Sailing The Rough Seas | Seaman Vlog 

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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

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.

It takes a character to openly acknowledge your fears, it takes bravery to confront it on a daily basis. Respect Chief.

True courage is not the absence of fear. It’s doing what’s necessary in the face of it.

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.

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! 🙏

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

Chief you made me miss my husband more and made me cry. Kudos to all seafarers. God bless and stay safe

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Filipino seafarer - modern heroes of the nation. God Bless you all.

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 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.

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

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!

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. : ))))))

Love actually seeing the sea rough! It’s hard to imagine something so beautiful get so destructive.

This makes me appreciate more the sacrifices of my husband who is also a seafarer. My highest salute to your bravery.

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!

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

This guy gives such honest and sober explanations for deep sea transporting. I enjoy it more than I expected.

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!

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.

Some stunning shots of waves breaking over the ship's bow, must be absolutely terrifying. Great video!

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!

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 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.

4:13 I love that sequence of you moving the curtains by the power of your mind alone. 😄

Bouncing off the walls, throwing up, the room being a mess, this reminds me of my drinking days. 🍺 🤢

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.

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.

Chief makoi your videos have wake my memories and releave my times in the ships. Every ocean have the good and the batt times

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!

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 .

I’m not a seafarer but honestly i enjoy watching your videos sir. Salute to you. Keep safe!

WOW! This is a absolutly pro-quality documentary. Better then 90% of all aired on TV. Thanks a lot, sir!

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.

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 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

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.

Reminiscing a lot of rough seas during my 21 years navy career. Thanks for posting Chief..

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!

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.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings!

I always hated rough weather. That's why I joined submarines.. Keep up the good work👍👍David Shotton

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!

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.

I know how you feel Chief, been sea sick a number of times. wishing you many days of fair winds and following seas

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 .

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!

from North Carolina 2019 ITS BEAUTIFUL ...The power & strength of the mighty ocean The Gods almighty hands ...!!!💙❤️💪

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

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

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.

You and your mind are Very Well put together! Wishing you a really Amazing Life !!!!❤❤❤

Beautiful series, thank you for sharing the life at sea!

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

Excellent show. Very real dialogue. No cover up.

Great videos man. I just stumbled across your channel when looking for something to watch. Very interesting

Chief I just finished watching this one again & I still Laughed My Ass Off seeing you hand directing the drapes opening & closing at your direction, I always Thank You for posting it for all of us to enjoy with you all. 😁🤣🙃 (Your Fan in SE Idaho USA)

When I was 10 years old I sailed on an old Attack Transport (US Navy) ship from Adak, AK to Yokohama, Japan in 1957. We had to pass through a tropical storm and we were corkscrewing for a few days! We even had cavitation of the screw as it lifted out of the water part ways at times...I was never scared because none of the adults showed fear around me. I was very excited at the time. It would scare me now for sure.

I love you Cheif, thank you for what you do for the world, God loves you.

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..

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

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! 😊

I enjoy this channel, and want to say thanks to all of you merchant seamen for braving the sea for our benefit.

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.

Truly terrifying....Gods speed always Chief !

OH Yes... Chairs going to and fro on the floor-one, tethered loosely to the floor, with me in it in the mess, with the half-filled soup bowl threatening to disgorge the contents over the edge and onto the table. The steward looked like the epitomy of the "Drunken Sailor" as he traversed the deck. But then, so did everyone else. A fire extinguisher departed its normal home to visit friends, two decks below. We were in similar seas for a couple of days on a tiny (comparitively) 3,500 Tonne ship with refrigerated cargo. I was not part of the usual crew, being a provider to shipping. But I had sailed upon cargo vessels several times and from this end of the scale, on one occasion, to the other where the Pacific Ocean was SO FLAT that you could only very occasionally discern about a 0.05 degree list via careful observation of the forecastle mast head.

Amazing engineering that a ship that size doesn't break up in rough seas. God bless those seamen!

4:14 chief Makoi is doing a magic😂

It's guys like you that give a trucker a reason to drive. Sea men put all the worlds goods together so truckers have something to deliver. A one week disruption in global shipping would have significant consequences to all products we buy. Two weeks and the results could be catastrophic to a national supply chain.

This is the first video of yours I have seen and it’s amazing! For sure got me subscribing !

I’d be hugging the commode the whole time Chief! I get seasick looking at a glass of water....MC

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.

My stomach is rolling just watching this. I'm not cut out for this kind of work Capt'n

There's a line from Deadliest Catch that sums up the ocean perfectly "If you don't believe in God, then come out here." Or an even better one from Oceans (DisneyNature) "The ocean fights on, and anyone who knows the sea will tell you of her power." Awesome video, you just got another subscriber!

Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed it as an informative piece on the realities of seafaring. Respect from New Zealand😁

Fascinating video, Chief! Thanks for sharing.

I enjoy watching chief mackoi' blog, I'm a retired seafarer & refreshing experiences.

thanks chef Makoi! thats why i salute all seaferers..GOD Bless and stay safe

Ang iba kapag sinabing seaman akala nila ganon kadali pero di nila iniisip yong mga ganitong situation na kinahaharap ng ating mga mandaragat na pinoy

High regard and respect to all of you seafarers! Have friends also who are. God protect you every time you sail!

Love this channel, so accurate compared to my experiences

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 would actually love to be in a stateroom in rough Seas it's calming to me

I will never forget my first storm at sea. The Med. 2 days and nights of sheer hell. Couldn't eat and barely drink even water. You layed down to sleep and your guts are rolling around like jelly.

When i was a student i was so excited of seeing and feeling the ship roll. But when the time came putik pati sa pag shower ang hirap😂

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

Just saying. I'm sure I would get over it once I seen those engines 😂