Long Time at Anchor: Puerto Quetzal | Chief MAKOi Seaman Vlog

[@00X666]

The great fight against the rust never stops. I can only Imagine how fast a shiphull would fall appart without the maintence

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yeah, it's never ending.

[@Aiwendill]

Rust - the worst enemy of a mariner. It can get everywhere and whats even worse - it always come back!

[@Scrat335]

It's amazing how rust and dirt accumulate on a ship. Constant battle.

[@johnjackson8561]

Rust never sleeps. Neil Young

[@byronharano2391]

Over time the structural ingerity of the Ship's hull and weather decks will weaken, become compromised and fail; at the worst possible time, usually with catastrophic loss of life and the ship.

[@PieterBreda]

What I have learnt from watching practically all your videos is that ships are continuously trying to demolish themselves. And your jobs won't be replaces by A.I. in the next 60 years.

[@esousa486]

Chief, We have SOOO MUCH RESPECT for all you Seafarers that "keep the world's cargo MOVING" !!!! NICE work removing the rust build up, and recoating the ships structures ..... im sure it is an ENDLESS task, out on the salt water ...... Be SAFE !!!

[@larrywarner4305]

I compliment you and your crew for the work done every day. You guys help make this world a better place.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks larry!

[@mikeschiesel2852]

Rust Never Sleeps. Time at anchor is surely not boring but you really seem to eat well. It wouldn't be a Filipino crew without some basketball as well. Thanks Chief! Salamat!

[@eyespliced]

I do not miss needlegunning 4:29 deck plates. When I was a teenager, I was a Sea Scout (S.S.S. Northland, Richmond Ca.) and we got ahold of an oldish navy torpedo retriever (102 ft,) and then spent a whole summer driving down to the navy base in port hueneme every weekend to get the thing running. It'd been sitting for a while. and while the more experienced folks got things like the engines running, I was often left with a needle gun cleaning neglected deck plates and making sandwiches/mac n' cheese and shamelessly sneaking cans of coca-cola from the skippers private galley stash. Good times, and I learned a lot. Never ended up going into the merchant marines, but I considered it.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@5695q]

From '91-'94 I was stationed at Pt. Mugu with the Naval Air Reserve Center. We had surface sailors as part of the augment units so our Chief Yeoman who had a sailboat went and found a disused yard patrol boat and a motor whaleboat for the guys to work on for drill weekends. Once it was up and running, it was based out of Port Hueneme, and they used it to provide safety watch for the EOD personnel and some range patrol in the local waters. The Commander of Naval Air Reserve forces told us we could not have a boat since we were aviation, so it was offloaded to somebody for their use, maybe it was your Sea Scout unit. We started to get Sea Scouts about the time I transferred out.

[@eyespliced]

@@5695q I don't think it was when you were there. I think it was around 2004 when we got ahold of the 103.

[@13699111]

Thank you Chief you are the best of the best. Your leadership families first values are impressive. Have a most wonderful day

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I appreciate that.

[@scottlewisparsons9551]

Thank you Chief for another interesting video. This landlubber from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 enjoys them immensely. Have a good day.

[@rionstretton8133]

Me too from Australia in Queensland

[@5695q]

Visited that port in 1998 on a US Navy frigate, the freighter berthed behind us was offloading wheat 24/7 and you could see it rise as they unloaded. Puerto Quetzal is the only port on the West coast that can handle freighters, the highway leaving the port goes directly to Guatemala City.

[@cokdnlokd1238]

I tramp hauled material for the power plant there about 20 years ago. The town of San Jose which was a molasses port nearby was to me a delightful place to relax. We tramped between there and Balboa every 3 weeks. Best job I ever had as Master.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlie15627]

Just seeing that smile on the Freeman's face, when he opened the box and saw the fresh pizza says it all.😊 Keep up the great work And Keep being an amazing boss.

[@maboleth]

Thanks Chief Makoi. Always a pleasure watching your videos. Greetings from Serbia, Europe!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you like them!

[@pgilb70]

Awesome. Love the deck shot. Filipinas are brilliant sailors, amongst other skills!

[@Gunnr1236]

Grreat content, as usual, Chief!! I found the air-actuated emergency valves fascinating!! Of course, your sharing the human & social side of ship life is always a pleasure to see. Safe travels & calm seas, Sir!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for watching!

[@lory2622]

Thanks Chief. I follow a lot of channels about news and reports on the Wars going on right now. Today I was lucky enough to watch yours first and I am going to enjoy my weekend now, I will be skipping the news this weekend.

[@Shawn_Richards]

So truthful! ✌🏼🙏🏼

[@kazmeisterkometh122]

Hello Chief, really nice watching your videos. I had been to Puerto Quetzal in 2016 and yeah we too had a long time out at anchorage. Some beautiful sunrises there. You have a small beach area right where you can see the locals come to chill on the weekends. Nostalgia! Safe sailings Chief!

[@misterbig9025]

It's nice to watch your video again!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dalemurry4525]

Thanks for taking the time to doing these videos especially now that you are working on your Master's degree.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

My pleasure! And thank you Dale! 😊

[@johnkelley9877]

I was impressed with all the rust that was being swept up on the deck! Another great video Chief.

[@karlbrundage7472]

That "Steel Beach" party brought back some memories of my Navy days. It's great to see a Bulker crew with pride and a shipshape attitude. You guys don't get anywhere near the credit you deserve for the work that you do. You literally keep the world moving with the products and materials you transport- and at such great risk. There should be an award given to the top crews in this class. Much respect. Bravo Zulu to you and your crew.......................

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

Thanks for showing the water chiller!!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

😊

[@PaulGodfrey]

Pizza money. Thanks for the videos.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks Paul! 😊

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Your videos are some of the best content on KZbin. Your production value is very high. The length of recording is perfect for a full viewing. You explain the complicated tasks and make the mundane interesting. Your crewmen are always smiling. Congratulations and all the best to you for your continuing education. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👏👏

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you like them!

[@dunesurfermt5004]

Totally agree, the chief is A1

[@jayerjavec]

Chief, as always, thank you so much for sharing. Warmest from Austria.

[@robertf3479]

Needlegunning is most definitely one of my favorite jobs topside ... NOT! Navy rather than Merchant Marine, but Marlinspike seamanship is the same regardless and the fight against rust and other corrosion is endless. All the best with your dissertation Chief. We know you will do well.

[@sherrygardensallaround6486]

Many thanks, Chief Makoi. Always fascinating, interesting and informative. Be safe. Blessings. Sherry 🥰🙏💞🚢

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for watching Sherry!

[@Nightstick]

Chief, we appreciate your support over the years! Keep up the good work.

[@Shawn_Richards]

Going to look up your products right now. Thank you for supporting these great men!

[@Nickpilot318]

Chief, I find your videos fascinating. I always enjoy seeing what others in a different transportation industry do. As in aviation, it’s a career you have to enjoy and feel a calling for.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you like them!

[@Nickpilot318]

Hope it helps you and your crews!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you very much Nick! 😊

[@brighthamusonde]

Thanks chief makoi.i follow your videos here in Zambia,am really inspired I wish I had my way to join you.

[@yugoyankoff-vh7in]

A true leader. He knows it’s the little things in life that matter. Keep your personal happy and you’ll be happy. 😊

[@travelingdude33914]

I worked on a freighter in fresh water years ago, and we didn't have the rust issues. I never thought about how endless the rust removal would be on an ocean going ship. Another great video

[@DavidBenner-cy4zl]

Reminds me of a slow fire station. We keep busy cleaning and maintaining the station and equipment.

[@Manny32V]

I found your channel a few days ago and have spent hours looking at all of your content. Awesome work and thanks very much for sharing.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Welcome aboard!

[@mattc.310]

Your ship and crew are looking good. It's easy to tell when a ship has a good chief.

[@1boortzfan]

Thank you Chief for your videos. You provide a lot of information.

[@nakamakai5553]

Chief - As ever, another masterful video, chock full of information and revelatory know-how. For those of us who simply love our Chilean grapes off-season, or the finest Indian Basmati, and we have to do nothing but shop at our local grocer: You are doing all of us a tremendous service in your video journey by showing what really goes into the "what it takes" to make this all happen. As with every new field of expertise I encounter, there is a boatload of detail in managing, maintaining, and optimizing your working world that I know NOTHING about. And for you to do all of this with safety, skills development, and career boosting for all of your crew, while catching a few minutes on the side to record, edit, and post these videos: Amazing. Please be safe and continue. Your followers love you and your efforts to show us so much more of our world, places we can never visit. /naka/

[@pvp64]

Thank You Chief, love your videos! After spending many years at sea on an Aircraft Carrier, I can emphasize with you . As you said as long as you have enough food, water and the camaraderie of you shipmates, all will be fine.

[@mwheless9530]

I have two nephews who are just beginning their seafaring life as graduates of Philippine schools for seafaring. Myself, involved USA Navy as a gunners mate. However, your videos are very well produced, filmed like a professional. If anything I'd suggest, let the seafarers speak on camera about their experiences. I really like your stories. Very clear and informative

[@TheTrex600ESP]

Thank you for all the videos, keep on doing👍

[@brighthamusonde]

Am so inspired with you chief makoi, I want to be a seafarer,am in Zambia..

[@monsterzero760]

Favorite time for me being on board a lift boat was sunrise and sunset. The beauty of God’s creation never ceases to amaze me!

[@esousa486]

NICE comment !!

[@byronharano2391]

Maintenance! The most difficult part of Maintenance schedules is getting started with the tasks at hand. I worked on US Navy aircraft as an aviation machinist mate (AD2) and phase maintainance was an ongoing cycle, lots to complete. Once completed the satisfaction of returning the aircraft to service is always a high point. Repairs on the other hand were much more time consuming and expensive. Keeping the ship maintained in ready service order is much better vs. a system failure at sea because of a lack of routine maintenance. Salamat po Chief.

[@tomm4423]

I'm 78, and i love following along ~~~ Buen Camino ~~~

[@geofffisher3680]

Greetings from Subic Bay. Hats off for opening up your coolers every 3 months or so. They are so time consuming. On my ship we cleanthe strainers and back-flush weekly. Acid clean salt water side 6 monthly. Open the coolers 5 yearly

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

Thanks! Best wishes to you and the crew.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Same to you! And thanks Bern! 😊

[@tonysimons2860]

Thanks!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks Tony! 😊

[@gaetansimard1594]

Merci!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@Shawn_Richards]

Thanks for the great videos, Chief. You and your crew are good hard-working men! Wishing you all many blessings and safe travels. ✌🏼🙏🏼

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you Shawn! 😊

[@frankrohrer8850]

A little happiness to you and the crew. Thank you all!

[@Marco1970_]

Thank you, Chief, for another great video. Stay safe, and thank you guys for all you do for us❤

[@gumpyoldbugger6944]

Needle guns, spent many an hour chipping away rust on the old Gate Vessels with them oh so many decadeds ago. Knocked out a large scab of rust about an inch long, 1/2 an inch wide and 1/8th of inch thick off of one of the HMCS Porte Quebec's mooring bollards.

[@adimeter]

Nice job on the face lift. The ship looks very nice.

[@SaibuMustopha]

Thank God i came across your channel, Aspiring cadet from Nigeria sir

[@C130LM]

I am really enjoying your videos. Your professionalism, dedication, respect for the sea, family and profession are outstanding. I hope that your contributions continue onto the highest echelons of the maritime industry.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Great video as always, Chief! Really good that the crew were able to have a break and a barbie (as we say in NZ)! Mmmmm, that meat looked good! Same with the pizzas and tacos - super-delicious-looking tacos! Keep up the great work!

[@FranciscoGomez-xl7sc]

Real life experiences on board merchant ships. Thank you chief. God Bless

[@Mrfrontrow]

Thanks again for sharing your life at sea. I love following your travels. All the best to you from San Diego, California.

[@deancaskey5782]

Hi Chief I love your content.. I’d like to see the plate exchange brush guy wear his safety glasses and a face shield while being in the pressure washers line of fire.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Noted!

[@human_isomer]

3:30 no requirement for safety goggles when working with high pressure? Might safe an eye or two.

[@The2follow]

I wish I had a smart phone etc during my time at sea, I have very few photo’s of my time in the merch but atm i can still recall most of it. Thank you so much for your content. May you and your ship mates stay safe

[@nvragn]

Nice hopefully these Saturday morning videos are going to be sticking around 👍🇨🇦

[@fleem5]

Thanks for your awesome videos, I find them educational and inspiring!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you! 😊

[@yomero1195]

¡Gracias! Jefe keep the good work, blessings from México.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@mgv00]

I have a Nightstick flashlight next to my hotel bed right now. I bought 10 of them last Christmas for my family. They’re great!!

[@douglasharley2440]

*respect* to all the seafarers...thanks!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@kenpollock6649]

Thank you for another great video. Very nice to see the crew is happy and well cared for.

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! Rice and sugar. You guys are for sure feeding the world. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@joeygapo9026]

Well done Chief! Looking forward on your next port. Stay safe and great shipmates you have on you. Hardworking kababayan you have. God bless to you and your entire crew.

[@MenalynBacutana]

Very nice Chief 👍 Watching from Philippines

[@lc6124]

Awesome raw videos. Go nightstick. great leadership chief. With regards to the ongoing maintenance, both mechanical and things like painting and surface management, would be keen to see a video on what sort of spares and stock you carry.

[@dustymiller7758]

Fantastic entertainment Chief and well done for treating your crew so good.

[@richardbause2453]

Incase you haven't got the word, they recovered the 5th construction worker at the Baltimore Bridge site. They hope to move the ship 🚢 in 2 weeks or sooner to open more of the shipping channel. Stay safe and have fun doing have fun 👍.

[@dwayne7356]

Glad you dock on the starboard side so as not to mess up the new paint job on the port side.

[@antoniovillalbaherreros8984]

¡Gracias!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Gracias Antonio! 😊

[@manuelaffonso2191]

That's the reasons why I prefer bulk carriers over container ships. Much more relaxing. BTW, you guys know how to throw a BBQ party.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Same here. That's why when I transferred to Bulkers, I never looked back to Tankers or Containers.

[@manuelaffonso2191]

@@ChiefMAKOi - I was on a multi-purpose ship that sailed between Japan and West coast of Mexico and Guatemala , and the majority of the fish that we caught were makrel. No bait needed, only silver paper/aluminum foil attached on the hook. Never caught so many fish. Looks like that area is swarming with makrel. Is it the same there ??

[@cestmoi1262]

@4:20 DE-ROSTING took me back to my childhood as my father threatened me with "knocking off the rust" on ships in the harbor if I didn't apply myself to learning in school. It must have worked though I always had a hankering for being at sea which didn't work out either. Guess it was just a dream.

[@bartbjorri9502]

Thanks for the nice mix of technical and social aspect of seafaring. Keep up the channel to keep understanding that kind of jobs.

[@emile1661]

Filled out your survey. Dont know much, im afraid so. But thanks for this episode again. When i know youve posted one, im right there. Thank you Chief!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for that!

[@emmanuelkisseh5112]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Makoi

[@beefgoat80]

Man, life at port has to be much better now that COVID restrictions have been eased. I remember during the pandemic, Chief would say stuff like "second week at port and we're still stuck on the ship". I'm glad y'all get to have some fun.

[@petrairene]

That paint removing tool is interesting! Keep up the good work!

[@oldgrumpy4601]

The audio of the needle gunning brought back memories of trying to catch a little shuteye before night watch while the deck crew was doing the same nearby. Don’t know if I should say thanks….

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

It's mad how much sludge and scale builds up on them H/E plates Chief Makoi.

[@bassbyrdtx]

man, ain't that the truth! As long as there's enough food and fresh water, all will be ok. COOL COOL on that master's degree! I'm just a curious landlubber musician/teacher, found your channel via What's Going On With Shipping, which I found from Ward Carroll's military news channel. Thanks for the insight into life aboard a merchant vessel. (My father-in-law was on an oiler in the Pacific in WW2, was a machinist's mate 2 by the end of it)

[@adimeter]

Good for you. And good luck finishing your education.

[@chrissmith6133]

Thank you chief for your time , stay safe everyone 👍😎👍

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks chris!

[@jg2072]

glad you are furthering your education. good for you

[@westtex3675]

I wonder how many times per year ships like these get their deck space re-painted front-to-back. It’s really amazing when you think about the ship’s lifespan.

[@matthewulmer2511]

Hi Chief, I always enjoy ur videos, I have learned alot!

[@CMDRSweeper]

I guess the rust work is what prevents your ship starting to look like "Newnew Polar bear" and have their infamous issues.

[@EricGranata]

Dig the music in your video. Imagine a collab with The Kiffness someday. That’d be rad.

[@wilhelmsencruz350]

Good job crew of MV Strategic Tenacity....

[@tototere]

Needle scalers are probably the greatest invention.

[@jorgediaz229]

You’re a good man my friend !!!

[@mjinabnit4481]

Hey Chief, I was a little dismayed seeing the crew member next to the pressure washer without wearing safety goggles. Those guys are young and they don't know how dangerous a blast to the eye, even for less than one second, will forever alter their lives. Whenever I had new guys join our construction team, I made it a first rule, hearing protection, eye protection, lung protection. All are very easy to buy and don't cost much. Their good health is far more important that any job. I always love your work. The last feast looked amazing and I hope you guys had a blast. Tnx and be safe! :)

[@kelvinobalu1170]

I've followed your journey from 2016 and I'm happy you've become what you set out to become. I'm also eager to follow on my dream of sea engineering ship life soon. If I can email you my dream I will be happy

[@13squared2009]

That no look pass was on point

[@Paul_C83]

Great video

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@hymek7017]

So many good things in this vlog. Delightful to see the crew being treated to some morale boosting food based treats. I especially hope your galley crew appreciated that. I'm curious to know how you guarantee safety of the ship in an anchorage when the main engine is disabled for maintenance and you are unable to manoeuvre in an emergency situation such as a nearby vessel dragging its anchor.