Hi guys! I know it's been a while since my last upload but as you know, we have no internet while at sea so I could only upload when our ship is in port. Anyway, I hope you enjoy! LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!!

Proud daughter here 🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻😍😍😍 i love you papa 😘😘

I was a soldier and when u body and mind is exhausted because of "work" delicious food is the highest morale and motivation for us..

He has so much pride in his job. Everyone can learn something from this man.

What a wise, hard-working, and humble man.... God bless the cook.

My dad was a cook in the navy and then on commercial tuna boats. I remember when he was in port, he would take us kids with him while he ordered the supplies and prepared the ship and galley for the next trip. We would sometimes take the trip on the boat from San Diego to San Pedro, Calif. for the unloading of the catch. During this time I would help in the galley as he served 3 meals a day to the crew and to the ship owners and cannery officials. They would all come to eat what he prepared as he was very good at his job and his food was extremely good. Everything was made from scratch. From biscuits, bread, to desserts with fresh pies and cakes. I learned to cook by watching him.

I watched cook's facial expressions while he cooked - he's putting his soul and takes pride in it. I wish him well.

I'm married to a Filipina here in the US. Her father, brother, and brother-in-law were all mariners. Much respect to these guys; they are away for months at a time to give there families a better life. Thank you much.

In my opinion that cook is the definition of a real man..... he did not do what he wanted to do in life. He did what he had to do. He took care of the people he loves. May GOD bless this man

"when I retire I want to start a small business" What a legend!

You can see that he understands cooking as an expression of love. He puts everything into it and the food he produces shows it. I love to cook and I understand his dedication and sense of service. Nothing is more gratifying than to serve others food that they appreciate. Thanks very much for another very moving and edifying video, Chief Makoi!

I'm also a son of a chief cook and I know how much they sacrifice for us, their family, for them to support us and that's why I really respect and honor my father. Salute to all seaman out their. Bon voyage and get there safe!

Chief Cook is such a humble man who goes to the sea to provide for his family, put his children through college and enjoy his profession despite the challenges and sacrifices he has to make.

A good meal after a long day working at sea is the best thing on a ship.

Rule #1, never anger the cook. I ran camps in remote areas on drilling rigs for years. The people in the kitchen work long hours and most of the time dont garner the respect they deserve.

The food looks delicious , that Chief Cook has talent and that's a job that you get very little time off ! Probably one of the most important crew members on board. Dedication with sacrifices !

These chefs deserve the best salary. So much respect for them keeping moral high

I just watched this video now, this almost made me cry. Such a harworking man who does everything with care and love. His crew should feel very blessed❤

I watched this and thought about some of the mess sergeants I had in the Army. initially the one in Desert storm that was part of the company, then later the consolidated mess platoon at the battalion level. When I was an armorer I would always get detailed to go with the mess sergeant to the cold and dry storage. Learning the budgeting that he had to go through to supply an entire brigade of engineers and an ADA battalion was interesting. Who needed MRE's or prepared food in the field and at what time, how many cooks had to go out to the field kitchens that belonged to which units, and which cooks had certain culinary courses. The shocking thing, the cost per individual for normal meals per day. Then those ominous days where you got steak and lobster while deployed. Still another one in Germany had some ability to purchase items from the local economy and that was interesting what he could pull off with limited funds. I could not get over just how much good cooks helped a unit, until I saw a group of bad cooks. Then there was the 1st armored division Christmas eve meal that was catered in in 1990. almost 3/4 of the division had food poisoning the next day. Little to say my first Christmas meal in the Army was an old dehydrated beef patty MRE.

Chief Cook Savvy is one good example of why Seafarers continue to work. They don't mind even though that it's hard, depressing, getting home sick, getting sad. They chose to become a seafarer to give their family a good and happy life. Like my father who is going to be a Chief Engineer soon. Stay safe and God Bless to all the hard-working Seafarers!!

My father is a chief cook also. He never tells us what hes been doing in his work until i saw this video. I appreciate the sacrifices of my father. Its been a year for him to standby here in the country because of this pandemic. And now, this day, he will come aboard again 🥺 God bless seafarers.

thanks for featuring one of the most important person who is in charge of keeping the crew healthy and alive. a corporate executive chef of one of the passenger vessel once said, "the ship, aside from the captain who steers her, it needs a chief/chef to keep her going. as we all know food is one of the most important key elements to survive." kudos to all chief filipino chief cooks who are very dedicated to do their duties on-board despite o hardships and sacrifices. #ProudOne

After 30 years with Maersk (Maersk -Sealand), got me pension as Chief Engineer. Best part of the day was meal times. Good job, Chief!

Men like this Chief Cook are the kind of example I strive to live up to. Sea life is best life!

My dream is to become a chief cook on the ship ❤️ Studying Hospitality Management hereee ❤️❤️❤️ thanks for being my inspiration. Please notice me. Take care and keep safe from harm and the virus sir!

A new learning curve sir... A rare one from a top ranking Engine officer featuring the galley... It show's how your care to the full ship's crew. One of the the few above excellent officers...

To your chief chef on board, “Mabuhay po kayo Kuya Saldy!” I have discovered this KZfaq channel, and I have been hooked in watching. I am a Fil-American and very, very proud of our Filipino seafarers & crew in the sea. This was brought to my attention when I first set ship for a cruise trip. Thank you. I live in Seattle which is a port city. We have Seafood City here, which is a Filipino supermarket. There are days I see Filipino crew on shore leave getting their groceries here. Salute to you all. Keep posting Makoi. You do a great service in featuring maritime work / life. Thank you.

What a nice and humble guy, and the food he is preparing looks delicious. Thank you for the video chief.

My respect for the cook! Very important member of the crew.

Thanks again Chief! And big thumbs-up to Chief Cook Sabile, for his resolve and dedication". It takes more than just a "Good Guy" to serve through all the hardships and challenges for more than a quarter-century and remain a "Good Guy". Having worked in the Petroleum industry around the world, usually in remote, hostile and miserable conditions, in cramped quarters in some camp or offshore platform, with many Good Guys and some "Not-so-good Guys", your commentary, especially your question: "Do the rewards outweigh the sacrifices?" strike deep in my heart, and in my case I have to say it was, even if it did not seem like it at the time. What you and the other Good Guys graciously share reminds us of the value of serving something greater than one's self-interests.

Chief, thank you for your videos! I am a chaplain at a seafarer’s club in the US and just found these videos! I will recommend new people working at the club watch them to understand the life of the seafarer!

Chief, thank you so much for this video. All my life, I have believed that chefs and cooks, if they love what they do, will earn a place in heaven.

Great video. Very realistic with no unnecessary drama added. Who ever made this is a good film maker. I retired last year after 35 years of going to sea. Most people don’t realize how much seafarers sacrifice in their personal lives, and yes, few people are cut out for it. It’s not for the faint hearted. Thanks for posting!

Fresh handmade glazed donuts? Wow!

I can see passion in the eyes of the Chef. I am sure it reflects in the food also🔥

Chief this is one of my favorite videos. The Chief cook is a very wise man, he gets it. If I were on that ship with you Id weigh a metric ton very quickly(LOL) all of the food looks so delicious.

When I was in the navy, all officers were named after their rank: captain, first master, etc... Except for the cook who was always called chef (aka chief). That shows how much respect that guy had from the crew. A good meal filled the belly, eased the mind and lifted the mens spirit during long haul missions.

Holy crap that food looks good...

I really, really, really love your channel. I used to be a provider to shipping, employed within a multi-national company and I know the ins and outs of seafaring quite well. Your attitude shines through very remarkably and so do your capabilities. As for the food.... Mukhang masarap!

Excellent video. So much personal strength, so much wisdom has been shared in this presentation; what a pleasant surprise when I thought I was watching a video about cooking in a ship! What great human beings that I wish to have known personally. Thank you so much!

Thanks you very much chief MAKOI, I soonly started my first term in nautical deprt, every time I watch your videos, you make my life full of experience in maritime professional, thank you and we ask you for more videos and to share your experience all around the world with the futur sailor like me. You give me the courage to going on in maritime life. I think, I have enough experience on manning on board the ship and theirs responsible after watching all your videos. Thanks again!

Goosebumps CHIEF... Even when it's hard to choose the best of your episodes, I would now say this is one of the most enjoyable. Thks again for sharing such a hard life with all of us. Stay safe and happy sailing, SIR.

What an impressive man the cook is. Had to sacrifice home life for the benefit of his family. I am sure they appreciate it.

One of your BEST videos ...... I can feel the respect you have for the Chief Cook ... And how IMPORTANT his job is, ... for the "quality of life & moral, of the ship's crew !!! "Thanks for posting THIS video .....

Hello Chief i have been binge watching your blogs of late although this was an older blog it was nice to hear directly from the cook about his life as a father and a cook .As in any job that keeps a person from home for long periods of time the cook is the glue that brings a touch of home and can keep a crew happy . My grandmother owned a cafe in my youth and was also the cook .During the day there was a set menu but in the evening she also did banquet dinners for various clubs and events and she always took pains to give them what they wanted for there dinner ,she did this for 20 years and i learned how to cook from her , so as you can see this blog reached me on a whole different level . when i was young one of my jobs was on a large tug boat in the Puget sound area in Washington state i was chief mechanic and cook for the vessel for a year and loved it . but when the boat was sold to a new owner. the new owner and crew was not to my liking so i moved on to what became my true passion long haul trucking moving oversize loads cross country . But i still remember those days with fond memories . Thank you again for sharing your life and those you sail with with the rest of us in the world .

Hats off to the Chief cook, God Bless him very subtle and calm soul

All we need is providing a good living for our families..good job chef

He just exudes pride and professionalism in his work, and a truly humble and hard working gentleman. I am really enjoying the channel and it's really fascinating and enlightening to tag along with you Chief. Safe journeys always.

“Give mu children a good education!” As my first kid is about to born, I know what he means, since my wife discovered that she’s pregnant, everything I do is think about him. God bless you you guys that live life so far from home, my dad used to do that as a Truck driver. Merry Christmas Chief Makoi!

Some of your videos are better than a NOVA documentary. This is one of them. Thanks for sharing

I was called Cookie on the inland rivers. The day started at 3am for breakfast at 5am. The Great Lakes were easiest. I was 2nd cook, strictly baking and salad making. I had started out with a passion for making desserts so it was a better fit for me than the rivers. These days I'm on the beach taking care of my elderly disabled dad. He likes to listen to my "sea tales." He asks me about it all the time.

This makes me want to dishes for his galley, and help in the kitchen whatever way I can. Much love and respect! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

Great video. I used to be a Supply Officer on a US Navy Ship and I had food service. I would love to see more videos about those obscure roles on ship.

C/C looks like a humble hard working conscientious man. Typical of so many Philippino seafarers of his generation. His example and experience passed on to younger colleagues is invaluable. I've seen many like him aboard ships and long may his type continues in his profession.

This guy has such a cool radio or TV presenter voice. In another world you could probably make a great career as a TV presenter.

You and the Chief Cook come across as very humble guys, dedicated and working a difficult way of life. It seems to have given you both a certain quality of self discipline and a philosophical positive nature. From the greatest heat the finest metal is forged. Respect to you both.

Thank you, Chief, and all your colleagues for making the world ticking!

What a great episode! I love to watch cooks do their food magic, especially on a ship. Thanks for this feature.

Chief, That was a real nice tribute to your ship's chef!

What I love about having worked with good cooks or chefs is there amazing no-excuse sense of adaptability. Like this guy, he didn't have the most amazing state of the art kitchen but there is no way in hell that is going prevent him from feeding his crew some good food. Oh, your fryer is to small fit a whole large fish or duck? No problem, just take a large mixing bowl, fill it with oil, throw it on the griddle, and viola! You've got yourself a pretty damn big fryer. Oh, you don't have a proper ring cutter to cut out some doughnuts out of that dough? No problem; find a used tin can about the size your looking for, clean it out real good, and viola! You got yourself perfect uniform size doughnuts every time. I really hope this guy goes on to open up his own place!

I have 3 cousins who's job is at sea .. (captain2, 1first mate) ..they keep on encouraging me to join the crew .. this is a nice job .. god bless you all ..

Your vlog is outstanding sir, you inspire me to strive harder to speak english

This guy most have infinite energy, hope this position is high in the rank, labor intensive and crucial to get the whole ship running

I generally watch Chief MAKOi's video on my big screen TV so I am unable to comment without going back to this venue to comment. I liked all the videos I have seen thus far. However, I liked this one so much I felt compelled to go the extra mile. While informative this video shows us the emotional side of a man who loves his job and appears to regret having to retire. I find that to be an exceptional and wonderful. I believe the world would be a lot better off if more such men were around. No matter the job people should try to be like the wonderful man shown in this video. If you love whatever your job is you will be better at it.

This is the reason I followed you many years ago. Cooking! I thought you were a cook before I realized you are an Engineer. I enjoy all vids but love the cooking ones best.

Your videos are commendable. It made me understand the life of a seafarer like my husband. It made me appreciate him more because of his sacrifices for us. I now also understand terms like Mayor which my husband uses. Safe sail always to all seafarers :)

Much respect to a wonderful professional.

This made inspiration to young peeps on striving for being a cook at sea. I hope i'll be out there at the sea after i got my training. Kudos to all seafarers!

Again, thanks for covering an aspect of the ship’s crew that is always overlooked. Chief Cook has an awesome personality and attitude. I totally understand when he said that ‘…hard part it to deal with other crew members who have a bad attitude and personality issues’. Well said. People in our world are the toughest issues, not the job itself. He seems dedicated…and skilled. What a sacrifice he made to his family. Those donuts look yummy! 😊 Again, great narration. When you retire, you should look into TV, or have your own Channel making documentaries about everything. You have a good way to present your point of view.

This department it's no easy task, my respect sir!

My grandpa is a chief cook my dad is a messman all my uncles are ab, oiler was lucky to marry a segundo.. This is my fav vlog ... I was about to cry remembering my great grandpa :) as always a very good quality vlog.

What a great guy the chief cook is. Wonderful tales from Chief Mako and brings back so many memories when I sailed in the 60’s and 70’s and my fifty plus years working in the Maritime business. God bless all seafarers and their families.

What a wonderful man. The world needs more like him.

I worked the great lakes, and the cook is the best one on the ship. If the food is no good the ship is no good. Thanks to the cook.

So proud of my 3 seafarer brothers God bless all of you!

Shout out to all chief cook🙌 your passion and talent to provide the daily essential needs is highly appriciated. Salute to all seafarer frontliners 🙌🙌🙌🙌

You can tell this man loves what he does!

Very interesting! I could never do this. Although I am a food service manager, instructor, and professional cook, I get seasick at the drop of a hat. Like on the Staten Island Ferry.

On a ship, the most important man is the captain; the second most important man is the cook. Good cook = happy ship Bad cook = unhappy ship

WONDERFUL people, our world NEEDS more of these guys with brilliant work ethics! DAMN FINE!

Just bumped into your channel as i saw this video it made me inspire to be a seafarer and work on board as a messman since my passion is cooking. Thank you sir for this wonderful video of yours explaining the life and struggles of a seafarer.

Yehey!!!! Finally!!! One of the feature stories that I've been waiting for!Awesome content as usual chief!Very inspiring!!! :)

How sincere and hardworking man. Respect to him.

Chief Cook is a beautiful soul with magic skills to keep everyone happy.. Cook is the heart of a vessels family. You meet at meals ... You talk an it's a beautiful thing .... ✌🏼💗😊❣️

I have loved ships since I was a little boy and my father would take me out in our boat in Long Beach Harbor California to see the ships. I love to be out on the water. Although I work on land I live vicariously through your videos. Thanks for the great content and may you always find calm seas.

Food looks AMAZING! Worth signing on just for the food

Your honesty and true talk is much appreciated. Good stuff here.

Hi, I am glad to have found this channel. Very educational. I have a significant other who is a chief cook and had just left. I didn't realize how difficult his job is until I watched this. Thank you for making this vlog. I cried watching this. I miss him sooo sooo much.

Good job Chief Makoi. I’ve been assigned to sea duty for over eight years while in the Coast Guard. It’s true good food boost moral. It’s also life at sea is tough. Many who work in the more technical fields don’t always see the value the Chief Cook brings to life onboard. Thanks for sharing that beautiful piece.

Much respect; he earns it daily.👏

Have enjoyed so many if your videos. I am learning about a way of life that it both fascinating and terrifying. Due to the recent episode with the Evergiven I began researching and have been pleased to find your very informative channel. Thank you for sharing not only the professional aspect of life at sea, but the personal facets as well. This has to take very strong and special People both on board and their families, to endure this kind of life. Hopefully, technology makes it better as they can keep in closer contact with those they love..

Thank you sir chief makoi for this video . Noon palang pinapanood na kita. Since nag aaral pa ako ng culinary . Until now na nagwowork na ako sa cruise ship pina panood pa din kita. Salamat dahil isa ka din sa naka inspire sakin na mag vlog about ship. Thank you sir godbless you po.

My brother in law was the cook on a inter island barge he worked on in Hawai’i for over 20 years. My sister needed him to help her with the children so he became a stevedore. This was interesting to watch. Thank you for sharing.

salute to a very proud filipino chief cook

He is one of the good guy for this family.

21 years experience in the US Navy. Good cooks/food makes a big difference on a ship. Great videos Chief! FCC(SW)

Every country has official Ambassadors and Trade Representatives tucked away in their Embassies around the world. But the seafarers you feature (like Chief Cook and others) are also great ambassadors, who can speak of real life, negotiating with different personalities and working under challenging conditions. Its inspirational for young people.

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Another video well done. Fair seas to you and your shipmates from John in Victoria BC

i have some troubbles with wellbeing, your voice is make me feel warm. thank you makoi