#coastguard #lifeatsea #lifeboats Join us as we explore the ship's lifeboat. We go through the life saving equipment and do a full tour.
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@reidarclausen518026 күн бұрын
I was in the US NAVY so I’m familiar with being at sea for extended days. I’ve crossed the Atlantic and sailed in the med Thank you for showing the life of a Merchant mariner. My father spent Time in the merchant marine but he passed away before I got out of the navy. I never got a chance to ask him anything. You have showed me so much of what his life was like at sea. Thank you so much. Reidar Clausen
@Lumbergo6 ай бұрын
insane, I can only imagine being inside that thing when it launches - has to hurt like hell! but better than jumping overboard and bobbing in the water with just a life jacket!
@magnemoe16 ай бұрын
You get bumped around but don't think it hurt. Know that people working on an oil platform has to do an safety course including a drop of one of these boats from higher attitude than on most ships.
@bas69836 ай бұрын
If it is launched correctly and filled upto capacity its a “smooth” ride and water entry. The bow is designed to pierce the water surface and the buoyancy brings her back up. (Working at sea >20y and 95% of this time with ffb.
@Oleg_Volsky_knots2 ай бұрын
In that dinghy, I've leapt over two dozen times. Fear lies in the helmsman's perch. The world vanishes for others, the plunge is swift. The true terror? Lingering within the FFB-no air, no water, no sustenance.
@GrumpyForester6 ай бұрын
Fascinating look inside the lifeboat; clearly it is a last resort and there won't be any roaming around if there are 30 people on board if everything goes to hell in a handbasket. The part that made me smile a bit, perversely, is that the water and food rations are the same brand that I have in our bugout bags out here in fire/flood/volcano/tsunami land on the Left Coast. Thanks, Joe, and Thank You to Jeff for the tour. I sincerely hope and pray that neither of you will ever have to put any of these tools into actual practice....
@alexwilliams99003 ай бұрын
I hope your kidding those life boat food bars are the minimum calories you need to do nothing but sit around all day. If you are walking or doing any physical demanding activities. That will not do.
@dennisfox86736 ай бұрын
Back in the late 90s I worked offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, we had weekly abandon ship drills (or more if a coast guard inspection was coming up). Usually we all just went to our assigned boat, put on the life vest and took a roll call. Once though, they opened up the boat and we all got in. It was a standard davit-launched boat, so there were no seats to strap into like this one, just two concentric rows, pretty much like bleachers. Since I could see they were all well maintained, regularly inspected, and there were usually other rigs and work boats around to provide quick rescue, I had always felt pretty comfortable with the idea of using one. Until I got in one! Now mind you, I was still pretty confident that they would float and keep us alive, I was horrified at the prospect of sitting inside one baking in the muggy gulf air. While I was fairly resistant to sea sickness, I wasn’t immune, and if anyone puked I had no doubt that I would be joining them instantly! I’m still impressed by their engineering and upkeep, but that hot stultifying half-hour (even with the hatches open) sure was eye opening! 😦 🙃
@mrbigw1006 ай бұрын
The flare is good till may 2023 hopefully this is a old video 😂
@johnlord83376 ай бұрын
That bilge bailer bucket is what we used as the pee bucket. Use, throw overboard, wash out, and bring back inside.
@dannycrooks84626 ай бұрын
Your day always gets better when Joe posts a video 😊
@baska-6 ай бұрын
*Not the tour we deserve, but the tour we need.*
@MarshallRedmon016 ай бұрын
I'm planning on going to sailing school so this is really needed
@johnnyb43806 ай бұрын
We don’t deserve shit in life u either earn wat u get or u appreciate wat u get
@baska-6 ай бұрын
@@johnnyb4380 you're weird lmao
@ScottGinATL6 ай бұрын
At least y'all are not going on "a three hour tour..."
@MarshallRedmon016 ай бұрын
'The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was toss'
@firstlast10476 ай бұрын
Once, as third party, had to reprovision expired food items. I was amazed at how small the interior was. Many sharp corners and edges. Saw one fall, empty, during launch inspection. In a closed space, once one person succumbs to seasickness, it's contagious; everyone is infected. Thanks for explaining and demonstrating the contents of the craft.
@Ottedikkie6 ай бұрын
Maybe a stupid question, but how about going to the toilet inside the vessel? There must be facilities for that too, right?
@scotthaselbauer82676 ай бұрын
cool, I recently did my phase 2 on the arc independence . had drills alot and I still like to see this stuff . going back to Piney Point for phase 3 on January 4th. then phase 4 ship. glad I can spend the holidays with my folks before I go back . I was supposed to go phase 3 Oct 24th but I wanted to stay home for holidays with my parents while I still have that chance . I feel so lucky to be able to do that . Then I'm ready to get back to class and then to work.
@JoeFranta6 ай бұрын
Awesome man!
@loismiller28306 ай бұрын
Nothing like a good tanker 'stach! What's the head situation in the life boat? After all the stress of launching, someone's gonna have to go. Another great video. Thanks Joe.
@rickpetrinack15406 ай бұрын
Joe hi from Alberta Canada. Enjoy getting to see the glimpses into your world. Had a rough idea how the life boats work but now its crystal clear. The pause between when the life boat is launched and when it contacts the ocean must be a real butt pucker. Beyond the regular operational testing and support supplies look see are the crew ever required to jump in and test ride ?. Great channel, thanks.
@JoeFranta6 ай бұрын
I'll have a video about the launch of the life boat out soon. It is quite an operation even for testing so not really a joy ride situation., But crew does need to be inside for the launch to properly balance it.
@jucsmiles59226 ай бұрын
OMG, just loved all your videos. Just a regular person but I cruise a lot and would always see a cargo ship in the distance. I was curious how the crew lived and worked on those ships, if they're enjoying it or not. Then, I came across your KZbin channel and just binge watched all your videos (from the first video until this one). The quality, details, different types of ship, crew, Jeff Hatterban music, and insights were very encouraging. I even tried making the different rope knots. (lol) You took us to places I've never heard of before and loved what I saw in your videos. Your honesty of what it's really like working and living on a ship, the ups and downs. That's great for someone who might want to work on a cargo ship. The discipline and focus on the trainings for the job. You have to love it. Watching your videos made me really appreciate all the work you guys do to bring needed materials or grain (food) to different countries. The world is a small place, and everyone needs one another. I think of all of you as on a mission for humanity. The best thing is kindness you show to others. I've subscribed and I look forward to seeing more great videos. Please don't change a thing. One question, would you ever consider working on another cruise ship?
@catgynt91486 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this insightful video Joe. There are a couple KZbin channels featuring these life boats as private vessels. I cannot imagine having to be in one of those for any length of time. Looking forward to seeing your next video in this series (with some trepidation). Until then, please stay safe out there. Wishing you a gentle voyage, smooth sailing and a memorable journey. Peace brother
@jamesterrill19386 ай бұрын
I had the experience of having to be launched in an 18 man survival Brucker Survival unit from an Offshore platform, I was in 1967 so I am sure many improvments have been made..
@matthewgoss5626 ай бұрын
I see a Joe Franta video pop up, I watch. Life is good.
@rackets0016 ай бұрын
Hopefully you're found quick! Those little water packets won't be quenching your thirst for very long!
@cg8wood6 ай бұрын
Great tour - only thing missing was getting to see the boat dropped into the water! How often does that need to be tested, I wonder?
@Marthisdil6 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe & Crew! Love the vids!
@Guywithcrazyideas6 ай бұрын
Jeff and Joe are cool dudes.
@akaCamo6 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video Joe (and Jeff). Can't wait for the next one to see the launch.
@wherecondorssoar71756 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Well done. It's good to know you guys are out there doing it. I have complete respect. You even through in a 'barely know her' joke. I love it. Thanks for sharing Joe!
@bobuncle69626 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thanks to Jeff and you!😊
@kendorman65676 ай бұрын
Joe, another fun video. Great to see other aspects of life on board
@PowderMill3 ай бұрын
👍🏻 Thank You! I’ve been a Firefighter/Paramedic for 30+ years now and, despite the fact my department is 2nd due rescue for a large port on the East Coast of the USofA…. I’ve never actually seen the inside of a “Life Boat” (other than antiquated B&W photos in our training books). Just wanted to express my appreciation.
@bennetts-revenge_26 ай бұрын
Wow that was absolutely fascinating! Thank y'all for sharing. Cant wait for next video.
@DougVarble6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff, great content 🎉
@bigstick63326 ай бұрын
Awesome content as always. Thanks for the virtual travel.
@Nightstick6 ай бұрын
Great video, Joe. Keep up the excellent work!
@Richard-om7vd6 ай бұрын
Excellent information. Well done Joe.
@garycameron16 ай бұрын
Some enterprising Soul has one of these on the canal network in the middle of the city in Glasgow. They are living in it and have an open fire and chimney stack installed.
@micksmithson67246 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video Joe. Thnks for sharing so much of your professional life with us, Stay safe dude.
@DconBlueZ6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
@specialk3146 ай бұрын
Your vids are such cool insights into, what's to me, a completely foreign job and lifestyle. Awesome stuff
@user-br3gj8co8n6 ай бұрын
thanks men!! always fun and educational to watch your vid and trip 🙏
@1machoguerrereo5084 ай бұрын
Great stuff Joe 👏 👍 👌
@brianbarney18856 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
@bobryan64745 ай бұрын
Great job Jeff!
@phronsiekeys6 ай бұрын
Great topic! And great teaser for the next one.
@billywhizz64835 ай бұрын
A really interesting tour, many thanks!
@knotsofast2406 ай бұрын
Great video. Can't wait for the next one!
@bobuncle87046 ай бұрын
That was an excellent tour. I’m looking forward to the launch video.
@gregrasmussen99156 ай бұрын
Great videos. I wish I knew what a merchant mariner was 35 years ago
@davidjennings69376 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Not for someone claustrophobic but I guess better than the alternative.
@michaelmcdonald67223 ай бұрын
Brother, you are some kind of story teller. The content, editing, and music. Whatever life has in store for you, please keep telling stories.
@robertwalton73076 ай бұрын
very informative! Thanks what a life!
@jeremyroberts395 ай бұрын
Hi. Just discovered you and love your adventures. I particularly enjoyed the life boat videos....many thanks from an 'armchair adventurer'
@w0777146 ай бұрын
Good to know Joe… thanks!
@timmo54433 ай бұрын
Another brilliant video
@wrh77876 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe! Always awesome content and very interesting and with just enough humor. I figured one of these days we would see you dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow! LOL
@bbrown-ed6if6 ай бұрын
Awesome video can’t wait for the launch video !!!
@arkfamily43612 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s amazing 😮!
@melissalambert76156 ай бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks to Jeff. Wondering where the food that is brought aboard is stowed. Looking forward to next video.
@mikhailshakhanov52686 ай бұрын
Awesome. Keep up the good work. I learn a lot of english out of your videos
@marpop996 ай бұрын
Great VLOG. Very interesting.
@John_Be6 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the next episode.
@SurfCityVideo5 ай бұрын
Great content Joe.
@oldman9756 ай бұрын
I surely hope there’s a spare fuel filter in the tool box. In my experience you’ll change those more often than an oil filter.
@deanrotering8796 ай бұрын
Another great video! Keep them coming.
@JoeFranta6 ай бұрын
Dean thank you as always!!!
@sherryvanrijn54536 ай бұрын
Cool, thank you!
@KarlEBrand6 ай бұрын
WOW! So interesting! Thanks!!
@Wonderworldrun6 ай бұрын
Awesome bud! Always wondered
@calbrock63026 ай бұрын
Frickin awesome
@boweandrew36 ай бұрын
Fascinating
@EricKorbly6 ай бұрын
Another great video!
@a-fl-man6406 ай бұрын
well that was different and informative. sure beats an open rubber raft.
@ridgec56706 ай бұрын
Great video as always, and very interesting. Shout out to Jeff, great tour guide. Question....are there any recent or not so recent situations where these were actually used other than testing?
@JoeFranta6 ай бұрын
Luckily in my years of sailing i haven't had to use a life boat!
@mudcop585 ай бұрын
Captain Phillips
@brkemm256 ай бұрын
Love you Joe!!!!
@Malongo105 ай бұрын
You've been doing great coverage of a range of marine operations, so do you have plans to become a deck officer?
@critterscute36424 ай бұрын
😳Wow. Just wow. That was indeed something to see.
@arnunn6 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe, and what will I remember........"Tanker-Stache"!
@just_a_quick_ride6 ай бұрын
Ah the old "Clockwork Orange"! Nice
@channel9r6 ай бұрын
Lookin forward to the launch ...
@ArthurTwoshedsJackson6 ай бұрын
Hopefully, you never have to use one of these for real. Stay safe, brother, and thank you for all you do for all of us.
@sergioviatsky94835 ай бұрын
Where would I know such details from? But Joe the sea wolf told it well. Thanks bro!
@billb78766 ай бұрын
Looks pretty claustrophobic in there eh, great to show us round though thanks
@wirecutter596 ай бұрын
Just out of curiosity, how much fuel is onboard and how long will it last?
@JoeFranta6 ай бұрын
Per regulation a lifeboat must carry enough fuel for at least 25 hours of cruise speed (usually 6 knots) operation but this can vary.
@wirecutter596 ай бұрын
@@JoeFranta Right on, thank you.
@glennkennedy4416 ай бұрын
But, where was the tour of the head ? Great vid !
@mitchellbarnow17096 ай бұрын
Jeff, I would definitely put my life into your capable hands! I have maverick seen anyone talk about the pressurization pump before today. You’re awesome and you have my vote. Maybe that’s why you’re going to release and drop next time?
@tankerlife236 ай бұрын
Thank you sir!
@mitchellbarnow17096 ай бұрын
@@tankerlife23 Hi Jeff! Do you have any public social media posts to share, because I would like to learn more about your amazing maritime career.
@mitchellbarnow17096 ай бұрын
@@tankerlife23 You’ve got a great tankerstache as well!
@mitchellbarnow17096 ай бұрын
@@tankerlife23I’ve subscribed to your channel with notifications turned on, I’m ready to watch when your content comes!
@pattiwhite95756 ай бұрын
It is so much larger than I thought it would be. We use to use the round kind here along the So American gulf coast. Old ones have been used on land during major hurricanes. Worked real well for some. I am surprised new modern items have not been used. I think a solar panel might could be used. Also, why not have a drone available? Crew could send it up and look around for vessels in the area of land at a distance. Then know when to send up a flare or smoke bomb. If other vessel was near fly the drone to ship and send message that way too.
@chrism51266 ай бұрын
This thing will never actually be used.
@bennetts-revenge_26 ай бұрын
@chrism5126 hopefully not!
@nohustlenop5002 ай бұрын
lit af ! is that a tanker ship ?
@dankono47296 ай бұрын
You would think there would be more electronics such as a vhf radio...sat phone...eperb...personal locater beacons etc...
@darrenleigh2015 ай бұрын
"Tankerstache". That's one to remember!
@clintstegall10693 ай бұрын
Man, that’s a tight place if someone just so happened to have a stomach virus or $h*t in their pants on the free fall. I’m 6’7’’ 275, that would be intense and have to be psychologically stable or get tied up outside so you could pitch a fit. I can’t believe that engine in that thing, that’s a high tech unit. Thanks Joe, great video, I watch them all, and never comment, but this one I have always wondered, you know just curious about it. Take care, stay safe.
@douglassauvageau72626 ай бұрын
It has been a long while since I checked my spare tire. 😀
@CoIoneIPanic6 ай бұрын
I just think it's pretty cool that the two guys from Scrubs live right next to each other in the t-mobile commercial.
@dennypowell39025 ай бұрын
I'm not in the industry but love your videos. This didn't get explained. What's the outside water mister for? Thanks!
@flexabu6 ай бұрын
New anxiety unlocked
@MesaperProductions6 ай бұрын
SPLOOOSSSHHHH!
@standodge76873 ай бұрын
add piece of sand paper to your safety kit because if you do have corrosion on a flash light you can just scrape it a bit and tada just like new again
@oceanlinerkid6 ай бұрын
I'd like to see the screws of the ship or the prop shaft.
@oceanlinerkid6 ай бұрын
Dig the stache man. 😂
@scottsharp98236 ай бұрын
Great video! How much fuel does it hold?
@husseltoo6 ай бұрын
It varies greatly from lifeboat to lifeboat, this is a 30 seater but there are way bigger models that are lowered on davits. Anyway, per SOLAS regulation a lifeboat must carry enough fuel for at least 25 hours of cruise speed (usually 6 knots) operation, again, this depends on the lifeboat and if it's towing a life-raft or not, what size engine it has, weather and sea conditions and so on and so forth.
@richardgiles24846 ай бұрын
Really interesting video, and hope you guys never need to use it mind 🙏
@williamdurham49826 ай бұрын
i might need resuscitation after having to listen to that background guitar ditty for the whole damn video...
@gcrauwels9416 ай бұрын
That little engine is a Kubota diesel marinized by Beta Marine with a Hurth mechanical transmission. Bullet proof.
@okokea45926 ай бұрын
In addition, the control panel besides the steering wheel is still from BUKH (who built a legendary lifeboat engine in former days). New engine but old hull?
@gcrauwels9416 ай бұрын
@@okokea4592 I saw that too. Interesting.
@rafaelhubbard666 ай бұрын
What is the water spray and pressurized cabin for, fires? Also is the hull fibreglass?