SHIP'S STEWARD | LIFE AT SEA | GALLEY TOUR

[@ahmari311]

Thanks for the love everybody, it's Nate/Hollywood Williams. Small yet a large component of our operations, but we love what we do.

[@koepselistic]

It was great to see a video about you. I can just imagine all the planning and organizing. I was thinking about how when I was on vacation, I enjoyed having food I didn't have to make but how it was so nice to return to my own kitchen where I can make things exactly the way I like them. So that's my question for you, Nate. Do you enjoy your own cooking more than eating in a restaurant?

[@ahmari311]

​@@koepselistic depends on the choices of food I have.

[@JBAutomotive794]

Thanks for all you do brother 🍻

[@Renegade7990]

You’re a badass dude

[@jakewillits4678]

I own a few shares of ctrm. Man I hope it finally goes up high soon fast. Its what gives me hope our globes economy isnt a facade. little company really packs a punch. It was incredible to watch it start from almost nothing and the way the guys running it managed to take advantage of so many key situations that was beneficial in all these ways that i never imagined was possible or even Going on before i got into stocks and started seeint how different sectors tend to work compared to deep sea cargo. Its incredible youd think these deep sea companies most people forget they even exist but you look into them and theyre packed with such amazing people who are really taking risks vs rewards and theyre really globally trading and adding literally billions and billions of dollars into economies all over the globe. It makes you realise how important it is and how much it matters that we arent brushing off how key this sector of the earths economy is. Earth is like 80% water its a superhighway that doesnt have to be paved like an interstate. A nation having ocean access and partaking in trading with far away lands to each others greater benefit really is going to be a focal point to earths development and so we are seeing a previously ignored sector coming more upfront. It used to be so much harder and still is but to me I believe it to be the way earth will go from poor to rich. My local area will produce more commodities than it consumes of this item or that and we will be missing commodities we consume that we dont have enough of and somewhere else out there is in a similarly opposite situstion and its these little shipping companies inbetween that their purpose is to rectify these problems in order to keep the world going around. Without these ships our gdp trends down, with them ou gdp trends up thats how critical they are not only for us but others. Me personally my favorite company is CTRM castor maritime but there is so many great ones undervalued and many are properly valued lime fof examole costamare a somewhat memorable name to people one of the few theyll immedietly recognize and it was half undervalued recently compared to its actually asset value compared to share price and i didnt own shares but i wanted people to who could so i went around and talked about how this great company was undrrvalued and since then its price has doubled to now equal its value on the books and that move alone generated a metric fortune into earths wealth and economy. These companies become worth more they get more favorable data it ends up being beneficial in so many ways.

[@johnciummo3299]

Most people do not realize how a well prepared meal can be such a morale booster. Served in the Marines from 1965 thru 1969. My first duty station was 3/6 at Camp Lejuene, NC. We had the best mess hall in the Division. Our mess hall was run by an E5 with over 8 years of service . Rank was very slow back then. His food was absolutely terrific. On Thanksgiving and Christmas he went all out. Hams, Turkey and all the trimmings. At the end of the chow line he had small bags of sweets for every Marine who could not make it home for the holidays. Was a real morale booster. Never forgot him.

[@johnweeks-y2i]

The meals we had at sea during Christmas and Thanksgiving aboard ships was amazing. USN

[@johnciummo3299]

Means everything.

[@genericasianperson6405]

Are you entitled to financial compensation?

[@steverogers7601]

Was with 3/6 in 2004!! Cheers, devil!

[@johnciummo3299]

Semper Fi​@@steverogers7601

[@davidgreen40]

A steward who does his job well is as important as a navigator who can avoid rocks. Good on you Nate for your hard work.

[@ahmari311]

Thnks

[@BigtZonker]

Amen,Nate is the man,Lots of attention to detail and you can tell he loves his job.

[@davidcox3076]

I liked how they talked about planning, prepping, loading and organizing stores, etc. The steward's job is so much more than just cooking.

[@Penrose707]

Nate seems like a great guy. I respect anyone who takes what they do seriously

[@jasonfaulkner2014]

When the cook is happy, the crew is happy. If the cook just had a bad breakup, the whole crew feels it. It's amazing how they put out so many meals 3 times a day 7 days a week starting before sunrise. Nothing made the crew happier than when our favorite cook came onboard.

[@michaelstark5663]

Y3ah I know how do to restaurants and fast food places manage to do it...?

[@wornoutwrench8128]

I worked in many logging camps in Coastal British Columbia. The camp cook could make or break a camp. I was lucky, I always managed to work in a camp where the food was excellent. Guys like Nate are a treasure.

[@ahmari311]

Thnks

[@timsmothers8740]

​@ahmari311 Great job, Nate ! And the crew better be taking you out every chance they can when you're in Port and have a little down time and buying you a beverage and a meal or two. Joe thanks for shining some light on Nate for us.

[@greg1493]

This was really cool to see man. I’m retired from the US Navy about 5 years now. Dude I could SMELL some of those shots in the video. Mess decks during breakfast, trash room..watching a functional dumbwaiter that I never saw working on a Navy ship in 24 years etc lol. Awesome work man!

[@greggrichards3338]

Man, I'm an old Navy dude too. Tin cans for me, I love watching Joe's videos and this one was great. I got out in '81, quite a while ago, but I can still feel it and smell it just like you said. Then Later in life I was a long-haul trucker, so I really like Joe's RV videos. I dig travelling. Hey, thanks for your service, shipmate.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Thank you for your service. Navy vet also. 81-85 AIrdale. AT2. Just retired from Delta Airlines with 38 years as an Avionics Technician... Go Navy

[@W5DON_in_Oklahoma]

Another old squid here: 1980-1988. Also a tin can sailor. You’re right on about the sights & smells. Lots of memories. Bravo Zulu shipmate!

[@fuelman1391]

What is it about the Navy and non-working elevators? 😂 I spent about six weeks on the Essex in 2001, and the elevator apparently hadn't worked in awhile. I pulled mess duty, for a bit, and damn did break-outs suck. Semper Fi!

i am a russian nuclear submarine commander

[@gregdiliberto4942]

Good humble dude who goes out his way to try make sure everyone is happy best he can.. thats priceless..,,im sure hes a blast to talk to everyday

[@bobuncle8704]

Nate’s quite the chill dude. You can def tell he loves what he does. Props man. Thanks for the tour Joe. It’s great to see the bts parts of sea life.

[@nedkent5239]

Man that guy works alot of hours and has a tough job. I remember when I was new in the Navy I got put in the kitchen for a week. It was NOT easy and I was happy when I moved out of there. Definitely have huge respect for those people. I remember the Chief Steward telling me, think of this ship as a watch, if one part fails the entire watch stops. Stuck with me for my whole life.

[@mgratk]

Most telling part is what he said he does on his two hour break: find something to watch, or rest, or do more prep. More prep. Working on his break, you know he's passionate about his job.

[@JohnHanner-q9l]

The Red lobster in Chicago is hiring.

[@anonymousf454]

Exactly...this guy cares. Thats exactly how I was when I cooked. The more you prep, the smoother the day is gonna go, and the better the end result. I was never happier cooking amd watching people enjoy what I cooked.

[@stevep2380]

@anonymousf454.......100%. I spent years working through my break just for that reason. We all did. You had to. We often had a full dinner service plus a couple parties to prepare for. They wouldn't let us come in early or stay late. All about that bottle line.

[@thomasschweiker7259]

The difference of being successful and just surviving 😊

[@thomasschweiker7259]

How do you get a job on a ship is the question

[@HereIGooooo]

Nate the Mate at sea cook book. Let’s get it started Nate….good luck everything looks like it’s made with love. Stay safe gentlemen

[@boduholm8463]

"If I love what I do and I love feeding the crew.and that shows in the food they eat", huntingly beautiful.

[@jakewillits4678]

They need good food on those boats we need them

[@partyeffectsdotbiz]

"huntingly beautiful."

[@The2ndFirst]

It's said by someone who cares about his job. Those people are valuable.

[@Omegawerewolfx]

I could potentially work a kitchen on a boat. Cooking, cleaning, and OCD organization are up my alley. Looks like an interesting career.

[@johnpappas5413]

Don't talk the talk. Walk the walk. I'm sure you will be fine. Just do it.

[@steveq506]

Be sure to thank Nate for all of us. I love your videos. Seeing the day to day on the sea makes me appreciate what all merchant mariners do to keep our country functioning.

[@offduty170]

Bro - these behind the scenes of the different jobs in the ships are awesome !!! Thanks for sharing !!

[@opus2006]

Agreed, more please!

[@chrisbritton2425]

Yep, agreed. Super interesting

[@timczerniec4043]

Nate is a great man. He loves his job. Fantastic Nate and Joe!

[@FoxyfloofJumps]

Nate is literally doing God's work, feeding his brethren, and serving his community. His love for food and feeding others is a truly righteous thing. Bless him, and I hope he never loses this love and passion and commitment. I hope his fire burns forever.

[@miqotelover]

A cook that loves his job is a beautiful thing. When you love feeding people, you put your all into it.

[@djkeelo]

Nate seems like a chill dude with a passion for his job and the people he feeds.

[@CarWizard]

Peace to my man Hollywood. If I ever owned a large yacht, it wouldnt be complete without Hollywood Williams on board, running the galley. I wouldnt have nobody else. Keep it real brother.

[@geddon436]

carwizard, ever since I found you channel, I've learned about the reliable buuick cars with the 3.8 engines.

[@longjohn77]

Wow, nobody cares!!

[@mssixty3426]

I remember my dad and other Navy men talking about the great food on ships, and how some ships were well-known for having better food than others - second only to food officers could get at large top-rank bases in the U.S. The Army, Marines, and later, the Air Force, couldn't compete. After I retired, I worked a few years as kitchen staff in public schools in two different states - it's impressive how similar the storage facilities and various routines are in land-based and ship kitchens/freezers/refrigerators are and the work to put stores away. After that it's a much more demanding routine on-ship! Kudos to Nate and to you, Joe! Cheers!

[@jondiaz3475]

We should all be lucky enough to get a meal from Chef Nate! Great video.

[@mbishop5954]

Great vid Joe... Be sure to tell Nate that I admire him and his passion.

[@robroaring7175]

Hollywood, what a legend. A a rare case of someone who is really proud and happy with his work! ❤️

[@JoeFranta]

Exactly why I had to interview him!

[@reelreeler8778]

Thanks for the new episode! I still remember the very good chow aboard my ship when I was in the USN, also the mess deck coffee available 24/7. Always had respect for the galley crew, and also remember helping out taking on food stores before cruises. Nate seems like a great guy, nice to meet him in your video!

[@Nunya9876]

I remember in a history class, the instructor mentioned about a time he was in the military. He reflected about how a team’s morale can be affected, the team’s energy when working can be higher during if they had/have good food. Toss a crew a brown bag lunch with just some chips, a piece of fruit, a sandwich and a water, and they might eat lunch, but their morale might not be as high as if they’d been served a “hot meal” or given at least 2 meal choices. Sometimes a good meal makes the difference in how efficient and eager a crew works to get a job done! Very good videography and all you do to make your videos, Joe! 👏 stay safe and keep up the good work!

[@Graahk-r8u]

dope video what a beast and humble for all he has to do and you know he has an insane menu in his head he flips through constantly.

[@jagernavet4468]

I was a watch captain on a US Navy ship for 3+ years, serving upwards of 1500 meals a day. It was a great life.

[@s5ll664]

Hi Joe. Hope you enjoyed your time in the bay area. Couldn’t help but notice that you docked in Oakland. Really appreciate all the good interesting positive content. Thanks to you and your fellow merchant marines for helping to make the modern world run. Shout out to your buddy who takes care of you and all your friends. God bless.

[@miketarbox1190]

Same with the military. Some of the creations our MS's, now CS's, would create while out to sea were phenomenal. Fresh baked bread on the late night watch, or fresh baked bear claws... Damn. Some of the best meals in my life were while I was out to sea. So thank you Hollywood.

[@buckhorn868]

Thanks! Joe and Hollywood

[@JoeFranta]

Thanks Buckhorn!

[@MopTop88]

One of my favorite videos in a long time. If I was on Nate's ship I'd feel like I hit the jackpot. Much love, stay safe!!!

[@ahmari311]

Thnks

[@phukyu1402]

I went through all these comments and its literally all been positive about Chef Hollywood Nate. Thats how you know you're winning in life.

[@bengarrido638]

Love seeing all that Sysco stuff!! Ive been with Sysco for 25 years. Thank you!

[@jasonm949]

100% nailed it. 2 weeks of Mess and Maintenance at P.I. taught me to respect the cooks. 6 years being a grunt in the Corps, and another 20 as a security contractor on land at sea, further empathized my respect for them..gotta respect their hours and you can 1000% tell when they cook with love. Hard-core. Cook and Doc...vital pieces of the machine.

[@uncaringbear]

I'm really impressed by the kitchen and food storage facilities aboard that ship. Of course, it means nothing if you don't have a great steward like Nate taking care of everything. That's a very lucky crew!

[@rodfair5698]

What a beautiful little video that shows the love of the man for his job ! Well done Nate! I spent 21 years on an ocean going liner ! Great job I wish that I could have tested his work.. All the best in the future to you !!

[@pharmajoe990]

I’m sure it’s not all glamorous but looks like good honest work. Nate seems like a great guy to work with

[@maltaconvoy]

What a great blessing having Nate on your crew. Thanks for the inside look, Joe. 👍🏻

[@missesjohnson]

I’m recovering from surgery & when I watched your very professional life, your passion for cooking and your awesome organization, I felt more happy and didn’t mind the pain. 😢Thanks 🙏

[@bradleycrenshaw6778]

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad to see you back Mr.Joe.

[@jameshartsock293]

Man thank goodness you back we miss your vid’s man dammmmm. We need more man!!!!!

[@Keithrrr]

Nate has something special that most folks don’t have. I don’t know what it is but God Bless him 🙏😂

[@jameshicks914]

Thank you Joe. I had NO IDEA what they went through to keep the crew fed !!!!!! Great Vid!!! Keep 'em coming!!

[@cwell510]

When I served in the Navy, as an E-3, I was assigned to S-2 Division (Food Service) for 90+ days, known as "mess cranking" and had a taste of what it's like prepping, serving, planning, breaking out frozen & dry foods, and of course cleaning it all up. Very long days and early mornings. Great experience though, very humbling.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha. Same, think we all did on ships. I had to do it twice due to lack of rookies. Officers mess for me.

[@cwell510]

@@adamyoung480 Yeah, I was part of a rotational crew onboard a minesweeper out of south Texas. We rotated crews every 6-9 months. I did half of my food service onboard the USS Ardent on deployment in Bahrain and finished up onboard the USS Pioneer in Texas.

[@jackwagon4313]

I remember cracking pallets of eggs into a huge stainless steel bowl. Those were some long hours when I was T.A.D on a carrier.

[@jerrygengler9515]

He said it all...love what you do it will show..the one man that can control crew morale is the guy cooking your food.

[@grumble9160]

Nate looks like he gets it done real well. Just a small glimpse at his life and his meals, you can just tell the guy gets it’s done on the grill and in the kitchen. Thanks Nate freight has to move and this guy helps move it. That galley looks like a NASA Laboratory. Spotless. Anyone that puts that kind of work could work anywhere.

[@longtablebringelly]

what an awesome guy. nothing better in life imo than being around people who are passionate about making and sharing good food

[@wanderer7755]

What a great guy, the food looked bangin and the stores were immaculate

[@ahmari311]

Thnks

[@wanderer7755]

@@ahmari311 You're welcome dude, keeo the faith!

[@adavidf03]

Man, I'd love a plate of that seafood curry right about now. Nate is obviously a man of character, humor and extreme talent.

[@redheadedstepchild2380]

This man will plate up your meal , your way. he's the best!! Did I miss the part where everyone gets a scoop of grits ?? Gotta love southern cooking !! Hay Nate, come to Eastport , Maine. We will feed you like a KING. Hope you like lobster!!

[@drewcam]

Great video Joe. And Nate is a great guy. Please send him my warmest regards. He cares about his crew and his food and it truly shows.

[@ahmari311]

Thanks

[@rudycarlson8245]

Glad to see a new video!

[@johnadney2782]

3 years on a navy cruiser definitely taught me this. Value the cooks!!!!! Not only do they cook they know every about everything.

[@markthomas4083]

Nate’s parents did a fine job. Hollywood has a positive attitude.

[@zeke7142003]

I worked at a fuels terminal and we would offload tankers. Since we couldn't leave our area during discharge we were authorized to eat on the ships. There was some really good food served aboard those ships. We really appreciated it.

[@dgsantafedave1]

My Dad retired off of the US Sabine and was the Chief Steward on that vessel. He would come back home and cook meals for us and always cook to much food because his recipes where for 20 men not 4! I loved his food! Great video!

[@timothywalker4563]

Nate AKA grill master Williams sounds like a solid operator 😊 Thanks for the tour.

[@HandyMan657]

301st! Heyyyy Joe. The kitchen is the soul of the boat, the provider of sustenance. Do not piss off the kitchen. LOL Take care man, fair winds

[@dlagrua]

This cook/chef presents himself as a good and decent man. This steward must be a special type of person to enjoy working long hours doing what he does.

[@frankmarcia5956]

hi Joe, i know how important the cooks and stewards are on any ship. i spent six years in the U S Coast Guard going to sea and the food had to be real good. i never served on any Coast Guard cutter where the food wasn't great. these guys have a lot to do each day to keep a crew moral high they are the unsung heros at sea.

[@InTheWind_]

"The Navy sails on its stomach!" Greetings to the heart and soul of any ship anywhere! (The Ships' Cooks!)

[@dwaynelewis6185]

If you love what you do, it doesn’t matter where you are or what you doing because you love what you do! May not be easy sometimes but you find a way to make it happen for yourself and the crew!!

[@davidponseigo8811]

The Stewards of ships are like the mess hall or gallery cooks for the military. Those guys are the real heroes !

[@TruthAndLight4995]

Thank you! I really appreciate your video! My father was a cook while serving in the Navy for over 20 years. He served during WWII and the Korean War. I never gave it much thought how he influenced the morale of servicemen based on what he cooked.

[@Bigfoot2025]

My father was a 50 cal machine gunner on a Navy torpedo bombing seaplane in WWII in the Pacific theatre. We would never speak of the war. I once asked him in his older years what was it like. His one and only response was " THE CHOW WAS GOOD".

[@littlejimmy7402]

I'm an old US Army Veteran. I just shake my head. The Army and Navy always bust on each other, we've got jokes and jokes. A Navy Vet friend of mine got us on the Enterprise for a tour, when He showed me the Taco Bar on the first Mess deck, and told me there I was an ice cream sundae bar too. And a whole other complete mess deck. I... I dunno... all the sudden the MREs (Meals Refusing to Exit) I'd eaten felt different. I could have been eating tacos every day while serving my country, followed by ice cream. Sailors know how to eat. Everybody loves a cook in the field, never forget that.

[@sid2112]

I do a lot of cooking for veterans at the hunting lodge.

[@forestantemesaris8447]

It's official. Hollywood Williams is a legend.

[@DBAllen]

The stew burners and belly robbers as we used to call them are unsung heroes to their shipmates who can put out some great meals. Very hard workers all.

[@NukeDryDocker]

Thank you for showing me around. I was a cook in the service for 10 years. The plates you put out look good. Would love to try your barbecues

[@Joey-ni7bw]

Joe that was epic your boy needs to be famous he turned it into an episode of cribs and had me smiling and laughing all while learning.Job well done both of you

[@ahmari311]

😂😂

[@phukyu1402]

dude for real you have alot of charisma and you're personality is really awesome. im sure you would go viral if you tried im just saying..​@@ahmari311

[@davidhutchinson5233]

When I was in the Corps....we were working with Merchant Marines during the drawdown of Gulf 1 in 1991. The AB invited us to lunch and what a lunch it was. Better than anything in our mess. lol

[@markgallagher1376]

You can tell Nate takes great pride in his work in spite of putting in a lot of long days. You’re right about food and crew morale. When I was in the Army the easiest way to kill a troop’s morale was not to feed him.

[@derekmackenzie573]

What a great guy. He seems to love the work, and takes pride in his output... rare these days and inspirational to see. You rock Nate!

[@Jimmy-lk1dh]

Golly, sure do admire this young man.

[@mpetrino7330]

Joe hi from Alberta, Canada. Great channel Big Guy getting to see the world of shipping from your point of view is awesome. Segments like this one make it even better keep them coming please. You still have one of the best channel logos out there. Saw that you were on a heavy lift ship this time, just love seeing those load and unload. Thanks to Nate for taking time from his day to show us around his world. Obviously takes talent and dedication to keep a ship fed. Until next time. Thanks

[@ahmari311]

Thnks

[@richardlewis4288]

Yeah Nate is a great man and that was even before he said he’s from New Jersey! He’s even greater now!!!🇺🇸

[@Joshua-o6g9b]

Your the most important man aboard shipmate, great food means better morale... For the whole crew. Keep up the good work!

[@kecaleb]

I love "Fish Reefer", that's a great strand. :]

[@spacehead74]

Sounds like a cool gig, but I'd need a separate cooler just for beer.

[@rlic9206]

Too bad I'm too old After seeing that cook I want to join up God bless and watch over you.

[@jeffl1895]

It's always nice to see someone who loves their job.... Your passion for what you do is inspiring.

[@patchgatsby9138]

I love these videos about the different jobs on the ship.

[@CoIoneIPanic]

No man

[@ve2vfd]

Great video! Mr. Williams is right, you really have to love what you're doing to work in a kitchen. I was station cook on top of my regular duties (fire) for 17 years and absolutely loved it. I cant imagine having to provision for months and cook in a moving kitchen!

[@lamontjames8156]

I spent years in the Navy, watching your entertaining video I almost miss that big open blue sea!

[@adrianbanks2089]

Thanks 4 The Great Update ! I Was a Second Cook And Baker on Uk Ships ! A Nice Job !😊

[@michaeld2662]

I’m with you Hollywood! I love cooking for folks who like to eat. Also love love cooking for my fam. Family dinner (daughter, son and his family and my Queen) is Monday nights and I love doing it. My specialities are Italian, Tex-Mex and country cooking. Not a trained chef, but a cook and I also bake.

[@TheRightONe-et3gh]

Everybody knows the cook is the most important guy on a ship.

[@mamnan8953]

OMGOODNESS This man is wonderful WHAT A CHEF 🎉 you can see his heart is fully in sync with everything and everyone. This chef is a pure and rare person. You can see the love he puts into his food, not to mention a happy, fun man with the crew. Kudos to Nate this wonderful man and chef. He cares and totally loves cooking and he understands that good food raises moral along with a happy demeanor he blows my mind 🎉

[@CarolAnn-gh9fl]

My son is a marine engineer on a research ship. Much love to the men and women that keep our commerce strong and our shores safe❤️. Your jobs are difficult and your families deserve a round of applause. The stewards on the ship can show such love when you’re away from home. A comforting meal means a lot. My son is friends for life with some of the talented and caring crew he’s met. I sent him apples from New Hampshire while he was in Alaska for 16 months. Chef made apple cobbler for the entire crew on Thanksgiving he said it was the best he’s ever had. She was from Louisiana, “every meal was home style southern food, wide choices of good vegetables.”

[@TruthTime-bs9ni]

I can't believe you're still doing this!!! That's Fantastic. I remember when you just started. It's gotta be 5 years. Congratulations. Keep Posting

[@brianperticari]

The amount of planning this dude does is nuts. Big props. Love this channel!

[@Sugarmountaincondo]

PPE, No, not the safety gear PPE, Planning, Prepping, Execution, that is what makes a good cook at Sea or on Land.

[@frogmorepipester7490]

Nate making it happen, whilst rocking and rolling. Maritime making the World go round. Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry.

[@michaelmcguire6659]

Keep on keeping on Joe. Great content. Real people, real life and your really good at this

[@WRVonEngel]

Amazing storytelling. You do such a great job sharing your world with others. And more power to you for giving Nate respect for the job that he does. Such a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@parksto]

True heroes don't wear capes.

[@glennsoucy9767]

Aprons, not capes....

[@napllagas4529]

Salute to all Chief cooks out there! Because without them a ship will be crippled.

[@johnneuman9470]

Love your life outlook and your sharing it with us! Thanks man, and safe travels!

[@jakejake622]

Nate, enjoyed the tour - I’m sure the mates on-board enjoy your passion and cooking. atta boy!