First Day Onboard My Latest Ship Assignment | Chief MAKOi Seaman Vlog

[@NH-ge4vz]

Hey Chief, 2 years ago I found your channel knowing next to nothing about this field. Tommorrow my first day at seafaring school starts. Thank you for introducing this career to me, hope I'll make it.🙂

[@kevincrosby1760]

I signed up for "Seafaring School" in a US Navy Recruiting Office. Hope your schooling turns out to be somewhat less "intense". If by "seafaring school" you mean that you are Filipino and are heading to PMI, may He have mercy upon your soul. My training was probably easier.

[@NH-ge4vz]

@@kevincrosby1760 It's in the Netherlands and there's barely any mandatory physical training.

[@kevincrosby1760]

@@NH-ge4vz Ah. Best wishes on your career. There is much truth in the old saying "You can remove the sailor from the sea, but never the sea from the sailor". I haven't been on anything bigger than a harbor ferry or more than a few miles offshore for almost 35 years now, and it STILL calls. Especially the stars.

[@NH-ge4vz]

@@kevincrosby1760 I appreciate it very much🙂

[@rosegreensummer]

good luck! If i was younger, i would have considered it!

[@attainreality1136]

That engine room is pretty much identical to the ship i have just come from. It has identical generators and the main engine looks very similar. It was probably built in the same shipyard. Incredible.

[@davidbenner2289]

I've been in the most modern and extravagant fire & rescue stations and in the dirtiest, poorly maintained and "sh*ty (sewage backup during heavy rains) fire and & rescue stations still in operation. We always made it better. Always improved it. The difference between doing a job and being a professional. My father was the same way. My grandfather was the same way. As was his father was. As are my sons. I know that ship you are chief engineer on will be improved and whole crew knowing it is a privilege to serve with you.

[@northerncaptain855]

Chief, I’ve boarded underway ships at night from launches on the Mississippi River. Always found it intimidating. I’m a retired Captain and appreciate and enjoy your videos.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

She looks to be in pretty good shape for an old girl, hopefully she won't give you too many surprises! Welcome to the US, hope you make it back again.👍👍

[@bazra19]

Actually 5 to 6 knots depending on weather is the best speed. I have served in the Army, Navy, and RAF, they are all different. The biggest difference is that the Merchant Navy crew will Jury Rig anything and everting, which is somewhat true for the Royal navy but not to the same degree. The other forces Army and RAF because they are basic land based, they will indent for a spare part then sit back and wait until it arrives. The best example are the crew washing machines, and tumble dryers, on board the ginger beers (engineers) will strip it down and repair it, whereas the RAF and ARMY will either scrap it or put it to one side awaiting spare parts. Everything on board a vessel can usually be repaired by the engineers, well done lads.

[@wdwrxco]

Chief, I wish you would give a brief description of some of the components we are looking at... kinda like; this is the Coxcomb entabulater, it converts inverse reactive current that creates fluxes that power the panelastic novatunions. This allows the reciprocating dingle arm to perform hyrdocoptick manoeuvres. You know... something like that :)

[@davidbridgeman5828]

Good to see you posting new videos, fairwinds and following seas Chief!

[@kennyFF033]

The Chief in Louisiana, how cool. That is not too far from my home in Texas. I love my Cajun brothers and sisters, they are hearty folks that know how to cook great food. Looking forward to this new series and all the stories and stuff that comes with it. God Bless you , your crew and your ship. May you have a safe, healthy and prosperous journey.

[@firstlast1047]

I appreciate your concern boarding at 8-9 knots. I ran a crew boat and had to pick up compass adjusters, always at night and the ship steaming to sea. I always asked the bridge to maintain 6 knots for ease of receiving the adjuster. Pilot ladders are not easy to negotiate. One has to be in good shape to climb. I had an onsigner fall off an anchored ship using a combination setup, pilot ladder and gangway. He didn't get beyond four steps of the pilot ladder before the platform of the gangway. My deckhand saw what was going to happen and told me to pull away so the seafarer would fall into the water instead of the deck of my boat.

[@ANONIE47]

What! No safety line?

[@firstlast1047]

@@ANONIE47 Who should use a safety line? It would be a hindrance.

[@rosegreensummer]

bummer for the video that the crew had to stop filming just as the exciting (ahem neck-threatening) action started! Great edit from 'that was scary, they were going fast' to the big sign 'safety first' i had to chuckle...

[@firstlast1047]

Chief, here is a pilot ladder sea story. I was standing along side a ship. It was at anchor and I was in a small 40ft crew boat. I had just delivered a Chief Engineer for crew change. As you had mentioned there was a wait for the two chiefs to finish their briefing. I was backing and filling along side the ship using the exterior helm position. Careful not too run into the pilot ladder. Although, as you know, very flexible being made of rope. There was about a 2-3 foot swell running, pushing me in reverse. I had to counter the swell. A particularly strong swell pushed me back until my starboard quarter was even with the ladder. The upswell caused the horn of the starboard stern cleat to pass between the adjacent steps of the ladder. It was the proverbial watching an accident about to happen. Rushing through my brain: I'm going to pull the entire ladder down from the ship; I hope they have another one or no one is going to be able to embark or disembark; how much is it going to cost. When the swell passed and my boat dropped there was a big bang, like a large bore gun. I look up, the ladder was still in place. The bang, I thought may have indicated damaged to some gear securing the ladder. The deck watch is looking at me puzzled. A testament to the strength of the pilot ladder. The big bang, was the horn of my cleat being sheared off. I still had half a cleat and the deck was not disturbed. I looked at the sheared end. It looked like an investment casting with lots of voids.

[@tinkersailorhead4360]

I looking forward to this new series. Don t be shy to share some of the struggles you have on the job in detail 😉

[@jimmurphy7296]

Keep up the great work, Chief. Love the vids.

[@KhruC]

You’ve just made my Sunday! Thanks, Chief!

[@betelgeuse430]

Keep up the good work Chief! Greetings from Perth, Australia.

[@robertadams2857]

Glad you’re back on and welcome to US. Jumping on a moving ship in the dark? Crazy.

[@douglasfur3808]

It says something about priorities, the crew vs delivering the goods on time...

[@garywhite2050]

Right ? ! WTF

[@jamymagro]

Glad you are back Chief! Look forward to being informed about your new ship.

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Congratulations Chief on your new assignment!

[@geraldineaherne9763]

Thanks for the tour Chief. Very interesting. Hope you and all aboard have a safe trip. Stay safe and healthy.

[@12345fowler]

Very enjoyable video. I think you nailed it with your voice-over narration, music and general editing. Well done.

[@ashwinraghunath]

Wishing you the very best on your new endeavours, Chief.

[@peanut71968]

Safe and productive times on your newest contract, Chief!

[@jwwj30]

Thanks Chief, great way to start my Sunday morning & my 1st cup of coffee. As a novice seafarer, in future videos, could you please explain the difference (in the engine room) on your current ship & the newer ships you worked on? Really looking forward to traveling with you around the globe.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Great video! I really enjoy seeing things being worked on and fixed in the engine room so I'm keen to see more of that! Have a good, safe journey!

[@colusafrwv]

Chief -- I would like to see a video on your assessment of the best maritime training schools/programs and what Seafarers should be doing to stay current in their craft. My father was a First Mate on the Ohio River USA ... back in the late 1950 to late 1960 ... then he did 6 months on and 6 months off ... he loved it ... farm the 6 months he was off the tug boat.

[@beefgoat80]

Nothing stops the chief from boarding his ship! I'm glad you made it home from being at sea for so long.

[@marcpleggeproduction]

Welcome to the mighty Mississippi river, extra muddy and extra fast! Excited to see your next videos! Stay safe good sir

[@PaulGodfrey]

Glad you made it onboard safely. Good luck on the new ship and looking forward to the next video.

[@ironnerd8336]

Great video! I love seeing how different people make their living; the nautical side is fascinating. Also, I don't know if you have locked it down yet, but Vacuumarator is a hell of a band name. The first album name is there too... Control Panel.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Oh my goodness! I already felt like you guys are really Brave climbing into all those confined spaces to work like inside of the engine compartments but getting on the ship in the dark while it's moving that fast okay my ass off to you

[@muralishastry3650]

Thanks for the nice video and wishing you good luck on your assignment, chief. Looking forward for more videos from this ship. 👍👍👍👍

[@ZGryphon]

I appreciated the jump (so to speak) between that insane way of getting on board and the giant SAFETY FIRST sign.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

I really enjoy your content Chief. You seem so at ease when you tell us about your work. I'm curious how many countries you have seen and if you have a favorite. Stay safe and God bless

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk Chief MAKOi 👋👍 can't wait to see what things you have highlighted here as potential things to spark your concern and also if these items had been picked up by others or not. Hope everything is goin well and pleased you got aboard safely 👌 thanks for your time be safe and see you soon 👍 👋

[@entropyachieved750]

Great to get another video of you Chief. Hello from Australia

[@strongmermaid4651]

Chief glad to see you hello from Florida

[@mattc.310]

Pilot boarding underway... excitement on the water. I knew you would find some things that didn't pass inspection. It's usually the same taking over any type of operation. I have no doubt you'll get your teams together, up to speed, and square things away in good order. Welcome to the U.S. inland waterways. I hope you have a smooth contract

[@connorkilgour3374]

You talk about the age of the ship here. Wonder how you'd react to the Great Lakes lake-freighters. Some of them, especially on the US side of the lakes are pushing 80 years old. The oldest named Alpena turned 80 this year. Canadian ships are generally much younger but even we have a few from the 60s and 70s

[@GaryCameron]

I hope he does make it to the great lakes someday. I might be able to say hi in person. 😊. Quite a large Filipino community in Hamilton Ontario, many lakers pass under the lift bridge. If not, maybe when we are in the Philippines, although I don't think he gets to Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya too often. His wife's cooking show was something to see, my wife watched it with interest.

[@uTube486]

Go Steam!!

[@KellyS_77]

Can't talk about the Great Lakes and cargo haulers without mentioning the Edmund Fitzgerald. Tragic story memorialized in the song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald".

[@GaryCameron]

@@KellyS_77 I didn't want to scare him off LOL

[@Drummer81able]

Maybe just because they mostly sail on great lakes,they last longer and don't have the same regulations as ships crossing the oceans have? I would think so. Don't think anyone would cross the Atlantic with a cargo ship 60 years old.

[@johnszurek5209]

Welcome back! Looking forward to sharing your new adventures.

[@nancyhines5942]

Looks like you have taken on a real challenge. I will be following your videos with anticipation and interest. Good luck and God bless. .

[@HarryWHill-GA]

Welcome back Chief. Long time, no sea. New Orleans is a damn long sea and anchor detail.

[@el_carbonara]

sounds like you've got your work cut out for you chief, cant wait to see this new series, thanks so much for sharing with us.

[@richardvernick4280]

Thank you for showing all of us out in U-tube land the deep Bowles of a ship. An engineer loves to see all of the ships equipment. Just a thought it appears that a ships life below deck

[@marknesselhaus4376]

Good morning Chief. I always look forward to your videos and to be sure that you will not disappoint us on this newest voyage🙂

[@richardgilman4602]

Excellent introduction to the exigencies of tending to an baulky old bulker.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Nice to see you again chief, looking forward to seeing the rest of the journey

[@otterchen]

Great view into the phylosophy of engeneering on sea.. thank you fir that

[@davidanalyst671]

We love to hear from ya after quite a vacation. I loved the engineering stuff where you guys were pulling out injectors, testing them, and cool mechanical stuff. hope to see that again

[@nvragn]

What a nice surprise to wake up to a beautiful day and a video from the Chief. It's going to be a good day. Ty Chief your attention to detail is amazing doing your video so I can bet on the job you are the same and I would assume that you get dozens of contract offers. Take care and stay safe.🚢⚓

[@noseeum6385]

Always professional, always enjoyable. Thanks.

[@AeroGraphica]

Have a safe trip Chief. Great video as always. A good strategy and some tenacity is all what you need 😄

[@davidoakley3812]

Chief fantastic blog love watching you sir your one very intelligent man and I love just how much detail you go into you really make us think we are on board with you you I must say the engine room looks so clean and new but I am sure there's so much going on there that you need to be clued up on engineering to spot all the problems can not wait till your next one stay safe and thank you for sharing your life with us much respect we love watching you in the UK

[@arabianseagull]

Good to see you back Chief MAKOi, God bless ❤️🙏

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Chief. What's cool about New Orleans and the Mississippi River is From the eastern continental divide to the western Continental divide all the water comes thru New Orleans. Safe travels on your new ship.

[@waynekoepke8128]

for a older ship the engine room looked well kept and clean good job to all the past crews

[@carmudgeon7478]

I noticed this too, and am beginning to understand the term Ship-Shape.

[@ANONIE47]

So did I 🙂.

[@torccchaser6712]

So so glad tour safe Chief.......always looking forward to more !

[@alainaarrhodge5900]

Thanks for the update Chief! I'm stoked you made it aboard safely and thank you for putting your safety first and not trying to film at the same time. I'd love it if you could walk us through the video we just watched and point out those things that non-seafarer non-mechanics wouldn't know to look at. Calm seas and fair winds be yours.

[@billwilliams9527]

Love your going back to sea and your videos, you are doing it right. I'm aware it's not easy being away from family months at a time, but it is what it is and it's a good living.

[@adimeter]

It's an okay living. I think that deserve much more. These companies that hire the Chief Engineer and the Captains are certainly not going broke paying them. But I bet the owners may even own a yacht.

[@jaredfalterman5000]

Hello from New Orleans, my 2 sons and I watch all your videos. We’re in RiverRidge, a little up River from New Orleans. Keep up the great content.

[@chrisl2632]

Sounds like you leave an engine room in better shape than you found it. I am retired Navy. I had to climb a Jacob's ladder once . I forget the name of the town we were anchored off of. It's near Pisa and Aviano AFB. The weather was so bad they would only send one boat out to the ship to change duty sections. Of course I was in the oncoming duty section and had to go out. When we got to the ship ( a Spruance class destroyer) We went along side the Jacob's ladder. One minute you would be looking at the black waterline. The next minute you would be looking down at the deck. Needless to say you had to time your jump just right. That was enough for me. I never went ashore if we had to anchor out for a port call.

[@bioriderfc]

Your uploads keep getting better. Good work getting on board, at night, while moving.

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Safe voyages to you and the crew Chief. Much love

[@richardbause2453]

Welcome back Chief! Keep coming up the Mississippi River, hang a right to the Chicago canel and on out to Lake Michigan 😎 for a ore boat 🚢 run. Well worth a contract try 😉 👏 and Welcome to the United States 🇺🇸. Stay safe. Richard Bause

[@christophersnowden7984]

Glad you made it safely, love your video’s chief

[@vinquinn]

I serviced navigation systems on ships going past Dubai in the Gulf, mainly tankers. It was a good location because of the large traffic there. Jumping on and off ships while still in motion can be very scary no matter how many times you do it. If you slip and fall, you go down between the boat and the ship and you are squished.

[@timothyvaher2421]

A true expert and "squished" is the correct terminology. This tip will save lives in it's direct manner!

[@56Spookdog]

I never had to climb the Jacobs ladder while the ship was under way but climbing it in the San Francisco Bay in some areas it got rough enough to cancel any more guys going for it, on those days timing that first step could be a bit of a challenge and a bit of a pucker moment.

[@kevincrosby1760]

The pictures on the postcards always show SF Bay as being calm and serene, with the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge gleaming off in the distance, and Alcatraz shining white in the sun. The ocean is always gentle with puffy little streaks of white. Some of us know that the Bay can be anything but calm, the BOTTOM of the GG Bridge is about as pretty as the back of a dump truck, Alcatraz is falling to pieces but the dense fog usually hides it, and whoever thought that "Pacific" was a good name for that ocean had obviously never been offshore during a storm. A close second would be the pretty pictures of the pristine white Oregon and Washington beaches which I have seen in magazines. In reality, do you prefer your beaches to have sheer cliffs, huge rocks, merely large rocks, big rocks, smaller rocks, or drab gray sand..with rocks? On the plus side, the wife and I happen to like visiting lighthouses. In closing, ever notice that none of the publicity pics of the SF waterfront were ever taken much east of Fisherman's Wharf? I can't recall ever seeing an ad which said "Come visit the beautiful and bustling Todd Shipyards, and enjoy the pristine view of their once-modern drydock facilities. Food and drink are available within walking distance, but they will 86 you if you bust up the furniture during the evening bar fight."

[@adimeter]

@@kevincrosby1760 Thanks for the reality check.

[@kevincrosby1760]

@@adimeter Of course. :) In all seriousness, i actually don't really like people in quantity. Thus, I look for places to go where people aren't.

[@BikolanongLayas21]

Chief makoi nice videos.. Can you do a remake 2.0 of the ships amenities, provisions and stuffs like water makers and each individual usage per cabin living im fascinated with the idea of a ships maintaining and functioning like a small city.. Im into logistics here in Europe land base.. Filipino watching from Germany 🇩🇪🇵🇭

[@ChairmanMo]

Good luck and God speed to you Chief Makoi!

[@davewmck]

Been missing this content Chief. Glad you’re now able to post

[@johnschwartz8015]

I always enjoy Your fascinating presentations!

[@athalyerajan2823]

Thank u again for showing us ur new shi. I am a 56 year boy and fascinated with big engines and ships having grown up next to the sea.

[@BilgeDweller]

My old stomping ground there, Chief. Thirty five loaded barges southbound from the confluence with the Ohio River, twenty four loads and eleven empties back north, four and a half days southbound and eight and a half days to go back north.

[@rodmacrae1596]

Chief Makoi Not only your a great Seafarer,you'd be a great lecturer/instructor at all the College's here in Australia 🇦🇺.

[@k.trinadh2555]

Nice to recollect my memories of the vessel.. thank you chief 😊

[@Nareimooncatt]

Looking forward to the video on crew contracts. Have you thought about doing a video on the different ports covering things like which ones you like, commonalities and differences between countries, etc?

[@mandan8945]

Man I love the quality and serenity your videos ooze. That soothing guitar in the background is golden- keep that! Don't change the way you do your videos please! Big Fan!

[@mohammadmian2536]

Good to see you Chief after a little break. One thing I don't understand is why this Captain didn't slow down to “DEAD SLOW” for you all to board the ship. At this speed for a young man or an experienced Pilot maybe is ok.

[@thefoolishhiker3103]

Love the video. It’s fascinating to see the world through the eyes of those that transport all the stuff that allows us to live in a modern globalized market

[@VHyuro]

Boarding is scary, but disembark is even more chief. Great video btw, really enjoy it.

[@philyew3617]

Good to see you back Chief, I bet your family miss having you around after such a long spell ashore. I'm looking forward to seeing the insides of this older vessel. Now this is just my crazy sense of humour. I was listening to you explain all about having to board using the Pilot Ladder and a caption appears saying speed 8 - 9 knots, ok that's scary. Then the very next thing we see is an open hatch with SAFETY FIRST painted in very large letters. Mmmm something of a conflict there I think. I couldn't stop myself from laughing. Stay safe and well Chief and, good wishes to everyone for a smooth trip.

[@sk61181]

This series is going to be yet another great one to remember, from our Chief 👍🏽👍🏽

[@larryrussell4905]

Cool to see the grain elevator I grew up next to! It actually blew up when I was young! Still live in the area. I really like your videos so keep em coming!!!

[@trevden7665]

Another great video Chief..I worked in about 34 different engine rooms..nice house keeping in E/R..looking forward to see the party onboard video..Safe voyages.

[@stevenmurata4392]

Pilot/Pirate boarding, lol. Thanks for video.

[@nobodyofnaught2]

It would be great if you did a walk around like this and talked about what each of the panels and equipment do.

[@semiproactive9625]

Thanks Chief. I find your work on the water very interesting and am looking forward to more episodes.

[@thedhl777guy]

So happy to have some new videos to see. Thanks Chief looking forward to the new season

[@WeSixKings]

Thank you Chief. Looking forward to your updates!!

[@misterbig9025]

Thanks for this beautiful video Chief!

[@americanrebel413]

This was great chief, thank you.

[@RailFanRob]

Safe journey to you...awesome footage and info!!

[@Salty80556]

Congratulations on your new berth. Hope all goes well, looking forward to more films.

[@davidcardin3271]

My anak will be get on the ship these month. I am so proud of him. He is also doing what your doing. I hope some day you get to meet him. He is also from the Philippines

[@rossdupuis4840]

Great to know that you found your way to NOLA. I'm from Lafayette, LA not far from New Orleans. Cheers and happy sailing!!!

[@jackyleecs]

Happy to see updates from you again. Cheering from Singapore!

[@FilipMatacin]

Always ready for the adventures ahead.. Chief, stay strong..

[@kevincrosby1760]

If it makes you feel any better, in 1988 after completing Boot Camp and my advanced schooling, I left for my first ship, all enthusiastic and ready to go to sea on the Latest and Greatest that the US Navy had to offer. High-tech equipment, everything all up-to-date and modern...the standard picture painted by the USN. Reality turned out to be 660' of US Navy Replenishment Oiler (Underway replenishment of food/fuel/munitions/dry goods/etc.) launched in 1969, with her awards from Vietnam proudly displayed. The expected modern engineering plant turned out to be an Adventure in Learning covering 600-PSI steam, boilers, turbines, and reduction gears. As an Interior Communications Electrician (Indicating/Ordering/metering/communications/gyro compasses, etc....If it carried a voice or relied on synchros or Prox switches, it was mine), I was of course ready to dive in and use my newly-gained training in the latest modular electronics known to man. Let's just say that I quickly learned to find and replace the dead 12AX7 vacuum tube when a "Gyro Control" alarm sounded, that Sound-Powered Phones were still a thing, and that fancy chart table with the moving "position" light under the Nav chart that you see in the WW II movies was actually somewhat of a bitch to maintain and calibrate... The most modern piece of equipment in my shop was the newly-installed AT&T Dimension 2000 Dial Telephone System, which was considered borderline obsolete in the civilian business community at the time of install. FWIW, I learned enough there that I have made a career of installing and programming the descendants of that phone system. That ship was the USS Kansas City (AOR-3), decommissioned in 1994 after 24+ years of hard service (and many port calls in Subic Bay). In 2013 she was sold as scrap.

[@tbates1987]

I have a pdf copy of her booklet of general plans i could email you if you would like. and thank you for your service.

[@Firestorm2900]

Funny thing about those sound powered telephones, they're so reliable I don't think they'll ever be fully removed from a navy ship.

[@kevincrosby1760]

@@tbates1987 You have the plans for the Kansas City?

[@kevincrosby1760]

@@Firestorm2900 Apparently they haven't had a functional change in approaching 100 years, and are still in use.

[@tbates1987]

@@kevincrosby1760 yes i have a pdf of the general plans, all decks and profile

[@lynnfulton9465]

Welcome to the US. If you ever get to Wilmington, NC let me know, dinner is on me

[@martallenfigueroa5053]

Hi Chief, I hope you do more Study call videos. Stay safe and God bless you