Ship Engine Troubleshooting and Repair at Tarragona Spain | Chief MAKOi

[@Gunnr1236]

Probably the best night of sleep in port is the one just after receiving a "Zero Deficiency Report"!! I'm quite sure that takes a great bit of stress off of officers & crew alike. Also quite enjoyed the maintenance portion of the video. Nice diagnostic trail to find & repair the issue. Calm seas, as always, Chief!

[@gizmo98632]

Cheif. I have seen a few of your videos now. I have to admit I'm a fan. Not only for your technical expertise and flawless explanation of all things dealing with your ship. But just how genuine you are sir. I wish you nothing but calm seas and fair weather. Be safe! From the US

[@Steveuploads]

Oh right

[@IainHC1]

And us from the UK :-)

[@chesterraybon3442]

Dito from me also.

[@2912dungha]

Same from me "huge fan" to you sir. By the way sir. how can i get simulation of ME engine for study sir.

[@salasivan1795]

I AGREE GOOD EXPLANATION NICE

[@hymek7017]

Great to see the work being done safely and skilfully by your team. Another fabulous video, informative, interesting and entertaining all in just 12 minutes. Thank you Chief.

[@davidgreen40]

Good catch on the oil leak. It is why you are a CHIEF Engineer! Once again, well done.

[@kevinbyrne4538]

2:52 -- The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships. The MARPOL Convention was adopted on 2 November 1973.

[@Splitter126]

Fascinating video this. As an ex aircraft engineer it looked simple enough but on a massive scale. The only time I ever used hydraulic equipment was to tighten/loosen the Jesus Nut that holds the main rotor on on a Chinook helicopter.

[@garyhost354]

RIP KOBE

[@150flyer4]

As an aircraft mechanic myself I really enjoy watching this. Aircraft components tend to be small and precise. Once I helped a friend work on logging equipment and it almost killed me. I’m a little skinny guy and most of the parts were bigger than I was. The old guys laughed when I couldn’t lift some of the big tools!! Heavy maintenance on a ship like this is really impressive.

[@Citricut2]

I hope you had a chance to enjoy Tarragona, the ancient Roman theater and surroundings are amazing. Also the seafood is great. Great video as always!

[@COIcultist]

I wondered if shore leave would be cancelled during the issues with the beer flu.

[@garyhost354]

Italy sucks.

[@bas6983]

@@garyhost354 its spain. Never mind.

[@bas6983]

Beautiful city indeed. Been there a lot 10y ago. Trading Antwerp-Tarragona-Antwerp. Nice shopping, and even better walking and enjoying the area.

[@Buck9672]

Chief MAKOi - you are a fantastic narrator; just like someone who narrates a nature programme on the TV. I enjoy every single video you post.....keep it up :)

[@Hopeless_and_Forlorn]

Chief, I think your videos are a great antidote to the aversion to manual or technical labor that is troubling the United States today. Well-paying job positions in electrical, mechanical and HVAC fields are going unfilled because young people seem to think that any work that involves the use of tools is beneath them. At the same time, people with college degrees are unemployed or working in entry-level jobs that do not and never will pay a living wage. The satisfaction of fixing a complex mechanical system, and the dignity of work, are well illustrated in the video. Congratulations from a retired mechanic.

[@ChiefMAKOi]

I agree. Manual labor is the most honest kind of work.

[@sundarviswanathan6500]

You guys are always on your toes unmindful of your rest, relaxation or recreation. What a hectic day it might be!!

[@GasCapECBOK]

Awesome video as always! This was a fun one to watch. I work for a company that rebuilds fuel injection pumps for ships and power plants. All I do all day is rebuild and calibrate pumps.

[@henryganzer4685]

so you are qualified to work with the chief . . .

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Wow, this takes me back to my Navy days! We ran the evaporators underway, and worked on the hydraulic, compressed air and refrigeration systems. Those were good times!

[@josephpadula2283]

This ship has 19-24 people on it . Your ship had that much just in your division! No watch in the evaporator. No one in watch in the engine room at night! Ex MM then merchant marine...

[@markmark2080]

My Navy days were in the late 60's, although an Electricians Mate, I've put my time in, and cherished the memories of the engine rooms and engineering spaces I've worked in on three different ships...never dreaming that over a half century later I would be able to travel on, tour, and watch the work being done on so many ships via something called the Internet.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

@@josephpadula2283 We had around 8 guys in Aux division where I was, and about 16 in the engine rooms. Most of the crew was in Ops and Combat Systems.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

@@markmark2080 Yeah really! I was in during the 80s and I'm sure it's a lot different nowadays.

[@TheGalahad78]

As a ship's agent, your videos are extremelly interesting to see how the other end of our job works, and to understand some of the problems you face, so we can help you better when you call our ports. As a ship's agent in Tarragona, your Tarragona videos are special :) Safe seas and following winds, Chief!

[@Losttoanyreason]

Engine rooms are so clean and bright compared to movie/video game ones. No place for a xenomorph to hide, LOL. Teasing aside, I can see you take pride in your engine room. It shows. Always nice to see someone thought ahead to maintenance time and provided bolt holes as a means of lifting that heavy thing.

[@bazra19]

Chief; It is so nice to listen to you. Retired Merchant Seaman, Deck Dept, but I also have a steam ticket.

[@royros61]

Thank you Chief MAKOi, for all your nice and interesting video's. I always look forward to them 👍.

[@glennk.7348]

We subscribers forget you have a real job to do! You’re not just a KZbinr but have a ship to operate! The job comes first. But hoping you have time to make more of your great videos!

[@erichughes284]

The main engine has all these small engines and generators and compressors to support it.I never even thought about or had any idea how much work it is to keep one them bad boys humming.Thank you for letting me into your world!

[@jackoneil3933]

Well done Chief, and once a I could not help but wax a bit nostalgic again and relive a few memories from when I was the age of those young men, and doing similar work. Very gratifying when you are proficient and complete not just jobs but critical missions.

[@andyrbush]

Had a life long career in the oil industry with heavy maintenance and reliability. I love these videos reminds me of the mess we all used to get into.

[@antonylester4485]

Best Video yet 100% Plus nice to see the engineers dipping the new seals in fresh oil before fitment 👍

[@michaelscott2789]

Fascinating stuff this.I love watching the ships pass arriving or passing my home town of Delfzijl which is also a ship's haven. It's great to see what's going on inside these travelers of the seas. Good stuff and good to see your ship is.....well ship shape. Look forward to the next one.

[@SteamCrane]

Still one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@MervynPartin]

Seeing the faulty seal reminded me of one ship that I joined as 4/E where my duties included the fuel and diesel oil purifiers. I immediately saw diesel oil dripping from the purifier which had to be run continuously on this ship. There were no new spare seals or bearings as the relieved 4/E had put old ones back into store without ordering new. I was furious, but I managed to repair one of the serious leaks and gave the new Chief a long list of spares needed. Once they arrived, we managed to get things improved. Regrettably, not all seafarers maintained the good practices that we see in your videos.

[@bluetowelie]

Good to see a CE that take initiative on troubleshooting ! report this to the tech supt and how you rectify this he will appreciate this . Stay safe !

[@kathym6603]

An exciting real life story. Entertainment mixed with education. Thanks Chief.

[@jeremywhite164]

As usual, a great narrative and video from Chief MAKOi. What a pleasure it is to re-live life at sea as a Chief Engineer. I certainly miss those days well done Chief, as usual, it’s a winner!

[@stanhesketh]

Hope you and your family are ok, no problems,

[@joeblough4605]

Great videos Chief! A good mixture of technical without minutia, and you narration style is very pleasing. Keep making videos. Thanks.

[@ANONIE47]

I like techie 🙂. I love seeing all this techie stuff. My other half was a Chief Engineer in the Royal Navy (UK). He ended up as the Works and Production Manager for a UK company making self lubricating bearings for all sorts of machinery, from car steering wheel shaft bearings to ship propeller shaft bearings. So, I guess you've probably had your hands on some of his company's stuff over the years. He "crossed the bar" nearly twenty years ago now, so I doubt that you have touched anything he actually produced as I think that you would have been a bit too young 🙂 . I think that most of his work in the Royal Navy would have been with steam rather than diesel. I'm sure he would have enjoyed seeing your engine rooms. God bless, and salamat Chief. Stay safe!

[@georgemalakasis]

Easy to say, but not as easy to do. Words are coming out easy. Parts, because of size and weight are not easy to handle ! Only well trained professionals can make it look easy. You got the best team. Take care of them ! Thank you for giving us inspiration !!!

[@jonathanmoran8932]

Saved the company money, good supervision and made content. Time well spent.

[@leekralovec2263]

Thank you. These are wonderful I love the simple easy to understand descriptions.

[@donaldmitchell9733]

Really enjoy your videos, I have been a longshoreman in the Port of Oshawa for 30 years and you sure clarify a bunch of questions I've had for years thank you and stay safe my friend,if you ever come to my port I will look after you. Cheers!

[@findthebadger418]

A new Chief video.... yes please! I hope you’re enjoying your time back with your family!

[@gerryg1056]

Another fascinating look at life aboard, thank you for sharing Chief. Stay safe.

[@sarakresaat7923]

I can't wait for your next episode , hope you're doing great , your follower from Palestine 🇵🇸

[@aliceearly5781]

Your explanation of seafaring duties and responsibilities is amazing am now informed and respectful of the industry

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

Great video, thank you! The engineers are a valuable part of the crew. :)

[@stevenmiller2837]

Gotta tell you Chief, that's a nice looking engine room you've got there! Every time the camera looks up, I see lots of bright, clean paint.

[@ruthlove7351]

what is your love for nature,mine was trees. before I joined the military,I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you response back for now,dew to my job schedules and high monitoring devices all around me,it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is ([e-mail]) or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.

[@BeechSportBill]

Such a great team with a SUPER Team Leader!

[@andyhill242]

Yes, I can see that the sheer size, weight, and complexity of the engine parts mate a "simple" job much more difficult.

[@n.g3627]

*make

[@mdtransmissionspecialties]

It's more its displacement more than anything. It's a very simple engine.

[@Matevz96]

To me, it looks somehow simpler because of the size. At least you can get to everything working on smaller engines makes it problematic because everything is packed tightly together.

[@scottwhitley3392]

@@Matevz96 yes and no. The actual internal combustion part of the engine is simple. It’s a large low RPM 2 stroke. But the ancillaries such as the air start system, jacket water cooling, electronic timing, charged air, fuel system and lubrication systems which are all massively scaled up make it complicated ect make it complicated.

[@fukkitful]

@@Matevz96 Yeah kinda like front wheel drive cars are a pain compared to rear wheel I'd imagine.

[@PropanePete]

Really enjoy these videos, ships are amazing and the Chief explains things so well.

[@ruthlove7351]

what is your love for nature,mine was trees. before I joined the military,I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you response back for now,dew to my job schedules and high monitoring devices all around me,it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is ([e-mail]) or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.

[@gregj5030]

Great video as always Chief. You certainly have a skilled group of young Engineers that get the job done. I'm a former US Navy Boiler Tech that steamed a lot of miles on a Adams Class Destroyer and know what it's like being at sea for extended periods of time. I still to this day work in a related field as a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector and have been doing that for the past 33 years. Fair winds and following seas to your crew Brother.

[@connork5339]

Another good one chief. I appreciate you showing the good, bad and sometimes messy aspects of shipping and more specifically engineering. Please keep doing what you are doing. This is good for the industry. Cheers and have a good watch.

[@adelarsen9776]

It's so nice when a job is complete. So relaxing. A pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@natopeacekeeper97]

You see tankers or container ships going by and usually don't think of the amount of engineering it takes to run one. Great video!

[@RafeCruise]

This channel is truly entertaining. One of my favorite.

[@johncassels3475]

Thank you Chief. I look forward to each one of your vlogs and enjoy them all. You bring insights into a world very different from my own and you expand my horizons. Thanks again!

[@bryanfowler7202]

Chief MAKOI thank you for a very interesting and well laid out blog, i.m an Australian living in Queensland at a port called Gladstone, mainly coal exports,I have just returned from the Philippines CEBU where I have lived for the past 20 years and have several nephews that are also seamen on cargo ships, now with your help I now understand their job, thank you. Good luck with your travels.

[@MrOilcountry]

Very fine work on the Main Engine by the Crew!

[@javahedz]

I’m really enjoying your videos! My maternal grandfather was an engineer for Fairbanks Morse, and once received an award for getting a runaway ship engine shut down, after all the other guys had run for cover. I think this happened back in the 1930s. What a great career you’ve chosen, and it appears to serve you and your family well! 🙌🏻

[@arabianseagull]

Guess the decisions taken to those minor and hard work by you Chief MAKOi and your team on the Engine Maintenance and other minor jobs/tasks turned out pretty well and one week's stay at Tarragona Spain must have been pleasant for you all. God Bless.

[@jonam463]

Thank you chief ...from a fellow MTM Engine.

[@gordonpeden6234]

Really enjoying these gems. I know nothing about 'Big Ships' (i used to sail small yachts 30' and outboard powered fishing boats) I've learned how dangerous Bauxite can be if it gets too wet, Learned about different fuels used, all fascinating stuff. More power to you Chief!

[@exoduskeep2655]

I love the music and theatrical shots you show throughout the video the production value on this channel is excellent. Nice work

[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this video a top notch crew under your guidance is what everyone needs no matter what the job .

[@richardatsyor22]

Thank you for sharing your life experiences with us , you have always given me the motivation I need. Thanks you so much 💗

[@laughingram7287]

That’s the big difference between a diesel ship verses a steam ship. On a steam ship, there usually is no maintenance to be done in port. On a diesel ship….always have work to be done in port: pulling heads, pistons, fuel injectors, etc. The main savings for the diesel ship verses the steam is the fuel costs. Thanks Chief Ram

[@robertlee3778]

It may not be simple, but you sure made it look easy as it could be. You must know that engine room so intimately such that you know every nut & bolt placement! Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing

[@MyKharli]

Thankyou for the insights to the job i never got as it was near impossible to get in the merchant navy as a uk resident in the 70`s !

[@schwags1969]

Nice to see you have good team all working together, that makes jobs a lot better.

[@adimeter]

I'm saving this one for my husband. He is enjoying your vlog with me!!

[@ChiefMAKOi]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@adimeter]

@@ChiefMAKOi Oh yeah, each and every one of them. I'm addicted.

[@dominadortaule9077]

Chief Makoi thanks sa blog mo akoy isang retired seaman na din mga alaala na lng ng mga nakaraan ko ang aking napapanood sa mga blog mo thanks ulit sa iyo Sir ingat na lng.

[@antoniskalakonas1876]

I have visited Tarragona before with a bulk carrier and it was a nice place to visit. The sad truth is that European ports are some of the few places you might actually get enough time in port to either do some maintenance or have some shore leave time. And Spanish people are nice! Good job on finding the problem Chief as well as the 0 defeciencies report from the PSC!

[@mitchellm.keithley3071]

Thanks Chief always looking forward to your content!

[@ruthlove7351]

what is your love for nature,mine was trees. before I joined the military,I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you response back for now,dew to my job schedules and high monitoring devices all around me,it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is ([e-mail]) or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.

[@burtonlee22]

Dear Chief, I continue to love your videos about life aboard commercial vessels. This one is fantastic. It’s great how you feature your crew mates at work - these men receive so little attention and recognition in the media for the critically important work they do to keep our supply chains moving. Your choice of music, voiceovers and video is superb. I’m a mechanical engineer, so the focus on engine maintenance was super interesting. Hope you enjoyed Tarragona, it’s a lovely city!

[@republicgalaxy4348]

Thank you so much....ive been waiting for an episode like this. Already liked as i know its going to be a good one!!

[@LuigiRosa]

Thank you for the video Chief! Just came back from Marseille where I inspected and did maintenance on the IT infrastructure on a few ships of our fleet that is still resting waiting for the cruise industry to restart. I was lucky enough to sleep onboard, meet some friends and sail one night out to discharge grey water, run osmosis and test the newly installed 2000W front light for ice operations. Really hoper you can disembark and take a tour.

[@mueckenhoeffer]

The more of these engineering videos you make, it is easy to see now exactly how much research went into making the engine and systems serviceable at sea.

[@torccchaser6712]

Capable and dedicated staff They have a great leader..ty Chief !

[@robertgrzechnik7942]

All the Best for all the Seaman/Seawoman on their Day. Sail Safe.

[@andrewclarke106]

I love your videos, I don't know how I stumbled across your KZbin channel but I've watched a lot of them now, very well presented videos, informative and fun to watch with a great variety of content. You've answered a lot of questions I might have had about bulk carriers and the life of a seafarer, keep up the great work :)

[@mikehenthorn1778]

i work on boilers and chillers. this looks like every job i touch. i pump out 350 degree water with 200 psig nitrogen so it doesn't boil in my pipes. even with water treatment that is a hateful temp that will flash boil at the smallest leak and just wrecks pumps and seals. nice to see the crew working and getting it up and running so well.

[@samueljoejr5191]

I agree. The Chief does do a great job at making a well balanced video. Thx.

[@cribbsprojects]

Excellent filming their, Chief. You're multi-talented!

[@kylerdad123]

Salamat po for the vlog! The memories of working are coming back with a smile this evening! Keep-up the great work and safe voyages, Chief! Much Mabuhay and 🙏!

[@ruthlove7351]

what is your love for nature,mine was trees. before I joined the military,I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you response back for now,dew to my job schedules and high monitoring devices all around me,it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is ([e-mail]) or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.

[@stebro2738]

Great video!! Your crystal clear explanations again shined through.. The replacement of the (OMG HUGE!!) injector seal rings will inform me for many a repair on MUCH SMALLER engines. Thank you for your thoughtful and well stated explanations of all things marine!

[@stevengill1736]

Nice work guys! You make it look so easy...but changing pump seals is a lot easier than some things...looks like you've got a great crew chief. Cheers....

[@stephenhenion8304]

It's always a great experience checking in with the Chief and his video's. Great Job!!

[@Chris_Page]

Thanks for all these videos Chief i follow your journeys on Marine Traffic some mega journeys

[@Gollammeister]

Honestly I find these videos relaxing to watch

[@arieln8203]

i shared this video to my son who is soon to be an engine cadet, in God's will. mabuhay ka chief, ingat.

[@williamampuero2841]

Great work from the crew. A little hard work can prevent alot of hard work. Fair winds.

[@soterobadoyjr.1903]

Nice chief, you know job very well. I can sense that you are a good and responsible officer thru the way you expressed yourself in this video. In my entire ship on board experiences, i seldom to see officers who could speak or communicate very well in english which is very important in this field of work. I'm not judging them anyway but it was true based on my personal views. Kusinero lang naman ako noon so no need to be arrogant. Yung iba naman mahina sila sa communication skills pero magaling naman sa actual job performances. Still i salute them. Good luck ka marino.

[@BruceBoschek]

I am grateful that you present these truly exciting videos without any drama or innuendo. Your narration is both fascinating and calming. Thank you very much for all of the efforts you make to share your interesting life experience with your viewers.

[@rancelynch6514]

Chief, nothing in life is simple or easy, it is always best to stay prepared and keep your training current. Very good and enjoyable video!

[@stufromoz8164]

Hi chief , cheers from Down Under mate , may you have calm winds in your sails and safe sailing on the high seas.

[@Adventure-Story]

04:50 Some times there is so small leakage that is difficult to trace and alarms will not be actived. So in dry dock there was not any maintenance on fuel pumps like in our situation and after the ship leaves the dock the problems start.

[@Socaltrainwatcher]

Another awesome video Chief. Your videos give the world a great insight to life aboard ocean going ships.

[@fredtaylor1915]

You need to look at a Klarus HA2C head and 90-degree hand lamp. It has up to 3200 lumens and sells for $80 US on the Klarus site. It comes with a rechargeable battery and this one is the best I've ever used because of its head or 90-degree hand lamp. Great vids. Keep them comming.

[@a.m.v.6938]

These men make the world go round.

[@engineerjono9962]

As always Chief, love the work.. I hope she keeps behaving..

[@richardbause2453]

Cheif, FYI, there is a container ship off the coast of Shelonka that is fully on Fire 🔥! Crew is safe, but the video 📹 footage is stunning. Massage amount of Fire coming out of the containers. Ship is Anchored⚓ but may sink. Nice to see your report 👍 😀.

[@TheBuckspygmy]

I am impressed. Yesterday I changed the CMOS battery in my computer. (After I was able to find where it was,) and that was scary. I have great respect for the maintenance crew on your ship.

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

Changing a battery was scary? You must be sarcastic.

[@TheBuckspygmy]

@@testosteroneinc.3800 Not at all, I had to nearly dismantle the computer to access the CMOS battery. I could have taken out the crankshaft on my BMW K75S motorcycle more easily.

[@tsuchan]

Thanks for that really interesting insight into repairing that damaged seal. I have so much respect for you and the awesome crew. I'd love to give each of you a hug.

[@blinzohagen]

Thanks Chief. Real engineering. Good men!

[@revenevan11]

Gaaahhh! Every time I look at that engine, I just want to know more about how it works! But everytime I learn something, another question comes up in my mind! I find beauty in such complex and fine-tuned machines. Sure, it's not the daintiest thing, but the efficient re-use of heat and the size and power and resiliency of it is still amazing to me! Plus all of the functions and side-systems that it contributes to or that contribute to it, the whole ship is an amazing and powerful system that reminds me of a spacecraft in some ways lol. I'm sure I'd get bored or frustrated or burnt out before I ever learned enough to be an engineer of that type of system, but I'm also sure that I'll watch every KZbin video you make 😅

[@davewright3088]

Good crew there Chief..! But, I cringed when they started to dig the old seal out with a coathanger..! I sharpen up an old bamboo chopstick whenever I have to go into a precision sealing surface or O-ring gland. Bamboo is tough enough to pry it out, but won't scratch the metal...

[@johnathanrae7338]

It is never ending how much I learn on this channel. Keep the videos coming! Love them!