Container Ship Vlog #26 (Footage From First Week Back) 

Awesome work and every company needs people like you. A true passion for the work that you do. Well done.

In Vlog 22, you welded some new angle iron in the shop to a grating that had rusted. Before welding, you used a grinder to grind away primer paint that comes already sprayed on the angle iron. That primer paint is sprayed on the angle so that it doesn't rust in transit or when stowed on deck. On my ship, we'd get angle, flat bar and channel iron treated the same way. But one of the best features of that primer paint is that it can be welded through. Unlike any other kind of primer/paint, it is electrically conductive to allow an arc to be struck and welded. We started seeing that primer in at least the mid 2000's if not sooner. Try it for yourself or check with your supplier. It's nice to just cut a piece and then start welding. Wished I was still out there, retired. Good Luck.

This is one of the best channels on youtube. I was at sea on a Navy Carrier for 10 yrs off and on. Once you go to sea its in your blood. Excellent videos.

I am an ex fitter from Rolls Royce Aero Engines. The all round skills in the video are good. It also looks as though you are left to your own devices over the jobs that you do which is good also rather than a supervisor coming along and saying "Hows the job going" continuously.

Can hardly wait to see the new LED lights installed. As I think about your job and if I would like doing it, I worry as to if I would feel trapped on board. But then I see you walking everywhere to get things done and then it seems to be a big place. Thanks for a great Vlog.

Nice scenery the ocean looks good beautiful take care always on your travel

Great vlogs really interesting to see what goes on board these container ships

Anytime we’re on a cruise I’ll sit out on my balcony and look at these w my binocs as we pass by.. and I always wonder, what are they up to? This helps answer that question!

Well done, sir. Thanks for taking the time to share.

Hi and another fantastic video on board your ship 👍🏻 I really enjoy watching your videos showing us all what’s going on board a container ship 😁 It’s something most people have no idea about lol 😆 Thanks Stevie 🇬🇧

Super interesting video. Ty for sharing your thoughts and adventures at sea👀👣🐬🌌🌠⛴. Informative and easy to watch. Appreciate your time and effort. HUGS and blessings from NY State. Happy sunny sea days for ALL. 🌞

This is so much more interesting and fascinating then it had any right to be, I'm hooked

Really enjoy this. Please make more. You are living what my dream was. My dad was a merchant seaman too.

Very, very interesting. Educational. Thank you.

You do great work and its interesting to see what you do and where you stay on the ship. Keep up the good work and great vlogs.

Just kidding really...mad respect to you guys !! Look forward to more videos!

Great new find for my subscription list. Keep those vlogs coming. Safe sailing!

Watched quite a few of your videos very informative stuff quite amazed with it

I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. If I were younger, I would jump at the chance to work on that ship.

Another great one Jeff... Just looking forward to seeing the results of your work in the next episode. I guess it will depend on them, but it would be nice to know the rest of the crew and colleagues in a future episode. Anyway, thks a lot for sharing your life at see with all of us. Happy and safe sailing from Spain.

Love the video’s. I like the video’s of you actually doing stuff. Keep up the good work and Bon Voyage!

Another great video from you. Informative, interesting and well editied. I like the thing where you manage to add the music right on right spots. Have a safe trip and keep that camera handy! Cheers from Sweden!

You remind me of a 21st Century Montgomery Scott (aka "Miracle Worker" from Star Trek). Thought, when you co-worker was going down, contemplate him wearing a hard hat, as his head is not that hard. I love your Vblog as I just discovered them last night and I find your job/environment fascinating. Thank you for the illumination into another world that most of us never knew.

Cool job! lots of diversity in tasks your doing I like it

I'm a stevedore in Savannah. Pretty cool seeing another aspect of these ships that I work for a living.

Enjoy what you do. Thanks for sharing.

I am totally checking this career out. I was a sailor, and I miss it. Thanks for the vids!

Thank you love it when your on the ships

Dude, you are a master craftsman!

Wow! That water being sucked up by the weather was fabulous.

Just watched the room tour more space than my living room at home thanks again

I love that you can make parts from stuff on hand.

Love seeing life onboard. You transport our products like truckers, live a life I would never know! Curious abt stormy seas, how big ships & crew manages. Stay safe!

My father would have love to be able to tinker like you do on the ship.

good vlog. Thank you.

Good job on the video.

Great video

Thanks for allowing this mearsk.

New subscriber! Very interesting content!!

Welcome back

sounds like a fun, interesting job. if I didn't get seasick easily.

Hay I do the same stuff at home on land and not moving, good video 👍.

i like your manner as straight as can be, i live in a port city but do not know any sailors and pretty sure i do not like waves so thanks for the tour, i own a set of custom fit earplugs you should have filter noise cheers

Man I've been deployed on carriers and many Carnival cruises. So I'm strangely drawn to this channel lol. New Sub from me. Cheers!

Wicked mate. seems like a nice job!

Good vid, no need to mention the scoof obtained from the containers, I like that man. What happens ar sea etc etc.

Awesome Jeff

Cool channel 👍

Thank you very much!👍

What does the kitchen look like? are there any amenities on board?

Enjoy your day home with Matthew!

New subscriber here and, mind you, I wasn't even that interested in ships before. Kudos!

Maersk great shipping line. Like to work with them as logistic forwarder.

Hey man congrats for your videos and your job, please make video explain how can job offshore on cargo ships ?

Thank you

another good one...maybe lower the music volume a few notches, it's way louder than when you are talking, us headphone users would appreciate it.

Good stuff Jeff. Any idea when the next dry dock is scheduled for the Montana?

Are you on the same ship all the time with the same room? Great videos, by the way.....keep them coming! :)

interesting music choices

Hallelujah, Peace be with you, Good Lenten Journey; Thank you & your supporters for all Your good works, God bless you… ✝🙀😇🙏 God bless America, in Jesus name, amen.

Enjoy your videos very much. Are you required to stand watch’s when at sea or at anytime?

Does your shipping line offer accommodation for passengers on the cargo ships doing long journeys?

Bonjour from montreal great stuff have you ever been to montreal quebec take care.

Hey man how long you been doing this work? Looks interesting, do you make decent money? I'm a truck driver now and sometimes I haul those containers from ports

Hello Matt, Could you make some video about anchor and mooring winches on the ship ?

What's the difference for officers and non officers in terms of life aboard the ship and daily work load?

Those floods crouse Hinds units ?

Very nice content sir, btw what is your position/rank sir?

How long are you in the states, good videos. Thanks

Jeff, I'm wondering what your specific position or job title is. Years ago I was a deck cadet on an MSC vessel that had a "DMac" (Deck Mechanic) onboard. Thanks.

What ship are you on?? I'm a crane operator at the port of savannah. Interesting seeing the other side of things on the ship thanks👍

Who is 'Jeff' in "Matt and Jeff"? (or maybe the other way around...who is the person we never see?) Forgive me, I don't usually visit channel home to read about owner.

Do you get paid by the hour and time n a half over 40hrs. Or paid by contract ?

Omg that's soooooo high ! Good thing u got safety harness

Thanks for the video, I always wanted a career at sea, instead I became an airline pilot.

What is your rank? Is the pay good?

Have you guys ever had a water spout go across the ship?

What’s the name of your ship?

*what ship is that your on...I'm sure I worked it?*

Are you back on the same ship

Are you a bosun or AB? Was wondering what nationality your officiers are?

So you’re a millwright right.?

How do I get a job like that ?? Some information please. In a 17yr military vet. And looking for a more enhancing job then what I'm doing now.. would like to work on ships at sea.. and go places.

how's the food?

No safety helmet on deck??

I know what you mean by no filming on the lot. These days, there is WAY too much trouble. I know it would have been pretty educational but these days, in some war torn countries and too many troublemakers having access to the Internet, the stuff you share could fall into the wrong hands. Some places not only bans photography and filming but they even want you to keep that info top secret. Although we as taxpayers feel that the rule of keeping as much stuff secret as possible may sound stupid but to be safe, you have to follow the rules. Either that or risk going to jail.

Sir can I ask you..which rank are you?

9:00 I'm sure that wasn't the underlying problem. More like a bandaid. . Something else wasn't right man

I’m a AB and a tanker men. Are you out of the US? And how do you get on with them?

What do you mean when you say “ my partner”?

How can I do what you do.

Nice thick piece of pipe huh?

Do you have more international with the captain and other officers durning the dinner or entertainment areas? I always wondered how the captain and chief engineer live in big commercial ships such as living quarters (suite), private swimming pool (if they have such perk). I know it is not a cruise ship but these are still high ranking officers and stay in those ships longer than those commanding cruise lines.

Where’s the water slide?

Love the videos, but please use ground instead of grinded.

AHOY, BITCHES!

I can’t stand ships. I’m afraid of the ocean

No helmet, taking safety seriously then?