I was, aboard a container-vessel, in a storm force 12 two weeks ago, north-atlantic. I ashore you, this is nothing you wish to exoerience. I was not really afraid (a good ship with a fine crew), but sometimes you only pray that this wave may pass by, when it hits you window on deck E, damages containers and equipment of the ship, and when you watch the bow-mast moving aside, because the ship is formed in a "S" by the force of the waves...The crew did housekeeping this day. Fine ship, fine crew.
9 years since the posting of this comment and no one is going to mention your masterful play on words "ashore" instead of "assure". If ever there was a nautical play on words, that would be it; well done!
Great Great footage! Is it possible for me to use and share this footage on my youtube page? I share footage from all kind of activities on our ocean. Cargo ships in the 1960s till now, oil rigs, fishing vessels, etc. Of course full credit will be given to the owner of the footage. Looking forward to your reply. Kind regards. Cheers.
not only water over the bow but water over the top of the containers that's fkg crazy. gotta give guys that do this ALOT of credit to transport the worlds retail products. they take their life in their hands every day.
It's kinda crazy and horrifying for people who are not used to it but these ships are made of steel and take A LOT of ballast water in order to make them heaver more stable in water and easier to navigate.. The real person who really deserves to be praised area people like Amerigo and Columbus who sailed half the world in wooden ships
this comment goes out to my friend who put a intelligent response in the comment section his name is nunya biznis stating the fact that the captain and the crew Men are the backbone of getting these products from one port to another have a blessed day my friends
one more thing and I hope I do not get a lot of stupid replies is the fact that even though people were stating how the waves were hitting the front of the ship and coming over the containers I do not see any white caps for they're out in front of the ship
Goodness! Those waves are hitting the containers! Sorry I'm not a sea fairer but I want to know, how come those containers are still on place even with such waves? o_O
@Dreamlgider All the damn time is more like it. The mid to north atlantic is littered with partially submerged containers. Very dangerous. I have crossed the atlantic several times working on yachts and have seen several each time. I would love to pop one open sometime and see what is inside.
Yes they are....shipping lines dealing with shipper,Forwarders and NVOCC must make sure they stuffed the container properly and the container is sealed and marked by the port's mark in order to be loaded for export on an outbound vessel...They also check for holes in containers and corrosion.
ANYONE ONE NOTICE HOW THE THIS GUY RECORDING MAYBE SHITTING HIS PANTS..FIRST TIMER AND THE OTHER DUDE IN THE BACKGROUND SINGING LA VIDA LOCA IN CHINEESE ?
@marisa82 Just like I did time after time again. Started so confident and strong in the harbours, but the sea just put me in to my place in seconds, that is. ;-) You know, one of the most intense smells of this profession is that of shit in pants. ;-) Forget about salty water and fresh winds and the like. We all smelled after shit in the crew. ;-)
