SHIP'S vLOG Q & A | BULK CARRIER | LIFE AT SEA

[@danm6472]

"Hammocks, that's some pirate stuff". That killed me. Good stuff.

[@Xucaboa]

Put this towards a beer I owe you

[@JoeFranta]

Hardtop! Thanks for the beer man. Hope you're enjoying sunny FL

[@ig101]

Can't wait to watch tanker vlog's, Joe! Keep up good work man.

[@AndyJayLark]

✋I’m next in line for “can’t waiting”.

[@Rob_S_Z06]

He’s been on the crew list for our tanker coming into Tampa, FL

[@thanasisstamatiou2368]

Hi Joe, thank you for taking us with you in your adventures. I'm going on my first voyage as a cadet in August and I don't really know what to bring with me on the ship. It would be great to make a video about it. Best regards !!!

[@Tipp_Of_The_Mitt]

In case anybody is wondering, the CSL on the side of the one ship stands for Candian Steamship Lines. They run fresh water (Great Lakes) and the Ocean going type ships.

[@dennisshoffner5201]

Doing a Q&A was a great idea! Thanks for taking the time to put it together!

[@19Buntstift90]

I'm working as an agent in Germany and it's nice to see your vids on here, as it shows the other side pretty nice. I regularly board ships and have seen many different types, but an insight view like your vlogs are very interesting to watch and learn whats going on on board!

[@patrickbachman2184]

Appreciate what you do,thanks for letting me tag along with your journey

[@johnmoniz9178]

At 53 years old I wish I could go back in time and do what you do. Great videos thanks so much for letting us tag along.

[@rasputin214]

still sounds like an interesting life, i spent 30 yrs as a firefighter/ paramedic and it could be hours of boredom waiting for the next call

[@usssaratogacv3lefevre978]

Hi Joe, have watched all vlog videos plus some of the others. Great stuff! Going back too your playlist and watch them all.

[@JoeFranta]

Glad you like them!

[@joelaine7192]

Yo joe ,spent 25 yrs with SIU deep sea retired now in Fla. If your ever RVing this way near tampa touch base with me. Buy the way I also was an AB. Stay save brother of the sea.

[@chrisbirch3765]

Hi Joe, just wondered how you choose which type of ship to sign up to and what the process is? Do you have much choice of destinations available? Basically Is there loads of work available and you can pick and choose? Really enjoy the channel, I’m an ex Royal Navy AB and have been to plenty of places including Ascension Island!

[@notworth9747]

It’s union,I believe you can choose what ship, time on, and where

[@elcastorgrande]

Calm seas and a prosperous voyage.

[@jamesd.casey6722]

Thanks

[@JoeFranta]

Thanks James!

[@ETXChris]

Thanks for keeping it real Joe. I think it's the most significant factor in being successful in this day and age.

[@jamescameron6984]

Life of a seafaring Mariner is arduous but definitely rewarding. See 🚢 the world 🌎 and get paid for it too!

[@barrywarren4221]

I really enjoy your video's, just started catching up with the older ones. Keep them up

[@richsims6870]

I really enjoy your commentary and it's a very interesting vlog

[@sherylklein4887]

It's great seeing you and hearing answers to the questions.

[@davetaylor4741]

Back on a Tanker. And doing shuttle runs. I think I might prefer the where are we going now jobs.

[@peterbarlow7781]

Back on a tanker I see 😅

[@quirindoll8642]

¡Gracias!

[@JoeFranta]

Thank you Doll

[@kevinb4978]

love the analogies... carwash and spilt milk. Great Q and A - thanks!

[@ericsyoutube]

These types of details about how these ships work and for instance the stores makes it more interesting to watch. I like all the different types of videos.

[@Nomoreutube]

You know Joe when I spill whiskey I slurp it up. Great vlogs love sailing with you

[@corypollard]

That was a brilliant Q&A, thanks for taking the time out of your busy life entertaining us. Very much appreciated and I enjoy your stories and journeys very much.

[@TikiSavage]

@Joe Franta. Ship this was an awesome series to watch. I binged watch your entire series Piney Point SIU and Ship Vlog and absolutely loved every moment of it. Joe you are truly an inspiration. Ill be head to Piney Point MD after New Years so i may embark on my own voyage. From a slave to the highway to the slave of the sea I salute you. May you and you loves be blessed; Hope to cross paths with you on a sea-term. Bless up

[@JoeFranta]

Awesome! I left trucking for the sea and its been a wonderful change in my life and health!

[@robertwalton7307]

Great videos! Thanks for all your work in doing them-great stuff!

[@Geraldinslo]

Thanks Joe! Always enjoy your videos

[@akaCamo]

Great Video Joe, Looking forward to part 2. Similar to another commenters question, do you take courses and or do you have to renew any of your qualifications ie first aid training, fire fighting certifications every year etc?

[@husseltoo]

I've been following your video series for a while now and I must say that I'm a fan of the format and the editing. That being said, there's something that just pisses me off as a Portuguese, we do not speak Spanish here, at all! I work on passenger and coastal touring boats and it really irks me when foreigners speak in Spanish to me or my crew. If Portuguese sounds too hard or complicated (which it is) just speak to us in English, it's ok, we all speak it. Sorry about the rant. Safe transits and may the weather always be kind.

[@deanrotering879]

Tanker Stash! You look tired brother😂

[@JoeFranta]

Dude, you have no idea. Working 12 hours a day and trying to make videos lol. Thanks again Dean. Hope all is well

[@deanrotering879]

All is good. Figured you are busy.

[@JL-zn6uu]

Tanker Stache!!! 🤘

[@cammy2100]

You know & I know Joe its the best job in the world. I was curious about the bulker that you were on. Did they run out of paint for the forward cranes in the drydock ?.

[@jameshicks914]

Thank you JOE !!!!!!!!! You are awesome!!

[@bostarbird5282]

Very interesting life you lead, well to me it is anyway. Lol thanks for sharing your adventures/ stories with us..

[@jackielowe2138]

Hi Joe, no questions..... we just love watching your VLOGS :0) So where are we off to next? Take it easy, stay safe x

[@robbmanchester5747]

As a hardcore fan I only watched about a third of this because it gave me the creeps like when I had jobs “Dealing With The Public” … Hahaha anyway it was fun watching you brown nose … or maybe I missed the whole vibe of this passage … but Joe … it was hilarious !!!

[@whmthree]

Hi Joe! One of your vids appeared on my feed, found it intriguing, went to your channel and watched your journey. Looking forward to the next ship. Awesome job! #tankerstasch

[@slocad11]

TANKER STASH!!

[@loricharpentier1654]

Thanks Joe.

[@bigguy78246]

Tanker stash!

[@jamesrichard9722]

You did explain Bunkers

[@erikjuelolsen5216]

Hi Joe First of all many thanks for your exciting videos, is it possible that you could inform us about which ship you are sailing with now, it could be interesting to follow it on Marine traffic.. Many greetings Erik from Denmark

[@charlesquick3091]

I'm a older guy 52 . Broken back but I would love to be able to do what you do.

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great job as always! My type of vlog, short and to the point. Keep up the good work. Be safe!

[@Bjornontour]

Another brilliant vlog from mr Franta,cheers mate!!

[@johnkatchan430]

Joe, sometimes you remind me Darius Kasparaitis from NY islanders.... Best regards!!!

[@bigfunanAmericaninGermany]

its the stash buddy! lol

[@gigioecu]

Question: when do you get an eyepatch? How many contracts before you get a parrot?😅

[@JoeFranta]

Exactly! And where is my daily ration of rum!?!

[@travislincoln4498]

I understand about not giving a location of a ship in real time but with the time inbetween filming and posting a video it would be cool to see dates of filming. Would help give a sense of how much time has elapsed during transiting or long times at anchor.

[@Ash_95]

Thanks Joe. Love the videos and keep up the great work.

[@hitmanhite8958]

Thanks Joe!!!!

[@paullandreville5394]

Joe, do you need a passport to get off the ship in another country, similar to flying. Customs etc. ???

[@rodmacrae1596]

Thanks comrade from Australia 🇦🇺 👍🍺.

[@gerrym4377]

Tanker stache 😅

[@gildamacri8076]

Hi Joe! When you get on the ships, do you ask for permission to film, etc? Awesome content! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gerry7000]

Hi Joe, I asked about gear a while ago. I'm old and can't work all this crap. I would love to but some stuff like a tee shirt or hat. I'm long gone from jersey but always want to help a brother or sister. I have an occasion coming in May. Don't make me make my own! I really want it for my reappearance in the Garden State. Besides my rant

[@case_blair9965]

You know you've made it when people start death rumors when you go quiet for a couple weeks.

[@ianyams]

Thanks Joe 👍🇬🇧

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@chubbrock659]

Beautiful lip rug!

[@bobryan6474]

Great video Joe! Keep them coming.

[@nicholes.3796]

Hey Dallas Cowboys fan! You look great. I hope you get to see the Eagles win the super bowl 😘

[@neilbarnett713]

Top man

[@Mike-tu7uw]

Lot different than back in the day. Used to crew had to sign 3 year articles. You had to bring your own bedding, cutlery, everything. Company supplied nothing.

[@buddystewart2020]

lol, some of these questions. I guess I forget that I just know a couple of things because I was in the US Navy for six years. I don't really think about it but, I guess you pick up a lot that just seems like common knowledge, but for someone that's never been to sea, it's really not.

[@O.O.CxBump1]

hi joe!

[@jasonneal6461]

Tanker life!

[@DougGibson-f9n]

Super video. I live in Hawaii and get sunburned a lot. How do you deal with the sun. Oh yes. Your age 6 Love

[@garthjones3747]

Joe do you ever get tp the Port of Vancouver BC ?

[@a-fl-man640]

an interesting look into a not that common career path.

[@Nightstick]

Nice summary, great way to end the series.

[@billallbright]

Does the type of ship you are on dictate your hair cut?

[@tonyclark7510]

tanker mustache

[@billallbright]

@@tonyclark7510 ok, thank you!

[@zpoppe]

Do you ever encounter pirates? And are you trained in defense of the ship? Using guns, grenade,, missles? Lol

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

the ship company hires security teams that are trained in weapons and certified to carry live ammo like mercenaries and former military guys do security joe is only an AB he works with only a broom, hose and paint brush and chipper

[@scottp.5161]

The chipper AKA needle gun. Old oilfield hand here. If you ain’t washing you’re chipping/painting. Never ending cycle.

[@zpoppe]

Hiring out skilled labor crews is the way to go!

[@atsea713]

That Crowley C in the background too was a give away 😂

[@TheDgdimick]

Tanker Baby..

[@duderton]

Sweet stache!!!

[@RobertBardos]

No worries Joe if you read this I don’t need a reply just know the look at life at sea is interesting and appreciated. Ahoy!

[@csp103]

Tanker 'stache!

[@eaglerare1273]

Can u drink alcohol on board when your off duty?

[@dougwilson6778]

I live on the st Lawrence seaway, see all types of ships

[@billb7876]

Joe, loved all the videos many thanks. One question from me is in Senegal you mentioned convid protocol, what did this entail? Did this worldwide scam cause many problems for folk like yourselves doing your job? Looking forward to your next series, regards Bill

[@welshlyn9097]

Do they Test for alcohol or drugs

[@ludfx4yyc403]

💡👍

[@Hammertime054]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@doughadley8595]

how`s the food?

[@jamesmcquinn3778]

Is there a certain age you can join a ship?

[@patrickmcgranahan1594]

Have you ever had to deal with pirates?

[@JoeFranta]

Nope. But the ships I've been on that have gone through "high risk" waters take on an armed security team for the passage.

[@michaelthomas5499]

oil tanker or lpg ship

[@make1496]

Tanker!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

anyone know which word was misspelled? or what the typo?

[@StillAwakeAwareDiscerning]

Entertainmint instead of entertainment

[@DarrenYoung-vd1ry]

"postion" vs "position" was another. I can pick out anyone's misspelling except my own. I'm horrible with my own.

[@billheim3655]

Tanker stash

[@ericsyoutube]

Bulk carrier is the one I think where you need the mustache.

[@ranganajr8570]

Need a room tour

[@GentlemanMcmike]

FYI Community reports are not available on my iPads. Anyway that’s what they say when I click Community. 😂

[@delphilungwyn5308]

🤘⚓❤

[@CreachterZ]

Bunkering: I waited through that whole video with no idea. I assumed it had something to do with hunkering down in a bunker?

[@JoeFranta]

Bunkering means getting fuel.

[@CreachterZ]

@@JoeFranta Ah! Thanks.

[@williammunford476]

Thats realy funny I think you are dead hahaha thanks for your videos keep up your good and hard work smooth sailing😂