The Truth About Marine Engineering

[@johndandrea8034]

Every trade and profession needs a spokeperson like you

[@jblob5764]

I feel like we have Gale Banks as the equivalent for high performance engines

[@thetowndrunk988]

Ah, good to see a video from The Chief. It’s been awhile.

[@BuzzSargent]

You are a wonderful spokesperson for your profession! Happy Trails

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Wonderful video! I unfortunately get horribly sea sick due to inner ear issues, so I will live vicariously through your vlogs.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching!

[@thomasmixson7064]

My father commanded an ammunition ship envolved in weeks of grueling combat during the Leyte Gulf Naval Battle and days afterward as the Japanese vanely tried to repluse the Allied Invasion of the Philippines. He was also the Commander of the Armed Guard and Gunnery officer of the 5 inch gun & anti-aircraft guns. This ship was among the very first to be attacked by Kamakazis, and the ship was subjected to repeated Kamakazi attacks for more than 42 days and nights. The ship, finally empty of the vital munitions, headed to Honolulu unscathed after the many attacks. Bronze Stars and other awards were earned on that terrifying voyage. Although Dad was Captain & fully in charge and responsible for officers, crew, ship, and vital cargo,..... during every horrible moment of combat, the merchantman crew stayed at their stations and brought the ship home. Thanks

[@TechOne7671]

Good stuff chief. I do pretty much the same as yourself but on dry land, I look after the mechanical and electrical systems of a large office/factory/warehouse. It’s all go everyday, either a big breakdown or maintenance overhaul from lifts to kitchen equipment, generators and power systems to boilers and HVAC and everything in between. I would love to work on a ship and see the world but my sea sickness and family commitments say otherwise. All the best to you Chief.

[@falcoii8565]

This video and other trade spokesmen should be a must watch for high school students. Great job Chief

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@jasonduke3608]

Hey Cheif, been watching your channel for a while. I was in Maritime engineering back in the 90's at great lakes maritime academy in traverse City Michigan. I really wanted to be an engineer yet my math has never been a strong point. Only did the school for 2 semesters. I still like to think what it would have been like. Glad I found your channel. Im now a cdl A truck driver and have been very happy with this career. Thanks for sharing your exciting times with us!

[@tristanbayman5788]

Thank you Chief MAKOi. I started watching your videos when I was still studying and you were a great motivation. I am now a qualified marine engineer and currently serving aboard a dredging vessel.

[@cestmoi1262]

The crew that works with you is truly lucky. You are an outstanding motivator. To be 60 years younger and having seen this.........

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you.

[@BrightFame09]

As always, an excellent, informative video. Such a beautiful use of language to convey often complex ideas.

[@howard8573]

Another excellent video Chief. I did a Marine Engineering Officer Cadetship back in the 70's, a four-year sandwich course compiling shore-based study with deep sea training. After the four years you came out as a Junior Engineering Officer, then moved up the ladder. My time was cut short by the economical/commercial situation of the early 80's, where many shipping companies went to the wall. My cadetship has many memories of travel and engineering, which led me onto a greater challenge and career in the power industry. Engineering is an excellent professional path and we should encourage more young people to get on the path. Your video sets out an exciting start.

[@dustymiller7758]

Great entertainment as always. Thanks for sharing Chief MAKOi.

[@CatFish107]

Whoa! That shot of the propeller underwater is one scene I've not witnessed before. The rest is entirely familiar scenery. (I also dwell in the ship's basement)

[@PaulA-yh7kr]

Grate inspiration for the young people wrenching seams to be a lost trade in the US. Back in 1987 I had a Machine shop in Alaska and in the daily paper I saw an add shop tools for sale at the high school so I inquired I was thinking new tools were on the way but the shop teacher said they were closing the Industrial arts program I dam near hit the floor he told me that computers were the new thing I said what about the duds in school like I was, he said they will not need Industrial arts they will all be working in offices on computers I was up set to say the least, as I walked out I said who the hell is going to build the offices. This was nation wide till around 10 years ago and the powers that be thought we don't have people that know how to do anything we better get Industrial Arts going My grandson was in the first class we'll see what happens. Paul

[@anpingdong9342]

Machines are also made by humans.

[@carlbrooks68]

Snap shots and Sound bites are a great way to Tell a great story, you have this mastered, and I often watch with Such Joy and try to take away a form of knowledge I did not have beforehand ...I hope your sea travels are Blessed and full of Great Adventures...

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

Thanks!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@poponew150]

U R a great spoke man for the profession. Please keep up the great jobs. Thanks n take care.

[@bborjd]

Love your videos, thanks. Back in the 80's I was a green Navigation Cadet sailing on a rivetted ship on the Great Lakes. One morning the first mate told me to suit up to go into the ballast tanks. We trudged through the mud looking for incoming water (leaks) and he had me drive wooden wedges between the plates to slow or stop the leaks. Didn't do atmospheric checks or wear safety lines. I passed his indoctrination and got a rare experience that wouldn't happen today without safety checks and equipment!

[@cipaisone]

Man you are attracting so many people interested in this field, congrats

[@franciscosandiego3026]

Great video brother from the imperial county ca 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@keithyinger3326]

Im aware of their size, but seeing a guy standing Inside a cylinder to clean it, really gives you a good size perpective of just how big those engines and cylinders are. Love watching yiur videos and Thanks for all you and your crew, and all other seamen do to keep things moving around the world.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you!

[@mikereisner3335]

My dad and three of his brothers all had Chief Engineer licenses on Great Lakes Freighters. Dad echoed the same sentiment," the captain says where we're going, but the engineer says if we're going".

[@Vagabondo-fs6qu]

I spent 16 years as a marine engineer from Cadet through to Second Engineer with my First Class certificate before coming ashore for a career in Power Generation. I loved both careers but you cannot take the sea out of the seafarer. Great overview Video for those wondering what it is all about.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

That's some Ode to Marine Engineering. I like it. Also, It's always interesting how the ship slowly changes when you come aboard, Chief. I've seen most of your videos and some ships were already in pretty nice shape, but they start looking better. Even the spaces on the rusted old bulk-carrier from a few years ago looked a lot cleaner and tidier before you changed to a different ship. That's the kind of things one notices and says "Yeah, he's one of the good ones." Cheers.

[@jerryhan9668]

Great setup you have Chief for your workstation. 3 side by side big monitors..

[@Hybris51129]

I always had a strong grasp of mechanical systems but I think the one thing that I have learned from watching your videos is the need to be able to deal with managing a international crew. I have tried to learn Spanish, German, Russian, and Japanese and came to realize that my own English is actually spotty as well if you were judging me by the book. With such weak language skills dealing with a crew that may speak a variety of languages would mean I would very likely not make it past junior engineer simply because I would struggle with managing people correctly.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yes, communication is important.

[@chuckyc6912]

Great video. Very interesting

[@BilgeDweller]

Great video! I would like to toss another description in the mix, namely, days and days of routine with a few minutes of sheer terror thrown in, just to make sure that you're awake and paying attention. ;-)

[@sailorgabbie]

As a marine engineer I've had my arms shoulder deep in actual sewage. I have worked in extremes of heat, contorted my body into tight spaces, often in crappy weather. It is no glamor job and while it can be very rewarding, it is not an easy job. I'm retired

[@williamcooper9753]

I’m retired from it too. I remember spending months in the purifier room. 120 degrees +, 100% humidity and up to my elbows in heavy fuel. Sorry, I can’t recommend it. Find something where you go home every night.

[@danielle3064]

Thank you for your hard work 💪💪

[@MenalynBacutana]

Hello I'm just asking is marine engineer working on cargo ship is not allowed to make or use video call? I really want to know. Thanks for the response

[@danielle3064]

@MenalynBacutana I'm gonna say no there is not very good internet on the high seas

[@richardbause2453]

Welcome back Chief 😏👍😊.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks! 😃

[@richardbause2453]

@ChiefMAKOi If you haven't heard, the USS United States is set to leave Philadelphia this week for Florida and the gulf of Mexico to become a artificial reef. History destroyed or reborn? You're thoughts 😏🤔😊.

[@chrismurphy110]

i do find it mad that my old moped and your ship are both 2 stroke

[@sailorgabbie]

Other than method of fuel ignition, essentially same operation

[@cloggedpizza239]

@@sailorgabbie and uniflow scavenging for the ship. If his moped is uniflow then that would be sick.

[@chrismurphy110]

@@sailorgabbie yer i no that lol its more size

[@johnland5042]

well presented Chief!!!

[@gotland80]

At about 1980 in one of the bigger shipping companies in Sweden, there was serious attempts to make engineer officers to also be navigating officers, and weise versa, to have "ship" officers that could do everything. The main objective was to reduce the crew, but also to have the overall responsible for a ship the person with the best skill of maintenance and understanding of how a ship works. This position was to be named "Director of the ship". The results was embarrassing for the navigating officers who was unable to understand engineering, but splendid for the engineer officers that learnt navigating easily. The project was stopped by protests from the union of captains, that felt their position undermined. The inventor and manager of this project was a (Yes, a Captain!), that told me, a young engineer officer at the time, that this would be the best solution for efficient ship management, but was forced to end this project by his fellow captains. I have the whole report, to show to my fellow navigating officers, when they get to cocky about who is the most important man onboard is. Usually we agree that the chef(a good one!) is the most important man for a happy ship🙂

[@AhmadF10-t6v]

Very interesting content Chief

[@vitta1966]

My first trip was on a Shell tanker in 1966. As we were coming out of the Persian Gulf, I had occasion to go down to the 1950's engine room, no air conditioning. The engineers had sweaters on and complaining it was getting chilly. It was only in the nineties Fahrenheit! Different breed!

[@Navigator_21]

More power to your channel Chief and hope 1 day mameet kita kht man lng sa Tampa Florida if may byahe ka in the future

[@S0Psycho]

In my army service, I was a marine time engineer. It has its ups and downs. You learn a lot and experience those massive engines up close and even from inside. Getting messy with oil and grease and bildge water wasn't fun though.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yeah, and the smell sticks on your skin for a few days even after you shower.

[@bradthebrewer5732]

Hi Chief, I have an Industry question I’m hoping you could answer. When it comes to cleaning & chemical products, how does a vessel go about resupplying? I’m the North Carolina Director for a chemical manufacturer and have wanted our company to move into the maritime market since I began, as I’ve always loved the sea and the people who work in it. I am curious if the manufacturer is responsible for storing product until the vessel arrives, or if shipping companies have dedicated storage facilities awaiting their vessels along various ports. Thanks Chief, I hope you and your crew have a blessed week!

[@srr10]

Very interesting, Chief!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you think so!

[@Harley.Davidson]

❤ the deck reminds me of the "big desk" in a nuclear power plant! 🎉

[@CatFish107]

Really, it's the outfits. Get your baggy boilersuit on, and you're all set. No need to worry about picking an outfit every day. Bo need to iron and hang your outfit. Not even 100% required to be clean. That takes a lot of the stress away.

[@johnparker221]

Good as always

[@nvragn]

Nice to see you again Chief. It's to late for this old worn out truck mechanic. Maybe next go round. Stay safe and see you in the next one 👍 🇨🇦 🔧

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks 👍

[@nvragn]

@ I wanted to ask if you are going to do one of your show of appreciation for the guys and do a lunch or whatnot because I would really like to contribute.👍🇨🇦🔧

[@lawrencecrawford2883]

Thanks chief I'm currently a student in a marinetime school and your videos motivate me to keep going to achieve that dream of becoming an engineer 🫡

[@PaulA-yh7kr]

Keep going I've been truing wrenches 50 years and still going the challenge is rewarding if only to your self weather Marine Engineering or on the beach working on truck Its all the same Welding,Electrical, Piping or Wrenching Its all the same nuts go on too the wright and off to the left and some go the other way! The entrusting thing for me is if its broken I can fix it not every one can say that. The work is dirty smelly and worse but when you get a task and parts are sticking out of it, when its fixed it hums like new that's the reward. Hang in there. Paul

[@louisquatorze9280]

Safety first, especially at sea where the consequences of carelessness can be catastrophic

[@adammortgage2457]

Im currently doing my cadetship as a deck cadet, but my heart keeps saying i made the wrong choice, i should have gone for the marine engineering. I always feel happy when entering engine room seeing machineries and the system.

[@Navigator_21]

Chief buti na lng naipply ko ang experience ko sa barko dito sa local airport sa Florida,USA..kht d ako pinalad sa pagbbarko nakapunta naman ako dito sa US gawa ni mrs and more than 8 yrs na ako dito as a Fuel Farm Tech Supervisor and dito na rin cguro ako magrretire gawa ng affiliated amg airport namin ng local county so maganda ang benefits..

[@Chainsaw-ASMR]

At the very beginning, why is the “barred speed range” 50-60 rpm?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Critical Speed. Heavy vibration occurs when the rotational frequency of the object matches one of its natural frequencies.

[@Chainsaw-ASMR]

@ thanks Chief 🫡

[@WatchingYoutube737]

Can you do a video about what downtime is really like in the middle of the ocean, weeks from the next port? No internet and you can't leave your place of work for months at a time? The career seems fun and challenging, but the downtime seems kinda of depressing.

[@mfzb0912]

Hey chief, are you doing a holiday video this year?

[@flapjack9495]

If I were 22 instead of 52, I'd seriously consider a career in marine engineering. I love machinery, fixing things, problem solving, creative solutions, and I wouldn't mind being at sea for long stretches of time (I never had nor wanted kids). I think I'd have made a good marine engineer.

[@semperparatus678]

No way, I'll stick with my mates ticket lol. But if I'm needed for assistance I won't hesitate. Including clogged shit piping. I've been covered with shit before but kept going.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

😄

[@CatFish107]

Want to sit in the noise and heat for 4 on, 8 off? Be an enginerd. Want to stare out the window at a flat, featureless landscape for 4 on, 8 off? Be a navigator type. Seafaring has a niche for all different kinds of weirdos!

[@stevea9604]

Served on submarines…It’s the same but different in both above & below the waves 👍🏻🤩

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for that. I would imagine it would be a bit tougher aboard subs.

[@stevea9604]

@ It’s actually not too tough except can’t go for a walk around very far 😜👍🏻

[@AchukuDanielChibuzor]

Educative

[@FLGurl]

If you ever need a reference on your knowledge, please refer those people to your channel, the number of subscribers that you have and all the glorious comments found within. Many thanks!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for that!

[@davidbwa]

Interesting video. I feel it would have been better without the background music. Or - second choice - music turned way down so the repetitive music loop wasn't competing with your voice.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Noted. Thanks!

[@davidbwa]

@@ChiefMAKOi I enjoy your videos. I was a nuclear machinist mate on aircraft carriers in the US navy.

[@arneldobumatay3702]

If I understand you Chief, all the mainence personnel seen working in the engine room are engineers to some degree? Are specialists (electrical or hydraulics) on board? Thanks for the video!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yes. And we do have electricians and fitters on some ships.

[@auroran0]

I noticed the red zone on the RPM gauge. Is that a resonance zone to keep out of?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yes.

[@christopherleblanc9599]

Chief Makoi i hear your info commercial and their irony in your script, as you have done more to build a network of interested people into the industry by sharing the true reality of your career chose ,and to those interested people this info is priceless , to the rest of us it is a gift , a glimpse of life of a true sea fairer , and what it takes for the basic goods movement , i have a land logistics back ground, and have dealt with ferry regulations and restrictions, yet it pales compared to international trade regs, ,you knowledge is vast and not just mechanical ,this is why i say it priceless , i lift my hat to you Chief, 🥸🤓,Canada

[@himamagdy97]

Good Day Chief, How to start my career in Marine Engineering, I'm a mechanical engineer from Egypt interested in maritime life and ships machineries.

[@DanniChan_Worldwide]

Chief, youu're looking good! Did you start working out?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

A bit. 😁

[@jenlaurilla]

❤️🥰

[@jameswhite9300]

Chief, are you on US flagged ships?

[@redoerlord]

Can someone answer what does "Barred speed range" mean and why it sit at those rpm

[@jinnygaatjenietaan306]

That is the engine speed at which the thing is in imbalance. You have to get through that RPM as quickly as possible and not get stuck on it to avoid breaking the machine.

[@redoerlord]

@@jinnygaatjenietaan306 cheers thank you

[@vandodasilvacamargo1511]

Fantástico essa questão técnica da navegação, motor, amarração, cozinha, hospedagem, são sensacionais, mas, sou um só, gostaria de ver, mais paisagens , aquelas chamadas , time lapse, onde mostra, pessoal trabalhando durante a viagem 😉👍🏼

[@mondayagbaragu8325]

Awesome. I must commend you chief. Am a mechanical engineer and I have passion for seafarering career. In line with my passion have gotten all necessary documents. Am seeking for placement as apprenticeship or cadetship, any help Chief Makoi

[@michalew]

hello chief where are you from

[@matt_b...]

I know the secret to keeping these things running: Swearing. A lot of swearing.

[@iftakheraziz5698]

Can marine engineers shift towards port management jobs later or without going on board ships can i pursue Port management jobs by pursuing a masters?

[@aparfeno]

Came for specific practical industry insights, but instead watched an informercial

[@iftakheraziz5698]

One of my uncle told me not to pursue Marine Engineering. He is also a Marine Engineer. He told that this career is facing huge unemployment rates and many cadets are restless because of not getting jobs due to large number of candidates to amount of ships. But i always wanted to pursue this career. What would you suggest me being an experienced marine engineer? I will be waiting for your kind and wise reply... .

[@BardockOmen]

Good Morning Sir, Do you need to Undergo Naval probationary training Course After Graduating from PMMA or Direct po ba na Naval Officer Agad. Sana Masagot Po Thank You

[@Gaming365-f2u]

Currently in search of cadetship please help

[@EmmanuelGarba-qh2gf]

2nd to comment ❤ Well-done sir, much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬 I hope Chief MAKOi notice me❤

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Noticed 😄

[@deepseamariner]

Good Video. .......... Weight loss?

[@rogilrosales6007]

Marine Engineering just sounds fancy. But it's a worst job. You have to stay in ship for several months away from land & your family. Those young people, don't listen & watch this video. Find another career, there are many lucrative professions in landbase that won't pull you away from your family for long several months or even a year while earning for a living. I'd been a marine engineer for past 20 years but I've given it up now. I'm just doing landbase job, enjoying the company of family, relatives & friends. Life is too short to go out in the sea, work over there. That's doofus of you if you do that. Yeah, you may say I had been a doofus too to be a marine engineer, I accept that.

[@paularnold1930]

Another of the chiefs indispensable posts

[@chrisbarry7836]

Hi

[@Mekokat]

Is this job extremely physical? Have you seen a woman become a marine engineer before?

[@-Pepsimayn-]

Yes it can get very physical. Female engineers do exist

[@mrhex999]

I'm a tr wiper . Write something for me.

[@stevea9604]

Could you put a Starlink system onboard?

[@hamentaschen]

The gravity point is center for flyings. A jet wings on high golden meltings. One time only please.

[@earljustinmanalo4612]

Filipino o migrate

[@MrLucidity]

yay

[@izwanizi]

marine engineer..? nobody will remember you..most of the people in the office will only acknowledge the captain...

[@-Pepsimayn-]

The less contact I have with the idiots in office the better

[@EmmanuelGarba-qh2gf]

2nd to comment ❤ Well-done sir, much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬 I hope Chief MAKOi notice me❤

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Noticed! 😄