An amazing peek into something that over 99% of humans would otherwise never see! Your videos are always a great watch!

Your fatherly caring to your children also shows with your crew! It’s very humbling & touching to me!

The Engine-room scene from Sand Pebbles comes to mind watching this video... Respect to you and your mates, Chief.

Nice one Chief. It's the small things that count.... I remember my 33rd birthday on board ship (33 years ago), even a small cake left in ER control room for me, (Sadly no beer (dry ships)) Made my entire tour of duty. Thank you guys for the community and friendship. Thank you chief for your post's... they make my day also. Take care. 🙂

That's very true Chief. We take many things for granted every day, at home, at work, etc. But when you're at sea, you don't have the access to all those things. So small things become valuable, when they are no longer a part of daily life. I remember being at sea for almost 3 months straight, without sight of land. We made circles in the Mediterranean Sea, on alert, because of tensions in Turkey. (This was the 1980s). So, one day, our ship set up some grills on the main deak, and had a cookout! We let the smoke travel with the wind to the other ships in our task force. The radio revealed the envy! LOL And we had some big plastic trash cans, full of ice and beer. everyone was welcomed to 2 beers a piece... Some didn't drink beer, which meant some of us had extra! Life was good that day!

As always Chief not only entertaining but informative. Also a look into how everything arrives in our shops, thank you and all sea farers

Fantastic channel excellent video..my son comes home from his first time at sea as a cadet engineer next week..been all around south America. Regards from UK 🇬🇧

Brings back memories of taking web deflection measurements 35 years ago! Awesome!

For nearly fifty years I always saw those strain gauges in the L.S. Starrett catalog. I knew what and why they were used after some research. but was never around anything that big enough or that needed those measurements taken or never saw anyone use one before I started watching your channel Chief. It would be fun for me to go inside one of those engines. They are much different than the Diesel engines I work on that's for sure. Once again thanks for a glimpse into your world of engineering. I appreciate it very much. Cheers.

I've been in some confined spaces with machinery, and big stuff - I thought until now. WOW! I had small nightmares watching the guy in the case while rotating the assm. That's what you call trust in your mates on a task as this. Becks! That's a fine brew! Drink with you guys any day! be safe! Happy Trails!

All of your videos, the ships you have crewed on, show an array of well prepared and delicious food. I have always maintained, "Don't f**k with the food and pay; you will have a happy crew"

Wow, I knew about the size of the inside of the crankcase but never saw an example. Thanks for sharing and a Big Happy Birthday to that young fellow on board 😀

Thanks Chief Makoi for your time and knowledge your inspiration to all seafarers around the globe we all suport you keep the videos coming.

Well done Chief. Brings back good memories of my time at sea in the 60’s and as Chief Engineer in the early 70’s. Further enhanced by another thirty years as Superintendent and dry docks around the world.! Take good care

the arrangement of all the clips makes it like a movie, not a video. Good work!

I would be fine in the small, dark and slippery space. But have that massive chunk of steel swing my way while down there? Which wouldn't even notice if it squished me into a pulp? No way... You are brave people.

I am amazed at the technical knowledge and mechanical expertise required to be a engineer on board a ship. Loved the video Chief and can't wait for the next one!

Chief, I know that I have said it before, but, I have to congratulate you, your, staff and the whole of the deck team. Below decks and the topside decks, of the ships that you have posted about , have all been extremely well maintained from the housekeeping side. For those that don’t know, that’s cleaning and painting. And not all of your ships have been babies!! Congratulations !! Rod

I look forward to learning all the facets of a seaman Thanks

Interesting with the critical range, I didn't realize it on big engines. Our EMD engines had a range that you wanted to stay out of, 700 to 800 rpm, but it was because of the turbo clutch and not engine vibration. If you stayed in that 700/800 range, the turbo clutch would continually engage and disengage as the load varied, which would wear it out prematurely. Beer on board! You lucky guys. 😃

Nice to see that you can unwind with a cold beer aat the end of your day. It's the simple things that makes working hard worth it.

As I’m a mechanic I’ve built many an engine in my time so I understand exactly what you are saying. Fascinating to see it on a scale like this. 😊

The size of the parts. Beyond massive.

Another excellent video showing a slice of your seafaring life. Pinoy love them some karaoke! And I saw that bottle of Banana ketchup on the table!

I worked mainly on submarines so I know what confined spaces are, some seriously scary places on those things, also did a lot of work on ships as well but they are nowhere near as confined as a sub, still scary if you get trapped, the crew will always get you out though ;)

A fantastic educational video Chief. I like the safety first theme as well. Huge machine. No one gets hurt. Perfect outcome.

Oltre a vedere questi capolavori d'ingegneria meccanica vedo una persona incredibile davvero appassionata del suo lavoro, e si vede da come sta in armonia con i colleghi. Esempio per tante persone con ruoli delicati come il suo. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊😊😊

While on ship any excuse is good to have the cook change the menu and flash it up , it makes the time pass easier, safe voyage and smooth seas

Hello sir, when will be your next podcast session. Me and my co-engine cadet friends were always watching your podcast session. Us the new generation of future Marine Engineers look up to you as a great inspiration to pursue this Career.

I'm really learning a lot from your videos Chief , you are the best ,I love you boss 💗

I love the rod bolts…massive yet precise.

Great video. I'm amazed by these large engines.

Thanks,Chief for bringing us this video. Interesting, entertaining and passing on wisdom. Ships, trains, and trucks make our lives possible. Always show respect to those that make that possible.

Fascinating insight into the ship, both the engineering side and day to day life.

Very inspiring video Chief Engineer.....I am always learning something new from every new video. I can't wait for the next episode 😊💯💯.

Great vid You show good leadership and understanding of what is is important and when If I had my te again I would have been proud to have served under you

Great video, educational and relaxing. Thank You, Chief.

We only could put our head in the sump. Wow, what a space !!

Nice Chief , your amazing … great video . Thanks for sharing cheers 🍻 🥂.

I can only imagine how messy it must get all the time with equipment this large. I'm not obsessive about being clean, but it was how messy I got working on cars that led me to stop. Even after a couple of years of formal schooling in auto mechanics. (A year at a trade school and a year at a technical college after that, was halfway to getting an associates when I stopped.) Specifically the mess that comes with grease and oils. I still do some stuff with cars, mainly just my own but occasionally for friends (most likely I tell them to go to a shop, but if they just need a new belt installed or something, I am happy to help, but I am also very likely to make them actually do the work and thus learn how to actually do it, takes 2-3 times as long, but I like teaching). So getting a little messy isn't bad, it was the thought of that mess being my professional life which I really did not like. edit: It would still be pretty awesome to step inside of an engine at least once though. Simply being near an engine the size of my first apartment is neat, getting inside of one would make me feel like I was in a mechanics version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Great video, Chief! I'm a bit bigger than many fellas so I might struggle to get through that small doorway into the crankcase - anyway, it was interesting to see what's involved in checking that area! Oh, and I hope you had a go with the karaoke! Gee, that food looked *great* too!

Thanks for another interesting video Chief!

Glad to have you back in action, Chief!

The scale of those engine parts is just amazing. Chief, It's been a few years since you did an episode on the Chief Cook and the Mess Man. Any chance we could get another? That was an amazing video. Thanks!

good to see you back chief

I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you. Happy Birthday to all the crew! 🤗

Really interesting stuff. Thanks very much for uploading and showing us what you do.

At 56 , people ask me what would you have done had you had your time over again, the answer was and always will be to be a merchant navy engineer. Great video Chief

I just love the opening message, work hard, eat great food and grab a beer with your mates and then go back to work the next day!

Hey chief, hope you're well my friend, good to see you back posting again :)

Thanks Chief. 😄

No one seemed to notice but that Korean drama "Uncontrollably fond" may be the best Korean drama I have came across. And seeing you all enjoying that drama on ship made me felt somewhat connected.

Thank you very much for your videos and insight into life on a ship, really appricate it.

Oky captain, you got me at several 🍻 beers .thank you crew ,stay safe

Yea! New video, thanks Chief!

Looks like the food would be enough for me to be a sailor! Note the beer opener on the lanyard at 08:28.

holy smoke Batman that is one huge Crankshaft and Crankcase....!

It’s always amazing to me how it’s cheaper to build a new ship than keeping an old (20-30year) ship going

☑👍 Tks Chief, another interesting video.

awesome video thank you for taking the time to upload and explain everything please keep up the video's look forward to them

I didn't realise these large engines could run in both directions - just assumed there was a gearbox to reverse the propeller. I've seen tug-boats with direct reverse, but nothing this big.

That was excellent. And to bring shots of inside the crankcase was interesting, especially as I have interests in engines and how they perform and how they are maintained. Thanks for that. Also a great shout out to you for the birthday celebrations for the person on board with you.

really effectively for new crew whatever it is I do appreciate for this platform

Who ever does the laundry must have really good detergent to clean those coveralls!

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years. I just transition from working offshore for the last 18 years to being an ABS surveyor. I just took the course on tailshaft and intermediate shaft alignment and crank web measurements were covered as part of that.

Very interesting! Love your vids, Chief!

Good to see you Sir.

Thanks, Chief!!! Look forward to more videos. Hope to meet you someday. I probably have a better chance of winning the Lottery LOL Take Care!!!

This is the perfect "My crankshaft door is bigger than ur crankshaft door " 😂 holy shieed they got doors ?

I haven't watched an episode in a while, how are you Chief? Your videos are always a joy to watch, I hope all is going well and smooth. 😊

Hi Chief, thanks for another amazing video. I look forward to all of your videos. You do an amazing job explaining all the different engineering jobs onboard. After watching this video I have a question, after many years working myself in metal fabrication and knowing just how dirty my dark coloured overalls get, how to you wash out all the grease from your white overalls?

I can’t help but think of Mako in the crank case of the San Pablo in the movie The Sand Pebbles. Saw the movie as a kid in the 60’s and it had a profound effect on my impressionable mind. Never forgot that scene.

Very interesting job lots of responsibility going into the block would worry me ,,but it’s cool to watch I don’t have it in me it would scare me ..Nice video be safe you all Happy days cheers ❤️🙏🙏👍👍🦘🇦🇺☘️☘️☘️

I don't imagine the engine has cooled significantly, hot job I'm thinking.

I always have to think of the scene from 'The Sand Pebbles' when I see someone in the crankcase of a ship's engine ...

Great to see you guys get together for some beers. Cheers!

Great video Chief. The next question is how do you replace a main bearing insert? Have you ever done it?

Always love to see your videos ! Thanks a lot for all of them !

Going inside her where it's tight, warm and slippery... No wonder you volunteered. It's always pleasing to see the actual business end of any machine. Crude and intricate at the same time. How long is the lifetime of a merchant vessel's engine anyway? Do the crank bearings ever get replaced ? What do the engineering crew do when it finally earns a spot in the dry docks?

Great vlog as always! Is the movie Grease a must see for all machine heads? Lol! I know my humor stinks. Be safe!

The hardest job is the guy turning the crankshaft nut

It’s a good idea to wear a respirator when in the engine. Lots of toxic fumes..

Diesel nerds assemble!

Another great video! Thanks, Chief.

I heard that Sugar is the best fix for engine troubles!!!!!

7:54 - I hope the engineers have vacated the crankcase by this point😮

Looks like local consoles have become a lot less "handraulic" in the last 30 years! The ones I remember were all huge levers and wheels.

great!

Love the video

Nice and subscribed!

I work as a power plant operator in Pennsylvania, USA and for the safety of maintenance workers we have an energy isolation lockout/tagout system, do you use that on ships?

Obviously a very dirty/messy/greasy job. A laundry room episode might be interesting.

We're going in, boys! 👷

Nope ! I could'nt do that(go in the crankcase)as a matter of fact I don't even want to crawl under my own mobile home,but you could ask me to go on the highest pole of your ship,and I would relish it,I love hights and the feeling of open space. Funny how somebody's mind does work he !

Godd vid cheif. Your the man

New video needed , no one has ever said how a ship goes backwards.

Interesting content!

This engine is so huge you have to WALK into the crankcase to inspect it Car Mechanic: shut the front door ... no way!

That’s nothing like a crank in a Ford Mustang!

Chief...how about when the pistons and its bore experiencing blowby??do you change new pistons and new liners like smaller diesel engines do??last question .what are ship's pistons composition???is it made from Titanium?ordinry steel or Alloy?? Do you have any clue.??because smaller diesel engines or gasoline engines are mostly made of aluminum...how about the ships?