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That's hardcore. I watch The Deadliest Catch so I pretty much get the idea on how rough things get on crab boats. The smallest ship I've worked on was an 8,000 Ton tanker. We were tossed around in the Baltic Sea while in a LPA. I vowed never to work onboard ships smaller than 20K tons ever again 😂
I retired from the merchant marine after 40 years . I am in my 70s and will never forget my time at sea.these videos brought back many memories the storms,deck work,accidents, just remember if your going out to sea,always watch the lines at your feet, the cargo over your head,and never turn your back on the sea because the bottom of the sea is littered with the bones of those who disrespect her good luck
Well said Doug. The short few years I spent at see taught me the same thing very quickly. Old man sea can be a jolly fellow or your worst enemy and he doesn't have much forgiveness.
Salute to all the Pinoy seafarers. I haven't got a chance to be with my dad ( passed away when I was 3 in Argentia) because he died in a ship which is 5 hours away by emergency evacuation from land. I appreciate the sacrifice that you guys are making for the sake of your love once and family. Stay safe and god bless you to all of you. By the way, your blog is one of the best that I have seen. Keep it up my sir.
Chief, how is it that your English skills are so perfect? You don’t have a typical Filipino accent at all. I’m sure that there are thousands of your fans would like to hear about your personal life and growing up.
I'm an American living in the PH, I thought the same thing: the Chief's English is unusually good. I'm no sailor but I enjoy his videos. Very informative. I like sailing the sea, vicariously ;-)
Chief MAKOi, I must tell you how very much I have enjoyed watching your videos. I retired as a Chief from the U.S. Navy. I retired on 31 December 1985, my 40th birthday. I have often wished I would have joined the Merchant Marine at that time, but I had recently remarried after having lost my wife of many years to a lung disease. Thank you for the videos you have made, They have provided me with many pleasant minutes of enjoyable watching.
Chief MAKOi, I to am a Chief Engineer, but on land. Last year, I had the privilege to book passage on a working freighter , The Natalie Schulte from Melbourne Aust. to Oakland Calif. This was Nov / Dec of last year.It was the most nerve racking, but one of the most enjoyable adventure of my life Because of my 38 years as a chief, I was granted places on board, most will never see. Sir, I have a new love for the sea and new respect for what you do. Your video is one of the best examples of rough seas. Oh, and I only got sick one night during the passing of Typhoon Rita. Maybe one month, I will do it again. God Speed my Brother.
I have ultimate respect for all seafarers. I am grateful that many of the products that make my life convenient have probably been transported over the ocean.
I'm so glad I found this vlog site. The Chief is a consummate communicator. His experience, decency, and skills give him the kind of gravitas the instills people with confidence. Way to go!
Really love the sentence at the end of video " because for them, the sacrifice of they made is still worthy. it's mean providing good life not just for themself but also for their family " . Thanks Chief Makoi for the things You do
I spent 30 good years at sea, finally retiring as Capt. I've criss crossed the Pacific, Atlantic & Indian oceans in the best of weather and the worst that it could throw at us however the roughest Ive ever seen it was in the Bay of Biscay! The vast majority of people don't know or even realize that over 90% of the world's freight is transported via the ocean. It is these seafarers who "deliver" that chair you're sitting on, that TV you are watching, that computer that you use on a daily basis or that food that keeps you fuelled. Spare a thought for these unsung heroes who work for months at a time away from their family and friends and carry on day in and day out with hardly a complaint. They are the backbone of the world economy! Do I miss being out in the middle of the Pacific on a beautiful calm day with nothing around you but open ocean, fresh air and the sound of the hull parting the waters - Hell Yeah!! Do I miss those sleepless nights for days on end whilst navigating a sea that just refuses to calm itself down - NO WAY! I take my hat off to all seafarers - its a way of life that not many people get to "appreciate" nor comprehend. Safe sailing and calm seas!
True as True can be. Disgusting how unappreciated and on average how underpaid these heroic men are. Out of sight, out of mind.. All school kids should spend a week on the Ocean before they can graduate.
Getting caught in a storm in the Bay of Biscay was grim on a passenger ferry (SeaCat from what I remember) and on a cruise liner. I don’t envy you guys having to encounter that weather in a cargo ship without the expensive stabilisation systems. Much respect.
Totally agree with the Bay of Biscay. I don't suffer sea sickness, but my partner on a crossing from Portsmouth to Santander was completely smashed by it for the 24hrs it took from Brest to Santander. It was a wild ride on the economic service aboard the MV Baie de Seine. But it was a peaceful early afternoon arrival and by the time we were in the car heading to Madrid she was fine! I have to say that was by far the roughest I have ever experienced on a large ship. If you check the weather sites you will often see waves with heights over 15 20 meters there and short period swells making it a crazy ride, there is a simply geological explanation why it is so bad there too long to go into here. But for those interested a quick google will reveal all! Safe travels to all, not only on the waves, but above and below them too. fair winds to you all👍
Chief Makoi, every time I watch this favorite video I can't help it as it totally cracks me up as you sit next the the window's drapes sliding open then closed, oh heck no I've watched and laughed 'with you' every time I've seen it. : ))))))
You should write a book! I enjoyed your narrations. You have a voice to be a professional narrator on Documentaries…so many of which are narrated by substandard narrators. This aspect ((dealing with rough weather for hours at end, if not days) of the ship's crew is something no one covers in detail. I have always wondered too how it must be on the ship when you're in the middle of the Pacific, at night, in winter, and get caught in the storm. Looking forward to more of your videos. Keep up the good work!
Brings back memories of my USN days. Best advice I ever got for bad weather was: "Keep your belly full and you'll never get seasick." Lots of Saltine Crackers worked for me.
I admire your calm demeanour and realistic assessment of the danger far out in the Pacific. You seem to be the kind of person that would be a pleasure to work with.
Dear Chief, your words were very modest! We immensely appreciate the courage every seafarer has. Your words do give us -who are not even remotely connected to your profession- encouragement to face the difficulties of life with courage, hope and cheer! Love from India!
and when there's a storm you cannot weather and cannot avoid... you do your best, and maybe you get lucky, and maybe you die. There have been some storms like that where ships were caught and overpowered. As weather forecasts improve this happens less often, but it happens.
I was on an aircraft carrier and I got seasick so many times. With that said it was worth it in the end. Watching the sunset over the open ocean, seeing dolphins playing in the ship's wake. It was definitely an amazing experience to say the least.
Aloha from Hawaii Chief Makoi, a heartfelt Thank you to you. My papa was a ship's Captain for more than 30 years. Some fuel tankers like yours and some container ships. Your videos help me to understand what it is really like being away from home and loved ones. Not to mention the high and dangerous seas. Please stay safe and thanks again.
Night time is the worse part of rough weather and i used to talk to her the ship that is especially when it seemed like she was never going to roll back. Crossing to Japan in winter time we hit very bad weather which lasted all the way across from Long Beach. Arrived and we had lost a bulwark on the focsle and the spare prop had gone to. On arrival in Yokohama the replacement were on the dock side and in place before the end of the day which was amazing. Thank you so much for your channel, long time since i was at sea but watching your post brings it all back. Take care
Thanks Chief. Brings back a lot of memories, some fun, some scary, some sad. As with many things in life, you don't really understand it unless you've experienced it. But your video lets the landsmen come close!
My husband was a U.S. Navy surface line officer for 22 years. About 10 deployments and 9 to the Pacific. He never got seasick. In fact he was known for never missing a meal. Sometimes only 1 or 2 showing up to eat. Really annoyed his shipmates.
Used to pass by cape Hatteras a few times a year. Wouldn't say I experienced truely bad seas. Worst was I think 2014 waves breaking on the windows of the 4th non crew deck. Got to be the guy that walked people back to their cabins so they could keep both hands on the barf bag. At least I don't get nausea from smelling vomit either. Only time sea made me sick was when a random wave hit in the middle of calm seas causing me to pour a shot into my nose and eyes instead of the mouth. Damn water will get you somehow.
Thank you all for your service. You may feel fear but you have lots of courage to deal with what you deal with. The world couldn't function without your valiant service.
Very inspiring! My brother never told us how and what he's going through in the middle of the ocean so now I know. God bless! May He be with you always!
As a Marine on a Navy ship it was always a blast in storms, walking on the walls, riding the ironing board, and my favorite was sleeping with the ship rocking side to side, now that will make you feel like a big ol baby.
Hi! I never had the chance to talk to a Marine... but I always wondered if that infernal shouting and high tempo I've seen in shows about Marine boot camp go on even after you qualify? Or is that just to shake you up a bit, to see what you're made of, and to make you think twice if that is what you want? I hope I'm not too intrusive or impolite! Cheers!
I am from Czech Republic, disgustingly landlocked country in the middle of Europe. I've been always fascinated by the sea and always wanted to try to work on a real big ship on the ocean. It's somehow rooted in us Czech, the lust for sea. We even use "ahoy" as an informal greeting in our language. River canoeing is very very popular here, and it's typical to wear striped t-shirt and other seamen-like attire on the river. I guess people always want the things they cannot have the most. Great video, loved every second of it!
Ohhhhhhhhhh This brought back such memories!! My background covers seven years on ocean going tugs (136 feet in length or 41 meters) on the West Coast, Gulf Coast of Alaska and out to Hawaii. Then my last twenty-two years on large ships all around the world. The tugs would be such a fast tossing of back and forth, up and down - just hang on! The boat would drop from under your feet and roll at the same time, sending you sideways in the air! Waking up in bed at night feeling like you are going down a rollercoaster, head first and on your back! Many times thinking “this is it!” Next day going through the Inside Passage and thinking “that wasn’t so bad!” The comments of your crew reminded me of what was said during the storm. The ships were a much slower roll, but way longer. One could feel the leaning and hearing things throughout the ship falling and crashing! Seeing your office reminded me when I was Chief Engineer on one ship with a chair on wheels in my office. The captain and I had the two larger beds on the ship and the Steward department didn’t have cover sheets for them. So one night we took a long roll and I went sliding off my bed with the sheet, landing on my feet onto the floor at a run to the opposite wall! Then the ship would roll back the other way and here comes my chair from the office, me running the opposite way back and onto the bed, just in time as the chair jumps the threshold, crosses my bedroom and slams into the side of my bed!! So hilarious. The first time my office work ended up on the floor it kind of stressed me out, but then I realized it wasn’t going to fall anymore. I would lay my rolling chair on its back so it wouldn’t travel and head on down to the engine room to see how things were holding up. Later that day when I came back to my office, my rolling chair met me at the door! I found the Steward Assistant picked my stuff back up and the chair! I had to explain to him why I laid the chair down on its back. I showed my wife this video and she enjoyed it. She told me that if she was on the ship, she would have everything tied down. I told her that’s great in theory, but we have our paperwork and maybe a few other things out that we are working on and looking at and sometimes weather picks up in the middle of the night when we are sleeping or during the day while we are out of our office. So far I’ve seen two of your videos and I like the quality of your product! Subscribed!
I served on an aircraft carrier, USS John F Kennedy CV-67, and we lost part of our port side catwalk and had waves crashing over the bow which is 7 stories above the water line. It was fun!
A few days ago I discovered your channel and so glad I did. Watching this particular video reminded me of the time we ran into nasty during our voyage from Southampton to New York. The winter months were the worst. Just like with you, a similar feeling of alertness came also over me. I worked fir the Holland America Line and the passenger ships were equipped with stabilizer we were still thrown around by the rough seas as if we were a match box in this big ocean. Thank you for the clip you’ve taken of the rough seas, I enjoyed your commentary. Good luck to you sailor.
I salute all people. They battle the life. No one has it easy on this planet. Some are more fortunate than others but we are all in a constant battle against the elements. When I was 12 years old I realised having a child in this world is by far the greatest crime a human can ever achieve. I am now 57. I am almost through life. Clean.
You are very Truthful . No fantasy . With such vast experience when you said scary it really send chills across my spine. I can imagine how a rough sea in a dark night looks like. Such a huge ship being tossed like a cork and all of you clinging to dear life with all the faith in the manufacturer of the Ship and God .
During my 20 plus year Navy career my favorite duty station was the U.S.S. Paiute, ATF-159, an Ocean Going Tug, stationed in Mayport Florida. We weathered many storms and one Hurricane crossing from Baltimore to Bermuda with Yard Tug in tow. The Prop Shaft had been welded to keep it from turning during the transit. Unfortunately the weld broke loose and by the time we arrived the reduction gear looked like it had been bombed. We had to turn around and tow it back.
One thing I learned in the Corps. Worrying does no good, so do what you can to mitigate problems and just keep working along and trying to create a positive environment.
Excellent Video! You guys are worth every penny! People don't realize what you do for commerce and the economy! THANK YOU For all you do! And Thanks for sharing!
All the movement, all the traffic, all the voyages, all the waking and sleeping, all the dreams and aspirations, all the hard work - well done and thank you for the reminder of environments we otherwise would be ignorant of.
One of my buddies who used to sail the seas in Alaska used to say he never believed in God, but was on his knees a more than once praying for deliverance from the misery and terror.
Haha, good reason. I also have a big wish to travel on a submarine once, but it will probably not happen. But I was on board a museum one in San Diego.
The Boogeyman - it’s not that obvious to me, because i would think that during a rough storm, the under-currents would be rough too with all that water moving about.
I was a merchant seaman for almost 15 years a long way back. And I can tell ya, Amen brother. I didn't mind if the seas were a little snotty (just enough to bounce you around a little and give you the "yarrgh me hearties" sense of adventure at sea). But it's no fun at all when you're running for your life for the leeward side of some island- ANY island fer chrissakes- in seas that will kill you with one wrong shift of the rudder. Or when all you can do is maintain bare steerageway with the bow a point off the waves while getting the everloving shit knocked out of you for hours or days. And- in my case at least- getting tossed out of your bunk when the bow gets knocked up and over, then down, and you wake up about 6 feet in space and the deck is rushing up to smite you. Ugh. Rough seas suck.
I am very thankful for your series Chief Makoi for showing me the lives of folks who handle my exports and imports ! Damn life of logistician crew is very challenging and very very tough.
I remember talking to a friend who had a terminal illness and had a few months to live, he was still bright, cracking jokes when he could and trying to enjoy life. I asked him if he worried about the coming end. He replied 'Would it help to worry about it?' Another excellent video, and Chicken and rice porridge is universal through Asia, Vietnamese have it as well, it fixes anything
Thank you so much for your honesty! I been on much smaller vessels 100 feet or less caught out with 20 ft waves and I totally understand what you are showing us on a larger scale. It was fishing for us and the weather turned suddenly. No amusement park in the world can match a rough sea for hours and days on end. We were happy to make it back to the docks in one piece, and the vessel still fully functional. Definitely had to put the things back in place that were not bolted and secured. Thanks for sharing these experiences. BP
May I say this is very inspiring, especially for us who are still at the starting line of our seafaring career; it gives us a reality check. Keep up the videos, sir! And have a safe voyage. Godspeed!
Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. I was on a US Naval Destroyer in 1968. We took up to 42 degree rolls. I remember going around Capetown South Africa. That was one heck of a ride. The one thing I can say about high seas is, "I slept like a baby." I never slept as good as I did aboard ship. As for being sea sick......I NEVER got over it 100%. Once the ship started rocking my belly was always upset. I just had to deal with it. It's not like I could tell the captain, "i quit. " Ha Ha Looking forward to more of your videos. Barry
I used to work on a small ex RN Dive ship, only a small thing, but I have mixed memories of being out in rough seas. Part of me loved it, the exhilaration of being on such a wild ride - and on a boat only 80ft in length, it did get very wild, but it could also scare the hell out of you if anything out of the ordinary happened. Deck cargo threatening to break loose and having to go out there and secure it. Or engine fuel filters becoming blocked when the constant rolling and pitching stirred up any sediment in the bottom of the bunker tanks. I also suffered from bad seasickness at the beginning, but after a while i found the rolling quite comforting, especially if I was tucked up in my bunk. But never felt the same for pitching, being a smaller boat she really would pitch a lot, I never really got used to that feeling. And will never forget the sudden change in the sea when you rounded a headland and found a bit of shelter, everything returning to normal again. Then it was time to go and clear up the mess! Certainly experiences I will remember for life.
Good Day Chief Makoi. Just want to tell you that you become a good example and a motivation for me to keep pursuing being a seafarer. Have a safe voyage sir. Hope to meet or see you someday. PS. I'm still a G-11 student right now. I know that i must keep on striving hard to be a successful seafarer like you!
Try being on a submarine that had an engineering casualty, forcing you to be on the surface, and take 30, to 35 degree rolls. For 8 hours!! You’re on the Port bulkhead, the deck, the starboard bulkhead...... REPEAT!!! Sea legs are a wonderful thing! Submerging? So much better!
Wow !!!! Had now idea . Had always thought that a ship of that size would just plough through no rock & roll . Great information thanks . Enjoying your channel . ✌️👍👌
I remember when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in 1975. Gordon Lightfoot immortalized that disaster with his song, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. I am a native of Michigan, and love the Great Lakes; so it really hit home to me.
You did outstanding on your videos. So many on the outside have absolutely no idea what goes on. Finally one came through that can spread the word. We are real and we are proud of what we do. I'm use to land. You are use to sea. When the time comes I would be glad to serve with you if the time comes. Until then. Relish it brother 😎 👍🇺🇸⚔️🗽
I enjoyed your video! I was aboard the USS Horne and the USS Sterett. The meter you filmed needs MANY MORE NUMBERS. . . :) Military vessels will handle the worst seas, but sometimes the crew isn't up for it. . . Tnx again, that was really fun! 73 j
You really trying to scare people! haha! Love it! Believe me, if an emergency happens, you will know what to do whether you are sleeping or not....as long as you were trained well.
@JUNE SHARIN CHAN Yes, that could happen too. Maybe just my Navy days and training had me prepared when I was shipboard all those years ago. We were alert in our sleep. We had emergency drills all the time though so there is that. Well, good luck!
I don't really know why, but... Big waves get me excited. The adrenaline rush is very intoxicating for me. I have been around boats all of my life. I don't what its like to be seasick. I go out on deck and hold onto the handrailing and ride the storm like its my wedding night. I don't fear death. I know where I'm going. So when its time... And I get the call... I will walk into that light. I'm sorry that so many of you guys get seasick when you are on these long cruises, and you have to keep working because you need the money. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us Chief.
One of the surprises in your videos are the seascapes, clouds, the light at different times as well as the sea itself. It really helps one to be transported to the ship and get the feel of what you must do. Thank you for your videos.
I would sleep like a baby on that ship, I like stormy weather haha. I think I would have liked to work on ships like this. However at 31 years old my time has probably passed, but I'm glad I found your videos.
What an absolute pleasure listening to and seeing your video, your voice is so gentle it would take the fear from me had I been on that voyage with you. Thank you
Hi/Hello sir! Btw I am midshipman Javier, Huisha-Ver B. from Zamboanga State Marine Sciences and Technolgy curently a 2nd year student taking BSMarine Transportation, Can i suggest that if you can make a video/vlog of some navigational equipments in deck and engine department! I always watch your vlog sir if you only knew because it motivates me and it gives idea it comes of my proessional course! Thanks a lot sir for doing this you help lots of people to know what's the real work of a seafarer! That's all, Bon voyage sir and Godbless us always! 😊
Family is what you think of when you have hard times at work. I drive trucks but one of the coolest guys I ever met was a merchant marine. Shout out to Bruno. Flew with me to Puerto Vallarta a few years ago.
I live on the coast of Newfoundland, Canada and we get really rough weather and lost many members of my community to the sea. It's a tough life but it also has its beauty's
Funny , I’m watching this because I get sea sick , as a kid I marveled at large ships , only when I crossed the Mediterranean from Algeria to France , from France to the US did I realize how sea sick I got ! I’m relegated to lakes and rivers but still find these vessels fascinating ! I enjoy your videos and subscribed ! One think I remember at night crossing the ocean , how beautiful and vivid the heavens looked like on a clear night !
Just caught this vid and like other comments on it, I admire your honesty. Like others who have sailed, bad weather has been experienced. The only thing I would like to say is that being on a Bulk Carrier is something that I think, carries a bigger danger. The strain on these Vessels in poor Seas is tremendous and I applaud the men that sail in them. God bless these and all Sailors and keep them from harm.
I used to be a service engineer for years, working on cranes and windlasses. So I had the "chance" to travel a few times aboard merchant ships, sometimes in rough seas. That's definitely not fun! This video reminds me of nights spent running between my bed and the toilets... By the way, handshake to all filipino sailors around the globe, from France.
My only ship experience in the old days 70s and 80s was between Dublin and Hollyhead across the Irish sea .Then i would often get sea sick ,and there was no relief till port side .The new ships that do that run now are a World away .So smooth with at the worst a gentle roll ,that you would hardly know you were at sea .
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Thanks for making this in such a bade weather
Wanna see the bering sea on a crab boat email me I'll show you 30-40 ft swells and bow eating troughs
That's hardcore. I watch The Deadliest Catch so I pretty much get the idea on how rough things get on crab boats. The smallest ship I've worked on was an 8,000 Ton tanker. We were tossed around in the Baltic Sea while in a LPA. I vowed never to work onboard ships smaller than 20K tons ever again 😂
@@ChiefMAKOi hlo sir, make a video about mainengine reversing and its working
Chief MAKOi handymax and Panama max vessels can’t imagine in that weather even in full ballast.
I retired from the merchant marine after 40 years . I am in my 70s and will never forget my time at sea.these videos brought back many memories the storms,deck work,accidents, just remember if your going out to sea,always watch the lines at your feet, the cargo over your head,and never turn your back on the sea because the bottom of the sea is littered with the bones of those who disrespect her good luck
Well said Doug. The short few years I spent at see taught me the same thing very quickly. Old man sea can be a jolly fellow or your worst enemy and he doesn't have much forgiveness.
Everyone on RUclips thinks they’re a philosopher
We should always respect ship 🚢
Respect ... but i will stay a landlubber ... if you don't mind ...
@@jeff7764 I guess you are a Land lubber.
I have deep respect for people who make their living on the sea. They risk a lot and are very courageous! Safe journey to all you guys on board! 🙏
It takes a character to openly acknowledge your fears, it takes bravery to confront it on a daily basis.
Respect Chief.
it requires courage to acknowledge your fears!
@@forogottenutopia6243 Trying to hide your fear could get you killed.
Salute to all the Pinoy seafarers. I haven't got a chance to be with my dad ( passed away when I was 3 in Argentia) because he died in a ship which is 5 hours away by emergency evacuation from land. I appreciate the sacrifice that you guys are making for the sake of your love once and family. Stay safe and god bless you to all of you. By the way, your blog is one of the best that I have seen. Keep it up my sir.
This guy gives such honest and sober explanations for deep sea transporting. I enjoy it more than I expected.
Thanks Marcus!
I never thought I would enjoy the channel the way I have. I'm currently debating joining the Great Lakes fleet if I am able
My thoughts exactly! Thank you for everything you do.
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Chief, how is it that your English skills are so perfect? You don’t have a typical Filipino accent at all. I’m sure that there are thousands of your fans would like to hear about your personal life and growing up.
Simple my friend. He not only went to high school when many Phlippinos havent, he also attended maritime school, but being
also worked overseas possibly as an officer cadet and holds an international captain's ticket.
I am asking my self how the chief English is so perfect 👌 he could be news anchor. By way I like listening to him.
I'm an American living in the PH, I thought the same thing: the Chief's English is unusually good.
I'm no sailor but I enjoy his videos. Very informative.
I like sailing the sea, vicariously ;-)
“... you’re English skills...”
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Chief MAKOi, I must tell you how very much I have enjoyed watching your videos. I retired as a Chief from the U.S. Navy. I retired on 31 December 1985, my 40th birthday. I have often wished I would have joined the Merchant Marine at that time, but I had recently remarried after having lost my wife of many years to a lung disease. Thank you for the videos you have made, They have provided me with many pleasant minutes of enjoyable watching.
Thanks Charles!
Respect Cheng MAKOi! Us 'ol seadogs gotta stick together. 👍
Charles Erps Let these video posts bring you comfort and cheer to you, Sir...in whatever measure possible. ...love from India.
Chief MAKOi, I to am a Chief Engineer, but on land. Last year, I had the privilege to book passage on a working freighter , The Natalie Schulte from Melbourne Aust. to Oakland Calif. This was Nov / Dec of last year.It was the most nerve racking, but one of the most enjoyable adventure of my life Because of my 38 years as a chief, I was granted places on board, most will never see. Sir, I have a new love for the sea and new respect for what you do.
Your video is one of the best examples of rough seas. Oh, and I only got sick one night during the passing of Typhoon Rita. Maybe one month, I will do it again. God Speed my Brother.
Chief you made me miss my husband more and made me cry. Kudos to all seafarers. God bless and stay safe
True courage is not the absence of fear. It’s doing what’s necessary in the face of it.
I have ultimate respect for all seafarers. I am grateful that many of the products that make my life convenient have probably been transported over the ocean.
I'm so glad I found this vlog site. The Chief is a consummate communicator. His experience, decency, and skills give him the kind of gravitas the instills people with confidence. Way to go!
Really love the sentence at the end of video " because for them, the sacrifice of they made is still worthy. it's mean providing good life not just for themself but also for their family " . Thanks Chief Makoi for the things You do
I spent 30 good years at sea, finally retiring as Capt. I've criss crossed the Pacific, Atlantic & Indian oceans in the best of weather and the worst that it could throw at us however the roughest Ive ever seen it was in the Bay of Biscay!
The vast majority of people don't know or even realize that over 90% of the world's freight is transported via the ocean. It is these seafarers who "deliver" that chair you're sitting on, that TV you are watching, that computer that you use on a daily basis or that food that keeps you fuelled. Spare a thought for these unsung heroes who work for months at a time away from their family and friends and carry on day in and day out with hardly a complaint. They are the backbone of the world economy!
Do I miss being out in the middle of the Pacific on a beautiful calm day with nothing around you but open ocean, fresh air and the sound of the hull parting the waters - Hell Yeah!! Do I miss those sleepless nights for days on end whilst navigating a sea that just refuses to calm itself down - NO WAY!
I take my hat off to all seafarers - its a way of life that not many people get to "appreciate" nor comprehend.
Safe sailing and calm seas!
Wow! Thanks for that. 😊
True as True can be.
Disgusting how unappreciated and on average how underpaid these heroic men are.
Out of sight, out of mind..
All school kids should spend a week on the Ocean before they can graduate.
Getting caught in a storm in the Bay of Biscay was grim on a passenger ferry (SeaCat from what I remember) and on a cruise liner. I don’t envy you guys having to encounter that weather in a cargo ship without the expensive stabilisation systems. Much respect.
Totally agree with the Bay of Biscay. I don't suffer sea sickness, but my partner on a crossing from Portsmouth to Santander was completely smashed by it for the 24hrs it took from Brest to Santander. It was a wild ride on the economic service aboard the MV Baie de Seine. But it was a peaceful early afternoon arrival and by the time we were in the car heading to Madrid she was fine! I have to say that was by far the roughest I have ever experienced on a large ship. If you check the weather sites you will often see waves with heights over 15 20 meters there and short period swells making it a crazy ride, there is a simply geological explanation why it is so bad there too long to go into here. But for those interested a quick google will reveal all!
Safe travels to all, not only on the waves, but above and below them too. fair winds to you all👍
Frisky Biscay we used to call it. The worst I have seen was going around The Cape of Good Hope on a bulker. The only time I was scared.
Chief Makoi, every time I watch this favorite video I can't help it as it totally cracks me up as you sit next the the window's drapes sliding open then closed, oh heck no I've watched and laughed 'with you' every time I've seen it. : ))))))
You should write a book!
I enjoyed your narrations.
You have a voice to be a professional narrator on Documentaries…so many of which are narrated by substandard narrators.
This aspect ((dealing with rough weather for hours at end, if not days) of the ship's crew is something no one covers in detail. I have
always wondered too how it must be on the ship when you're in the middle of the Pacific, at night, in winter, and get caught in the storm.
Looking forward to more of your videos.
Keep up the good work!
Brings back memories of my USN days. Best advice I ever got for bad weather was: "Keep your belly full and you'll never get seasick." Lots of Saltine Crackers worked for me.
I admire your calm demeanour and realistic assessment of the danger far out in the Pacific. You seem to be the kind of person that would be a pleasure to work with.
4:13 I love that sequence of you moving the curtains by the power of your mind alone. 😄
Dear Chief, your words were very modest! We immensely appreciate the courage every seafarer has. Your words do give us -who are not even remotely connected to your profession- encouragement to face the difficulties of life with courage, hope and cheer! Love from India!
This makes me appreciate more the sacrifices of my husband who is also a seafarer. My highest salute to your bravery.
“The good seaman weathers the storm he cannot avoid, and avoids the storm he cannot weather.”-unknown
Safe odyssey Chief!
The last Phantom jolgx
Well said
and when there's a storm you cannot weather and cannot avoid... you do your best, and maybe you get lucky, and maybe you die.
There have been some storms like that where ships were caught and overpowered. As weather forecasts improve this happens less often, but it happens.
Or just stay on land
Ive never worked on a farm but i know how to choke my chicken - Butthead
I was on an aircraft carrier and I got seasick so many times. With that said it was worth it in the end. Watching the sunset over the open ocean, seeing dolphins playing in the ship's wake. It was definitely an amazing experience to say the least.
Aloha from Hawaii Chief Makoi, a heartfelt Thank you to you. My papa was a ship's Captain for more than 30 years. Some fuel tankers like yours and some container ships. Your videos help me to understand what it is really like being away from home and loved ones. Not to mention the high and dangerous seas. Please stay safe and thanks again.
Night time is the worse part of rough weather and i used to talk to her the ship that is especially when it seemed like she was never going to roll back. Crossing to Japan in winter time we hit very bad weather which lasted all the way across from Long Beach. Arrived and we had lost a bulwark on the focsle and the spare prop had gone to. On arrival in Yokohama the replacement were on the dock side and in place before the end of the day which was amazing. Thank you so much for your channel, long time since i was at sea but watching your post brings it all back. Take care
Thanks Chief. Brings back a lot of memories, some fun, some scary, some sad. As with many things in life, you don't really understand it unless you've experienced it. But your video lets the landsmen come close!
Thanks Shaun!
The Filipino seafarer - modern heroes of the nation. God Bless you all.
My husband was a U.S. Navy surface line officer for 22 years. About 10 deployments and 9 to the Pacific. He never got seasick. In fact he was known for never missing a meal. Sometimes only 1 or 2 showing up to eat. Really annoyed his shipmates.
I can relate to them 😂😂😂
Used to pass by cape Hatteras a few times a year. Wouldn't say I experienced truely bad seas. Worst was I think 2014 waves breaking on the windows of the 4th non crew deck. Got to be the guy that walked people back to their cabins so they could keep both hands on the barf bag. At least I don't get nausea from smelling vomit either. Only time sea made me sick was when a random wave hit in the middle of calm seas causing me to pour a shot into my nose and eyes instead of the mouth. Damn water will get you somehow.
I got told by the captain to stop smoking cigars in rough seas. Then the XO asked if I had any extra.
Thank you all for your service. You may feel fear but you have lots of courage to deal with what you deal with. The world couldn't function without your valiant service.
Very inspiring! My brother never told us how and what he's going through in the middle of the ocean so now I know. God bless! May He be with you always!
I am so impressed you were willing to admit to being afraid. Most will never admit it (though I'm sure all feel it).
Love actually seeing the sea rough! It’s hard to imagine something so beautiful get so destructive.
As a Marine on a Navy ship it was always a blast in storms, walking on the walls, riding the ironing board, and my favorite was sleeping with the ship rocking side to side, now that will make you feel like a big ol baby.
Hi! I never had the chance to talk to a Marine... but I always wondered if that infernal shouting and high tempo I've seen in shows about Marine boot camp go on even after you qualify? Or is that just to shake you up a bit, to see what you're made of, and to make you think twice if that is what you want?
I hope I'm not too intrusive or impolite!
Cheers!
I am from Czech Republic, disgustingly landlocked country in the middle of Europe. I've been always fascinated by the sea and always wanted to try to work on a real big ship on the ocean. It's somehow rooted in us Czech, the lust for sea. We even use "ahoy" as an informal greeting in our language. River canoeing is very very popular here, and it's typical to wear striped t-shirt and other seamen-like attire on the river. I guess people always want the things they cannot have the most. Great video, loved every second of it!
Chief makoi your videos have wake my memories and releave my times in the ships. Every ocean have the good and the batt times
Some stunning shots of waves breaking over the ship's bow, must be absolutely terrifying. Great video!
Ohhhhhhhhhh
This brought back such memories!!
My background covers seven years on ocean going tugs (136 feet in length or 41 meters) on the West Coast, Gulf Coast of Alaska and out to Hawaii. Then my last twenty-two years on large ships all around the world.
The tugs would be such a fast tossing of back and forth, up and down - just hang on! The boat would drop from under your feet and roll at the same time, sending you sideways in the air! Waking up in bed at night feeling like you are going down a rollercoaster, head first and on your back!
Many times thinking “this is it!”
Next day going through the Inside Passage and thinking “that wasn’t so bad!”
The comments of your crew reminded me of what was said during the storm.
The ships were a much slower roll, but way longer. One could feel the leaning and hearing things throughout the ship falling and crashing!
Seeing your office reminded me when I was Chief Engineer on one ship with a chair on wheels in my office. The captain and I had the two larger beds on the ship and the Steward department didn’t have cover sheets for them. So one night we took a long roll and I went sliding off my bed with the sheet, landing on my feet onto the floor at a run to the opposite wall!
Then the ship would roll back the other way and here comes my chair from the office, me running the opposite way back and onto the bed, just in time as the chair jumps the threshold, crosses my bedroom and slams into the side of my bed!!
So hilarious.
The first time my office work ended up on the floor it kind of stressed me out, but then I realized it wasn’t going to fall anymore.
I would lay my rolling chair on its back so it wouldn’t travel and head on down to the engine room to see how things were holding up.
Later that day when I came back to my office, my rolling chair met me at the door! I found the Steward Assistant picked my stuff back up and the chair! I had to explain to him why I laid the chair down on its back.
I showed my wife this video and she enjoyed it. She told me that if she was on the ship, she would have everything tied down.
I told her that’s great in theory, but we have our paperwork and maybe a few other things out that we are working on and looking at and sometimes weather picks up in the middle of the night when we are sleeping or during the day while we are out of our office.
So far I’ve seen two of your videos and I like the quality of your product!
Subscribed!
I served on an aircraft carrier, USS John F Kennedy CV-67, and we lost part of our port side catwalk and had waves crashing over the bow which is 7 stories above the water line. It was fun!
I enjoy this channel, and want to say thanks to all of you merchant seamen for braving the sea for our benefit.
A few days ago I discovered your channel and so glad I did. Watching this particular video reminded me of the time we ran into nasty during our voyage from Southampton to New York. The winter months were the worst. Just like with you, a similar feeling of alertness came also over me. I worked fir the Holland America Line and the passenger ships were equipped with stabilizer we were still thrown around by the rough seas as if we were a match box in this big ocean. Thank you for the clip you’ve taken of the rough seas, I enjoyed your commentary. Good luck to you sailor.
WOW! This is a absolutly pro-quality documentary. Better then 90% of all aired on TV. Thanks a lot, sir!
I salute all people. They battle the life. No one has it easy on this planet. Some are more fortunate than others but we are all in a constant battle against the elements.
When I was 12 years old I realised having a child in this world is by far the greatest crime a human can ever achieve. I am now 57. I am almost through life. Clean.
You are very Truthful . No fantasy . With such vast experience when you said scary it really send chills across my spine. I can imagine how a rough sea in a dark night looks like. Such a huge ship being tossed like a cork and all of you clinging to dear life with all the faith in the manufacturer of the Ship and God .
Reminiscing a lot of rough seas during my 21 years navy career. Thanks for posting Chief..
During my 20 plus year Navy career my favorite duty station was the U.S.S. Paiute, ATF-159, an Ocean Going Tug, stationed in Mayport Florida. We weathered many storms and one Hurricane crossing from Baltimore to Bermuda with Yard Tug in tow. The Prop Shaft had been welded to keep it from turning during the transit. Unfortunately the weld broke loose and by the time we arrived the reduction gear looked like it had been bombed. We had to turn around and tow it back.
One thing I learned in the Corps. Worrying does no good, so do what you can to mitigate problems and just keep working along and trying to create a positive environment.
Excellent Video! You guys are worth every penny! People don't realize what you do for commerce and the economy! THANK YOU For all you do! And Thanks for sharing!
All the movement, all the traffic, all the voyages, all the waking and sleeping, all the dreams and aspirations, all the hard work - well done and thank you for the reminder of environments we otherwise would be ignorant of.
One of my buddies who used to sail the seas in Alaska used to say he never believed in God, but was on his knees a more than once praying for deliverance from the misery and terror.
A lot Atheist believe in god sometimes bro
Your buddy is a pussy.
@@blazemascarenhas6488 a defence mechanism made by our brain, nature of man is to believe in god because it makes the man comfortable and confidence.
@@blazemascarenhas6488 Errr then they would not be atheists :) Thats like saying sometimes Catholics pray to Allah. :)
@@andrewmills6212 they pretty much do - Allah basically means The God in Arabic
I love you Cheif, thank you for what you do for the world, God loves you.
I always hated rough weather. That's why I joined submarines.. Keep up the good work👍👍David Shotton
Haha, good reason.
I also have a big wish to travel on a submarine once, but it will probably not happen.
But I was on board a museum one in San Diego.
@@captainbontekoe6752 .
How does a submarine handle the rough seas in bad weather? Since they are in deep water, do they feel it?
Tonio Yendis they feel nothing obviously
The Boogeyman - it’s not that obvious to me, because i would think that during a rough storm, the under-currents would be rough too with all that water moving about.
My heart goes out to you and your crew! Chief MAKOi, I think I would be very afraid too. The Lord bless you and keep you!
I was a merchant seaman for almost 15 years a long way back. And I can tell ya, Amen brother. I didn't mind if the seas were a little snotty (just enough to bounce you around a little and give you the "yarrgh me hearties" sense of adventure at sea). But it's no fun at all when you're running for your life for the leeward side of some island- ANY island fer chrissakes- in seas that will kill you with one wrong shift of the rudder. Or when all you can do is maintain bare steerageway with the bow a point off the waves while getting the everloving shit knocked out of you for hours or days. And- in my case at least- getting tossed out of your bunk when the bow gets knocked up and over, then down, and you wake up about 6 feet in space and the deck is rushing up to smite you. Ugh. Rough seas suck.
I am very thankful for your series Chief Makoi for showing me the lives of folks who handle my exports and imports ! Damn life of logistician crew is very challenging and very very tough.
I remember talking to a friend who had a terminal illness and had a few months to live, he was still bright, cracking jokes when he could and trying to enjoy life. I asked him if he worried about the coming end. He replied 'Would it help to worry about it?'
Another excellent video, and Chicken and rice porridge is universal through Asia, Vietnamese have it as well, it fixes anything
Thank you so much for your honesty! I been on much smaller vessels 100 feet or less caught out with 20 ft waves and I totally understand what you are showing us on a larger scale. It was fishing for us and the weather turned suddenly. No amusement park in the world can match a rough sea for hours and days on end. We were happy to make it back to the docks in one piece, and the vessel still fully functional. Definitely had to put the things back in place that were not bolted and secured. Thanks for sharing these experiences.
BP
I’m not a seafarer but honestly i enjoy watching your videos sir. Salute to you. Keep safe!
Excellent show. Very real dialogue. No cover up.
I know how you feel Chief, been sea sick a number of times. wishing you many days of fair winds and following seas
Thank you. We enjoy the good days by knowing the bad. Your video is strangely soothing.
May I say this is very inspiring, especially for us who are still at the starting line of our seafaring career; it gives us a reality check. Keep up the videos, sir! And have a safe voyage. Godspeed!
Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
I was on a US Naval Destroyer in 1968. We took up to 42 degree rolls. I remember going around Capetown South Africa. That was one heck of a ride. The one thing I can say about high seas is, "I slept like a baby." I never slept as good as I did aboard ship.
As for being sea sick......I NEVER got over it 100%. Once the ship started rocking my belly was always upset. I just had to deal with it. It's not like I could tell the captain, "i quit. " Ha Ha
Looking forward to more of your videos.
Barry
Guess you are Filipino
Best Sailors on our Planet🇵🇭🇨🇭
I used to work on a small ex RN Dive ship, only a small thing, but I have mixed memories of being out in rough seas. Part of me loved it, the exhilaration of being on such a wild ride - and on a boat only 80ft in length, it did get very wild, but it could also scare the hell out of you if anything out of the ordinary happened. Deck cargo threatening to break loose and having to go out there and secure it. Or engine fuel filters becoming blocked when the constant rolling and pitching stirred up any sediment in the bottom of the bunker tanks. I also suffered from bad seasickness at the beginning, but after a while i found the rolling quite comforting, especially if I was tucked up in my bunk. But never felt the same for pitching, being a smaller boat she really would pitch a lot, I never really got used to that feeling. And will never forget the sudden change in the sea when you rounded a headland and found a bit of shelter, everything returning to normal again. Then it was time to go and clear up the mess! Certainly experiences I will remember for life.
Good Day Chief Makoi. Just want to tell you that you become a good example and a motivation for me to keep pursuing being a seafarer. Have a safe voyage sir. Hope to meet or see you someday.
PS. I'm still a G-11 student right now. I know that i must keep on striving hard to be a successful seafarer like you!
I enjoy watching chief mackoi' blog, I'm a retired seafarer & refreshing experiences.
Try being on a submarine that had an engineering casualty, forcing you to be on the surface, and take 30, to 35 degree rolls. For 8 hours!!
You’re on the Port bulkhead, the deck, the starboard bulkhead...... REPEAT!!!
Sea legs are a wonderful thing!
Submerging? So much better!
why it take 30 degree rolls ??
@@Techie1224: Heavy seas… On the surface.
Wow !!!! Had now idea . Had always thought that a ship of that size would just plough through no rock & roll .
Great information thanks .
Enjoying your channel .
✌️👍👌
I remember when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in 1975. Gordon Lightfoot immortalized that disaster with his song, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. I am a native of Michigan, and love the Great Lakes; so it really hit home to me.
Your SMILE always wins the rough sea, wishing you all the best and safe journeys in future
You did outstanding on your videos. So many on the outside have absolutely no idea what goes on. Finally one came through that can spread the word. We are real and we are proud of what we do. I'm use to land. You are use to sea. When the time comes I would be glad to serve with you if the time comes. Until then. Relish it brother 😎 👍🇺🇸⚔️🗽
I am always impressed by anyone who take up the calling to become a sailor. Thank you for this tutorial.
I enjoyed your video! I was aboard the USS Horne and the USS Sterett. The meter you filmed needs MANY MORE NUMBERS. . . :)
Military vessels will handle the worst seas, but sometimes the crew isn't up for it. . .
Tnx again, that was really fun!
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Amazing engineering that a ship that size doesn't break up in rough seas. God bless those seamen!
sometimes the ship does break up
You really trying to scare people! haha! Love it! Believe me, if an emergency happens, you will know what to do whether you are sleeping or not....as long as you were trained well.
@JUNE SHARIN CHAN Yes, that could happen too. Maybe just my Navy days and training had me prepared when I was shipboard all those years ago. We were alert in our sleep. We had emergency drills all the time though so there is that. Well, good luck!
I don't really know why, but...
Big waves get me excited.
The adrenaline rush is very intoxicating for me.
I have been around boats all of my life.
I don't what its like to be seasick.
I go out on deck and hold onto the handrailing and ride the storm like its my wedding night.
I don't fear death.
I know where I'm going.
So when its time...
And I get the call...
I will walk into that light.
I'm sorry that so many of you guys get seasick when you are on these long cruises, and you have to keep working because you need the money.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us Chief.
Bouncing off the walls, throwing up, the room being a mess, this reminds me of my drinking days. 🍺 🤢
The best explained doc about the worst eternal challenges man has to face on this planet for his survival You are a great chief Sir
This is the first video of yours I have seen and it’s amazing! For sure got me subscribing !
One of the surprises in your videos are the seascapes, clouds, the light at different times as well as the sea itself. It really helps one to be transported to the ship and get the feel of what you must do. Thank you for your videos.
Served thirty two years afloat,all over the world, ending up as chief engineer, absolutely love your videos, fair weather to you
I would sleep like a baby on that ship, I like stormy weather haha.
I think I would have liked to work on ships like this. However at 31 years old my time has probably passed, but I'm glad I found your videos.
I'd probably have a hammock.
Um me too but on a ship i don’t think it’s so great with all that movement
So glad this channel got recommended! Hope more people see this so we can appreciate the work and risk that goes along with keeping the world running
Beautiful series, thank you for sharing the life at sea!
What an absolute pleasure listening to and seeing your video, your voice is so gentle it would take the fear from me had I been on that voyage with you. Thank you
Great videos man. I just stumbled across your channel when looking for something to watch. Very interesting
My stomach is rolling just watching this. I'm not cut out for this kind of work Capt'n
Hi/Hello sir! Btw I am midshipman Javier, Huisha-Ver B. from Zamboanga State Marine Sciences and Technolgy curently a 2nd year student taking BSMarine Transportation, Can i suggest that if you can make a video/vlog of some navigational equipments in deck and engine department! I always watch your vlog sir if you only knew because it motivates me and it gives idea it comes of my proessional course! Thanks a lot sir for doing this you help lots of people to know what's the real work of a seafarer! That's all, Bon voyage sir and Godbless us always! 😊
Family is what you think of when you have hard times at work. I drive trucks but one of the coolest guys I ever met was a merchant marine. Shout out to Bruno. Flew with me to Puerto Vallarta a few years ago.
I live on the coast of Newfoundland, Canada and we get really rough weather and lost many members of my community to the sea. It's a tough life but it also has its beauty's
Funny , I’m watching this because I get sea sick , as a kid I marveled at large ships , only when I crossed the Mediterranean from Algeria to France , from France to the US did I realize how sea sick I got ! I’m relegated to lakes and rivers but still find these vessels fascinating ! I enjoy your videos and subscribed !
One think I remember at night crossing the ocean , how beautiful and vivid the heavens looked like on a clear night !
The hard part in Seamans life...
Thanks God I did not pursue this career. GOD grand me only in land base here in KSA.
God Bless to all Seafarers..
Just caught this vid and like other comments on it, I admire your honesty. Like others who have sailed, bad weather has been experienced. The only thing I would like to say is that being on a Bulk Carrier is something that I think, carries a bigger danger. The strain on these Vessels in poor Seas is tremendous and I applaud the men that sail in them. God bless these and all Sailors and keep them from harm.
Fascinating video, Chief! Thanks for sharing.
I liked this video. Some images were beautiful. I also admire the simplicity of Chief MAKOi, particularly when he explained how scared he might be.
I used to be a service engineer for years, working on cranes and windlasses. So I had the "chance" to travel a few times aboard merchant ships, sometimes in rough seas. That's definitely not fun! This video reminds me of nights spent running between my bed and the toilets...
By the way, handshake to all filipino sailors around the globe, from France.
I was a cadet in the 80's .
Worst mistake of my life was leaving the sea.
Thank you for your vlog.its like being back. At 54 I wish I could .
4:14 chief Makoi is doing a magic😂
I’d be hugging the commode the whole time Chief! I get seasick looking at a glass of water....MC
Love this channel, so accurate compared to my experiences
My only ship experience in the old days 70s and 80s was between Dublin and Hollyhead across the Irish sea .Then i would often get sea sick ,and there was no relief till port side .The new ships that do that run now are a World away .So smooth with at the worst a gentle roll ,that you would hardly know you were at sea .