Container Ship Vlog #15 (Day at Sea on a Maersk Container Ship)

[@waynesmith6993]

You and people like you have helped millions of people. What you do matters. Thank You

[@JeffOnboard]

I really appreciate that

[@bistrobillyboy]

That really bring me back. I worked on an entertainment vessel for ten years. It was the greatest job I ever had...and the best time of my life. Nighttime, dusk and dawn were the best times overall. Once your eyes adjust to the pitch black sky, stars, planets and the entire section of the Milky Way galaxy we were able to see, became as bright and visible as a cloud would be during the daytime. Also, we saw every type of aquatic life imaginable...huge pods of dolphins, sharks, basking sunfish, breaching and/or feeding humpback whales and jellyfish by the tens of thousands at times. There really are no words to describe how peaceful and incredible it is out there on the ocean...a person would have to experience it out there themselves, in the darkness of night to really get a sense of what it's like. Great volg...i just subscribed~

[@Oakleaf700]

Sounds idyllic. The pure Night, with no sound or light pollution would be magnificent to witness. Lucky you!

[@waynesmith6993]

Others have also said how peacefull. Me in a heavy metal box over thousand of feet of water. No Thanks

[@adriatic123]

Very interesting, God bless KZbin without it we would never see so many interesting things.

[@markdemay5581]

Lunch...fish and rice. Dinner...wait for it...more fish and rice. Wait till you see what's on the menu for tomorrow.

[@OrganistRichardBunbury]

I’m glad I bumped into your channel. It’s perhaps more than a coincidence that it popped up in my KZbin feed. You see, my father was vice president and general manager of Southeastern maritime company in Savannah, Georgia years ago. It was a stevedoring company. He never talked much about what he did, except near the end of his life, he developed a maritime accounting system back in the 1930s in Cuba. It subsequently became the one that was used internationally for a long time, and may still be in use today. When we were kids, our family was invited to have these incredible seven-course meals with the captain and other officers. I was always fascinated by the sea and ships. And that was in the 1960s, before containers and container ships. I’ve always wondered what it was like to be a member of the crew on a freighter and I’m grateful that you will be the conduit.

[@craigparker3434]

I thoughly enjoy this. It's amazing how big the ship is and what all's involved in your day. Thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@aeyb701]

This came up on my recommended list and though not looking for it I really enjoyed seeing a bit of what life is like on a cargo ship.

[@DrPococksMagicPills]

'It's been a long day. We got a lot done'. You logged a few numbers and pulled a coupling off a motor. It looks like a floating holiday lol. Enjoyed the video. I'll check out a few more

[@anitasmith4559]

You've got a very interesting career. I cannot imagine the mass of information that's required in order to keep things "ship shape" as you do. It's an awesome responsibility, I know, even though I don't know the half of it. Those shots of the Gulf of Mexico are absolutely stunning. It's incredible to be out on the open seas like that.

[@Oakleaf700]

It does look rather appealing to be at Sea..But only if you have good Shipmates.

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks so much Anita. Today I am reading comments which normally i have little time to do. I am sorry for late replies

[@StephenZ827]

Some of the post talk about boring but addicted....I watched a live feed yesterday, Trucker headed across the plains of Kansas......flat highway nothing but fields far as the eye could see....he had engine issues as some device had kicked and and set his speed to 55 mph.....over 10 wheelers passing him like he was sitting still....Without you MM and the truckers.....we would be in a mess.....Thanks for all you do !

[@hannstv]

Don't really now why I find your vids so interesting.....but I do. Thanks for posting.

[@icedink87]

Yeah, they're super boring but I can't stop watching

[@ogog9816]

Fatty McFart it is boring and interesting at the same time lol

[@charlesreid2141]

I am so glad I saw your comments. I was starting to think that I must be crazy to be interested in watching someone take a bunch of temperature readings but these videos give you a great feel for what it must be like to work on a container ship. Really impressed at how clean and organized everything is.

[@jefferyb.3406]

@@charlesreid2141 well you have to remember not everything in life is exciting I'm just taking people long as I work on a ship it's not an exciting topic but yes some people try to make everything exciting and fake in videos but I don't do that I just record and show what it's actually like working on and there's really nothing exciting about it it's a rather lonely life and hard work so I just keep it real

[@JeffOnboard]

Hello everyone....this is a re-post of this video. Many people said the background music was too loud so now I have removed it so enjoy....More vlogs soon.

[@gsarjos]

Really enjoy your videos... and envious of your travels... What is your favorite port to visit?

[@JeffOnboard]

On the run I am on now I love Belgium and Germany, but my favorite in the world??? Singapore...Philippines...Korea/ I love Asia most

[@ukaszw6623]

@@JeffOnboard but you cannot See much on container vessel because they dont stay long Time in port

[@JeffOnboard]

@@ukaszw6623 true our 2 longest ports we stay about 24 hours but most like 12

[@michaelsaintjude]

Super cool vid.. I worked as A casual longshoreman in Long Beach/Pedro CA. Although i've been on many maritime ships from Hanjin, NYK, Evergreen, China Shipping, SSA, LBCT ETC ETC. But Maersk which I believe was port 400 in LB was my favorite, the extenchen was only about 2 years and it had new breakroom with meals made to order at the railside... Anyways I like vids, iv only been onboard to lash the ship, never got to go in the house...

[@tatorb6623]

Those engine spaces are very clean. Shaft alley looks really good. Very impressive.

[@NeilNZ]

Damn, what a real cool job to be posted on. Fine living arrangements. I'd love to do something like this. Way cool.

[@dougbelford4796]

Man, I envy you. I've loaded and offloaded the freight that goes into those containers. I've probably been in and out of most of those containers on a forklift. I'd rather be on that end of the freight transportation world.

[@scowell]

Thanks for taking the music out... I like the industrial noise better! I have a suggestion... if you could annotate the video with text telling us what we're looking at, this would make the video a lot more interesting... the more annotations the better as far as I'm concerned.

[@jefferyb.3406]

Please login the playlist I posted an engine room tour where I did a voice over and explained most of the major things that we are looking at in the tour so check out the video it's in the playlist (ship videos)

[@jefferyb.3406]

Check out the video I mentioned and also in the future I will do that it's very easy and I agree I think people would like that

[@paulpence8895]

Well oiled machine, every thing seems to be coordinated around meal times... hahaha,,, good for you, tight ship, well maintained, how it should be...

[@JeffOnboard]

Thanks for watching Paul

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Great video. I didn't realize how big that machinery actually was. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day.

[@haydengrant7358]

Wow wow wow thank you so much for your amazing video..I have always wondered what life is like on a working container ship.. cheers I appreciate

[@NorthlanderMN]

Great video. I wish I could work on a ship doing a job like yours. I was injured in the Army so it's not possible. Thanks for what you do. It's an important job.

[@johnblaze21519]

Being a driver that does IMTERMODAL containers for these ships everyday its cool to see this part of the job.

[@charlenekelley7268]

Such an interesting video!!! Thank you for posting.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

Great video, "salad was 'pretty' good today" , lol, i know what you mean. those imitation Tupperware containers don't keep things that fresh and they tend to re-use what they can day after day .... glad you found a good salad that day !!!!

[@60jscott]

Totally awesome video, and it gives a REAL view of what life on the sea while working can be.

[@jefferyb.3406]

Glad you enjoyed, ty

[@sonyadixon1173]

Thanks for sharing. I found it interesting and seeing what you do. So thanks for sharing, I enjoyed.

[@JeffOnboard]

Well thank you very much for that kind comment I appreciate it and I will continue trying to make better videos as I go

[@hackersguidedan]

I just discovered your channel and absolutely love it. totally relaxing being at sea. I wouldn't be able to do it though. I would miss my children too much

[@dinos6231]

I'd love to have a job like this on the ship!....great video

[@williamfaulkner1959]

I was stationed on an aircraft carrier and was a boiler tech. It reminded me of all the times I would make rounds and take readings. This was a thrill for me to see the workings of a container ship. It looked like a ghost ship tho. How many men are on the crew? Thanks for the tour.

[@Oakleaf700]

I sometimes see these Maersk container Ships {Vast} as they are heading for Avonmouth, UK. They are like blocks of flats at sea, enormous things to witness in real life.

[@JeffOnboard]

Yes over the years they have even gained in overall size. Massive indeed. Cheers

[@henryscharf6941]

This takes me back. Sailed Engine Officer for Military Sealift Command. I left to go shoreside due to my family. I recognize a lot of the equipment.

[@MrKarmapolice97]

I just got into cruising last year. I love being out on the ocean and the sunsets and sunrises are beautiful

[@JeffOnboard]

Absolutely I love going on the deck and enjoying it anytime I can it's very relaxing

[@78a67h]

Most informative and enjoyable account - as usual! From what you are saying your course will take you right into the Bermuda Triangle, which I suppose will add to the excitement

[@robertsimon6674]

wow , this is something i always wanted to see .. thanks for your awesome video !!

[@ollieahokas9179]

Your channel sure beats Discovery! Great job there!

[@jefferyb.3406]

Well thank you very much I have nice video editing software but I don't like to add a lot of special effects I like to just show things as they are on the ship the way we see it when we're out there working nothing fancy thanks for watching and I have more videos already took post so more will be coming soon

[@harleyrdr1]

Man that salty sea air really does corrode the crap out of things. Great vid!

[@appmagician3240]

quite a creative way to let him know he is ugly? :P

[@harleyrdr1]

App Magician 🤣. Nah, I never judge anyone else’s looks.

[@arielparker4713]

Soo cool and soo scary looking at the same time!😬

[@johnbillings4947]

Cool video. Really enjoyed it. Make more.

[@Steve-tu8cb]

Have you ever seen any pirates at sea? Can you defend yourself and the ship against them? Great vlog! Thanks for showing us your job.

[@rudolphvalentino7181]

@@ohio Very good. Quick and effective

[@chris_yb0]

Kris B they do, depending on where they are going. If they’re going in pirate territory they will have a security team, which is basically made up of ex military, seals, rangers... etc

[@FLYINGWARRIOR19661]

Thanks for sharing.....cool to see what life is like on these ships

[@JeffOnboard]

Thank you very much for watching and I appreciate your time to come and make the comment as well. Thank you again!!! -Jeff

[@StephenZ827]

Being that I live in Newport News, and you came into port here at Norfolk....We see the container ships all the time....never had a chance to go on one. I was to busy building carriers for one thing...Nice video ...thanks for taking the time and effort to share.

[@bubbleone6526]

The sun rise and sun sets at sea are one thing I miss. Just subbed.

[@rahepla]

Greetings from Spain, Matt and Jeff. Just came across your videos and subscribed. They are stunning... Could you focus on daily life on board for the next to come...?. Accomodation, cabins, galley and crew I mean. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeffOnboard]

I go back next week so I will try best I can to make many more than I did last time

[@krisflood5734]

This brought back memories. Back in the late 90s we bought three of these ships and converted them to RO/RO cargo ships. We gutted the ship aft of the focsl all the way back to the superstructure. We yanked off the the superstructure at the main deck, and extended the ship about 100 feet aft of the house to make room for a stern ramp. The cargo holds were fitted with hoistible decks and ramps. We also slapped on a couple sideports at midship to complete the roll on/roll off capibilty On the main deck we added two massive twin pedestal craines. ( we scrapped the old stores gantry) and added another stores crane aft of the house. The engine room and auxiliaries remained the same for the most part. We even kept the same door for shaft alley. We added an elevator just in front of the mane engine going all the way up to the 06 level. I could go on and on, but seeing that engine room sure brought back memories of many sleepless nights during sea trials. LOL

[@rtp3962]

All that work on converting it and it was cheaper than buying a different ship? I don't know but these ships fascinate me. Be safe sir.

[@jcons114]

Memories! I was on the Carolina as an apprentice and then the Idaho, Memphis, Pittsburgh and Hartford as an ABB.

[@johnchaulk]

Great video!! One of the most interesting (of it’s type) that I’ve watched in a while.

[@JeffOnboard]

tank you very much. I am currently on video 25 in this series, but back to work in March so more coming soon. Thank you again

[@briann1181]

Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of the wastewater treatment plant I worked at, recording all of the readings.

[@fred5727]

Greetings Matt and Jeff. Just came across your vid and subscribed. Fascinating line of work you are in. I have never been up close to this type of ship and its so impressive with the size of everything onboard!! I have a million questions, but will not intrude on your time here. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeffOnboard]

I am happy to answer best I can and thank you for watching. I will be starting more ship vlogs in 2 more weeks...email your questions...I will try best I can to address them...Thanks for subbing also. Appreciate it Fred. Jeff's email- [e-mail]

[@Gusrikh1]

Very, very interesting, informative and educational. Thank you.

[@mbkmmodels9406]

Good video - a real eye opener to maintenance on a ship.

[@uk7769]

Very cool. THanks for sharing.

[@hopejackson1741]

Yes it's very interesting what some people do for a living, I know I would like working on a ship like this.

[@mush_hedie2017]

I loved the video!!!Fantastic👏👏👏 Hedienne hugs from Brazil🇧🇷

[@JeffOnboard]

So glad you enjoyed :)))

[@mush_hedie2017]

@@JeffOnboardYeeees, i liked it a lot!!!Congratulations

[@JeffOnboard]

Well hopefully we see you back on the channel again real soon

[@mush_hedie2017]

@@JeffOnboard Thank you very much!!!

[@deborahjohnston1394]

Gr8 video interesting work you do thanks bruce from Blenheim southisland New Zealand

[@JeffOnboard]

Well I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and for watching thank you very very much and I'm glad you enjoy

[@Amanda-t5p6c]

Would you still do all those checks in rough seas? I enjoyed watching.Thanks.

[@Freshshirtscom]

Thanks for the video, very interesting

[@sd8023]

Your videos are very interesting ..

[@JeffOnboard]

Well I hope you enjoy them and thank you for taking time to make a comment.

[@arielthumbz9693]

Nice tour live it I wish to visit there

[@haroldishoy2113]

What an amazing job; clipboards with ballpoint pens to record endless numbers. Being in aviation all my life has been the wrong thing to do. P.S. The food looks delicious 😁

[@janvisser2223]

Brings back a lot of good memories👍

[@fmilton20]

Kush job man. Beautiful sunsets, and water. Dig the inside look.

[@susiearviso3032]

The ocean is beautiful.

[@Laeadern]

Modern container ships really are pretty modern...lol. great video, keep them up please.

[@amazingthingsfromaroundthe2057]

Looks very exciting.

[@khatderi]

Awesome..

[@JeffOnboard]

thanks

[@CarlosPestonit]

You really made me remember when I sailed while on duty ... but I was ab.seaman and bosun👍

[@JeffOnboard]

That is awesome. I go back to the ship starting tomorrow so very soon I will post more ship vlogs so I hope to see you again soon...

[@chucklesmonkey2436]

I used to sail with the SIU in the 90’s, I am in the process of renewing my MMD to go back to sailing in Deck out of Jersey City with the SIU.

[@bradalsobrook901]

I would love to see the kitchen area and watch the cooks doing their thing.. And also the dining area if they have one.. Can you eat all you want ?

[@JeffOnboard]

Yes, good food

[@scrambler350]

Very cool.

[@DieselProductions95]

Love the videos ! Ahoy from a tug boa captain in Liverpool ! Keep the videos coming

[@JeffOnboard]

Sure will, and thanks for watching. I will vlog more starting October

[@DieselProductions95]

Yes the more detailed the video the more i enjoy watching ! You should include a lot of maintenance like doing work on the generators and main engines and explain how it works and what you do when its time to fix etc :) Look forward to more videos !

[@JeffOnboard]

Ok I will try for sure to show even more next time yes

[@blueherc]

Gotta love the tug engines when they roar like lions and the sound of the turbos! I'm so old, I remember when most tugs were steam powered with their tall funnels and huge clouds of black smoke coming out of them. But they were still strong and capable of doing their job fine without Voith Schneider propulsion and advanced electronic aids. Thank you guys, your job is an amazing job!

[@mikephillips3234]

will you teach me how to do that? I guess its true. duck tape will fix anything. how do you keep all that so clean? what is the name of your position? so how many others are onboard working? I just found your channel. and you got me hooked. I have so many questions. thanks for sharing. and great video work too!

[@JeffOnboard]

When on ship I post almost every day on Instagram @jeffs_vlogs Email a way to contact you and I can maybe answer better for you. [e-mail]

[@henryscharf6941]

He looks like an Engine Officer.

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

Thank you for taking us viewers on tour with you aboard the Maersk Montana. I have a particular interest in ships and the high seas. Say what engine is fitted here. It looks like a MAN B&W or a Sulzer...but I could be wrong. And what make of gearbox is driving the shaft? What speed does the prop shaft make? Anyway please continue making these videos. Can't get enough of it. Take care and thanks.

[@jefferyb.3406]

The engine is a Hyundai Sulzer the ship was built in Korea

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

@@jefferyb.3406 Thanks bud. Following you on the high seas.

[@CroakerOutdoors]

Very interesting work. Do you have any vids of the meals and recreation?

[@falconinflight6235]

Great presentation

[@sanjupanneri8698]

Hi sir enjoying ur video...

[@mikepodella]

Great videos!

[@stephen3]

pretty awesome keep posting!

[@jefferyb.3406]

Ty and I will

[@RMR1]

Great video. Much better without the music, by the way. Definitely have more of a sense of being on the ship -- not only seeing what you see, but hearing what you hear. Thank you for the vlogs and keep up the good work.

[@American-Made1776]

Seems like that of Sunset should be on the other side of the ship if you're heading North In reference to the direction of travel...Love the vid dude!!!

[@tara607]

Thank You. Very Interesting.

[@jefferyb.3406]

Ty ty

[@StevenPendleton]

That last shot of the moon was incredible!! Love your video’s!

[@heaz32]

Pretty sure that was CGI

[@MrMarukas86]

Reminds me about my maintenance job in hotel with 700+ rooms every morning and evening measure water temperature. Its not bad job, you get to know everyone.

[@JeffOnboard]

+MrMarukas86 yes basically that's right we do maintenance and keep things running

[@brucedawnmackeigan7]

Great video! thanks.

[@mangothemagnet27]

I think I saw you guys cus I go ship spotting in norfolk.

[@kevinquinlan9979]

Wow amazing

[@richardbarry04553]

The food looks great!

[@frankirwin2377]

Nice Sunset. Good tour.

[@JeffOnboard]

ty very much I just got home for vacation December 26th....

[@twozerouk]

Excellent video's. I was impressed by your dinner menu I recently did Liverpool - Baltimore on the ACL conro service as a passenger, the food was very poor with no choices. Had to go ashore at Halifax NS for 'provisions' !

[@JeffOnboard]

That i nice....My home town I grew up in is Baltimore. Yes the food on ships totally depends on who cooks it, lol. Hope to see you again on some other videos and thank you for watching

[@StephenMcElroy1]

Man I miss being on the water, I spent 1.5 years at sea on board the USS Kitty Hawk. With the fin stabilizers the electrical motors how do you get those out of that area when the need work? Do you have a access hatch to do the job, or do you have to wrangle them up and out through the hatches you went through?

[@robertheinkel6225]

Kinda like doing a daily preflight on a very large aircraft.

[@ShakerHP]

How many people are aboard ship? Most of the time I just see you...

[@susiearviso3032]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@cocacoladog10]

think they're around 20

[@sandy1653]

The crew will be between 15 and 20.

[@Bhatt_Hole]

That's a stylish t-shirt!

[@saidfikripenjelajahgununga8217]

Good job

[@Designandrew]

I can see why you like Red Dwarf, you're like a real life mix of Rimmer and Lister

[@jefferyb.3406]

I looooove Red Dwarf

[@gabriel.954]

I'm impressed at how CLEAN that ship is. Looks extremely well maintained. How old is she?

[@RivetGardener]

For real! Amazingly good looking ship.

[@33thewitt]

The Montana was built in 2006 www.fleetmon.com/vessels/maersk-montana_9305312_44962/?language=en

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Sunsets....yes. Sunrises...never. My feet never hit the deck before noon.

[@GreatLakesDrifta]

What do you guys do with all those measurements you collect and put in the computer? Do they apply any machine learning/predictive analytics to see when various components might break down? Eventually it seems all of that data collection will be automated. Interesting video!

[@stephenhope7319]

Great job, would love to see the vid's in sequence but not sure how to find them all. Thanks.

[@gman4229]

i just to unload all those containers in the port of los angeles every time ur here..

[@onecrazytruckinfarmer]

I’ve been thinking about a career change. I’m currently a trucker but have been thinking a lot about working on a ship. What kind of schooling do I need for that?

[@jordanlittle5391]

Honestly i dont think its much and u get pay raises every 5 years

[@jcons114]

As and Able Seaman I made $118 per day with $24 per hr OT

[@GarfieldTheater]

TY. Engine room = Science fiction space ship film!

[@fabricioprf5202]

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