Our Ship Received Bunkers at Cape Verde

I've never even heard of Cape Verde before. Now our ship will stop there for Bunkering operations.
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[@jerryodell1168]

Miss the sea. At over 80 years old and handicap I am land locked. These videos help with memories and sometimes my Grandchildren learn a little about sailing. That is when they find time to watch a few minutes.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

So wonderful to hear that your grandkids want to learn. Godbless my friend, and Godspeed.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

That's a great witness.

[@MyTubeSVp]

Getting grandchildren’s attention for more than a minute is quite challenging nowadays …

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

@@MyTubeSVp: Fact!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

That's awesome. I wish I get grandkids soon! I'm 44 now so that means more time with them 😊

[@anonnymowse]

I like that all the guys wanted to be in the video so they came out to help.

[@RobEJC]

Including so many crew to willingly appear in videos is wonderful - I imagine their family and friends appreciate seeing them working hard, laughing and smiling.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yes, they've been waiting for me to upload that for some time.

[@danilsonneves62]

Hi, I'm also a seafarer, a naval electrician, and Cape Verde🇨🇻 is my country, and I'm also from the island of São Vicente where you received the bunker. I really liked your video and your comment about my country, it was also a shame you didn't dock at the pier, as I'm sure you would love it, the people are very friendly and welcoming

[@adenildoneves365]

I like your comment ❤️🇨🇻

[@ShrimptoShark]

You are a true inspiration for all engine room seafarers who love to learn and importantly share knowledge. I've followed you as a cadet and now as a maritime engineer and continue your footsteps in sharing knowledge. Success and nothing else Chief.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Great to hear!

[@user-tl6rd9hr6n]

He is from Venezuela Cruiser 3rd engineer.

[@user-tl6rd9hr6n]

Shrimp : 鰕 Shark. ; 鮫魚/ 鯊魚

[@IstasPumaNevada]

Since some of the other crew wanted to be on the video: Hello to the crew! It is good to see you, and I wish you safe travels.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you! You too!

[@jamesdoe3553]

This is the Chief Makoi Autobiography we all get to see document in real life. Cheers to the sim card vendors. And a cold 🍺for all the smiles from the crew. Fair winds, friends.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lizj5740]

Glad your crew members had a chance to be in this video so their family and friends could see them. I too had never heard of Cape Verde, although I stopped in the Azores, to the north of Cape Verde, many years ago. Thanks for the brief introduction. Love from Liz and Ginger (pic left) in Australia.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RolfLongreach]

Congratulations on pursuing your higher education. Thanks to you and all the other mariners out there who sacrifice their time at home with families to keep the world supplied with all the products of modern life!

[@toddfraisure899]

You made my day Chief!!!

[@RonSchmidt-iq5ce]

Thanks for being a professional individual on your top shelf industry chief please take a bow and many kudos to you sir from a normal human being with no skills of this industry I salute you chief God bless you !!!

[@irishpsalteri]

Cape Verde is beautiful.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Yes.

[@gregknipe8772]

seeing your genuine smile when you said "SIM CARDS" !!!!!👍

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Chief MAKOi, you always amaze me with stories of your dedication to your industry, your education and those that know you personally are the lucky ones. I feel lucky enough to have your KZbin channel in my life as well!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I appreciate that

[@jaysonsinfuego8200]

I have been here chief, though not in a good way, I was medically repatriated due to malaria. This nation was a life saver for me.

[@ederandrade4302]

Thanks for mention my country Chief!!! I've been a long time follower of the Channel!!! Keep up the good spirit!!! A great inspiration for all mariners and specially for us marine engineers!!!!💪💪💪

[@ChiefMAKOi]

My pleasure!!

[@ahmethan8395]

I am a Bunker Trader and it was very interesting to see the scenes :) thanks Chief

[@ebanggm]

That’s the beauty of being at the ship you can really see the view of the island as a whole and it’s beautiful . Thanks for sharing chief. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦. Safe sailing . 🚢⛴🛳

[@HobbiesHobo]

Really interesting Chief! More greetings from Canada!! Good stuff!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I would have loved to go ashore, though.

[@keonikaig9247]

Beautiful , thank you Chief & Crew..♥️

[@sergialasania3020]

thank you Chief for your dedication

[@ChiefMAKOi]

My pleasure

[@Subgunman]

Off of the subject of the video, just wanted to let you know of a ferry boat incident that occurred in Greece the other day. A passenger had disembarked from the ferry to retrieve an item on the dock. He barely made it on board by running up the vehicular ramp where he was greeted by two crew members. Video shows he was confronted in an unprofessional manner. He was eventually pushed off of the car ramp as the boat launched from the dock and into the water. Short order, he was dragged under and was hit by the prop killing him. From news reports the ship was halfway out the waterway of Piraeus when the captain was ordered back to port. The two "deck hands", first officer and Captain were detained. Not sure how the ferry was allowed to leave but probably another captain and first officer were pulled from another ship. Upon arrival to Heraklion Crete, passengers were further detained on board since protesters had gathered on the dock and were ready to storm the ship. It’s been reported the deck hands were being charged with murder and captain and first officer for dereliction of duty. Rules state here in Greece that the passenger walkways an car ramps must be fully retracted and secured before the vessel May move. In all the years I have lived here and all of the departures I have witnessed the ramps have never been stowed completely before the vessel departs. They can be several hundred meters out from the dock before the car ramp is fully secured. There is also an investigation underway as to why the coast guard who is responsible for safety issues of dockside incidents was not present when this happened. As for the vessel involved, it’s name is the BLUE HORIZON which is owned by ANEK Lines of Crete. There should be additional info on the internet.

[@bugmanuk]

I will never forget the sea. Plymouth will give everyone a great footing. Follow that dream friends. The world is at your feet.

[@neilreid2298]

So glad you're posting these excellent video's again, Chief! Good luck on your masters degree; that will be another wonderful achievement in your career. From Dallas, TX.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you very much!

[@verdecabo4306]

This video brought back my memories of sailing, exactly that trip I found myself on thirty years ago. Thanks!

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Glad to hear from you again, my friend. Stay safe out there. Love your content. You are an awesome Utuber.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you.

[@markchamberlin7990]

I generally enjoy your videos, especially the technical information. I am a retired electrical/electronic engineer with many years experience with railroad equipment. (I thought locomotives had big engines. Ha Ha) In this video we learned about a typical fueling stop on the high seas. I also have to complement you on one of the most pleasant and informative "commercial" messages, for at MLA College. I am not planning further higher education but you did show us a good opportunity for anyone who is interested. Thank You!

[@jimsvideos7201]

Thank you as always for sharing your adventures; this is as close to Cape Verde as I'll ever be too.

[@canigetachannel]

Thanks Chief ! 👍✌

[@dustymiller7758]

Great entertainment, good to see the stop worked in your favour with the sim cards.

[@grijzeharrie]

Hello chief, so sorry to see that you weren't able to actually visit the beautiful island I live on. Being at Santo Antão and enjoying your stack of videos! Greetings Johan Bosua from SA, Cape Verde.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

It's the kind of place I would love to visit.

[@died4us590]

I think it's great that the guy's want to be in your video's, plus it would give their families a chance to see them doing their job's, which would be good if they have children. I would think missing the little fellas and fellets would be hard, because they grow so fast, and being a role model from a distance has got to be tough at time's. G-d bless all of you, and see you next time.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I totally agree!

[@skaraborgcraft]

Cape Verde has changed so much for the better. When i sailed into Mindelo 35 years ago there was a red cross ship in the harbour, and the place was quite run down, the people were friendly mostly, but some of the "boat boys" on the beach could be aggressive. My last port of call before crossing the Atlantic and arriving in Martinique.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Very interesting. You do good

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you!

[@mgv00]

I remember vividly taking Bunker C as a cadet. That smell brings back instant memories. As an engineer, sounding HFO tanks is a real treat. I don’t know how to do it and stay clean.

[@janvisser2223]

Well, if you stick to taking ullages only, it is not so bad

[@wmbomb1079]

Chief MAKOi, when I watch your videos and other merchant marine shopping videos I follow when you all mention where you are on the globe I was do a search & open maps of each, Cape Verde is just west of the African continent then I to do some reading on the history of the area so Thank You for helping me learn more about the different places you visit or pass through, may you & your shipmates Be & Stay Well along the way.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@toddfraisure899]

Chief, would you please do another video of the ships Galley? The one you did on your previous ship was very interesting to me since i have hostory of working in restaurants. I realize how important it is for crew moral to receive a good meal that you look forward to during the work day. And since you're built like me, I know you enjoy a good rib sticking meal. 🍽️

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I'll try to squeeze that in.

[@mindelo23]

I've followed you for a while because of your life aboard ships videos and I'm extremely happy to see my country in your video (I was born and raised in Mindelo but live in the US). Wish you could've had a chance to experience Mindelo and it's night life.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

10 years ago the nightlife would have appealed to me.😄

[@bentleyearly7360]

Thank you

[@adediver]

Hi Chief, great to see my home City of Plymouth mentioned on your channel. Plymouth has a long history of maritime shipping, I hope you enjoy your studies with the University.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for the info!

[@markmark2080]

Always memorable going through Island groups or up rivers, especially if one can be on deck and not "down in the hole", thanks for sharing the brief visit and I hope the family and friends of the crew get a kick out of seeing them...

[@ChiefMAKOi]

So true!

[@samueljoejr5191]

The Chief is here, ahoy!!

[@chefchaudard3580]

I went in Capo Verde last spring, visited Mindello and hiking in Santo Antao. I highly recommend! Friendly people, gorgeous views!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Sounds great!

[@mikesheets4332]

Thank you for sharing your life at sea my dad was in the navy and I regret not following in his foot steps I enjoy listening to your adventures thanks again chief safe travels

[@user-ue1dg3xs6m]

Thank you for sharing my country!

[@Duckfarmer27]

Chief - Really enjoy your videos. Good for you working on the masters degree. I'm a retired mechanical engineer who was a land lubber - but worked with/for one guy who graduated from the US Maritime Academy and thus had sea stories. I have two masters - one done in residence over two years, the other distance learning in the pre-internet days. I know how it can get hard at times, but keep with it. I'm sure you will as you are open enough in the videos I'm judging your life journey will include new changes and responsibilities. Keep up the good work and educating us - especially the ones who have never experienced the sea faring life.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@vatchmont289]

Thank you showing my island São Vicente 😊

[@jeffdayman8183]

Great one Chief! I enjoyed the video. Interesting to see Cape Verde harbourside and a bunkering op at sea. Cheers!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garyjarvis2730]

Nice video Chief - thanks for sharing.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vividegrace-hx2wt]

Hi I am a Cape Verdean and thank you for sharing some infos about Cape Verde

[@dereksellars]

Thanks, Chief! Look forward to more videos. Good Luck on your Education.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks, will do!

[@michaelhoran407]

Dear Chief Makoi, Thank you for posting the information about Cabo Verde. This is to let you know that Starlink company offers worldwide satellite internet data service for $160 USD per month and $600 USD one time hardware fee for the elliptical shape dish, router and cable from the dish to the router. It has been used extensively at Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii after wildfires destroyed their city and port in August 2023. Sincerely, M.Horan

[@ChiefMAKOi]

That's for landbased. Starlink Maritime is a bit more pricey.

[@felipemallari6586]

Enjoy working and always be safe

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you, I will

[@simonpaul1772]

Safe journeys.

[@charlesgillette2925]

Good Video very much enjoyed.

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Good video Chief I hope you get all your schooling you need to start a new chapter in your life!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Working on it!

[@2006cr85r]

I’ve been there. Cabo verde. It was ok. Careful not to get scammed there, don’t take anything to smoke or drink from strangers

[@seantwomey396]

Bravo for your educational referral.

[@zulmarin]

Thanks for your sharing Chief

[@blue_jm]

Good luck on your studies. Wise to invest now in your future.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Exactly!

[@NiazAli-cq3ul]

Thanks for sharing A beauteful video. Listened your future programs. At last days comes when a person needs change. In his life That chang domenat the idea of retiremennt . It is but natural. Pray for the best safe and sound

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for sharing!

[@markscrivener4768]

Thank you so much for the e learning details regarding a higher education..very cool

[@richardgauthier2155]

I like you're videos. You have given great detail to the ship life from port to port. I'm thankful you are moving ahead with your career. Gods speed.

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnschwartz8015]

Your life at sea is fascinating!! 🎉😂❤

[@kathym6603]

Another beautiful presentation. Keep being amazing!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you! Will do!

[@smellysam]

There's great short trails just off the main pier. My company has a sub sea cable warehouse for repair jobs there.

[@Rustinox]

That was my job until recently. Working on a bunker barge in Antwerp.

[@frefnurk1538]

Hello mate, I asked you a while ago, can you show us the turning of the propeller from Engine to the end. Also could you explain the difference between a ship and a boat ? Safe travels.

[@BuzzSargent]

You are a very good story teller! Happy Trails

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yomero1195]

¡Gracias! Chief your vídeos are epic, keep the good work and blessings from México.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@trevormason1732]

Chief good one keep them comeing.

[@francisreidjr3788]

Sounds like a great way to go about some more education all the best on it.

[@freddypflugbeil6]

Thanks for the show Chief Makoi always fun and interesting to watch your videos. From New York

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks for watching!

[@bossingvlog9568]

Sir ingat ho palagi God Bless💖💖💖🇵🇭

[@jackieeastom8758]

Never knew that this place existed! Thank you for sharing! Praying for your continuing success with your career!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thank you so much!

[@bentleyearly7360]

Thanks!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@larrysmart2805]

Chief, have you looked into Starlink Maritime for your internet connection? Not sure of the cost but if most of the hands share the expense it might be a better option.

[@XTreMe2k6]

Starlink Maritime is way too expensive.(50 GB: 287 Euro/Month,1 TB: 1128 Euro/Month) Normal Starlink should be way sufficient. but I guess Elon will not allow the constant movement of the location?

[@ChiefMAKOi]

The company will decide if they want to.

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always! Keep up the good work! Be safe!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks! You too!

[@Pippins666]

I can't believe how much Sao Vincente has changed since HMS Minerva spent a few days there in 1970! Back then it was a small, isolated and very run down Portuguese colony. Wrecks littered the approaches to the harbour, water was scarce, and electrical supply sporadic. The people lived in poverty, in shacks. Only the governor's mansion had any real substance

[@tube8533]

Great video!

[@brianshields7137]

Safe journey cheif .from lovely surigao del sur bislig city my holiday here is soon to end cheers

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Have fun!

[@willarddevoe5893]

Your voice tone sounds underwater. Not muffled. Tinny. I think its neither your voice nor microphone, nor room echoes. It might be your digital sampling is too low. Try 41,000. Audacity 1.2.6 is my favorite audio editing program.

[@ryzz3340]

Here's the suggestion for you start link. Get a start link satellite network connection And a wireless router, you can then have good internet anywhere. And if your co-workers wanted to join in, they could pay a small fee to Car part of the cost.

[@col341]

Ganda ng views

[@shortconcert]

Captain Makoi sounds really nice ;-)

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I'm an engineer so that's not gonna happen.

[@jackoneil3933]

Always a pleasure Chief, thank you for taking us along. Btw, have you considered a StarLink internet internet access? My thought would be that crew-members would be happy to share the cost.

[@user-es5sp2dt9j]

Yah I think ship companies should consider StarLink for internet access of crew members

[@srr10]

Another interesting video, Chief!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you think so!

[@eamn40]

¡Gracias!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Thanks!

[@Lost-In-Blank]

@Chief Makoi Are cargo companies rolling out *Starlink satellite internet* yet? From the Starlink Maritime webpages, it appears ships have global coverage from Starlink, except when they are in harbours of countries where Starlink is not yet permitted -- which is only a couple of dozen countries. Starlink should be a boon to seafarers and ocean marine companies world-wide.

[@Lost-In-Blank]

It will make employee make moral higher and make recruitment much easier. As well, it allow video conferencing between ships and head office. From their website: Global maritime coverage for boats of all sizes with up to 220 Mbps download while at sea. Starting at $329/mo with a one-time hardware cost of $3,170. I believe it comes with two ground station antennae, instead of the usual one, perhaps to allow for ships rolling. You could start off it with being linked to wireless routers in the crew dining rooms and lounges. Providing wired LAN outlets in each office and stateroom will be the expensive part, but that can be delayed until later. * Coordinate downloading program and Windows Updates to one trusted computer and other computers get their updates from it. * Schedule your big mega creator uploads to run during the crews' busiest working hours, when not many people will be using the internet.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Some already have.

[@Lost-In-Blank]

@@ChiefMAKOi That is good news!

[@gangstagummybear3432]

Port visits like that are pretty sad for me, it would be nice to get some liberty time, but oh well, atleast you got some phone service.

[@00X666]

Lets hope to see more improvements to the end of the decade with satelite internet prices! For you guys it would be a great improvement of life quality.

[@OutdoorFreedomDk]

thanks.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

You're welcome

[@JoeFranta]

Nice video, Chief

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Glad you think so!

[@stephenhope7319]

Always love to see bunkering operations, often see them on cruise ships. Do you ever use Airalo for esim?. I use them, seems an inexpensive option instead of physical SIM cards.Unlock your phone and pay $4 for a week in a place like Norway, or England etc. Thanks Chief.

[@JDHitchman]

I would think that because Cape Verde is an island archipelago and everything must be imported that bunkering there would be more expensive than a mainland bunker.

[@anthonylee6322]

Some of the best fishing around there rock islands.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

They say lobsters are abundant here.

[@davidneal1127]

I'm surprised you guys don't use Google Fi. No sim swap required for each new country. It just works.

[@strongmermaid4651]

Hello from Florida, im guessing you missed the hurricanes

[@ChiefMAKOi]

We're headed for NOLA by end of Sept.

[@strongmermaid4651]

@@ChiefMAKOi wow that's 19hrs away! Jax ?

[@hansslob6749]

Don’t no what your amount of money is but an MsC Engineer in daytime shift has a very good salary in the Netherlands. Maritime engineer isn’t chosen very often so there aren’t that many.

[@bigalcastings]

Hi chief love to watch your videos. Good luck with your masters degree. Is there any chance of you making a video of how you arrive in port of how your anchor is deployed and retrieve. I would love see a video on the ship your on. All the best and keep posting more videos of sea fire.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I think I have something like that already.