This was not only a great maritime video, it was honestly one of the best cranes and rigging into I have seen. And my comment comes from 15 years of working experience. They ( whoever they are) should use this video for training newbies!! Love you vids sir!!!!
This is such a clear, well-edited, and well-voiced video. I've worked with multinational crane and lift manufacturers and I've never seen their professional media departments put out videos this good. Great to see you back, this is fantastic.
As the mother of a four year old boy, your material is invaluable to me, so I can answer the endless technical questions accurately. I also love heavy transportation (my family is from Lake Superior, so locks are in my blood), so your channel is tops in my books!
My first duty station in the Navy after graduating from air traffic control school was Kodiak, Alaska. Periodically a cargo ship would arrive and would need to be either offloaded or loaded or both. The call would go out for a working party to assist with this effort. I was part of this working party several times. Your points you made about situational awareness are excellent! You’ve got to keep your wits about you. It’s really easy to get hurt!
5:29 It looked as if your camera was attached to the block facing toward the hook; that's an interesting camera angle providing a unique perspective. Your signalman, Jeff, gave clear, concise signals that were easy for the crane operator to see at a distance. That was a good technique.
It's amazing how much of our lifestyle depends on equipment we never think about, operated by people we take for granted. Welcome back. You have been missed
It’s so good to see a video from you again Joe. So many great story tellers have left The Tube lately and I thought you were another one gone. God Speed my friend.
We missed you, Joe. You probably think that these are repetitious. but they aren't. we don't go on across the world cruises on the oceans. We lay up in our recliners, eat Doritos and watch band Doritos commercials. And wait for your next post. Be well, stay safe. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Joe. I really like your videos. You do a great job teaching people what it is like at sea. I dreamt of it as a kid. In the 80's the opportunities were far, few and in between. You had to know somebody to get in. I became a Union Carpenter and am almost ready to retire. I have been an avid Lake Michigan sailboat sailor most of my life. Every time I see the big ships, I think...wow....I so wanted that trade. But I'm ok with my 30+ years in commercial construction. I'm glad you are sharing your experience in a humble way. Great job!!
Informative and entertaining as always. Love cranes. Years back my neighbor had a 40-year-old Pin Oak taken out. Very close to both houses. They brought in a huge crane on wheels. Actually, had to take out a hedge to get it in close. Lifted 8-10 foot sections of that tree and dropped it neatly onto the street. Hello from sunny Oregon.
Thank you for this safety video on CRANE types and mostly operations 😊❤ great job. When I bought my used 1978 Backhoe the backhoe end did NOT have a solenoid valve to stop the boom from dropping if a Hydraulic line split open. Very dangerous, there was a opinion in owners manual to show two valves on each side of control levers to LOCK out hydraulic flow. My backhoe dropped suddenly when one of my hydraulic lines cracked from age and blasted Hydraulic fluid all over me. After that I only do any lifting ( craning) with the front loader bucket. It has TWO hydraulic rams on each side so it will not drop uncontrollably Its a lesson I investigated on all equipment to see if they had safty solenoid for preventing the hydraulic from dropping a load you lift, or do you have a redundant Hydraulic system in place to counter to loss of fluid from one cylinder.
Welcome back Joe! Excellent video sir! I work at a factory that makes mining equipment and we a lot of cranes, from 1/2 T jibs to 125 T gantries. We do alot of the same lifts.
Well done. Had to watch to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I wasn't. We use these on the ships I have been on. Just a reminder that slewing is signaled with an open palm just like it was done here. I don't continuously move my hand when doing that, but either way I am sure is fine.
Welcome back Joe. It’s terrific to see you back on your channel. Trusting that you and your crew mates are well. Do you have any thoughts on the crash of the MV Dali or any insights into the problems that caused the crash. Wishing you and your team a great week, smooth seas and peaceful, seasonally appropriate weather. Peace brother
Hey Joe don't forget boom up or down holding the load that is opening and closing your fist with the thumb up or down and for extending the boom u can do 2 fingers pointing in or out using just 1 hand which every way u want this keeps 1 hand free good to see u back
Joe! Where the heck have you been man? I thought you must have got lost in the Bermuda Triangle. Glad to see you back. Incidently what is this video about, I'm getting a feeling that it is about cranes.....🤣
Haha … cranes. I was working on a supply boat in the Gulf of Mexico. We hauled a huge Caterpillar generator to a super tanker. The crew on the super tanker wanted to only use slings. Our captain kept arguing with them that they needed to rig at least spreaders but the tanker crew refused. So, two wirerope slings on opposite corners of the skids of the generator. Our captain told us to be ready to bail over the side when the generator flipped and got squirrelly. Sure enough, in 6-8 foot seas, the crane operator lifts the generator a few feet off of the deck. It immediately flipped and started getting bashed to pieces on our deck as we moved up and down relative to the tanker. Captain was on the radio yelling to lift, lift. Then the operator instead of swinging over the stern, swings over the boat and wheelhouse. Cap ordered us to hang by our hands over the side of the wheelhouse. Then the cussing back and forth ensued.
Thanks! A world I know nothing of,.. but yet, I feel compelled to learn. My own personal quote here: "ife is full of merit badges waiting to be earned...."
Are you planning on coming back on the lakes? I feel a series of life on the lakes would be very interesting as I know a lot of people planning to work the lakes and would love the insight!
Probably not. I loved my time on the lakes and spent last summer in my RV exploring the area more. But the type of work and the pay scale in the Great Lakes makes me believe I won't return.
Cranes are a lot of fun. In Australia we call the person directing a crane the "Dogman", not sure if this is a global thing. Also for hook/wire down it's moving your arm side to side (pivoting from the elbow). For fine hook up/hook down movements, once the load is close to landing, I find a lot of people make a pinching movement with their hand.
Was on a laker once and signaled for more slack to toss off a mooring like. The mate went the wrong way and I almost found out what life without fingers was like. Got back after we were backing off and she asked “did I get you?” 😳
Most all crane operators “office” is something out of a Stephen King novel as well. Cramped, dirty, smelly, damp, greasy, oily, has 46 layers of paint, is made of steel and hurts you if you turn your back on it. They usually have a dirty, nasty, oil and grease encrusted radio up there. The mic cord is somehow holding on to its final days………one screw holding the whole thing down, speaker shot out years ago. I had to service said radios. My legs tired from the staircase just to get up there. Every inch of me became just BLACK. I had bruises on every square inch of every body part. I threw away my jeans and shirt each day. You can’t wash that oily, grease ridden, sweat filled bacteria out of it if you tried. I had some pallets being shipped to me anyway and my secretary shopped for 30 sets of jeans, 4 stores she said and threw it all in with the shipment ❤. She has no idea ❤️❤️🍺🍺 Motorola actually tacked on extra money called clothing pay on my paycheck, swear to god. That was a tough project, Panama Canal project, early 90’s I think. 8 months, during the summer of course. Bad times👍😞
Glad your back on THANKS.
I'm glad to be back!
You're BAAACK! So glad! Hope you have been well, Joe!
All has been well. Had a long journey, time on shore with family and now finally getting content made for all of you!
It’s been 40 years since I was a crane mechanic, this was a fun watch. Thanks Joe and glad you’re back.
Thanks!
Joe proving that a great story teller can make any subject interesting.
Welcome back, Joe! I craned my neck noticing your post!
Yeah, Joe's back!
That's what's up!!
This was not only a great maritime video, it was honestly one of the best cranes and rigging into I have seen. And my comment comes from 15 years of working experience. They ( whoever they are) should use this video for training newbies!!
Love you vids sir!!!!
Awesome to see you again, Joe! Great video! 😊
This is such a clear, well-edited, and well-voiced video. I've worked with multinational crane and lift manufacturers and I've never seen their professional media departments put out videos this good. Great to see you back, this is fantastic.
Joe, glad to see you back! We've missed you
I am glad to have some time off to make some videos for you all to enjoy!
As the mother of a four year old boy, your material is invaluable to me, so I can answer the endless technical questions accurately. I also love heavy transportation (my family is from Lake Superior, so locks are in my blood), so your channel is tops in my books!
I'll join the "Joe's back!" Crowd. Glad you are.
My first duty station in the Navy after graduating from air traffic control school was Kodiak, Alaska. Periodically a cargo ship would arrive and would need to be either offloaded or loaded or both. The call would go out for a working party to assist with this effort. I was part of this working party several times.
Your points you made about situational awareness are excellent! You’ve got to keep your wits about you. It’s really easy to get hurt!
Joe, we have been waiting to hear from you. Glad you are back!
I appreciate that! Had a long stint at sea. Back on land preparing lots of videos!
Glad to see you back brother
Glad you’re back
5:29 It looked as if your camera was attached to the block facing toward the hook; that's an interesting camera angle providing a unique perspective. Your signalman, Jeff, gave clear, concise signals that were easy for the crane operator to see at a distance. That was a good technique.
It's amazing how much of our lifestyle depends on equipment we never think about, operated by people we take for granted. Welcome back. You have been missed
Yeah, hey. Welcome back. Please keep informing and entertaining. Thanks from the hinterland.
This would make a great safety video.
I've always had a very soft spot for cranes. They're just so...majestic.
It’s so good to see a video from you again Joe. So many great story tellers have left The Tube lately and I thought you were another one gone. God Speed my friend.
The mishap reenactment guy and the hardhat rolling away. 'Whoa!' 😂💀
Hey, welcome back!
Loved this Joe. It was an uplifting experience
Thanks Joe, Have you considered making documentaries your next gig?
Glad to see a new video from you! Appreciate it
We missed you, Joe. You probably think that these are repetitious. but they aren't. we don't go on across the world cruises on the oceans. We lay up in our recliners, eat Doritos and watch band Doritos commercials. And wait for your next post. Be well, stay safe. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome back mate. 👍👍👍👍😎✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
Missed you. Good to see you back.
Hi Joe. I really like your videos. You do a great job teaching people what it is like at sea. I dreamt of it as a kid. In the 80's the opportunities were far, few and in between. You had to know somebody to get in. I became a Union Carpenter and am almost ready to retire. I have been an avid Lake Michigan sailboat sailor most of my life. Every time I see the big ships, I think...wow....I so wanted that trade. But I'm ok with my 30+ years in commercial construction. I'm glad you are sharing your experience in a humble way. Great job!!
Good to see you back Joe😊
Dean thank you as always. Feels good to get some content out there again!
Pumped to see you posting again! You've got a serious talent for documentary filmmaking.
Informative and entertaining as always. Love cranes. Years back my neighbor had a 40-year-old Pin Oak taken out. Very close to both houses. They brought in a huge crane on wheels. Actually, had to take out a hedge to get it in close. Lifted 8-10 foot sections of that tree and dropped it neatly onto the street. Hello from sunny Oregon.
Thank you for this safety video on CRANE types and mostly operations 😊❤ great job. When I bought my used 1978 Backhoe the backhoe end did NOT have a solenoid valve to stop the boom from dropping if a Hydraulic line split open. Very dangerous, there was a opinion in owners manual to show two valves on each side of control levers to LOCK out hydraulic flow. My backhoe dropped suddenly when one of my hydraulic lines cracked from age and blasted Hydraulic fluid all over me. After that I only do any lifting ( craning) with the front loader bucket. It has TWO hydraulic rams on each side so it will not drop uncontrollably
Its a lesson I investigated on all equipment to see if they had safty solenoid for preventing the hydraulic from dropping a load you lift, or do you have a redundant Hydraulic system in place to counter to loss of fluid from one cylinder.
You totally deserve to be granted as an educational channel.
Expecting more videos to come!! ❤
What a cool and informative video, much i learned from that Joe, great to see your content again. Miss is it buddy when its not there!
You packed a ton of info into this quick video. Very well done. I can tell this one took a lot of work!
Great to see you back Joe! You have been missed
Welcome back Joe! Excellent video sir! I work at a factory that makes mining equipment and we a lot of cranes, from 1/2 T jibs to 125 T gantries. We do alot of the same lifts.
love your videos man always excited to see a new one drop
Appreciate it!
Always loving to see your video´s
Well done. Had to watch to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I wasn't. We use these on the ships I have been on. Just a reminder that slewing is signaled with an open palm just like it was done here. I don't continuously move my hand when doing that, but either way I am sure is fine.
Yey been waiting for your next upload!
Thanks Joe. The signals shown were exactly the same ones used in my 24 year USN career.
Welcome back Joe. It’s terrific to see you back on your channel. Trusting that you and your crew mates are well. Do you have any thoughts on the crash of the MV Dali or any insights into the problems that caused the crash.
Wishing you and your team a great week, smooth seas and peaceful, seasonally appropriate weather. Peace brother
I'll probably do a video on the MV Dali crash at some point.
Joes back, we mussed ya bud.
excellent video... I missed them....
Thanks for the video, I usually learn something and always enjoy watching! Glad to see you again!
Ahoy Mate! Glad to see you're back with new material. Keep up the good work.
Seems he should use bright reflective orange or green highlights viz gloves for easier contrast between background, or shadows
YES HES BACK
Glad your back
Hey Joe don't forget boom up or down holding the load that is opening and closing your fist with the thumb up or down and for extending the boom u can do 2 fingers pointing in or out using just 1 hand which every way u want this keeps 1 hand free good to see u back
I love your videos. Great to see you back on. You’re like the Mike Rowe of the ship world. Keep up the great work.
I've learnt something today, I watched your RV post last week and commented about your next ship post, thanks Joe glad you're back , atb from England
Wonderful to have you back! I love your channel!
Thank you so much!
Oh now this is what I’m talking about
I work on ship to shore cranes. I’ve done a few small repairs on ships cranes but not many.
The king is back, long live the king.
It's good to be king! ha
Pretty much the same signals as we used when I was in construction. The signals portion felt a little like a training video. LOL. Great video!!
Glad your back too, didn’t see any RV video this past 4 month I assume you just chill this time around be safe out there 😊
Exactly. I worked a long job then spent some time with family.
thanks for making these videos i rewatch them all the time to remind me of where i want to be in life
Making amazing content man 👍👍
Very inteersting as always!
So glad to have you back! Amazing channel!
Joe! Where the heck have you been man? I thought you must have got lost in the Bermuda Triangle. Glad to see you back. Incidently what is this video about, I'm getting a feeling that it is about cranes.....🤣
Ha After a long stretch at sea. I got sucked into a vortex crazier then the Bermuda Triangle... my hometown in New Jersey.
Welcome back Joe, cheers from Australia.
algorithm comment, so glad you're back brother!
So great to hear your voice Joe! I have missed your videos.
Glad to see you back. Looking forward to the new videos
Much appreciated
Great vlog as always! A fully loaded jumbo jet is 400t. Keep the good work! Be safe my friend!
Hey, Welcome back Joe. Best wishes from the UK
Thank goodness, great to see you back and even better to see that you made it to Lyttelton 👍
Lyttelton was a great port!
Haha … cranes. I was working on a supply boat in the Gulf of Mexico. We hauled a huge Caterpillar generator to a super tanker. The crew on the super tanker wanted to only use slings. Our captain kept arguing with them that they needed to rig at least spreaders but the tanker crew refused. So, two wirerope slings on opposite corners of the skids of the generator. Our captain told us to be ready to bail over the side when the generator flipped and got squirrelly. Sure enough, in 6-8 foot seas, the crane operator lifts the generator a few feet off of the deck. It immediately flipped and started getting bashed to pieces on our deck as we moved up and down relative to the tanker. Captain was on the radio yelling to lift, lift. Then the operator instead of swinging over the stern, swings over the boat and wheelhouse. Cap ordered us to hang by our hands over the side of the wheelhouse. Then the cussing back and forth ensued.
Thanks! A world I know nothing of,.. but yet, I feel compelled to learn. My own personal quote here: "ife is full of merit badges waiting to be earned...."
Great to see you back Joe, really look forward to your videos.
Are you planning on coming back on the lakes? I feel a series of life on the lakes would be very interesting as I know a lot of people planning to work the lakes and would love the insight!
Probably not. I loved my time on the lakes and spent last summer in my RV exploring the area more. But the type of work and the pay scale in the Great Lakes makes me believe I won't return.
Thank you so much that you're finally back.
More to come!
I really enjoy your videos! Happy to see some fresh content!!!!
Glad you’re back Joe! Keep these video coming my friend!
Got a few in pipes. Keep an eye on the channel!
Glad you're back. Good episode. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Cranes are a lot of fun. In Australia we call the person directing a crane the "Dogman", not sure if this is a global thing. Also for hook/wire down it's moving your arm side to side (pivoting from the elbow).
For fine hook up/hook down movements, once the load is close to landing, I find a lot of people make a pinching movement with their hand.
Was on a laker once and signaled for more slack to toss off a mooring like. The mate went the wrong way and I almost found out what life without fingers was like. Got back after we were backing off and she asked “did I get you?” 😳
Great to see some content again Joe. Welcome back 🎉
Good to have you posting videos again.
This video was so well done. Man! You are very good at this. Congrats
Missed your videos.💪
Welcome back, Joe.You were missed.
Thanks!
Thank you so much Uncertainzee!
Most all crane operators “office” is something out of a Stephen King novel as well.
Cramped, dirty, smelly, damp, greasy, oily, has 46 layers of paint, is made of steel and hurts you if you turn your back on it.
They usually have a dirty, nasty, oil and grease encrusted radio up there. The mic cord is somehow holding on to its final days………one screw holding the whole thing down, speaker shot out years ago.
I had to service said radios. My legs tired from the staircase just to get up there. Every inch of me became just BLACK. I had bruises on every square inch of every body part.
I threw away my jeans and shirt each day. You can’t wash that oily, grease ridden, sweat filled bacteria out of it if you tried. I had some pallets being shipped to me anyway and my secretary shopped for 30 sets of jeans, 4 stores she said and threw it all in with the shipment ❤. She has no idea ❤️❤️🍺🍺
Motorola actually tacked on extra money called clothing pay on my paycheck, swear to god.
That was a tough project, Panama Canal project, early 90’s I think.
8 months, during the summer of course.
Bad times👍😞
Glad to see you back!
Kept searching for you every day,glad you’re back🏴
Thanks Joe. Great to see you again...
Yay you’re back!!! Great video. Learned a lot. 😊
Aw ya! Good day when Joe post! Good to see you. Seems like awhile
So glad your back with your informative videos. Love the content and delivery.
Thanks so much!
Happy to see you are back at sea.
Glad to see you are back with a video!
I am glad your back I hope so that is