That's how I felt in the Army after going to different countries and places while missing home. Now that I'm in my late 50's and no longer have the travel bug, I'm so happy that, like you, I had a chances to go to places I would never have on my own. Enjoy Norway, went there in the Army and saw the Northern Lights and ate reindeer.
Joe, I want to add my 2 ¢ to all the rave reviews here. You are a good story teller and a first-rate videographer. These glimpses of your maritime life are engaging and interesting. I appreciate your skill and look forward to more.
Loved this video. Like you, Senegal is a country that has not ever been on my "radar". I'll never visit there, at least not in what's left of my life, but now I've at least had a tiny peek at it thanks to you. I really liked the music track you used, it fit the mood of this video perfectly.
I so much love your videos. I just applied for my twic card. I so much love working on a ship and learning ship operations and how things work. I can't wait to start my journey. Watching your videos makes me super excited. Thank you for these videos.
What a nice surprice...a little present from Joe - thanks Joe. You make this vlog so great....simple and still so interesting. Editing is great, musik is perfect. And we all learn a little about being a worker on the seas. Thanks :)
Hi Joe. I lived in Sénégal for three years. 2004 to 07. I’m in aviation. Sure was an experience. At first unsure about the experience. Then when it was time to leave it was hard to leave it behind us. Loved it there and I’m glad you got to see some of it.
Your recent shorter length videos always leave me wanting to see more, which is a good strategy and keeps me connected. Even though I miss the longer videos, if the shorter format helps you then I'm all for it. I did some reading on Ilmenite ore and its mining in Senegal and learned something new. I'm sure it's a very valuable ore for an impoverished country. I just hope some of that mining wealth eventually benefits the man on the street, but I doubt it will.
I remember sitting in a hotel room in Albany, NY a few years ago. For some strange reason I started reading about Senegal. Called me girlfriend to see if she had ever been. Three days later we were on a plane to Senegal. Spur of the moment trip, but we loved every minute of it. Got tired of the people trying to sell us stuff everywhere though.
Bro...iam a seaman , just wanted to tell you that your videos are one of the reasons that makes me continue doing this job...very inspirational..keep going please
Thanks for making these, Joe. It’s a great window to see another world/way to make a living. I flew into Senegal a few years back to refuel on my way to South Africa. We couldn’t get off the plane, so it was nice to see it, if only virtually. From another NJ guy, now living in Nashville.
On a Trip to South Africa in 2010, our South African Airways A340 stopped in Dakar. We were escorted to the terminal by A Toyota PU with a machine gun mounted in the bed. Then, before departure, the stews walked down the aisles spraying something from cans. Like they were disinfecting the plane. It’s Africa, baby! Nice place to visit.
My grandfather was a Bosun on a British Ship when he was taken ill just off Dakar in March 1972. He was dead by the time they reached the port and was buried the next day. We have just travelled to Dakar after using the power of the internet to find his grave and we took a boat trip to Goree slave island from the port you docked in. You film sums up our experience of Dakar and Senegal - madness, chaos and disorder, but lovely kind and friendly people. Keep making the films, they are fascinating.
arrived Dakar from Las Palmas (Islas Canarias), July 1981. Senegal, Africa!!! Great country, great surf, great music, great food! Spent a lot of time in M'boro! PdeT.
Thanks! That didn’t take long. Not too bad of a detour. Thanks for telling us about the cargo. I use a lot of titanium parts in my job. Very interesting.
Dude loving the episodes. Honestly…I am craving them to be longer (which is a good sign, always keep them wanting more!). Thanks for all the work and thought that goes into them! Keep up the great work man! Killing it and stay safe out there bro!
My Dad was merchant marine 1944-1948, heart condition kept him out of the military. He was the radio officer on several ships,had to keep sailing after 1945 to save the money for college since merchant mariners didn't qualify for the GI Bill. I grew up hearing his stories of sailing the world and ports visited before life ashore pulled him back...I could tell he missed those days of his youth but of course I wouldn't be here if he had stayed at sea. Greatly enjoying your videos and have sent my Dad links,look forward to hearing his thoughts on your series.
Joe I have just stumbled on to your channel. New Subscriber. I am binge watching you. Your stuff is way better than anything on the Discovery channel. Keep them coming.
Great video, we are visiting Senegal in 2024 on a round Africa cruise from the UK so it was interesting to see what awaits us. Stay safe and well mate.
Hi Joe,as I said in my last post when you were feeling a bit down,think of it as another mark in your passport and anpther adventure,glad it came good for you,take care till next
Torn from that lovely shore and must never see it more, and alas I am weary, weary O. The mention of Senegal always makes me think of the poem by Robert Burns. Very cool that you got to go there!
Great vlog as always! The cargo must be really dense. The holds looks only 25% full. Now you be docking in one of the most expencive countries in world! A nation that was built on shipping and fish. Today it is oil and fish. Oil was discovred as late as dec. 23rd 1969. The black gold hub of Norway is Stavanger. The town has gone from fish in oil to just oil. Philips, from Bartlesville OK was the first to set up shop. Looking forward to the next vlog. Be safe!
That was some expensive rock by the time it made it to its destination. Senegal reminded me of Djibouti, except it looked a little cleaner than Djibouti. Enjoyed your video.
Well joe, ive seen about 10 of your videos so far. They ar straight forward and honest. Thank god you haven't told me to buy vitamins or meal replacement shakes yet. Stay true, and you will always have viewers!
You are a natural at this video stuff, and a damn fine sailor to boot. They should make a movie about you. I wish I had ball's like yours when I was young man.
It is the best job in the world Joe and you're a fine representative for it!Great video and brings back memories of my time as an AB years back, thanks again and safe home!
Been in Dakar quit a few times still one of my favourite ports super fun super crazy. Had real hard times than super good times with a beer in the city. Than again Africa i just love the place. Nice video and yes we have a super job..... Sometimes
I do enjoy your vlogs, I have watched all of them and look forward to the next ones. Interesting occupation to learn about and I "visit" places that I will never go to in person.
Interesting to see the Turkish powership @1:32 - there's a number of those ships around the world, contracted to supply electricity in locations with energy deficits. Another example of Turkeys's industrial and engineering abilities, especially in developing countries. Here's a link to the one in the video. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Karadeniz_Powership_Ay%C5%9Feg%C3%BCl_Sultan
@@sanfranciscobay They can use either diesel or natural gas........here's an interesting example of one of these ships. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Karadeniz_Powership_Do%C4%9Fan_Bey
As always, great job on filming, editing, music, subject matter, and narration. I just can"t get over how incredibly handsome you are in your overalls and hardhat!😊😜
new experiences & I am glad you had an open mind to accept this stop. In the end you actually stated you were glad that you got to meet new people & enjoy yourself.
We waited so long for pilot to come in. Apart from late pilots everything else was smooth and I can't wait to go back to Dakar at the end of the month.
I visited Dakar on a cruise ship many years ago. Quite an adventure. After going there, I realized that there is no poverty in America. In the USA, being poor means you can only afford one car, in Senegal (at the time) being poor meant that you only had one set of clothes which you'd worn for 40 years. A lot of things happened on that trip. One of them was we went aground in the harbor. I guess we had the same pilot as you did... :)
One set of clothes you would wear for 40 years? No limit to the exaggeration you see in these comment boards specially when it comes to Africa. As somebody from Senegal, who was born and brought up there and who know the country better than you do, I can say nothing is further from the truth.
No poverty in America ?? Poverty in America means “not having a car “ ?? Have u seen the homeless in Downtown Los Angeles?? Have u been to Compton, Inglewood, Vernon or even Hollywood?? It looks like shot and smells like piss everywhere. One cloth for 40 years ?? You can’t be serious ! A neighbor would give you their cloths for free in kindness. Stop making up stuff. Sure poverty in America isn’t the same in Dakar but many people in Dakar live way better than those in America
Nice one Joe that’s what sea life is all about visiting these places called in there once on a passenger ship for fuel and water ,we where taking her to scrap in Taiwan talk about a store away search it took us a good few hours to search the vessel before leaving for Cape Town ,some cleaning up to be done
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Been to Dakar a number of times. The highlight of each trip was leaving.
What's the pay?
That's how I felt in the Army after going to different countries and places while missing home. Now that I'm in my late 50's and no longer have the travel bug, I'm so happy that, like you, I had a chances to go to places I would never have on my own. Enjoy Norway, went there in the Army and saw the Northern Lights and ate reindeer.
Cool
Definitely looking forward to the northern lights Joe! Another great vid !
Joe, I want to add my 2 ¢ to all the rave reviews here. You are a good story teller and a first-rate videographer. These glimpses of your maritime life are engaging and interesting. I appreciate your skill and look forward to more.
It was more metropolitan than I thought. Never heard of the cargo. I learned a lot in a few minutes Joe.
Loved this video. Like you, Senegal is a country that has not ever been on my "radar". I'll never visit there, at least not in what's left of my life, but now I've at least had a tiny peek at it thanks to you. I really liked the music track you used, it fit the mood of this video perfectly.
I so much love your videos. I just applied for my twic card. I so much love working on a ship and learning ship operations and how things work. I can't wait to start my journey. Watching your videos makes me super excited. Thank you for these videos.
What a nice surprice...a little present from Joe - thanks Joe. You make this vlog so great....simple and still so interesting. Editing is great, musik is perfect. And we all learn a little about being a worker on the seas. Thanks :)
Hi Joe. I lived in Sénégal for three years. 2004 to 07. I’m in aviation. Sure was an experience. At first unsure about the experience. Then when it was time to leave it was hard to leave it behind us. Loved it there and I’m glad you got to see some of it.
From a retired USN Swabby Doc (mostly with Marines) love our Civ. Swabbies and their stories. Thanks Joe! Thanks!
Thanks Darrell, glad you're enjoying the content. Hopefully I can keep them coming for you guys
Your recent shorter length videos always leave me wanting to see more, which is a good strategy and keeps me connected. Even though I miss the longer videos, if the shorter format helps you then I'm all for it. I did some reading on Ilmenite ore and its mining in Senegal and learned something new. I'm sure it's a very valuable ore for an impoverished country. I just hope some of that mining wealth eventually benefits the man on the street, but I doubt it will.
I could watch a 2 hour documentary on this
I remember sitting in a hotel room in Albany, NY a few years ago. For some strange reason I started reading about Senegal. Called me girlfriend to see if she had ever been. Three days later we were on a plane to Senegal. Spur of the moment trip, but we loved every minute of it. Got tired of the people trying to sell us stuff everywhere though.
Bro...iam a seaman , just wanted to tell you that your videos are one of the reasons that makes me continue doing this job...very inspirational..keep going please
Really excellent vlog editing, you've got a talent for making the video's tempo perfect.
Love the videos, keep up the great work!
cool a new vid
Thanks for making these, Joe. It’s a great window to see another world/way to make a living. I flew into Senegal a few years back to refuel on my way to South Africa. We couldn’t get off the plane, so it was nice to see it, if only virtually. From another NJ guy, now living in Nashville.
It's crazy that they come on board and count every can of paint you got. Alot of hustling goes on on the Ivory Coast. ⚓
On a Trip to South Africa in 2010, our South African Airways A340 stopped in Dakar. We were escorted to the terminal by A Toyota PU with a machine gun mounted in the bed.
Then, before departure, the stews walked down the aisles spraying something from cans. Like they were disinfecting the plane. It’s Africa, baby!
Nice place to visit.
My grandfather was a Bosun on a British Ship when he was taken ill just off Dakar in March 1972. He was dead by the time they reached the port and was buried the next day.
We have just travelled to Dakar after using the power of the internet to find his grave and we took a boat trip to Goree slave island from the port you docked in.
You film sums up our experience of Dakar and Senegal - madness, chaos and disorder, but lovely kind and friendly people.
Keep making the films, they are fascinating.
I liked that you put some facts about the cargo in the video. Gives more perspective I think, or raison d'etre.
arrived Dakar from Las Palmas (Islas Canarias), July 1981. Senegal, Africa!!! Great country, great surf, great music, great food! Spent a lot of time in M'boro! PdeT.
You are a great storyteller!
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Thanks! That didn’t take long. Not too bad of a detour. Thanks for telling us about the cargo. I use a lot of titanium parts in my job. Very interesting.
Yea man. At least the detour was a little bit of a let down. but looking back it turned out to be a blessing
Dude loving the episodes. Honestly…I am craving them to be longer (which is a good sign, always keep them wanting more!). Thanks for all the work and thought that goes into them!
Keep up the great work man! Killing it and stay safe out there bro!
Im 56 now married settled down. If i could live my life again id do exactly what you are doing
It's not too late. Do it. Well if your spouse agrees. My husband agrees so I'm hoping on that ship.
Your voice is worth millions and how you explain things. It really is cool thanks joe
My Dad was merchant marine 1944-1948, heart condition kept him out of the military. He was the radio officer on several ships,had to keep sailing after 1945 to save the money for college since merchant mariners didn't qualify for the GI Bill. I grew up hearing his stories of sailing the world and ports visited before life ashore pulled him back...I could tell he missed those days of his youth but of course I wouldn't be here if he had stayed at sea. Greatly enjoying your videos and have sent my Dad links,look forward to hearing his thoughts on your series.
Joe I have just stumbled on to your channel. New Subscriber. I am binge watching you. Your stuff is way better than anything on the Discovery channel. Keep them coming.
Great video, we are visiting Senegal in 2024 on a round Africa cruise from the UK so it was interesting to see what awaits us.
Stay safe and well mate.
great video,there so relaxing to watch after long day
Your videos are like therapy!
Was that beer "33" Rolling Rock? Or Ba Muy Ba? Brings back memories.
Very interesting, great video.
Hi Joe,as I said in my last post when you were feeling a bit down,think of it as another mark in your passport and anpther adventure,glad it came good for you,take care till next
Good job! I was in Senegal and Mali
in the 1970s. People are very friendly and hospitable.
Torn from that lovely shore and must never see it more, and alas I am weary, weary O. The mention of Senegal always makes me think of the poem by Robert Burns. Very cool that you got to go there!
I've always wanted to visit Dakar. Thank you for this!
Love your content I'm on the way to being on a ship along with you my good sir waiting on my mmc
Great vlog as always! The cargo must be really dense. The holds looks only 25% full. Now you be docking in one of the most expencive countries in world! A nation that was built on shipping and fish. Today it is oil and fish. Oil was discovred as late as dec. 23rd 1969. The black gold hub of Norway is Stavanger. The town has gone from fish in oil to just oil. Philips, from Bartlesville OK was the first to set up shop. Looking forward to the next vlog. Be safe!
That was some expensive rock by the time it made it to its destination. Senegal reminded me of Djibouti, except it looked a little cleaner than Djibouti. Enjoyed your video.
Looked like an interesting place. I bet you were so disappointed in not having to shift the ship back and forth.
I hope Norway goes well.
Dakar is a *great* town. It's years since I was last there. Watching this video brought on waves of *NOSTALGIA* .
Well joe, ive seen about 10 of your videos so far. They ar straight forward and honest. Thank god you haven't told me to buy vitamins or meal replacement shakes yet. Stay true, and you will always have viewers!
Thanks for sharing
The drone footage adds context to the video.
You are a natural behind the camera and your narration is spot on.
Dakar is amazing, Senegal is Lovely
Love the videos, your voice is calming to listen to. Thanks for sharing and keep the vids coming :)
Thank you so much!
Honest to god, Joe, you really seem to have a fascinating life
You are a natural at this video stuff, and a damn fine sailor to boot. They should make a movie about you. I wish I had ball's like yours when I was young man.
You're really good at telling stories. Very nice work with all your videos. ✌️❤️
Great video,I shared with my SIU buds,am share you will do good with utube, your a natural
Thanks Joe, I really look foward to and enoy your videos.
Dakar was def a unique place to approach in the middle of the night. Too bad I couldn’t explore more,
Love the videos Joe.
It is the best job in the world Joe and you're a fine representative for it!Great video and brings back memories of my time as an AB years back, thanks again and safe home!
Another great salty video, have a safe and smooth passage to NOR.
Another top notch vlog Joe! Keep them coming.
Awesome video. Thanks for letting me travel vicariously through you. I appreciate the info on the cargo being loaded. Extremely interesting!
"Gangway watch in africa"
Yup. Fun times.
This one was super interesting Joe. I'm sure visiting the city proved to be a most unique experience. I'm looking forward to the next one. Thanks !
I wanna see the washing of the deck 👌👍✌️✌️
Always interesting..
Thanks For another upload. You do the best voiceovers. Very calming. Rare to find life aboard a cargo ship this well documented.
Thanks!
Thanks Hero. glad you're enjoying the ride
Awesome see and experience as much as you can
Best episode so far Joe. Enjoyable, informative and interesting!
Been in Dakar quit a few times still one of my favourite ports super fun super crazy. Had real hard times than super good times with a beer in the city. Than again Africa i just love the place. Nice video and yes we have a super job..... Sometimes
I do enjoy your vlogs, I have watched all of them and look forward to the next ones. Interesting occupation to learn about and I "visit" places that I will never go to in person.
Interesting to see the Turkish powership @1:32 - there's a number of those ships around the world, contracted to supply electricity in locations with energy deficits. Another example of Turkeys's industrial and engineering abilities, especially in developing countries. Here's a link to the one in the video. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Karadeniz_Powership_Ay%C5%9Feg%C3%BCl_Sultan
What type of fuel does it burn to produce electricity?
@@sanfranciscobay They can use either diesel or natural gas........here's an interesting example of one of these ships. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Karadeniz_Powership_Do%C4%9Fan_Bey
As always, great job on filming, editing, music, subject matter, and narration. I just can"t get over how incredibly handsome you are in your overalls and hardhat!😊😜
Nice video! Fun to finally get a look at the loading in Dakar! 😃
Watched a few. Subscribed. I like your content and I like your style. Thx. Watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 😅
I enjoyed watching that,thank you.
new experiences & I am glad you had an open mind to accept this stop. In the end you actually stated you were glad that you got to meet new people & enjoy yourself.
Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!
Thanks Joe for the tour, I sailed as AB for 10 years with S.I.U. retired now and live in Jefferson NJ
I always look forward to your videos. Thanks
Your cyber stowaways really enjoyed that port of call. That musician’s song/voice was great. On to Norway. 👍🇨🇦
You do a nice job on the videos..
And it looks like a pretty good job..!
You see places most of us will never see...
Welcome to Norway! I hope you bring some warm clothes! Right now its a snowstorm and 5degrees🎉 Safe travels
Excellent videos very welly done. I'm jealous of the job you have
We waited so long for pilot to come in. Apart from late pilots everything else was smooth and I can't wait to go back to Dakar at the end of the month.
I too traveled with the Army and later with the Air Force Reserves I’m 63 and enjoyed every day of my travels .
I visited Dakar on a cruise ship many years ago. Quite an adventure. After going there, I realized that there is no poverty in America. In the USA, being poor means you can only afford one car, in Senegal (at the time) being poor meant that you only had one set of clothes which you'd worn for 40 years.
A lot of things happened on that trip. One of them was we went aground in the harbor. I guess we had the same pilot as you did... :)
One set of clothes you would wear for 40 years? No limit to the exaggeration you see in these comment boards specially when it comes to Africa. As somebody from Senegal, who was born and brought up there and who know the country better than you do, I can say nothing is further from the truth.
No poverty in America ?? Poverty in America means “not having a car “ ?? Have u seen the homeless in Downtown Los Angeles?? Have u been to Compton, Inglewood, Vernon or even Hollywood?? It looks like shot and smells like piss everywhere. One cloth for 40 years ?? You can’t be serious ! A neighbor would give you their cloths for free in kindness. Stop making up stuff. Sure poverty in America isn’t the same in Dakar but many people in Dakar live way better than those in America
Another great video. Quite a difference from the last port.
Joe
I love your videos
Growing up in south Jersey and then a career in the navy
Thank you
Great video, lots of work goes into making these, nice job!
You could be the next Mike roe 😅
It says its Dakar, but its looks pretty bright & sunny!
Great video Joe, one of your best!
Really enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming!
Joe, your passport must have some very interesting stamps in it from all the ports you've worked through.
Happy New Year. 🤝🤝
Hey Jo love your work mate Steve from Adelaide Australia
Yes indeed it is probably the best job in the world. Happy new year to you!
These videos are brilliant. I have subscribed and watched the whole lot in one go! Very interesting!! Thank you.
I just got my third mates license, can’t wait to do exactly what your doing now.
Another one done just right Joe. Love it. Including the music. Happy New Year.
Nice one Joe that’s what sea life is all about visiting these places called in there once on a passenger ship for fuel and water ,we where taking her to scrap in Taiwan talk about a store away search it took us a good few hours to search the vessel before leaving for Cape Town ,some cleaning up to be done
I really liked the time lappes at the end
Cool stuff all around
Thanks for taking us along Joe
Thank you! Happy New Year! hoping tht you will have some well deserved shore time soon!