When Ships Are Stuck at Anchor : How This Affects The Crew? 

Chief, the quality of your videos is over the moon. Thanks and blessings.

Chief, I didn't know anything about Ocean going ships and those that sailed until you hooked me awhile back. Being a landlubber living in North Dakota, USA I'm 1800+- miles from the nearest port with the exception of Duluth, MN. On the shores of the Great Lakes. I'm equally fascinated with the size of ships as I am amazed on how some can stay afloat. Thanks for your experience, expertise on ships and willingness to share it. I think it's time for another life's adventure in sailing the oceans! Do you hire on many 75 year Olds with failing eyesight, one leg, and various extensive medical needs?🤪🇺🇸 I won't hold my breath waiting for a job offer! 😜🚢⛵🚤⛴🛳🛶🤪

I was fishing off a container ship on my boat with a friend. Enjoying a lovely lazy day. Looking over the huge ship I see a ship member watching us fish. I pointed to a fresh catch, and at him and tossed it up to him. He was so happy. 😀

Hi chief Makoi as a ex int truckdriver who used a lot of ferry,s in those days to cross the north Sea,Baltic ,Mediterenean,and Egeic Sea i always wondered how real life on those huge cargo ships was. Found your channel and you explain all very good,no heroc story,s and always when possible with numbers. Keep up the work with your channel and opening our horizon a bit more every video. And a new subscriber. May you and your crew have good and safe sailings now and into the far future

Hi Chief MAKOI, your videos are super interesting to see how you guys basically make the world economy tick, I have great respect for all you guys, I've been following along with you now for a couple of months, all your uploads are always packed with information on routines and tasks you carry out while in contract at sea or in harbour... Top Marks for all you share with us land bound folk, some will never understand what you all do to keep the world turning as it were... As always look forward to your videos...

I archived this video (in our family's database) for my grandchildren and theirs... this is history I feel they need to learn. Thank you for your service.

I love the honesty of Chief's RU-vid videos. This is the way it should be - " this is what actually happens ". It takes a special type of man to dedicate himself to a life at sea. Chief is that guy.

Also crew prefer to be at anchor because is more relaxed and when it is confirmed that the vessel is going to be at anchor a lot normally the agency sell gsm chips to the crew so they can have internet cheaper that satellital service. Your streamer room is awesome chief

Thanks for answering those questions. I guess flexibility is an integral part of a seafarers life, and is probably not appreciated enough by us landlocked creatures. Thanks for that!

Ship is standing still for an extended period of time and the Chief engineer is like: You get some maintenance, you get some maintenance and you get some maintenance. Everyone gets some maintenance!

The maritime world seems tough, even cruel sometimes ... I admire all that seafarers are able to endure although I was in the military and, as you know, this can ask for sacrifice as well. All the best

Well… that answered a lot of questions I didn’t even know I had. Thanks Chief.

Thanks chief adequate explanation of the situation stuck at port,you always seem to have a positive attitude and the correct answer.

Thanks Chief! Reminds me of my brief time in the merchant marine back in the early 1980s, your vids bring back great memories...cheers! When I had free time on board, I carried a guitar and a camera. In those days, no smartphones, not even cell phones were happening. I wrote a lot too, and studied whatever interested me, including Bowditch, etc. The only time we got stuck so to speak was in Kaohsiung where they put our ship (SS American Aquarius in that case) in drydock for a few weeka, where we worked regular hours, you know. One of the things they did was to retube the boilers (yes, this was one of the last steamships!), and the rebuilt boilers lasted just long enough for me to get off in SF. Then, on their way to Yokohama the new tubes blew, and the ship had to be towed to Japan for a complete rebuild! But I missed that adventure...

Chief, I absolutely love your videos and I know I'm not alone in saying that. It's kind of odd that there are so many topics that a lot of people normally wouldn't be interested in amd/or they'll never be directly involved in that specific topic. You do something rare in your videos, Chief. The way you deliver your content, somehow, in some way I can't even really pinpoint, makes it engaging and interesting. Maybe it has to do with your knowledge and you ability to deliver the content in a way that anyone and everyone can understand. In short, your method of making videos can get anyone on Earth engaged and interested and I applaud you for that!

A very unique way of life. Not for everyone. Made even harder by the current situation. Even on a normal contract so long away from home. I suppose you can look at it as also extended periods at home too. The engineering side of it is fascinating. The scale of what you work on is mind blowing. But as this global demand grows and they keep building more container ships there will be even more of you trekking around the World supplying all of us. Good job.

Don't know how many of your videos I've watched so far but every one has been interesting, informative and very well presented. I can't help but think that they would have a very positive impact on the recruitment of crew, specifically engineers or indeed earlier as a kind of recommendation to anyone with an interest in mechanical engineering who have not yet decided on a career path. Great work Chief.

Great video, Chief. As a shore-based person working in the local ports, many of my favourite interactions have been with ship crew. You guys keep the world running, and put up with a lot of crap to do it.

Your calm and gentle but mature delivery and well-written content made your videos my current entertainment. Well done and God bless you!

Chief. Makio thank-you for the videos which bring back memories when I worked on an older type steam turbine petrol tanker way back in 1973/4 as a young man. This ship needed a lot of attention on watches checking boiler water levels , the vacuum system, the evaporators and so on. Yet with all the hot and hard work it was also an adventure , like rough seas washing over the deck when the ship was fully loaded! Also the sense of freedom when FOP. I never liked it when the ship was anchored .Over all a time in my life I wil never forget.

Excellent, Chief. I used to work at Durban Harbour, South Africa, as a wharf-side shipping clerk in my young days. I often wondered about these things. There would be a lot of ships at anchor out on the Threshold. And there were ship chandling lighters going out all the time with water and supplies. But the crew only got to disembark for shore-leave, when the vessel was berthed wharf-side.

More questions and answers contents like this chief! It really helps me as a maritime student to know what to expect when I board a vessel

I have to add to this that when I was a sea as an engineer on salary to a British company - I was paid a yearly salary (monthly) whether at sea or on leave. The arrangement basically was 1day off for 2 days on deep sea and 1 day on 1 day off while I worked for a Northsea supply ship British company. 4-5 weeks turnaround. It is obviously different in other parts of the world.

Thanks Chief! I always learn a lot from your videos, but for me the big surprise on this one are the freshwater implications involved. It had simply never occurred to me that water near the coast was unsuitable for treatment, but it makes perfect sense. Thanks for the explanation!

Thanks Chief, it's so good to see you again producing videos, we love them all.

Chief, just wanted to thank you for the channel. One of the best things about RU-vid is getting insights into other people's everyday lives, especially in those walks of life few of us will ever experience.

Hi Chief :) When I was employed by Maersk Line, and was on the supertanker Kate Maersk, which lay at anchor just outside Aruba all the time I was on board (5 month, from the start of August 1984, to the start of January 1985). We were at that time filled with heavy fuel oil, and was like a storage ship. We had the opportunity to go ashore once a week, from Saturday morning until Saturday evening. When I was employed by Maersk, my salary was the same whether I was on board or at home on vacation. However, I only had my base salary without overtime etc. when I was home on vacation. And when I was a chef on board, that meant I never had a day off on board unless I did make an agreement with my head chef. And therefore I earned extra vacation days on board. So I have experienced having up to 4 months of vacation. :)

4:26 I love the enthusiasm of the guy in the white jersey!

. This is a great video that shows the sailing life in a little different light. Thumb up! . Now. As for Los Angeles, how is it going specifically in this unique situation? > Are you getting the water needed? > How are supplies holding up? > How is the morale of the crew? > Do you have access to internet entertainment from onshore? (Have you used up all your movies yet?) > Is the captain allowing some special privileges to keep the spirits up? > Is there interaction between the ships at anchor? (I'm especially interested in this one.) . And a really thought provoking one... Whether action at the docks picks up or remains the same, your ship will still have to wait it's turn. Do you expect to be there for weeks of for months?

Chief. I love your videos. I grew up in Wilmington, CA...right at the port of Los Angeles. In high school, I became interested in a career in the merchant marine...but, that didn't meet with my parent's approval...and, high school didn't provide career counseling in those days. I had a long career in international development and lived outside the USA for donkey years....but, occasionally I look back and wonder.....

you live an amazing life Chief! and your RU-vid content is better than anything Discover channel puts out.

I honestly enjoy watching/listening to your VLogs that contain so much information/knowledge about "cargo shipping and logistics" thank you and God bless!

Thank you Chief for an interesting look at the life of seafarers. Always a pleasure when one of your films is published. Stay safe.

Chief, just want to say thank you for the videos. I enjoy watching and look forward to seeing the next one!

Another timely and informative vid! Thanks Chief! Really enjoy your channel! Calm seas and clear skies!

Chief, great answers to so many questions, thanks! My grandfather was a US merchant marine from age 20, yep before he was licensed. He got in trouble for taking a ship to sea before he had his captain’s license. They were waiting for him upon his arrival. He went on to make 9 transatlantic crossings to Italy and Africa during WW2. It all fascinates me.

As always, deeply informative. Thank you, Chief and please be safe in your travels.

As someone who lives next to mountains, I appreciate your channel! You're answering questions I've always wondered. :)

I thank you for taking me with you and showing me all this .you have a great channel

Chief, I absolutely love your videos. They are done very well and informative, please keep posting these are absolutely amazing! Safe travels

Happy to see your return to RU-vid, Chief, It brightens the day.

Stevedore hailing from PHA/USHOU: thanks for this video. I've only been in the industry for 8 months, but videos like this help me understand my clients far better and hopefully make there visit to my berth, a bit more bearable and possibly memorable. I look forward to viewing more of your vids. Safe travels.

Chief, I have not long stumbled on your channel and have found your videos very easy to listen to and the information and delivery very easy to understand for someone like myself. Respect for all your work and if I was 30 years younger I'd love to follow in your footsteps!!!

Chief, Thank you for sharing your time to explain the workings of these huge ships. Enjoyed all your videos and your knowledge. I started by viewing ships of the Great Lakes and ended up finding your videos. Thanks again.

Great video quality, Chief. Thanks for being a reliable source for this information!

Walmart delivery would be great, lol! My thoughts and prayers are with all that are anchored out there and missing the families, land and all!! Thanks Chief and safe travels. Blessings y'all!

Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983.

Thanks Chief, you always bring us such great information, and in a way it’s easily understood. Thank you for sharing what most of us will never see or experience. Big Texas sized hello!

Good job Chief. Your videos make it easy to see the life of a seafarer

Chief, that was enlighting. It cleared up a few things that have wandered through in what I call a brain.

Thank you for your very informatvie videos. Hope all seafarers get home soon. Stay safe and stay healthy.

Great information Chief. Your profession is a fascinating one to us landlubbers and you clear up the mystery of your work.

One of the best new content creators I've watched! Keep it up Chief

Great video. These were great questions I’ve always been curious about. You seafarers are very appreciated!

Another great video, Chief! Keep them coming, and STAY HEALTHY!

What an interesting video. In fact all your videos are quite interesting. I never would have thought the workings of big ships were so complicated. Always enjoy the vids. Thanks for your efforts.

So great to have you back !

Thank you all Maritime Industry participants. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, and may the winds be fair(or whatever specifically gets you home faster). 👍

Good to hear from you, Chief!

Great job explaining how it works. Very interesting.

keep up the good work chief MAKIO very informative videos safe travels Mick

Excelente sus videos jefe Makoi, me entretuve mucho viendo sus historias, Muchas gracias.

Chief Makoi, big thank's for the important information! Really useful video, without water. Good luck, hello from Russia!

Thank you again, chief for the outstanding, relevant video.

Good to see you back

Thanks Chief!!! You answered my questions. Great content, looking forward to more.

Hey Mr. Glad to hear from you again 😊 🇨🇦 we all get tired sometimes. Keep on keeping on brother. Be cool, and be safe

Thanks Chief, I'm enjoying your channel

Hey Chief, Glad to see you posting again. Really miss your video's, Since I have watch all you have posted to date. I have been enjoying your Wife's channel. But now that I finished all hers. Cant wait for more content. Keep up the good work Sir and Hope the Family is doing well.

What a fascinating vlog, Chief. So glad I stumbled onto it through YT recommendations. Thanks for sharing your world with us; it's very interesting. :)

Good to see you back Chief!

Chief, your videos are super interesting to a land lubber like myself. Thanks for the great content!

A tough life for seafarers. Away from family for an extended period of time to even a year - your lifetime reduces by a year without spending quality time with your loved ones. Seafarers also like soldiers - they're defending their countries and you are fulfilling our needs by bringing stuff from one end of the globe to another. God bless seafarers🙏💐

Very well articulated Chief.

I had no idea I loved learning about shipping. Thank you!

Thank you Chief for the informative videos. Keep them coming!

Thanks Chief, that was very educational and interesting.

Chief, brilliant education.

Thank you Chief. You answered a lot of questions. Stay safe

Many thanks for your video, and have the best for you, your crew and your family. My best regards from France.

Great and informative content as always, Chief! I missed you on your hiatus.

Hello Chief Makoi love your videos thanks. In years gone by we used to have sailors ashore and we used to love to have some social time with them a beer or two in some cases. I worked bunkering and fuel discharges in the port in my home town, often we got top go on borad and have a beer and a socila time with the crew, back in the late 60s 70s overseas ships particularly the English vessels were always great to party on board, once had a young lost english lad stranded in a pub on the outskirts of town, we took him back to his ship, the crew thanked us and asked would we like to come on board for a few drinks, we did and when it was time to go these sailors gave us a few cases of Asahi beer, I had never drank that beer and it was nice, occasionally we would work ships and be able to barter goods usually beer, I loved the English bass beer back then. I nearly had a chance to go to sea, the ship i was working was on its maiden voyage from Denmark it was part of the danish fleet Torm, I was offered a job as an assistant cook, but sadly I had to decline the offer

Great questions and great answers! I am much the wiser. Thanks! Keep 'em coming please.

Thank you Chief Makoi. Very imformative

Very interesting video, greetings from your fan in Argentina!!

Thanks for the video and greetings from New Zealand.

A usual, excellent and informative. Thank you.

Very informative, I was wondering about all you discussed. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you very much.

Very good questions asked, and great answers.

Thanks chief! I actually thought about the other day when pondering this current shipping event! I appreciate your video🇺🇸✌🏻

NEVER thought i would be so interested in ships, on to the next random video

Thank you for posting your excellent and informative videos.

Another interesting video Chief! Hoping you can cover the ship in Pacific off the coast of BC where the 40 containers came off in a storm.

I have never been to sea, but I really enjoy your Videos and great explanations. Thank you.

Your videos are very interesting keep them coming chief well dun.

thanks for taking time to do such a good job at work and with these great videos. much appreciated

Well done Chief, thank you

Thanks Chief. I had all of these questions.

Good clear info. Plus your focus & lighting is studio quality. Great work

Youre very knowledgeable on the subject. Thanks for sharing your Wisdom