Loved your video. Could get along with you so easily. The women's perspective part was great. I drive Heavy vehicles in the Army and was 1 of 2 trainers. One was an old guy who yelled, freaked out, couldn't wait for someone to do something wrong. Whereas I stayed super calm and made it a step by step deal. Literally all the female soldier's requested, or did whatever they could to be in my course. The other guy wanted everyone to have a hard time, maybe even females the most. I'd make sure everyone learned & got their lisence. Anyway, to shorten this lengthy dramatic story: the female soldier is all told me similar stories to yours while driving. That sometimes they end up working harder because they're challenged or told they can't do something. While others found it annoying that everyone wanted to do things for them. Some straightforward, straight up, were happy to let males do their stuff for them & skate.
Great video. Retired Captain. I love your description of the male/female relationship onboard. Your description was perfect. Also about being a Q onboard and a "girl" ashore (Nails). An Engineer and a Woman. Go get that License. I never cared about anything with the crew, white, black, male, female or anything else as long as your goal was the same as mine. Be on time, be sober (Do what you want ashore), be safe, respect your fellow crew, and go home with all your fingers and toes, and everything else. It is an awesome career path. I will be watching more of your videos
you all probably dont care at all but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost my password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
@Cesar Yael i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Your videos are so helpful to me! As I get closer to beginning the training at siu and my anxiety mounts, your cool and tough yet lighthearted and logical demeanor and relating experiences I already anticipate, but you bring clarity to, is super encouraging. And they help me feel more prepared. Thank you! All the best to you in everything you do in life 💞 I'm excited 🥰🚢🤸🌌
Hi Dani It’s so nice to see you chose the field of engineering. I also went to Piney point my class started with 39 and only 11 of us graduated so I know you’re tough.I went to sea for several years.As life would have it I meet a mermaid. I ended up switching over to the international union of operating engineers there nationwide they have a lot of jobs in high-rises, power plants, hospitals, state job ,county jobs and federal jobs had to get stationary steam engineers licenses I am glad I did it gave me other options l could work on the ships or land . Someday you might meet a Merman just letting you know you have options good luck to you you picked a great profession .
@@prettythug5180 how fast did they fly you to piney point when they sent you your schedule. Because I'm trying to give my job my 2weeks notice asap lol
leo deleon if you have all your credentials the process moves faster. I have my mmc Twix and passport and medical certificate so I got in within 3 weeks
Your how-to video was great! Loved that it wasn't vauge at all and was full of actionable information. I imagine that being a beautiful woman out at sea isn't the easiest thing in the world. Good luck and stay safe!
I love your video a lot. I am a Seaman as well... Currently Working as a Cadet onboard Ship. I'd come across female colleagues as well and what you point out it's just the way it is. Really love ya content a lot.keep it up My Engineer 😉
So refreshing to see intellectual prowess on showcase for once. Lol. And l can skip all the so called advice it seems you have definitely surpassed most of us with your wisdom ! I hope your safe and sound kido. We no doubt miss you and I look forward to hearing and seeing any and all updates on your new adventures and can't wait to hear what you have to share.
I see you driving the tender boat lol!! I actually just finished my first contact with NCL and I’m really considering doing the SIU apprentice program!
Love the video!! Thank you so much for making this. I go for my physical for my MMC Friday (August 10th) it’s the last step before they assign me a class date for piney point. You broke daily ship life down perfectly for me. I’m torn between Deck and Engine department but I’m leaning towards engine. Anyway, I know how guys can be and that was scary to hear someone trying to come into your room at night that’s a no no. Make sure you keep mace, a knife and a Louisville slugger. Lol thanks again
Gabriel RAwls heyyy!! Yay I’m so excited for you. Don’t get distracted and you’ll do great. Once you do your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to decide between ships and you’ll have a pretty good idea which one you’re more comfortable with. Good luck!! And thanks again for watching my video!
Zanda Williams i can answer that for you. First off there is no set pay, each ship is a different contract so the pay varies. And I’m going through the program because you gonna catch hell trying to get on a ship as a C card. You’re at the bottom of the totem pole so I personally recommend going thru piney point because they will get you your first job which is phase 4. I do know a few people that have shipped out as a c card so it’s possible especially in the summertime when a lot of jobs are vacant because a lot of sailors take time off in the summer.
Zanda Williams hey. I’m an Oiler. Not an AB. My first ship after training, I had a super low base pay from a particular ship out of Jacksonville. I was a wiper at the time. I believe my base wasn’t more than $3500 and I only worked like 2 or 3 hours of OT. It was pretty bad. But after upgrading and working for a different company, I was good. My apprentice pay was like $3 an hour. No joke. I was poor lmao.
Heya. I just discovered these videos about being a merchant mariner. So interesting! I’m especially interested in your experience as a woman in such a male dominated industry. Hope you put out some new videos! Be well :)
Very enjoyable video. You seem to have a wonderful personality and I imagine it is a great pleasure to work with you. In every crew of workers there always seems to be that one person everyone enjoys being around and feels comfortable with and you are probably that person. Thanks for sharing your experience, very interesting.
wow. what a perfect desricption of how it is to be a woman on a ship. Im a decky so i cant speak much for the engine dept, but this is pretty spot on!!
I'm thinking of joining the navy as a warfare officer to gain qualifications and experiences to later transfer to maritime navy. I reckon it will make my resume look more appealing.
Thanks so much for the making of this video. I already apply for Piney Point. Another concern that I have its about how healthy its the working enviroment of a ship?
Borigirl thank you for watching my video! Good luck with your application. The working environment depends solely on the crew. We depend on each other. There is no cleaning crew. We are the cleaning crew. There is no one to do laundry. We do our own laundry. Essentially, we all have to work together to maintain a healthy environment. Literally and figuratively.
Your videos are pretty cool and informative. How many days/week do you work when onboard, 120 out of 120? How does time off work? If you work a ship you like, is there anyway to remain on it long term? Are schedules UTC or local time, and if the former, does that mean you might have breakfast at midnight after crossing enough timezones? It would be nice to see a video of your daily work, filmed with a bodycam that doesn't interfere with it,
femanvate hi! Yes 120 / 120. More than likely, you will be allowed to renew your contract and stay. I’ve seen some stay for over a year. I would never lol. With time changes, we gradually change. An hour change every night to try and get adjusted. It throws your sleep off, but you get used to it.
Greta video! If you don't mind my asking, what is the pay rate for merchants? Do you all have ranks or does the pay just depend on the job you do? Thanks
Your videos have been very helpful, so I thank you for that! I do have a question though. How does the whole laundry system work on these ships? Do you clean your own clothes yourself or is it someone else's job to do that? Also, is there a schedule to follow when it comes to cleaning your stuff?
Jin Sun hey!! Thanks for watching my video!! Doing laundry on the ship is just like doing laundry at home. You do it on your own time. There’s a laundry room. Everyone uses it. Most of the time, officers will have a separate laundry room though.
Hi there! Firstly love your videos. They are amazing and very informative! I wanted to ask about special dietary needs on board. I’m vegetarian. Would I be able to maintain the diet with what’s already on board or do I need to bring my own frozen foods and such to store? Also there are a lot of entry level positions. Do you select your task? You were an Oiler but there are also cooks and such. Nothing wrong with that but I would like to do more than just be a ship cook.
The Mamarazzi: shelshotya hey!! Thanks for watching my video, first of all 🤗 Second, it may be tough to maintain your diet. Veggies are served with every meal, and there are always at least two meal options to choose from. But it’s kinda boring like sliced squash for a week straight. Also, there are not a lot of entry positions. There are like 3. Wiper, SA (steward assistant), and Whatever the entry level for deck is called. I forgot.
Thank you the information that I have been waiting to hear. When are ww allowed to use out phones to call out Family to let the know that we are doing okay?
I actually went to the Paul Hall Center through Norwegian Cruise in 2017, I plan on going back for the apprenticeship program to take up engineering. I have my MMC, TWIC card, STCW 95 & Coast Guard Medical credential. I think your page is dope, you should make a Ship life video if you're allowed to. What's your IG?
LEO thank you! And thanks for watching. It’s @dani_theunicorn I took a break from shipping to finish college, but I probably will make a video on my next ship.
Hello, I'm from Spain so maybe my situation would be a lot different, but I want to know if you had to go to college for this job and, if not, how much time does the training take for this kind of job... because I wouldn't want to spend 4 years studying to work lol. BTW, I saw your other video, but I don't know if I understood the part about the training, that's why I ask. I understood that you trained for 1 year or so, but I might be wrong. Thanks for taking the time to make these kind of videos, people like you make life easier for the rest :D
PsychedelicSkull Hello. I just want to say thank you so much for watching my video, first of all. You have the option of going to the four year college or doing the program like I did. Which took me close to a year. Hope this helped.
You can voluntarily work extra hours a day and the overtime rate is 1&1/2?? Who keeps up with your time worked? How much can you bring with you when you report to ship? Like a couple of suitcases, Trunk on wheels???
Hi Dani. I'm about to venture in seafaring and would like to know the challenges you face in terms of family and friends, and lover and kids if any, while being away for so long, and how you deal with them.
Do you have duty days? Or watches (watch standings)? I’m in the navy and I just wanted to see some similarities and differences. How is washing your laundry on the ship?
BERTRAM SCROGGINS yes we stand watch. 4 hours of every day when you’re unlicensed. I believe the officers might have the same schedule but I’m not sure. The engine may be a little different than the deck. We all do our own laundry on the ship. Each ship only has like a 20 person crew. No laundry people or anything like that.
09:08 You got it wrong (of course) it's not chivalry, it's for you don't mess up and give extra work. I saw this a lot, women doing something wrong on board and the rest of the crew working overtime to fix whatever mess the women made, sometimes it happens to men but only when they are fresh on board
Michael Lechner hmmm, I love fried foods so whenever they’d make fried shrimp or someone who knows how to make good lumpia with the dip 😋 so good. With fries lol.
Hello Dani I just watched your video and found it helpful, I was wondering if you could help me on a couple of questions I had.what is the union you are in called. how did you get into the union and what should I expect in the union when being a first time rookie. My uncle worked under SLC as a merchant marine a long time ago during the Vietnam days and I’m just trying to follow in his footsteps .I just got my twic card and im a step closer to the dream. If you could help me out I would appreciate it thanks. P.S. Im next to Long Beach, CA.
It’s called Seafarers International Union. Go to seafarers.or for the application, but watch my video on how to become a merchant seaman first. I talk about what documents you will need BEFORE you apply. Most of the important details are in that video. Hope it helps. I wish you well with everything. 🙏🏾 Thank you for watching!
If you are pre diabetic, can you join. I'm not going to Piney point. Trying to eat better, do more exercise to get my number down before my Physical. Any suggestions. Thanks so much for posting this is so helpful.
Teene Brown you can join even if you are diabetic...you just have to show that you can keep it under control and that you have the meds you might need to bring with you. Thanks for watching my video 🤗🤗
What hall are you out of? I ship out of Norfolk Virginia and I live in Virginia Beach I work for Maersk and I post ship Vlogs when I go to work... I start back in March
Sounds cool, do you always share a room or get your own? I work commercial fishing on bering sea it's not easy being on sea for months at a time, I imagine it's even more difficult for an attractive woman.
Hey Dani thanks for the video. I'm leaving miss Atlantic maratime with every rating except pumpman machinst. I'm gonna do siu hopefully. What is a ballpark range you think I can make in a month.??
I am a merchant marine I have worked as an unlicensed engineer on tug and crew boats in the USA I am thinking of doing maritime sea lift have u had experience with that?
Hi,Dani, I am looking to get a job with msc, naval supply ship, do they allow couples on the same ship? My friend works for them and said it is quite common.
What's up dani I'm getting my scheduling packet In the mail this week but I have a question? after the first 3 months in school do you get to come home right after or do they put you on the training ship rite away??
leo deleon hey Leo, after the first three months, you do not get to come home....you either wait at the school until your ship is ready or you leave right after the first 3 months. Good luck! 💪🏾
What is the best entry level job su,os or wiper . I’m stuck with what job I wanna pick smh I wanna make sure I pick something I would like so I don’t feel miserable lol 😂
Kingz TheArtist hey girl! Sorry I’m super late responding. I’d say it depends on what you like. I went engine because I love to work with my hands and build things lol. I’ve always been that way. I also chose it because I thought they made more money lol. But if you like to cook, go steward (sa). If you like to be outdoors and paint and want to learn how to steer the ship and work your way up to being a mate and captain, go deck. If you want to work with your hands and get dirty and like to be in 120 degree weather, go engine lol. Every department starts off cleaning basically anyway. No matter which department you choose. Good luck 💕
Okay me again lol...love the video by the way and @least yo bathroom clean...trust i seen a ton of videos pple make now days and.....Anyways would you consider it a good idea to be dating someone while on the ship..exmple...altgough we dont live together just same city...really the fact im asking should let me kno but im known to over think sitiations....But should i continue dating or talking to someone while on the ship...you made a good point in the video some wifi some dont...being in the middle of the Atlantic basically however long..you kno no contact physical or emotional or even verbal..how does one deal if there is somebody back home?..not necessarily a special person but like..been on few dates type of gal like a crush..i should break it up or nah?...
James Berneil dating is a whole other ball game. But you shouldn’t dead your relationship based on someone’s occupation. It really just depends on the person. There are some faithful people out here lol. Not everyone goes buck wild, though many do lol. I’ve seen it!! Trust and respect play a major role. Good luck!!
TOOTIE WEBSTER heyy. I have another video where I talk about it a lot more. Click the link in the description box. Hope it helps. Unless you’re looking for my experience in the school. Let me know lol. Thanks for watching.
I’m thinking of becoming a M.S but thing is, I’m VERY short. I’m like 4ft8. And if there is not many females I’ll just end up looking like a child compared to all the men lol. I live in Maryland also
SaltySkeletor heyyy. Don’t let your height stop you!! You could look like a child but they have to pay you like an adult lol. Good luck. Thanks for watching my video.
Jhamani Marcel some are relief jobs like 45 days. Most are rotary which are 4 months. Most of the time you can extend your time and stay on longer. Or you can be a permanent which means you’ll work 4 months on, and come back after your relief leaves. Thanks for watching my video, by the way!
Loved your video. Could get along with you so easily. The women's perspective part was great. I drive Heavy vehicles in the Army and was 1 of 2 trainers. One was an old guy who yelled, freaked out, couldn't wait for someone to do something wrong. Whereas I stayed super calm and made it a step by step deal. Literally all the female soldier's requested, or did whatever they could to be in my course. The other guy wanted everyone to have a hard time, maybe even females the most. I'd make sure everyone learned & got their lisence. Anyway, to shorten this lengthy dramatic story: the female soldier is all told me similar stories to yours while driving. That sometimes they end up working harder because they're challenged or told they can't do something. While others found it annoying that everyone wanted to do things for them. Some straightforward, straight up, were happy to let males do their stuff for them & skate.
I am SO Proud of You Young Lady keep taking advantage of “Opportunities” that come Your Way
Great video. Retired Captain. I love your description of the male/female relationship onboard. Your description was perfect. Also about being a Q onboard and a "girl" ashore (Nails). An Engineer and a Woman. Go get that License. I never cared about anything with the crew, white, black, male, female or anything else as long as your goal was the same as mine. Be on time, be sober (Do what you want ashore), be safe, respect your fellow crew, and go home with all your fingers and toes, and everything else. It is an awesome career path. I will be watching more of your videos
Thank you sooooo much. Your videos inspired me to begin the process for step 1. Super great, Blessings.
Tayari Patterson yay! You can do it. Thank you for watching!
Thank you soooooooo Much for sharing!!!!!!........ You Are Really Selling The Maritime Career!!!! .....I Have ALWAYS Been Interested in joining!
Ella Emanuelle Rose thank you for watching it!! Just trying to help 🙂
I'm joining the Maritime Academy next year. I'm a girl and your videos have helped me very much.
Κατερινα Κ go girl! I’m so happy for you. Thanks for watching.
you all probably dont care at all but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid lost my password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
@Malcolm Luca instablaster ;)
@Cesar Yael i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
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Thanks so much you really help me out :D
Great video. Good to see other people working in the maritime industry, especially in the engine room!
Evan Brooks thank you for checking out my video!!
Thank you for the information. I'm getting ready to come aboard as a Mariner. This information is so great. Keep it coming it is really helpful.
Teene Brown yay! Glad it helped. Thanks for watching my video and good luck on the seas 🤗
You Go Girl !!! Glad that you are taking the opportunity !!!
Elliott Manning thank you so much!
@@Dani_TheUnicorn you still there, can you make more videos?
I really really needed this. Thanks for uploading!!! 😍😙 more power for you and your channel.
HeyItsMickeyAndy yay! So glad you found it helpful.
Thanks for watching!! 🤗
Your videos are so helpful to me! As I get closer to beginning the training at siu and my anxiety mounts, your cool and tough yet lighthearted and logical demeanor and relating experiences I already anticipate, but you bring clarity to, is super encouraging. And they help me feel more prepared. Thank you! All the best to you in everything you do in life 💞
I'm excited 🥰🚢🤸🌌
I’m so excited for you! You got this 💪🏾
@@Dani_TheUnicornare there other ways besides apprenticeship or maritime school to become one
Hi Dani It’s so nice to see you chose the field of engineering. I also went to Piney point my class started with 39 and only 11 of us graduated so I know you’re tough.I went to sea for several years.As life would have it I meet a mermaid. I ended up switching over to the international union of operating engineers there nationwide they have a lot of jobs in high-rises, power plants, hospitals, state job ,county jobs and federal jobs had to get stationary steam engineers licenses I am glad I did it gave me other options l could work on the ships or land . Someday you might meet a Merman just letting you know you have options good luck to you you picked a great profession .
Your videos have given so much insight, thankyou so much. Im goin to piney point next month, and your videos gave me much needed info. Keep posting
Dave Martin heyy! Congrats and good luck!! Thanks for watching my video, btw. Hope it helped.
Congrats 💪🏾💪🏾 I’m here in piney point
Sharde Baker yayyyyy! Go, sis. You got this 💪🏾
@@prettythug5180 how fast did they fly you to piney point when they sent you your schedule. Because I'm trying to give my job my 2weeks notice asap lol
leo deleon if you have all your credentials the process moves faster. I have my mmc Twix and passport and medical certificate so I got in within 3 weeks
Your how-to video was great! Loved that it wasn't vauge at all and was full of actionable information. I imagine that being a beautiful woman out at sea isn't the easiest thing in the world. Good luck and stay safe!
Ender Pearl !!! Thanks so much. Hopefully it helps. Thanks for watching both of my videos btw!! 🙌🏾
I couldn't do it, but sometimes dream about doing it.. I really admire people who are spontaneous and do odd jobs like these. So cool!!
I love your video a lot. I am a Seaman as well... Currently Working as a Cadet onboard Ship. I'd come across female colleagues as well and what you point out it's just the way it is. Really love ya content a lot.keep it up My Engineer 😉
Love your drive and enthusiasm
Making videos myself as a AB on the deck side of things and your covering all the bases. informative video thanks!
Self Building Sailor yay! I’m definitely going to watch your videos. Can’t wait to see!
Great Video! You really do cover most questions with these videos IMO.
Anthony Lo thank you!!
And thanks again for watching 🙌🏾
Sis post more I done fell in love with your channel
ashleigh edwards bet 😎🥰
So refreshing to see intellectual prowess on showcase for once. Lol. And l can skip all the so called advice it seems you have definitely surpassed most of us with your wisdom ! I hope your safe and sound kido. We no doubt miss you and I look forward to hearing and seeing any and all updates on your new adventures and can't wait to hear what you have to share.
I see you driving the tender boat lol!! I actually just finished my first contact with NCL and I’m really considering doing the SIU apprentice program!
justin herrera omg dooooo it! I was on NCL as an apprentice lol. Memories.
Love the video!! Thank you so much for making this. I go for my physical for my MMC Friday (August 10th) it’s the last step before they assign me a class date for piney point. You broke daily ship life down perfectly for me. I’m torn between Deck and Engine department but I’m leaning towards engine. Anyway, I know how guys can be and that was scary to hear someone trying to come into your room at night that’s a no no. Make sure you keep mace, a knife and a Louisville slugger. Lol thanks again
Gabriel RAwls heyyy!! Yay I’m so excited for you. Don’t get distracted and you’ll do great. Once you do your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to decide between ships and you’ll have a pretty good idea which one you’re more comfortable with. Good luck!! And thanks again for watching my video!
Dani_Love12 thank you
Zanda Williams i can answer that for you. First off there is no set pay, each ship is a different contract so the pay varies. And I’m going through the program because you gonna catch hell trying to get on a ship as a C card. You’re at the bottom of the totem pole so I personally recommend going thru piney point because they will get you your first job which is phase 4. I do know a few people that have shipped out as a c card so it’s possible especially in the summertime when a lot of jobs are vacant because a lot of sailors take time off in the summer.
Zanda Williams i would say yes 4-5k
Zanda Williams hey. I’m an Oiler. Not an AB.
My first ship after training, I had a super low base pay from a particular ship out of Jacksonville. I was a wiper at the time. I believe my base wasn’t more than $3500 and I only worked like 2 or 3 hours of OT. It was pretty bad. But after upgrading and working for a different company, I was good.
My apprentice pay was like $3 an hour. No joke. I was poor lmao.
I'm glad your safe I'm going for the engineering and captains certification myself for my own yacht I'm looking at.
Heya. I just discovered these videos about being a merchant mariner. So interesting!
I’m especially interested in your experience as a woman in such a male dominated industry. Hope you put out some new videos!
Be well :)
Very enjoyable video. You seem to have a wonderful personality and I imagine it is a great pleasure to work with you. In every crew of workers there always seems to be that one person everyone enjoys being around and feels comfortable with and you are probably that person. Thanks for sharing your experience, very interesting.
Thank you!
Thanks for your perspective, it is refreshing. Maybe we’ll work together one day.
Tanx again, good content.
LOVE this!!!
Brandy E. Wynne thank you!! ☺️
wow. what a perfect desricption of how it is to be a woman on a ship. Im a decky so i cant speak much for the engine dept, but this is pretty spot on!!
Love hearing all of this! Definitely want more!! :)
By far THE best career move I ever made!!!!
are you sailing on ships during this coronavirus pandemic?
@@Johnpaul_1987 sorry for the late response, but I was done with sailing by the time the pandemic hit.
Update us. Have you gone BK to work?@@likesmusic11
I'm planning on joining the Marchant marine school soon , I think you for the information . First time soon wish me luck , have a blessed day
Timothy Dantzler good luck!! Thanks for watching. Hope you have a blessed day too.
I am currently in the navy as a BM and it is my DREAM to transfer to become a merchant mariner! This is inspirational for me! Thankyou!
I'm thinking of joining the navy as a warfare officer to gain qualifications and experiences to later transfer to maritime navy. I reckon it will make my resume look more appealing.
Make it happen girl. You got this. Proud of you either way. Thanks for watching my video 💕
You should stay awhile and switch to OS. It will help you later if you switch plus it has quals that increase pay very high.
@@Dani_TheUnicorndid you ever do the military
@@crishnaholmes7730 no, strongly considered Air Force, but no.
You're an inspiration!
Charles W wow. Thank you!
Great video btw I’m actually about to join the SIU sometime this week
Joseph Mcclam thank you!
Sweet! Good luck 🤞🏾
Thank you so much ☺️
Sharde Baker thank you !!! for watching ♥️
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i had no idea. you go girl,
Thank you!
Love your videos as well ; )
Thank you so much. I appreciate the support 🤍🙏🏾
Not corny, u did a great job
1body100 great lol. Thanks!
You should do more videos
Thank you for making this videi
InfiniteGoddess09 thank you for watching it ☺️
Thanks so much for the making of this video. I already apply for Piney Point. Another concern that I have its about how healthy its the working enviroment of a ship?
Borigirl thank you for watching my video! Good luck with your application. The working environment depends solely on the crew. We depend on each other. There is no cleaning crew. We are the cleaning crew. There is no one to do laundry. We do our own laundry. Essentially, we all have to work together to maintain a healthy environment. Literally and figuratively.
Proud of your attitude 🖖
Thank you!
I start my training 5/6/19.. Then im off applying and out.
Your videos are pretty cool and informative.
How many days/week do you work when onboard, 120 out of 120?
How does time off work?
If you work a ship you like, is there anyway to remain on it long term?
Are schedules UTC or local time, and if the former, does that mean you might have breakfast at midnight after crossing enough timezones?
It would be nice to see a video of your daily work, filmed with a bodycam that doesn't interfere with it,
femanvate hi! Yes 120 / 120.
More than likely, you will be allowed to renew your contract and stay. I’ve seen some stay for over a year. I would never lol.
With time changes, we gradually change. An hour change every night to try and get adjusted. It throws your sleep off, but you get used to it.
@@Dani_TheUnicorn Hiya ..I'm in Africa . . and I won't to join in American ..what r the procedures
Enjoyed the video. Is sailing long term or just exploring?
Greta video! If you don't mind my asking, what is the pay rate for merchants? Do you all have ranks or does the pay just depend on the job you do? Thanks
What are the most breathtaking sights you have seen when you were on the ship? Locations, etc.
Your videos have been very helpful, so I thank you for that! I do have a question though. How does the whole laundry system work on these ships? Do you clean your own clothes yourself or is it someone else's job to do that? Also, is there a schedule to follow when it comes to cleaning your stuff?
Jin Sun hey!!
Thanks for watching my video!!
Doing laundry on the ship is just like doing laundry at home. You do it on your own time. There’s a laundry room. Everyone uses it. Most of the time, officers will have a separate laundry room though.
Hi there! Firstly love your videos. They are amazing and very informative! I wanted to ask about special dietary needs on board. I’m vegetarian. Would I be able to maintain the diet with what’s already on board or do I need to bring my own frozen foods and such to store?
Also there are a lot of entry level positions. Do you select your task? You were an Oiler but there are also cooks and such. Nothing wrong with that but I would like to do more than just be a ship cook.
The Mamarazzi: shelshotya hey!! Thanks for watching my video, first of all 🤗
Second, it may be tough to maintain your diet. Veggies are served with every meal, and there are always at least two meal options to choose from. But it’s kinda boring like sliced squash for a week straight.
Also, there are not a lot of entry positions. There are like 3. Wiper, SA (steward assistant), and Whatever the entry level for deck is called. I forgot.
Thank you the information that I have been waiting to hear. When are ww allowed to use out phones to call out Family to let the know that we are doing okay?
I actually went to the Paul Hall Center through Norwegian Cruise in 2017, I plan on going back for the apprenticeship program to take up engineering. I have my MMC, TWIC card, STCW 95 & Coast Guard Medical credential. I think your page is dope, you should make a Ship life video if you're allowed to. What's your IG?
LEO thank you! And thanks for watching. It’s @dani_theunicorn
I took a break from shipping to finish college, but I probably will make a video on my next ship.
@@Dani_TheUnicorn Cool! I'll definitely add you.
great job
wow 😀👍 Q: what made you choose this as a career? didn't you missed your friends & family?
Definitely well spoken I’m joking my self
Hello, I'm from Spain so maybe my situation would be a lot different, but I want to know if you had to go to college for this job and, if not, how much time does the training take for this kind of job... because I wouldn't want to spend 4 years studying to work lol. BTW, I saw your other video, but I don't know if I understood the part about the training, that's why I ask. I understood that you trained for 1 year or so, but I might be wrong.
Thanks for taking the time to make these kind of videos, people like you make life easier for the rest :D
PsychedelicSkull Hello. I just want to say thank you so much for watching my video, first of all.
You have the option of going to the four year college or doing the program like I did. Which took me close to a year.
Hope this helped.
Yes, it helped, I'm glad I've got options hahaha. Thank you so much!
You had me at coffee break.
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Your videos so helpful! One question do they have tv’s or anything?
Also do you get paid daily or what?
You can voluntarily work extra hours a day and the overtime rate is 1&1/2?? Who keeps up with your time worked? How much can you bring with you when you report to ship? Like a couple of suitcases, Trunk on wheels???
Hi Dani.
I'm about to venture in seafaring and would like to know the challenges you face in terms of family and friends, and lover and kids if any, while being away for so long, and how you deal with them.
OMG! You re super cool! To be honest if u were in my vessel, i will never let u do anything, i will treat u like a princess!
More more!!
@Dani_Love12 have you considered talking to students in schools about your experiences as a Merchant Mariner?
you mam are a brave soul
aceous99 thank you, sir.
Do you have duty days? Or watches (watch standings)? I’m in the navy and I just wanted to see some similarities and differences. How is washing your laundry on the ship?
BERTRAM SCROGGINS yes we stand watch. 4 hours of every day when you’re unlicensed. I believe the officers might have the same schedule but I’m not sure. The engine may be a little different than the deck. We all do our own laundry on the ship. Each ship only has like a 20 person crew. No laundry people or anything like that.
Dani_Love12 I cant stand watch. So this probably isn’t for me. I appreciate it though! Nice video.
I has being at sea for 15 years, work at sea is hard, usually the girl are not physically able to do hard work or keeping watch during their menstrual
09:08 You got it wrong (of course) it's not chivalry, it's for you don't mess up and give extra work. I saw this a lot, women doing something wrong on board and the rest of the crew working overtime to fix whatever mess the women made, sometimes it happens to men but only when they are fresh on board
My son is interested in joining but he is VERY tall. He is 6'3". Do you think the environment and beds would accommodate him?
What was your favorite meal served on ship?
Michael Lechner hmmm, I love fried foods so whenever they’d make fried shrimp or someone who knows how to make good lumpia with the dip 😋 so good. With fries lol.
You are a queen and such a strong woman !! I'm so inspired now... Why did you decided to become a merchand marine and not a captain ?
You can become a captain by becoming a merchant seaman/mariner.
I became an engineer though. I didn’t go the deck route (the way to capt)
And thank you, btw ❤️🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Hello Dani I just watched your video and found it helpful, I was wondering if you could help me on a couple of questions I had.what is the union you are in called. how did you get into the union and what should I expect in the union when being a first time rookie. My uncle worked under SLC as a merchant marine a long time ago during the Vietnam days and I’m just trying to follow in his footsteps .I just got my twic card and im a step closer to the dream. If you could help me out I would appreciate it thanks.
P.S. Im next to Long Beach, CA.
It’s called Seafarers International Union. Go to seafarers.or for the application, but watch my video on how to become a merchant seaman first. I talk about what documents you will need BEFORE you apply. Most of the important details are in that video. Hope it helps. I wish you well with everything. 🙏🏾 Thank you for watching!
If you are pre diabetic, can you join. I'm not going to Piney point. Trying to eat better, do more exercise to get my number down before my Physical. Any suggestions. Thanks so much for posting this is so helpful.
Teene Brown you can join even if you are diabetic...you just have to show that you can keep it under control and that you have the meds you might need to bring with you.
Thanks for watching my video 🤗🤗
Thanks for replying. You are so sweet, keep the videos coming if you can.
What hall are you out of? I ship out of Norfolk Virginia and I live in Virginia Beach I work for Maersk and I post ship Vlogs when I go to work...
I start back in March
I'm looking to join from Norfolk Va
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my daughter is so excited she got her nomination for the merchant marine....I'm kind of nervous. Would you do it again if you could go back?
I’m following ....
Sounds cool, do you always share a room or get your own? I work commercial fishing on bering sea it's not easy being on sea for months at a time, I imagine it's even more difficult for an attractive woman.
More Vids Pls
Hey Dani thanks for the video. I'm leaving miss Atlantic maratime with every rating except pumpman machinst. I'm gonna do siu hopefully. What is a ballpark range you think I can make in a month.??
patant w pumpman? Maybe 7 or 8k
I am a merchant marine I have worked as an unlicensed engineer on tug and crew boats in the USA I am thinking of doing maritime sea lift have u had experience with that?
You tin is so good
Hi,Dani, I am looking to get a job with msc, naval supply ship, do they allow couples on the same ship? My friend works for them and said it is quite common.
Do all shipping cargo companies have merchant marine employees or do some have private employees?
What's up dani I'm getting my scheduling packet In the mail this week but I have a question? after the first 3 months in school do you get to come home right after or do they put you on the training ship rite away??
leo deleon hey Leo, after the first three months, you do not get to come home....you either wait at the school until your ship is ready or you leave right after the first 3 months. Good luck! 💪🏾
What is the best entry level job su,os or wiper . I’m stuck with what job I wanna pick smh I wanna make sure I pick something I would like so I don’t feel miserable lol 😂
Kingz TheArtist hey girl! Sorry I’m super late responding. I’d say it depends on what you like. I went engine because I love to work with my hands and build things lol. I’ve always been that way. I also chose it because I thought they made more money lol. But if you like to cook, go steward (sa). If you like to be outdoors and paint and want to learn how to steer the ship and work your way up to being a mate and captain, go deck. If you want to work with your hands and get dirty and like to be in 120 degree weather, go engine lol. Every department starts off cleaning basically anyway. No matter which department you choose. Good luck 💕
7:41 thats a big worry for me. i love engineering though, i wont let sexism affect me
Okay me again lol...love the video by the way and @least yo bathroom clean...trust i seen a ton of videos pple make now days and.....Anyways would you consider it a good idea to be dating someone while on the ship..exmple...altgough we dont live together just same city...really the fact im asking should let me kno but im known to over think sitiations....But should i continue dating or talking to someone while on the ship...you made a good point in the video some wifi some dont...being in the middle of the Atlantic basically however long..you kno no contact physical or emotional or even verbal..how does one deal if there is somebody back home?..not necessarily a special person but like..been on few dates type of gal like a crush..i should break it up or nah?...
James Berneil dating is a whole other ball game. But you shouldn’t dead your relationship based on someone’s occupation. It really just depends on the person. There are some faithful people out here lol. Not everyone goes buck wild, though many do lol. I’ve seen it!! Trust and respect play a major role. Good luck!!
How much can I make a Year tho starting out in the Engine Dept?
God dam, the US has shit conditions, Australian shipping is where it's at, 8 hour
Days, everything supplied.
TALK ABOUT THE SCHOOL IN MARYLAND... PLEASSEEEE⁉️⁉️
TOOTIE WEBSTER heyy. I have another video where I talk about it a lot more. Click the link in the description box. Hope it helps. Unless you’re looking for my experience in the school. Let me know lol.
Thanks for watching.
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I’m thinking of becoming a M.S but thing is, I’m VERY short. I’m like 4ft8. And if there is not many females I’ll just end up looking like a child compared to all the men lol. I live in Maryland also
SaltySkeletor heyyy. Don’t let your height stop you!! You could look like a child but they have to pay you like an adult lol.
Good luck. Thanks for watching my video.
Didn’t even know that was a bathroom lol
Beautiful🙂
Da NuyoRican Advizor thank you.
nice to see you again.
muqtar omar 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾
Thank you for sharing this video, how is to be a woman in a ship. I'm planning to study to be a deck officer
So you are planning to be a deck is good
I want to be a of you
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So I want t you number
Do every ship have muster
Hello longtime you are ok? My no new video?
What COC do you have???
Yes..but is the pay worth it mam?
Are all ships 4 months can they be longer if you want extended time
Jhamani Marcel some are relief jobs like 45 days.
Most are rotary which are 4 months. Most of the time you can extend your time and stay on longer. Or you can be a permanent which means you’ll work 4 months on, and come back after your relief leaves. Thanks for watching my video, by the way!