Bonny river is one of the most dangerous places, lots of pirates lurking around with AK47s openly placed in their small speedboats. Had a friend who was departing Bonny river when pirates opened fire at their bridge (the steering area) and they did evasive manoeuvres, basically hard port/hard starboard to shake of the pirates. kudos to all the sailors out there keeping the world moving.

Karanvir you and others like you are the true definition of sacrifice!!. You leave your loved ones for weeks at a time, put yourself in risky situations, and take on a huge amount of responsibility. I was truly shocked and disappointed to find out how under payed you are. It's a shame the industry/company insults your abilities and sacrifices with the wages they pay. And through it all you smile and keep a positive disposition. Your a truly wise man my friend, who will succeed at any endeavor you take on. Stay happy, stay safe!

My cousin is large Tow Boat Captain in Texas, pushing barges mostly from Brownsville to New Orleans. He works six on, six off for weeks at a time. He’s usually on the boat for 4 weeks then has two weeks off, although that can vary. He’s worked like that, six on, six off for over 30 years. As you can imagine he’s one of those folks than can go to sleep just about anytime he wants to,. Just lie flat, close his eyes, and he gone in five minutes. He usually sleeps most of the first day or two he’s back. A crazy life but it pays well. He averages $150 to 200K a year depending on how many weeks he takes off. He has his all waters, unlimited tonnage license from previous work over the years but he prefers to stay closer to home now. He’s only got a few more years till he retires. As for narrow channels, I live near Houston, Texas. The Houston Ship Channel is one of the busiest ports in the world and much of it based upon a bayou that has been dredged out over the years. The channel is so narrow there is a maneuver on how to pass each other. It’s called Texas Chicken. You can find it on Google even.

You are a very competent officer... My late father was a chief engineer in the british merchant navy...you will have a great career I'm sure..

you have every right to be proud of yourself, I really love watching your adventures at sea, thank you for giving the viewers a wonderful look at your life on the ships

Starting was crazy ....i only watch your videos in night ....while sleeping....i get more inspiration to wake next day

You give us a great insight into the world of shipping keep them coming.

I was telling a friend about your channel and the high quality of the filming and content. You are without doubt one of the best you tubers on here. Thank you again.

Honestly saying Karan you are the only KZfaqr whose videos I have never skipped even a small part of.❤

That is fantastic that you got the opportunity to learn/practice holding position. Looked like a good place for a first time - just enough wind and current to keep you on your toes and make you actually work at it. If it had been too calm you wouldn't have had to do much, might not have learned as much.

I'm preparing for the entrance exam of Armed forces , but I really love your videos coz even though your didn't make it through , you built a new path for yourself 👏♥️

i came across your channel after watching your short interview in some channel you did before. Who knows may be in future i may also pursue this amazing Career. Loved your vlog.⚡⚡😇

Great video. Thank you. Captain in the making 👏⚓🙌

Bravo Karanvir! A captain appointment is in your future.🇨🇦

There are a lot of positive's and information to take from your videos❤️ Hats off to your efforts KSN..💯😍❤️

I don't have any idea about merchant navy but these views are beyond amazing and much more satisfying and the deep green colour was unbelievable 💕... Thanks and keep uploading much more great content

Very interesting vlog Karan. Learn how to navigate a dangerous river, where pirates lurk, and what it's like in an African port. Your vlogs are an experience for me. 👏👏👏❤️

Really obsessed with your hardwork and passion, sir. Very nice vlog 😇

We ran halfway around the world using paper maps, notice to mariners, single helmsman, and a compass for our heading. No GPS, just maps and lookouts. Definitely no thrusters to keep our ship straight. We use to also have to compensate for set and drift as we navigated. We used a paper maneuvering wheel to plot CPA, closest point of approach. The best electronics we had were the SPA 25G Scopes. Very basic. All green and black. LOL. I can’t imagine how advanced the ships are now. So easy to navigate and stay on course.

Your footage is incredible!!! Keep doing what you are doing because it is amazing!! Stay safe out there!!! 🙏

Heyii dear.. once again great video shot you look happy and stress free during this voyage i felt god bless you

With a positive mindset ksn can overcome any obstacles. All the best wishes to you.

Hats off to you Karan. I am kind of addicted to your videos. Learnt a lot about ships and sea adventure from you.

Karan your videos are helping me to upgrade my English , it is get polished every weeks. Thanks buddy. I am benefited every time.

My friend is also in merchant navy🤗 he's in Gibraltar strait now.. ⚓

9:51 Imagine seeing a ladder in their skiff, no offence😂😂

Hi KSN good to see you came to my country. Big fan. I'll be going for my COC exams soon. Best of luck as you transit out of Africa

6 on 6 off a very taxing shift for sure one would be fighting fatigue for sure. Safe voyage to you and your shipmates. Enjoyed your video.

You made the right choice and I'm proud to be and indian . I lov ur time lapes clips is fantastic and mesmerizing. Keep. It up

Some lights on 6 on and 6 off . Great job with video . 🎉

Awesome video!!! You explain everything in such detail. I really enjoy it. Keep up the great work it's showing definitely 👍👍

Huge love and respect to you 💕😍

Hi karan.. U post great content.. Hope ur channel hits 1 million soon ❤️✨👍

Thank you for showing us your life on a ship it is simply amazing to watch you work and although it can be lonely at times it does have its benefits as well l love your music and love your camera work and all round excellent 5 stars to you. greetings from Australia. And you are cute as well🙃

The video is amazing 😍😍 I watch it over 3 times...intro everything good ☺️ This Nigeria 🇳🇬 pilot boat is on another level ooo 😂

Another very informative video, I look forward to receiving them. Stay safe

Wishing to get Karanvir as my senior on the ship when I will sail that would be a Dream come true moment And Loved the video

Very good video, honest depiction of what goes on. Eye opening for anyone thinking about such a job, or as we all know it’s a way of life!

👌very good video....waiting for next one👍

It's always great to see ship operations in different ports, watching the rolling effect was honestly quite frightening, obviously this one was a cracking but I had a query that will you upload videos in the next 2months after watching ur insta story its wondering in my mind 😅 best of luck 🎉💯⛵

Appreciating you sir like bonny river is the most dangerous river 💓

Regarding your joke about getting a girlfriend in a foreign port: I heard a story from a mariner I knew. He said that a shipmate went as far as having a wife in California and another in Hong Kong. He even had kids with both women. It all came crashing down when his wife in California decided to fly to Hong Kong as a surprise for his birthday. He quickly went from two wives to zero wives. It didn't work out so well for the mariner I knew though. He got the reverse treatment. His wife took up a boyfriend when he was away.

i want to be in navy now like u love u brother

Hello my friend, happy to see you again. Thank you for sharing these exciting experiences. Also liking g the new music.

Amazing video with full of information and best informative.Thank you so much Karanvir for always explaining in details for all your videos.Best blogger in my list.Stay safe and all the best 👍🏻

Thank you for sharing!🙏

Congratulations on your first dynamic positioning at sea! What a challenge but you rose to the task admirably. Another compelling video, thank you!

Thank you sir Very nice video Bahot Bahot suokreya ap hamre lieye qemte waqt nekal rahee ho ham ap ka suokreya ada karte hen sardar gee

Every time when I woke up after thanking god the second thing is to come in KZfaq to see if you posted a video , your my motivation before I go to my marine institute

Thank you very much for making and for sharing the video KSN. Interesting stuff. Viewing from New York City-USA.

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS HELLO FROM MICHIGAN USA

videos are very informative and i never skipped any videos of uh❤loving when getting information about something which can help us in any time of our life

Sir intro is improving day by day and very nice, I love it 😊😊

Hello KSN, always looking forward to your videos. How come I've never seen you show a clip of the captain, in any of the videos. Hats off. I feel like Juan Sebastián Elcano and Ferdinand Magellan from the comfort of my living room

Big fan of your editing boss lots of stuff to learn

Voice over part was just on next level 💥🔥😍

Congrats Karan!!! Well done with that DP. Keep like this!!

At 3:26, one would swear the pier was a shaking, I remember the first time I was on a moving ship back in 1965, from my vantage point it looked like the pier was moving and we were stationary, I'll never forget that first minute...

BRAVO!KARANVIR SIR A CAPTAIN POST ONLY YOU CAN GET IT AS YOUR EXPERIENCE OF SAILING

You do good job.Learning is part of life.Being retired and still learning 😉

Never mind your sea emergency young man lol. You have caused me to have an addiction that I cannot shake off and I need an apology NOW! A few weeks ago I saw you eating Orios and seeing you eating them has caused me to keep buying and eating them. I eat them straight from the pack or I dip them in tea or I dip them in coffee. I may need counselling or therapy thanks to you, haha! 🌑🌑🌑🌑

few more years and I am coming to the sea💪🏼💪🏼

इतना गहराई तक दिखाने के लिए दिल से धन्यवाद भईया,,,🙏नमस्कार है भईया आपको आशीर्वाद का प्रतिक्षा रहेगा,,,,

Your intro ❤️‍🔥

Your video quality make me feel like that iam watching a Hollywood movie... editing is on top...

So Proud of you, Thanks for sharing these moments

Ajj ka video dekh ke aur jo apne story and music add Kiya hai sab dekh ke Titanic ki yaad agaii

Well done..give that man a medal.

Finally, you arrived in Nigeria South South Region, Onne, port Harcourt, Rivers state

Take care always handsome man, your a perfect son of your family. I like your videos.

Thanks, great Video!

At 1:12 in your intro I see the cooling towers from the nuclear site Doel, Antwerp. Keep the videos coming, I like them 🙂

Bonny river is dangerous I agree with that place where pirates are always around even going inside

Another awesome vlog ❤️. I also plan to start vlogging as soon as I start my first sail after some days. You have been a real inspiration for me in joining Merchant Navy that's why joined TMI and completed my ETO course. Looking forward to meet you someday and always keep posting your awesome vlogs Sir❤️

I like the details you give for us ❤️⚡ bro

Hi Karan 😍 As usual video is so amazing Keep it up and be safe and good luck with your job ❤️

Once again Thank You very much for this interesting film...good luck...till next thursday :)

I want to become a merchan navy and i learn a lot from your videos thank you brother💪💪💪

Karan bro awesome vlog. 👌 👌very interesting content. You explain the things very well. Good information on dynamic positioning. Happy sailing and looking forward to more such interesting vlogs

Your videos are very interesting and would inspire a lot of youngsters to take up merchant navy as a career.

Another great video.

Great video

Superb videos Karan.God bless you 🥰

Great Video again. Stay safe and healty.🙌💙

Laal Phool Neela Phool Karan Bhai Beautiful 🤩

have a nice day at sea! Bj Slovenia

Thks

Another awesome video!! Looking forward to the next one.

Excellent and Informative Video. Great to note that you did the positioning of ship on your own 👍 Your skipper has full confidence in you. Sir if possible make a video on how ports work. I have heard that , just as a Railway Station has a Station Master to control the incoming and outgoing trains , a port has a Harbour Master , wonder if it's true 😮 Anyways Thanks Mate 🙏

Wonderful n amazing shots😍

Hello bhai ...danger job....best of luck.

Nice 👍👍

Great content, thanks Karanvir. 👍

HELLO SIR BIG FAN YOU ARE MY MOTIVATION ✨✨💫💫

Very interesting Sir, thank you for sharing. Stay safe

Your effort pays of🙌❤️‍🔥

Quality Content as always❤ 🔥

Wow Here is another vedio from ksn which is awesome 😎😎😎

Enjoying your videos to the fullest 😉😉

very entertaining and knowledgeable content