Probably the best night of sleep in port is the one just after receiving a "Zero Deficiency Report"!! I'm quite sure that takes a great bit of stress off of officers & crew alike. Also quite enjoyed the maintenance portion of the video. Nice diagnostic trail to find & repair the issue. Calm seas, as always, Chief!
@gizmo986323 жыл бұрын
Cheif. I have seen a few of your videos now. I have to admit I'm a fan. Not only for your technical expertise and flawless explanation of all things dealing with your ship. But just how genuine you are sir. I wish you nothing but calm seas and fair weather. Be safe! From the US
@Steveuploads3 жыл бұрын
Oh right
@IainHC13 жыл бұрын
And us from the UK :-)
@chesterraybon34423 жыл бұрын
Dito from me also.
@2912dungha Жыл бұрын
Same from me "huge fan" to you sir. By the way sir. how can i get simulation of ME engine for study sir.
@salasivan1795 Жыл бұрын
I AGREE GOOD EXPLANATION NICE
@joeblough46052 жыл бұрын
Great videos Chief! A good mixture of technical without minutia, and you narration style is very pleasing. Keep making videos. Thanks.
@kevinbyrne45383 жыл бұрын
2:52 -- The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships. The MARPOL Convention was adopted on 2 November 1973.
@davidgreen403 жыл бұрын
Good catch on the oil leak. It is why you are a CHIEF Engineer! Once again, well done.
@aliceearly57813 жыл бұрын
Your explanation of seafaring duties and responsibilities is amazing am now informed and respectful of the industry
@Gollammeister2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I find these videos relaxing to watch
@hymek70173 жыл бұрын
Great to see the work being done safely and skilfully by your team. Another fabulous video, informative, interesting and entertaining all in just 12 minutes. Thank you Chief.
@Splitter1263 жыл бұрын
Fascinating video this. As an ex aircraft engineer it looked simple enough but on a massive scale. The only time I ever used hydraulic equipment was to tighten/loosen the Jesus Nut that holds the main rotor on on a Chinook helicopter.
@garyhost3543 жыл бұрын
RIP KOBE
@150flyer43 жыл бұрын
As an aircraft mechanic myself I really enjoy watching this. Aircraft components tend to be small and precise. Once I helped a friend work on logging equipment and it almost killed me. I’m a little skinny guy and most of the parts were bigger than I was. The old guys laughed when I couldn’t lift some of the big tools!! Heavy maintenance on a ship like this is really impressive.
@bazra192 жыл бұрын
Chief; It is so nice to listen to you. Retired Merchant Seaman, Deck Dept, but I also have a steam ticket.
@SteamCrane2 жыл бұрын
Still one of the best channels on KZfaq.
@sundarviswanathan65003 жыл бұрын
You guys are always on your toes unmindful of your rest, relaxation or recreation. What a hectic day it might be!!
@Citricut23 жыл бұрын
I hope you had a chance to enjoy Tarragona, the ancient Roman theater and surroundings are amazing. Also the seafood is great. Great video as always!
@COIcultist3 жыл бұрын
I wondered if shore leave would be cancelled during the issues with the beer flu.
@garyhost3543 жыл бұрын
Italy sucks.
@bas69833 жыл бұрын
@@garyhost354 its spain. Never mind.
@bas69833 жыл бұрын
Beautiful city indeed. Been there a lot 10y ago. Trading Antwerp-Tarragona-Antwerp. Nice shopping, and even better walking and enjoying the area.
@leekralovec22632 жыл бұрын
Thank you. These are wonderful I love the simple easy to understand descriptions.
@jonam4633 жыл бұрын
Thank you chief ...from a fellow MTM Engine.
@GasCapECBOK3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always! This was a fun one to watch. I work for a company that rebuilds fuel injection pumps for ships and power plants. All I do all day is rebuild and calibrate pumps.
@henryganzer46853 жыл бұрын
so you are qualified to work with the chief . . .
@tinacatharinaeden27112 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! The engineers are a valuable part of the crew. :)
@Buck96723 жыл бұрын
Chief MAKOi - you are a fantastic narrator; just like someone who narrates a nature programme on the TV. I enjoy every single video you post.....keep it up :)
@Losttoanyreason3 жыл бұрын
Engine rooms are so clean and bright compared to movie/video game ones. No place for a xenomorph to hide, LOL. Teasing aside, I can see you take pride in your engine room. It shows. Always nice to see someone thought ahead to maintenance time and provided bolt holes as a means of lifting that heavy thing.
@Hopeless_and_Forlorn3 жыл бұрын
Chief, I think your videos are a great antidote to the aversion to manual or technical labor that is troubling the United States today. Well-paying job positions in electrical, mechanical and HVAC fields are going unfilled because young people seem to think that any work that involves the use of tools is beneath them. At the same time, people with college degrees are unemployed or working in entry-level jobs that do not and never will pay a living wage. The satisfaction of fixing a complex mechanical system, and the dignity of work, are well illustrated in the video. Congratulations from a retired mechanic.
@ChiefMAKOi3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Manual labor is the most honest kind of work.
@MrOilcountry2 жыл бұрын
Very fine work on the Main Engine by the Crew!
@andyhill2423 жыл бұрын
Yes, I can see that the sheer size, weight, and complexity of the engine parts mate a "simple" job much more difficult.
@n.g36273 жыл бұрын
*make
@mdtransmissionspecialties3 жыл бұрын
It's more its displacement more than anything. It's a very simple engine.
@Matevz963 жыл бұрын
To me, it looks somehow simpler because of the size. At least you can get to everything working on smaller engines makes it problematic because everything is packed tightly together.
@scottwhitley33923 жыл бұрын
@@Matevz96 yes and no. The actual internal combustion part of the engine is simple. It’s a large low RPM 2 stroke. But the ancillaries such as the air start system, jacket water cooling, electronic timing, charged air, fuel system and lubrication systems which are all massively scaled up make it complicated ect make it complicated.
@fukkitful2 жыл бұрын
@@Matevz96 Yeah kinda like front wheel drive cars are a pain compared to rear wheel I'd imagine.
@bsdrvr12 жыл бұрын
This channel is truly entertaining. One of my favorite.
@erichughes2843 жыл бұрын
The main engine has all these small engines and generators and compressors to support it.I never even thought about or had any idea how much work it is to keep one them bad boys humming.Thank you for letting me into your world!
@ARWest-bp4yb3 жыл бұрын
Wow, this takes me back to my Navy days! We ran the evaporators underway, and worked on the hydraulic, compressed air and refrigeration systems. Those were good times!
@josephpadula22833 жыл бұрын
This ship has 19-24 people on it . Your ship had that much just in your division! No watch in the evaporator. No one in watch in the engine room at night! Ex MM then merchant marine...
@markmark20803 жыл бұрын
My Navy days were in the late 60's, although an Electricians Mate, I've put my time in, and cherished the memories of the engine rooms and engineering spaces I've worked in on three different ships...never dreaming that over a half century later I would be able to travel on, tour, and watch the work being done on so many ships via something called the Internet.
@ARWest-bp4yb3 жыл бұрын
@@josephpadula2283 We had around 8 guys in Aux division where I was, and about 16 in the engine rooms. Most of the crew was in Ops and Combat Systems.
@ARWest-bp4yb3 жыл бұрын
@@markmark2080 Yeah really! I was in during the 80s and I'm sure it's a lot different nowadays.
@blinzohagen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chief. Real engineering. Good men!
@TheGalahad782 жыл бұрын
As a ship's agent, your videos are extremelly interesting to see how the other end of our job works, and to understand some of the problems you face, so we can help you better when you call our ports. As a ship's agent in Tarragona, your Tarragona videos are special :) Safe seas and following winds, Chief!
@adimeter3 ай бұрын
I'm saving this one for my husband. He is enjoying your vlog with me!!
@ChiefMAKOi3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@adimeter3 ай бұрын
@@ChiefMAKOi Oh yeah, each and every one of them. I'm addicted.
@kathym66033 жыл бұрын
An exciting real life story. Entertainment mixed with education. Thanks Chief.
@BeechSportBill3 жыл бұрын
Such a great team with a SUPER Team Leader!
@jackoneil39333 жыл бұрын
Well done Chief, and once a I could not help but wax a bit nostalgic again and relive a few memories from when I was the age of those young men, and doing similar work. Very gratifying when you are proficient and complete not just jobs but critical missions.
@natopeacekeeper972 жыл бұрын
You see tankers or container ships going by and usually don't think of the amount of engineering it takes to run one. Great video!
Had a life long career in the oil industry with heavy maintenance and reliability. I love these videos reminds me of the mess we all used to get into.
@findthebadger4183 жыл бұрын
A new Chief video.... yes please! I hope you’re enjoying your time back with your family!
@michaelscott27893 жыл бұрын
Fascinating stuff this.I love watching the ships pass arriving or passing my home town of Delfzijl which is also a ship's haven. It's great to see what's going on inside these travelers of the seas. Good stuff and good to see your ship is.....well ship shape. Look forward to the next one.
@ANONIE473 жыл бұрын
I like techie 🙂. I love seeing all this techie stuff. My other half was a Chief Engineer in the Royal Navy (UK). He ended up as the Works and Production Manager for a UK company making self lubricating bearings for all sorts of machinery, from car steering wheel shaft bearings to ship propeller shaft bearings. So, I guess you've probably had your hands on some of his company's stuff over the years. He "crossed the bar" nearly twenty years ago now, so I doubt that you have touched anything he actually produced as I think that you would have been a bit too young 🙂 . I think that most of his work in the Royal Navy would have been with steam rather than diesel. I'm sure he would have enjoyed seeing your engine rooms. God bless, and salamat Chief. Stay safe!
@robertgrzechnik79423 жыл бұрын
All the Best for all the Seaman/Seawoman on their Day. Sail Safe.
@engineerjono99623 жыл бұрын
As always Chief, love the work.. I hope she keeps behaving..
@jeremywhite1643 жыл бұрын
As usual, a great narrative and video from Chief MAKOi. What a pleasure it is to re-live life at sea as a Chief Engineer. I certainly miss those days well done Chief, as usual, it’s a winner!
@williamampuero28413 жыл бұрын
Great work from the crew. A little hard work can prevent alot of hard work. Fair winds.
@ken.korchak2 жыл бұрын
Once again, enjoyed the informative video on life aboard the vessel
@stevenmiller28373 жыл бұрын
Gotta tell you Chief, that's a nice looking engine room you've got there! Every time the camera looks up, I see lots of bright, clean paint.
@ruthlove73513 жыл бұрын
what is your love for nature,mine was trees. before I joined the military,I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you response back for now,dew to my job schedules and high monitoring devices all around me,it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is (megsaudibert@gmail.com) or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.
@Chris_Page3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all these videos Chief i follow your journeys on Marine Traffic some mega journeys
@georgemalakasis3 жыл бұрын
Easy to say, but not as easy to do. Words are coming out easy. Parts, because of size and weight are not easy to handle ! Only well trained professionals can make it look easy. You got the best team. Take care of them ! Thank you for giving us inspiration !!!
@jonathanmoran89323 жыл бұрын
Saved the company money, good supervision and made content. Time well spent.
@MyKharli3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the insights to the job i never got as it was near impossible to get in the merchant navy as a uk resident in the 70`s !
@anthonybiancone37803 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I find them so relaxing to watch.
@MervynPartin2 жыл бұрын
Seeing the faulty seal reminded me of one ship that I joined as 4/E where my duties included the fuel and diesel oil purifiers. I immediately saw diesel oil dripping from the purifier which had to be run continuously on this ship. There were no new spare seals or bearings as the relieved 4/E had put old ones back into store without ordering new. I was furious, but I managed to repair one of the serious leaks and gave the new Chief a long list of spares needed. Once they arrived, we managed to get things improved. Regrettably, not all seafarers maintained the good practices that we see in your videos.
@stevengill17363 ай бұрын
Nice work guys! You make it look so easy...but changing pump seals is a lot easier than some things...looks like you've got a great crew chief. Cheers....
@mitchellm.keithley30713 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chief always looking forward to your content!
@ruthlove73513 жыл бұрын
what is your love for nature,mine was trees. before I joined the military,I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you response back for now,dew to my job schedules and high monitoring devices all around me,it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is (megsaudibert@gmail.com) or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.
@laughingram72872 жыл бұрын
That’s the big difference between a diesel ship verses a steam ship. On a steam ship, there usually is no maintenance to be done in port. On a diesel ship….always have work to be done in port: pulling heads, pistons, fuel injectors, etc. The main savings for the diesel ship verses the steam is the fuel costs. Thanks Chief Ram
@remygrandemange84603 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sharing. Interesting to see the work of ship crew.
@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus3 жыл бұрын
Nice job Gentlemen. I hope everybody got some fun shore leave.
@MrPropanePete3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy these videos, ships are amazing and the Chief explains things so well.
@ruthlove73513 жыл бұрын
what is your love for nature,mine was trees. before I joined the military,I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you response back for now,dew to my job schedules and high monitoring devices all around me,it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is (megsaudibert@gmail.com) or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.
@gerryg10563 жыл бұрын
Another fascinating look at life aboard, thank you for sharing Chief. Stay safe.
@rantonio3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the technical insight. Great explanation and editing!
@glennk.73483 жыл бұрын
We subscribers forget you have a real job to do! You’re not just a KZfaqr but have a ship to operate! The job comes first. But hoping you have time to make more of your great videos!
@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish2 жыл бұрын
Another mystery solved Chief! It never ends.
@TheRebelOne.3 жыл бұрын
An excellent and very enjoyable presentation, thankyou!
@skovner3 жыл бұрын
Your engine room looks better than many "Cruise ship engine room" videos.
@johncassels34753 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chief. I look forward to each one of your vlogs and enjoy them all. You bring insights into a world very different from my own and you expand my horizons. Thanks again!
@javahedz2 жыл бұрын
I’m really enjoying your videos! My maternal grandfather was an engineer for Fairbanks Morse, and once received an award for getting a runaway ship engine shut down, after all the other guys had run for cover. I think this happened back in the 1930s. What a great career you’ve chosen, and it appears to serve you and your family well! 🙌🏻
@136991113 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video a top notch crew under your guidance is what everyone needs no matter what the job .
@connork53393 жыл бұрын
Another good one chief. I appreciate you showing the good, bad and sometimes messy aspects of shipping and more specifically engineering. Please keep doing what you are doing. This is good for the industry. Cheers and have a good watch.
@dannynicart23892 жыл бұрын
It takes skills and experience to be a great chief engineer. 👍
@gregj50303 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Chief. You certainly have a skilled group of young Engineers that get the job done. I'm a former US Navy Boiler Tech that steamed a lot of miles on a Adams Class Destroyer and know what it's like being at sea for extended periods of time. I still to this day work in a related field as a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector and have been doing that for the past 33 years. Fair winds and following seas to your crew Brother.
@revenevan112 жыл бұрын
Gaaahhh! Every time I look at that engine, I just want to know more about how it works! But everytime I learn something, another question comes up in my mind! I find beauty in such complex and fine-tuned machines. Sure, it's not the daintiest thing, but the efficient re-use of heat and the size and power and resiliency of it is still amazing to me! Plus all of the functions and side-systems that it contributes to or that contribute to it, the whole ship is an amazing and powerful system that reminds me of a spacecraft in some ways lol. I'm sure I'd get bored or frustrated or burnt out before I ever learned enough to be an engineer of that type of system, but I'm also sure that I'll watch every KZfaq video you make 😅
@royros613 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chief MAKOi, for all your nice and interesting video's. I always look forward to them 👍.
@465maltbie3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, be safe and have a happy journey. Charles
@adelarsen97763 жыл бұрын
It's so nice when a job is complete. So relaxing. A pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing.
@richardatsyor223 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your life experiences with us , you have always given me the motivation I need. Thanks you so much 💗
@richardbause24533 жыл бұрын
Cheif, FYI, there is a container ship off the coast of Shelonka that is fully on Fire 🔥! Crew is safe, but the video 📹 footage is stunning. Massage amount of Fire coming out of the containers. Ship is Anchored⚓ but may sink. Nice to see your report 👍 😀.
@republicgalaxy43483 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much....ive been waiting for an episode like this. Already liked as i know its going to be a good one!!
@torccchaser67123 жыл бұрын
Capable and dedicated staff They have a great leader..ty Chief !
@antonylester44853 жыл бұрын
Best Video yet 100% Plus nice to see the engineers dipping the new seals in fresh oil before fitment 👍
@samueljoejr51913 жыл бұрын
I agree. The Chief does do a great job at making a well balanced video. Thx.
@stufromoz81643 жыл бұрын
Hi chief , cheers from Down Under mate , may you have calm winds in your sails and safe sailing on the high seas.
@cD-vg5go3 жыл бұрын
Comprehensive! thank You chief
@arabianseagull3 жыл бұрын
Guess the decisions taken to those minor and hard work by you Chief MAKOi and your team on the Engine Maintenance and other minor jobs/tasks turned out pretty well and one week's stay at Tarragona Spain must have been pleasant for you all. God Bless.
@exoduskeep26553 жыл бұрын
I love the music and theatrical shots you show throughout the video the production value on this channel is excellent. Nice work
@salvatore41343 жыл бұрын
Thank you chief to share that's whit us, best regards
@sarakresaat79233 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for your next episode , hope you're doing great , your follower from Palestine 🇵🇸
@mueckenhoeffer3 жыл бұрын
The more of these engineering videos you make, it is easy to see now exactly how much research went into making the engine and systems serviceable at sea.
@mikehenthorn17782 жыл бұрын
i work on boilers and chillers. this looks like every job i touch. i pump out 350 degree water with 200 psig nitrogen so it doesn't boil in my pipes. even with water treatment that is a hateful temp that will flash boil at the smallest leak and just wrecks pumps and seals. nice to see the crew working and getting it up and running so well.
@BrianHalsteadToontownrewritten3 жыл бұрын
I miss Spain, I miss the culture and the food!
@gordonpeden62342 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying these gems. I know nothing about 'Big Ships' (i used to sail small yachts 30' and outboard powered fishing boats) I've learned how dangerous Bauxite can be if it gets too wet, Learned about different fuels used, all fascinating stuff. More power to you Chief!
@andrewclarke1063 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, I don't know how I stumbled across your KZfaq channel but I've watched a lot of them now, very well presented videos, informative and fun to watch with a great variety of content. You've answered a lot of questions I might have had about bulk carriers and the life of a seafarer, keep up the great work :)
@burtonlee223 жыл бұрын
Dear Chief, I continue to love your videos about life aboard commercial vessels. This one is fantastic. It’s great how you feature your crew mates at work - these men receive so little attention and recognition in the media for the critically important work they do to keep our supply chains moving. Your choice of music, voiceovers and video is superb. I’m a mechanical engineer, so the focus on engine maintenance was super interesting. Hope you enjoyed Tarragona, it’s a lovely city!
@mboniswathandolwethu2822 жыл бұрын
Nice videos and explanations.....all love from South africa 🇿🇦
@jimsvideos72013 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the experience!
@kylerdad1233 жыл бұрын
Salamat po for the vlog! The memories of working are coming back with a smile this evening! Keep-up the great work and safe voyages, Chief! Much Mabuhay and 🙏!
@ruthlove73513 жыл бұрын
what is your love for nature,mine was trees. before I joined the military,I planned for a very large plots of land for trees planting, tryna get some nature specialist, that can give me the name of old trees from the ancient, wanna make some research about them, for personal benefits. meeting you here was I great thing,but I don't come here if not for important things and don't got much Time for stranger,but you're still a blissful human too,and hope you stay safe from covid 19. I might not give you response back for now,dew to my job schedules and high monitoring devices all around me,it would be nice texting directly to Gmail or Mobile number. text me back to my Gmail address which is (megsaudibert@gmail.com) or send me your Gmail address and your mobile number,so when I come online here, would get you a response,hope you stay safe.
@ashwingeorgejoseph39132 жыл бұрын
thanks for the troubleshooting video sir....plz upload more troubleshooting videos like this.
@simonpaul17723 жыл бұрын
Great job by the engine crew
@KevinWakliFitness3 жыл бұрын
Much love from KENYA 🇰🇪
@garyhost3543 жыл бұрын
You look very cute Kevin.
@testosteroneinc.38003 жыл бұрын
@@garyhost354 Nasty creature 🤢
@garyhost3543 жыл бұрын
@@testosteroneinc.3800 why don’t you like blks?
@schwags19693 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you have good team all working together, that makes jobs a lot better.
@stephenhenion83043 жыл бұрын
It's always a great experience checking in with the Chief and his video's. Great Job!!
@antoniskalakonas18763 жыл бұрын
I have visited Tarragona before with a bulk carrier and it was a nice place to visit. The sad truth is that European ports are some of the few places you might actually get enough time in port to either do some maintenance or have some shore leave time. And Spanish people are nice! Good job on finding the problem Chief as well as the 0 defeciencies report from the PSC!
@victormiramontes66623 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Spain Chief
@izzywatashi3713 жыл бұрын
Good crew! Didn't notice anyone standing around just supervising.