fuel you took on, and you know how much you're consuming, you can reasonably accurately estimate what your fuel status is. Not uncommon to do this in aviation. Sloshing fuel, unreliable gauges, the size of a gauge for a ship like that... Not hard to go without fuel gauges when you know how to do it.

[@vytisagafonovas3887]

its a black viscous liquid, it will be hard to see

[@what_up777]

Great video once again. Very interesting refueling procedures.

[@TraveleRS01]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks and looking forward for the next one.

[@Richardincancale]

About 200 years worth of fuel oil for heating my house!

[@user-kj6pi3zr5q]

Btw Also it's a reason you can see the video inside your home on your device

[@thinfourth]

and less then 2 days for the container ships i worked on

[@skunkjobb]

@@user-kj6pi3zr5q Hm, are you referring to the fact that most plastics (that make up parts of computers) are made from petroleum? If you mean the electricity production, zero percent of the electricity in my country is produced from petroleum.

[@richardwells1470]

Enjoyed it brought back memories many yearsbunkering oh yes many memories in the galleys of those ships the cook always had something ready for us love that smell bunker c

[@philopapos]

Frankly, it's hard to say which one was better and smoother : the bunkering operation itself or your video. Kudos Chief! Smooth sailing!

[@peterwaugh9416]

Always good to see dedicated professionals at work, see all the care taken to make sure they do a good & safe job. Thanks for making it interesting.

[@kentemple7]

Your videos are an absoloute joy to watch. They are informative and educational. Thank you for posting them. 🤗

[@sebastianpolanco2458]

The best chief engineer of all time, Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@Utubin]

Thank you for your uploads. We really enjoy them. Thumbs up.

[@thomaskositzki9424]

So cool. This is like "Sendung mit der Maus" ("The Show With The Mouse") from German television. The show has a good mood and is funny and informational at the same time. They explained all kinds of work and production processes to kids. Extremely well made show, many love it from childhood to way into adulthood. ^^ Your channel is like that only for adults, with more insight into the technical and professional aspects. Super nice to watch!

[@stenut2895]

Good to see you posting again chief. Take care

[@CannabisTechLife]

Never knew I was curious about this until it came into my recommended. Thanks for the vid!

[@revenevan11]

I used to work at an average sized gas station, and I was trained to know the basic outline of underground storage tank procedures that the refueling truck crews had to follow, so I could monitor out the window and know what questions to ask to ensure they were following procedures (at least at the company I worked at, they wanted everyone to be involved in a good safety culture even if it wasn't their direct responsibility). All this is to say that the sounding of the tanks and spill prevention practices and contingencies and hose connection procedures, etc, are all basically similar to really beefed up versions of what refills your local gas station!!!

[@revenevan11]

Also, I never had to do it, but I was told to shut down pumps if people didn't listen to the first warning if they were doing something dangerous; like filling a gas can that was set on their truck's bed and/or not grounded. The static electricity buildup from the flowing fuel can caus the customer's fuel tank (even the small red plastic ones!!!) To become charged, and then spark to the metal fuel nozzle. Normally gasoline isn't as flammable as in the movies, but when you're making an ignition source at the interface of a closed fuel rich environment and a normal oxygenated atmosphere, you can cause a fireball in an instant. Customers can be stubborn, but that's part of what the big red buttons are for!

[@MegaSnow121]

Fascinating. Never knew ships were refueled at sea. Thought that was done in harbor. Very interesting post!

[@kenkratman6447]

These are absolutely well done!!

[@kanaotsuyuri4829]

Chief! I miss watching your videos on your long voyage, hope you'll regularly upload your super knowledgeble, well informed, well explained, educating, beautiful, excellent videos and content. Keep safe always on your journey!

[@barrybeard4633]

Enjoy every minute of the videos ,prey they continue.

[@neilreid2298]

Very interesting! Fun to watch professionals do this at large scale. Impressive, Chief!