Hi all, please note that since this video is about the pros of maritime, which is why it might seem to be sugar coating some of the hardships in this industry. I do have another video "10 reasons why maritime sucks" which outlines the downside of the industry. Second thing: as a Canadian I've declared non-resident which is why i do not get taxed. Some citizens such as Hong Kong, allow tax free even for residents as sailors work in international waters, so it depends on various countries (ie. USA have one of the strictest tax laws, so im not sure about them) Third..heres the 400k job: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_pilot (use CTRL-F to search "salary")
@stoutyyyy5 жыл бұрын
JeffHK I’ve been looking into it (going into the industry) and US tax law is pretty ridiculous. Taxes go by citizenship, so even if I’m living and working outside the country, I’m paying US taxes, ON TOP OF whatever local taxes there are.
@sdonovanatwpi5 жыл бұрын
If you're out of country 330 days/year, you have a foreign earned income exclusion. You only have to pay if you earn a fair bit over $100K/year, and it's only on that income over the exclusion limit. www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion
@sdonovanatwpi5 жыл бұрын
Most of those tax rates you're talking about are marginal tax rates. See a really good description and example here: www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/05/marginaltaxrate.asp
@JeffHK5 жыл бұрын
@JB GTO back when i was third mate? around 6500USD monthly
@cassamil22135 жыл бұрын
JeffHK I live in nyc how can I start/apply to these type of jobs I don’t know where to start. $6,500 usd is awesome!!!!
@michaelt31726 жыл бұрын
Let's not forget, during those 6 months at sea, you're getting payed and you aren't making excessive purchases to waste your paycheck since there aren't really many stores
@davemarx78566 жыл бұрын
Michael T What? No legend of zelda beedle shops?
@CONDOR-SAURUS6 жыл бұрын
Plus no board costs lmao
@boffeycn6 жыл бұрын
+Michael T Why do you spout bollocks? Do you think seafarers save everything they earn? Do you? Honestly?
@jaguars91656 жыл бұрын
What about if someone is porking ur wife while ur out
@boffeycn6 жыл бұрын
What about you grow up you fucking idiot?
@rwuh897 жыл бұрын
This is a dream job for introverts who want to see the world.
@mlgfrog24706 жыл бұрын
Is it really? Because i'm currently 18 and on my final year of maritime school and allmost all of my colleges in my class are extroverted unlike me who prefers to stay at home and play videogames or study. So I am really scared that if I go on maritime college and later on ship, I wouldn't be happy. What do you think? Sry for my english
@demarcuz60226 жыл бұрын
MLG Frog you will be fine. Even the most introverted individuals will want to socialize while at sea, believe it or not. You're still young, change will happen.
@Stubbs1086 жыл бұрын
I mean the guy in the vid said before he joined he played League of Legends all day, and look at how well adapted he is. Trust yourself. You might be surprised at how resilient and adaptable you really are.
@alanhowitzer6 жыл бұрын
I should have done this.
@armageddon51586 жыл бұрын
Im a currently a deck cadet and this is my main REASON! SRSLY!
@mixflip6 жыл бұрын
I'd consider this career if I was young and single. I worked in the oil industry for a few years and made $100k with no college degree. Firefighter school was fun.
@masonburton76763 жыл бұрын
i'm currently 17 trying to live a life similar to what you have probably experienced
@pedromesquita27803 жыл бұрын
really? are you carzy? iotsa fuking stupid life, also its hard work , not paid well, and you bring lack of wealth to your home. you live in a jail. GOOD LUCK, companies will deceive you!
@HamsterPants5223 жыл бұрын
@@pedromesquita2780 lol what?
@Stohrjames2 жыл бұрын
I’m 47 and have spent 13 years offshore. I would think of that as credit toward sea time. I’m also considering this as a new profession. I love and miss the ocean. This video struck home with me. Even though I’m not a teenager trying to figure life out.
@hexebarya73952 жыл бұрын
@@pedromesquita2780 sigi man ka mag rugby brad
@natashajohnson97792 жыл бұрын
I'm a financial market trader. I trade under brokerage so i don't really get to do anything, i only receive weekly profits. I sit all day going through Internet and watching TV. I can fit to this kinda job. I love it.
@jerryalfred11212 жыл бұрын
I trade the financial market too. Fx precisely but I have a full time job.
@rosieperez11662 жыл бұрын
I invest in financial market too. It's a very lucrative and profitable side hustle. Once you use a broker, you can go about your daily business. Make your time count instead of watching TV.
@ethanlim73712 жыл бұрын
Natasha which of the markets do you invest in.?
@natashajohnson97792 жыл бұрын
@jones williams Jeffrey Matthew
@natashajohnson97792 жыл бұрын
@@ethanlim7371 stock and fx.
@ItsDigiUtime7 жыл бұрын
I really like your perspective on solitude! I think one has to learn to be truly happy alone with noone else around to actually live life to the fullest. Friends, family, everything other than you is not what brings that amazing feeling of fulfillment although that is a very nice 'cherry on the top' after you've learned to accept solitude. This video inspires me to go at my plans and get it done correctly, thank you!
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
Well said! being away from all the luxury, amenities, distraction from bombard of social media allowed me understand myself what I truly want to accomplish and become in life. Was also a good way to develop a habit to focus on priorities and discipline myself
@ItsDigiUtime7 жыл бұрын
JeffHK very true! Self discipline is such an amazing thing when done right. Being away from social media, you really don't have anyone else other than yourself so why not try and get along with yourself, right? ...istead of chasing after the unnecesary information that can be found on Facebook and what not. Thinking about it like this I can't wait to get to work in the maritime industry!
@vickyrocks66667 жыл бұрын
Too much of solitude can lead to depression and homesickness. Once in a while everyone needs a change. Like you mentioned in the video ' why maritime sucks' humans are social animals. Reminded me of cast away when tom hanks has to talk to the football wilson when he is marooned on island. This is the reason why merchant navy isnt for everyone. At one point of time one's personal life does suffer if you are married and leave your wife and kids for 6 months at sea. Still i appreciate your perspective. I would like to know more about satellite internet...
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
No doubt depression and home sickness is common in maritime. But inbetween ports, satellite internet, satellite phone, and the friends/co-workers onboard the ship, most average seafarers will get through fine.
@robotpolice20427 жыл бұрын
Edijs well said my friend👌 and thanks to this video helped motivate me to carry on with my plans for welding schools🖒
@chronosmagia6 жыл бұрын
Wow. Funny how something so little and easy to miss as this video can change someone’s life. I’m 15 now, in high school. And constantly wondering and troubled about what I should do with myself in the future. I think I might’ve found one answer.
@DirtBlockGames6 жыл бұрын
Good luck with it, keep researching and getting work experience
@lordofstuff_6 жыл бұрын
Jon John lol
@user-hf9rq9xr2o6 жыл бұрын
I'm 20 now, I used to have the same anxiety. There are sooooo many careers out there if you learn a trade. You can make hundreds of thousands a year as a 204 inspector on construction sites. You have to travel a lot in construction, but you make a lot too. Welding, pipe fitting, inspecting, heavy equipment operation (especially cranes).
@cooorsbanq42266 жыл бұрын
@Jon John haha
@ARPat20006 жыл бұрын
DirtBlockGames the guy is clearly jealous that this kid has a chance to not live working in a depressing job barely making any money like he does
@davidwadsworth89824 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, as long as you are single.Totally single.I went three years without having a real home, loved it. 7 months at sea, next 5 as an assistant N.A.I.A. Hoops Coach, lived in a campus studio apartment. Did this for two years. Underway, no need to spend much,not that many opportunity's either. Just pay for bar tabs. Housing ,food,medical covered.No car expense.Tried to do it married, missed a kids birth almost , birthdays, summer vacations, every day family life. School functions, and not there to help my wife with real time situations. But if you are single, O M G what a life.
@davidwadsworth89824 жыл бұрын
@russiangangland that's why there is a lot of booze, in certain ports hookers, I know 5 captains who average 3.7 wives each. I did the math, 3.7
@isabellabrito62613 жыл бұрын
I hear you
@porkbacon72833 жыл бұрын
Hey man just gotta ask, Do you need a masters degree to become a senior in maritime engineering?
@robdoggerful7 жыл бұрын
Im a trucker, but i feel like im in a jail cell that moves. Maritime sounds alot better and im only 37 so i think its worth looking in to.
@nogravity607 жыл бұрын
Yes, on the ship you will only feel like you are in a prison that moves.
@predator00105 жыл бұрын
Same prison(sometimes worse) more money
@rogerhagariii4 жыл бұрын
Beats any other form of transportation industry! It’s a lifestyle great way to earn a living
@evanm90264 жыл бұрын
robin vail you are in a cell that you move. Being a trucker is the worst. Why....... you travel the US. You are in the truck all day and you ain’t getting paid when ur not driving but your still there in the cell.
@evanm90264 жыл бұрын
HateGovernment realizing the job sucks and not put up w the bullshit. Is not a crappy attitude.
@MAGAwithVengeance4 жыл бұрын
As a soldier of 7.5 years in the army this will be my career choice after.
@johnr45963 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service
@JT-nn8nj3 жыл бұрын
Sheesh bud I’m hype to get out and I’ve only been in for 3.5 lmao. That dd214 is calling my name
@rommelvaldez1493 жыл бұрын
This the job I use to do before the Army, now I'm out the Army I'm back in the industry. Work hard and the reward is good.
@HamsterPants5223 жыл бұрын
@@johnr4596 You're welcome.
@michaeladlaon42362 жыл бұрын
Etsing soon. Been thinking this carrer field too!
@BigDictator53356 жыл бұрын
Maritime? More like merry time amiright
@JeffHK6 жыл бұрын
rite
@mediocregaming3006 жыл бұрын
Aye sir
@ARPat20006 жыл бұрын
Joseph Stalin I didn't know Stalin liked making puns
@displaychicken6 жыл бұрын
Aarya Patel you didn’t know Stalin loves puns? Sounds like you were Russian to judgement!
@IO-gm5qw6 жыл бұрын
Eric Schick I’m Lenin towards subscribing to you
@DonGorm6 жыл бұрын
I'm Danish, and I pay 60% tax 😶 Plus we have taxes on everything else we buy..
@oban60516 жыл бұрын
Martin Gorm Hansen Socialism sucks man.
@user-rt7lr4sg4b6 жыл бұрын
Brutal Progeny not really
@jonikournoutos43806 жыл бұрын
Mike T Easy for you to say hahaha do you live in a socialist country?
@cyberlord646 жыл бұрын
60%??? 60???? Da fak is up with that?
@rodrigop97146 жыл бұрын
Yeah I hate public school healthcare and all that too XD. I wonder why Denmark was rated the happiest country several times tho. Hi from Spain 🖖
@captainbligh25047 жыл бұрын
After 18y in the industry. So far I've worked in Cruise Ships, RoRo-Pax, Research and Commercial/Private Yachts. Though my needs have changed I feel Maritime is still a great sector to be in. Good to see you promoting it!
@mourinenelima4 ай бұрын
How do I get to work in private yatch Currently I'm in school and I don't know the steps to take thereafter
@captainbligh25044 ай бұрын
@@mourinenelima to get in depends on what you are interested in. If you want to go to sea, then there are 4 paths: Deck, Engineering, Hospitality side and Catering. If it’s yachting you want to get into, there are plenty of ways in. Simply look up yacht recruitment. If it the hospitality side, best you develop some skills shore side first. If it’s Deck or Engineering, look for a Cadetship.
@pvp647 жыл бұрын
Retired US Navy, enjoy your vlog! Many of your thoughts and experiences remind me of how similar life on board a civilian cargo ship is to being on board a military vessel once you are underway. Thanks and keep the videos coming.
@robertgiraudo10495 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video breaking down different jobs that are available in the Maritime industry?
@Appachoppa1123 жыл бұрын
Thatd be dope. I was put on to this by a someone but idk what to even start lookin into
@deboralimapereiraamorim4923 жыл бұрын
Inspectors with Irata
@Appachoppa1123 жыл бұрын
Update: so after some research on yt lol i found that there is usually 3 paths to go down. First is the deck which leads more towards becoming a captain and running the top side of the ship. Second is the engineers which lead to becoming a chief engineer and basically takes on the role of making sure the ship runs. Then finally if you wanna cook you can be the chef and make sure the people eat
@allenstorm37713 жыл бұрын
Requires a special type of person to enjoy this job. Anyone considering working at sea should really think about how they will cope mentally being away from home and things you enjoy.
@moslimislam57147 жыл бұрын
You should look up tax percentages in the Netherlands. You'll instantly faint.
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
+Moslim Islam 52 holy... and 72% in the past 😵😵
@54jaroldoshoot7 жыл бұрын
In the 40's and 50's USA's top tax bracket was around 90%. It topped out at 94% in 1944.
@Excalibur_867 жыл бұрын
Charles Thomson yeah good thing u guys have trump lol tired of winning yet?
@michaelpapadopoulos60547 жыл бұрын
lol this is nothing compared to greece. in its first year, a company has to pay 110% of its revenue to the government. thats right. you have to GIVE MORE MONEY TO THE GOVERNMENT THAN YOU MAKE!
@timdesmet98707 жыл бұрын
michael papadopoulos yeah but greece kinda went bankrupt so...
@rhonmarmalig84067 жыл бұрын
im very interested if you make a video about deck department vs engine department XD
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
Deck, i could never handle the noise and greasy oil everywhere. Rather sip my coffee and day dream looking out windows LOL
@rhonmarmalig84067 жыл бұрын
JeffHK well that is true but sad cause im an engine cadet myself
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
But i admire engineers more than any deck position. Because it takes tremendous amount of skill and knowledge to do the job right.
@nikhilbhale797 жыл бұрын
No deck vs engine room on KZfaq please. Hahaha
@nikhilbhale797 жыл бұрын
Stivan Medicov Not on ocean-going ships. But you can try oil rigs or offshore ships. They have medics and fire safety officers onboard.
@marinerealtalk86833 жыл бұрын
This, as a career is rewarding. I learned loving my job even more as a seafarer when i met my wife and started building our family.
@Fly696 жыл бұрын
Swedish taxes go up to 56.6% AND we have taxes on everything you buy 😥
@BlakeBigfoot6 жыл бұрын
xICant Fly lucky you.
@yoyoyo35316 жыл бұрын
xICant Fly it will go up even more over the coming years, to pay for all the people your government has let into your country.
@simonji29406 жыл бұрын
@@yoyoyo3531 nah thete is an election here soon, taxes will go down. Hopefully a lot.
@TheBarryWaterman6 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately thats what you get for living in swede-istan. Sucks dude, goodluck.
@phoenixshade36 жыл бұрын
@@simonji2940 Not unless you're voting out anyone from a party with "socialist" in the name. Sure, everyone is going to _claim_ they will reduce taxes, but politicians get elected on _lies_ and the public is stupid enough to believe them over and over again.
@onlymadethisforcomments24767 жыл бұрын
Attending California Maritime Academy in 2 weeks because of your videos
@Lambiscon49067 жыл бұрын
Only made this for comments it's not all glamour lots of long hours and little sleep
@jayburrow78267 жыл бұрын
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@asiblingproduction7 жыл бұрын
Only made this for comments hey! Me two! Ill be Engine Company!
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
Great! Good luck out there, try to score a cadetship with crusie lines!
@TrBo17367 жыл бұрын
Ayy, I'm at KP
@johnbolyard39807 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video on how to get some of these jobs?
@jeiku53146 жыл бұрын
John Bolyard Craigslist.
@redfire3166 жыл бұрын
Maritime academy school
@camshea30006 жыл бұрын
If your from New England mass maritime is a great school
@drewchorlton3426 жыл бұрын
SIU
@RocketRabbittt6 жыл бұрын
I would like to know the name of the "job" in portuguese so i could find it on google. Is Maritime the official name?
@locomojo88965 жыл бұрын
I am about to be sent to my first assigned vessel in a couple of days or so and I stumbled upon this. This really made me excited and look forward to my life on board. I think what I realized in this video is that our job is all about how you look at it and your attitude towards it. If you consider it a job. Than it will become a boring and stressful ride. But if you look at it like it's an adventure and self improvement then you might even like it better when your on board rather than being on land. Thanks. You really made my day bro
@cactusjack9574 Жыл бұрын
How do I get into this job?
@davecrupel28175 жыл бұрын
Even if it a "lonely" job, I LOVE Solitude! I'd do it in a heartbeat!!
@DanielLame7 жыл бұрын
People stuck on land have no excuse to take a break... some of us can be at work all week but never get that 3 months of rest we need. I have been in a situation where I work close to 12 hours a day, no matter how much weekend you have you can never recover from it. The reason why you like being out at sea is the same reason why I like being in Tasmania, being far away and alone can be great for reflection, and I think it's becoming more and more difficult for those working in the office, especially in Singapore. It's why I don't blame people for going crazy or becoming narrow-minded.
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
Well said Daniel! same thing happening in Hong Kong its quite depressing.
@allanchartrand7 жыл бұрын
I work 14 hours a day for 7 months . Save me
@DanielLame7 жыл бұрын
Work culture differs from country to country, as well as from industry to industry... sometimes you have to choose between getting paid to work like a slave or don't work at all...
@DanielLame7 жыл бұрын
That kind of rudeness is totally uncalled for. I hope your high pressure job is not driving you mad. Have a healthy happy life ahead.
@user-lg9mk9wd2l7 жыл бұрын
Blah Blob chill out you're the goon lmao so angry for no reason.
@Makingblah717 жыл бұрын
You know what's interesting, is what you said toward the end of the video- how solitude has made you realize the fragility and pure majesty of life. And wanting to make a difference. These are the same conclusions that I've come to (and I suspect a lot of other people have too). It really strikes home. Well, I can tell you that you've made a difference in my life. You've opened the door to a possible route I can take my life down in case my primary interests or goals don't come to fruition. Looking out into the open ocean with nothing around me except the stars and water, made me really appreciate how lucky we all are to even exist in the first place.
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
Well said! Agree with everything
@bobbyjay6716 жыл бұрын
Makingblah71 ,
@nobackhands3 жыл бұрын
Two years after high school I looked into the Merchant Marines. The shop steward asked me to step in his office. He said, I am going to talk to you like you are my own son. “The US Merchant Marines are a thing of the past”. All those ships you see out there are mostly manned by people from other countries
@apelife9615 Жыл бұрын
I'm from VA Hampton Roads area so THATS BIG 🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢 SIU or MSC are always HIRING
@BigJack2737 ай бұрын
So what does that mean?
@pmurphy126675 жыл бұрын
i have had several fellow workers who worked in the merchant marine..none of the made more than $100K even after 14 years. Ship Captains make around $150k a year so where are you getting $400k a year?
@mynameis______3925 жыл бұрын
The maritime pilots can make the 400k not the captains
@larsdeb15 жыл бұрын
@@mynameis______392 They are a rare breed and if you want to become one of those 400K ones, you need to be family or a really close friend. It's all shielded off... No one gets a job from the outside, cruise captains is where the money's at, but then again is it a nice job??
@ASPWilson5 жыл бұрын
Exactly, a VLCC or LNG Captain can expect 15-18K a month and they sail for 6 months a year. So this is pure bullshit to tell to people 400K a year. Pilot salary even at Ras Tanurah Oil Port is really less than 400k a year....
@avecii14575 жыл бұрын
Because this video is clickbait
@atlanticocean6405 жыл бұрын
My friend makes 1,000 a day on tugboat as a chief engineer 8 on 8 off. New York to Philadelphia hauling oil
@josiahwilliams14417 жыл бұрын
never even thought about this as a career choice... its not promoted in the inner city like military nursing and truck driving for ex. very interesting.
@slantdwave6 жыл бұрын
You got it. It's brilliant
@ssbohio5 жыл бұрын
In the inner city of Toledo, Ohio (my hometown), we have a Maritime Academy which has been in operation for years now.
@davecrupel28175 жыл бұрын
Which is good. Minimal competition. Only findable for those who look.
@iraqattacks5 жыл бұрын
don't want "inner city" no way
@johnathons17895 жыл бұрын
Black people cant swim they have dense bones
@corneilusdonaldson18587 жыл бұрын
As former sailor in the U.S. Navy, I commend you a lot for this videos. I always wondered what life is like a merchant (not from just those documentaries on tv). In a lot of ways the lifestyle on board are similarwith having a chain of command, separation of duty, inspections ect, ect, ect. In light of recent incidents, I really enjoyed my time at sea. No better feeling than standing on foscle and watching all type of vessels sail by. Oh and the rough seas haha. Fair winds and following seas man
@trippsmclovin5 жыл бұрын
Just a dockhand now, doing pumpout boat logging days for my 6pak, thanks for broadening my horizons even more.
@ethannlorenzo67625 жыл бұрын
I’m 18 and I decided that this is what I want to do as my career. I just want to thank you for giving me the insight on what I should be expecting when I leave next month, you helped me so much and I appreciate it. Thanks.
@czomos6993 Жыл бұрын
So how has it been?
@jamesb65407 жыл бұрын
I love your videos so much, would love to see more about your life on the sea,😉 you just earned a new subscriber💪😎
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
+James B thanks james!
@abonyianthony51096 жыл бұрын
Hey guy's am Anthony from Africa..........am 16 year's old just got a admission to maritime university am so grateful.....thanks for this video I once think I will spend my life in sea never knew there was holiday.......thanks again.......i wish to be a captain someday
@OvPdTurtle6 жыл бұрын
Abonyi Anthony nice
@averysutherland2015 жыл бұрын
“Look at me! I am de captain now!”
@cyberdiver70765 жыл бұрын
I'm from Hong Kong and I'm working on it. I hope I can get in the Maritime training school this year.
@maniteja27835 жыл бұрын
Hii antony iam from India where is maritime University I want to join there to look me as a captain
@johnreyvictory84164 жыл бұрын
Goodluck bro. Me too
@mattgold21184 жыл бұрын
I don't have any specific interest in the Maritime industry, but i've really been enjoying your channel on the topic... because of how interesting your videos are! Keep up the great work, "matey"! lol
@asoggycracker87733 жыл бұрын
I love this entire video. I have found self improvement to be my pastime. It’s all I do, learn skills, or think philosophy. I feel like Iv seen so much through imagination that I can completely relate. It really draws me in.
@pigpog16007 жыл бұрын
Nice opinions, but I prefer the air than the sea.
@thicc800ty7 жыл бұрын
Yup getting into clouds seems better than sailing over 5m of waves 😂
@Thibault_957 жыл бұрын
Horst Wessel I prefer the ground lmao.
@thatsnodildo19747 жыл бұрын
Horst Wessel nah i like my feet on the ground
@internetexpert81537 жыл бұрын
I just like to explore our beautiful habitat weather it be air sea or land
@raisins79765 жыл бұрын
I prefer space
@zachp76037 жыл бұрын
If I only knew this ten years ago!
@T2VR7 жыл бұрын
Zach P I was going to become an engineer, then I went into finance... should of kept with engineering.
@ApoBeef7 жыл бұрын
Trevor. I'm an engineer and I should've gone into medical.
@katastrofskyy7 жыл бұрын
Alan Vuong I'm in medical and I should've gone into IT
@eslamessam73917 жыл бұрын
I'm broke and I should get a job
@eyebeebak7 жыл бұрын
I'm in IT, and should've become a professional baseball player.
@hoofhearted52086 жыл бұрын
Jeff I live right next to Cal Maritime here in the states and see the training vessel almost every day. I won’t ever go into Maritime but your insight is amazing. Thanks for putting in the time. Different perspectives make us better people. Great to see what the cadets get to experience when they leave .
@laughingram72872 жыл бұрын
I attended Cal Maritime and have helped two others go through that school as well. One graduated in 2010 and the other graduated in 2020. It is a great school and there are other opportunities besides sailing when you graduate from there. One of the guys I helped graduated from there with Mechanical Engine degree. He is currently doing great in his career. Ram
@Silenthunter1995 жыл бұрын
Improving yourself is very good idea being isolated on a ship. Really makes you think that you should do that, you dont have distractors. Eventually if you really really prefer passive rest, you can do stuff like downloading 1Tb of series/movies (or anime, just me :3), 50+ books to read (in my case mangas), download some of old videos from YT, get the laptop with some cool older games (there's a plenty of them before the time of internet) and you are done with boredom! Or just learn stuff on computer - like Jeff :P That's not that hard. Everyone just need to find their way to cope with that. Of course it is not possible for everyone.
@daltonv52067 жыл бұрын
Not sure why your video was recommended to me, but I'm glad it was. Awesome stuff
@shekharmoona5447 жыл бұрын
My uncle was working with a Maritime Company and retired in 2012 and it didn't pay well for him. He regrets it. He even went to that Maritime school in Maryland to get recertified.
@BigTroubleDАй бұрын
Can you elaborate on this?
@regorflora79153 жыл бұрын
Imagine, your a seaman 30years ago where there still no internet, no mobile phone, and 2yrs work contracts is the norm. It is only now that becoming a seaman is an awesome job.
@daniellorenzo29502 жыл бұрын
I have worked for 22 years as a sailor, please say that you know
@olivernjoku31106 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff! I used to work on seismic vessels as data aquisition specialist. I loved the connection with the oceans worldwide.
@martvlogs5657 жыл бұрын
The only channel i hit the bell XD
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
@Crazyreseller6 жыл бұрын
I wish I’d seen this video when i was in High School! You’re helping a lot of people.👍
@stickyrice59434 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing and making this world a better place looks like i'm going to school again and apply for a maritime job
@lorddoggo74195 жыл бұрын
You honestly have motivated me to look into this type of job , I’m actually excited ... thank you
@artemkingsman7 жыл бұрын
Was going to become an economist. Watched tons of videos about seafaring and quited my university after 1st year of study. Already have passed 2 years in maritime uni and had a 2.5 month practice. Totally worth it. In 3.5 years i will become the most satisfied 4th engineer in the fucking world. Guys, im just really happy about that. GL everyone
@crishnaholmes773010 ай бұрын
How much is tuition at maritime school
@jh130267 жыл бұрын
I start Southampton Maritime Academy in September - As a deck officer ! All my best regards from the UK Jeff! Again thanks for the amazing content and inspiration :D
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@PedroRodriguez-kg4bq6 жыл бұрын
The Adventures Of Porteous Hi 👋 did you go straight from school into southampton college? I’m 23 and work in a hospital in a “skilled” job but want a career change.
@oopsySeason6 жыл бұрын
When I saw the thumbnail I was thinking this is a lowkey promo vid for marmite
@privateer1776666 жыл бұрын
For you younger folks a bit of advice.... Get involved with a Sea Scout Ship in your area to get a feel or taste of some shipboard duties. I started when I was 14 with Sea Scouts BSA in New Jersey. Some great mentoring by fantastic people of all ages and a lot of time & love of boats brought me to my career after a stint in the Coast Guard. I’ve since retired having had a great time and a wonderful family. I’d go so far as to steal someone’s saying that “It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure!”
@carolinaherrera80067 жыл бұрын
I'm finishing all my subjects on december, and going on board as a cadet next year, and for some reason you talking about solitude and loving what you do, trully putting your emotions in this video calmed me, I hope I get to feel like you someday. Keep up the good work.
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
Good luck Carolina!
@reybermachado20447 жыл бұрын
Carolina Herrera keep calm you only need to be clear and believe in your own magic !!! Kisses from bogota
@CEOofSleep6 жыл бұрын
Hello Cadet
@hermanomark6 жыл бұрын
Wow. This my other choice of career when I was younger (because my dad is also maritime)Im pretty sure this job fits me as I also love soltitude, but I took IT instead. I don't regret anything very close on finishing a coding bootcamp. Someday I knew I could also travel the world. We have our own timezones. Happy to stumble to your channel as I will have a different perspective if I had different choices in my life.
@kaptainset Жыл бұрын
how is life for you today?
@hermanomark Жыл бұрын
@@kaptainset I'm a web dev now, life has been good and bad. Had a lot of responsibilities in my work that I'm proud of but I'm not yet satisfied to where I'am now. I slack way to hard these past couple of years maybe because of covid, my relationship to my so and my personal struggle. This year I plan to learn new things in programming to advance my career.
@kaptainset Жыл бұрын
@@hermanomark Good luck man, wish you the best
@kamahuha5 жыл бұрын
Just passed my UK class 2 orals yesterday. It's an amazing career with great prospects..great video as always.
@santiagoalvarez85553 жыл бұрын
Yooo i can relate to this video so much! I have sailed small boats my whole life but never really took the decition to study maritime, i am currently surfing and playing lol all day. my study is starting in september, i will study in Holland. Thank for the motivation!
@spodface127 жыл бұрын
Hey JeffHk, i love watching your videos and just wanted to say a little thank you. I applied to be an engineer back in 2010 when i just left school... but the market was shot over here in the uk. Then after watching your videos and some others i decided to give it a shot. And now i'm just about to enter the world of shipping with P&O Ferries, got my training ahead of me, but say i am excited is an understatement... so whilst i wont be going to far flung locations like you are, i am going to be living my dream. so cheers mate for inspiring me to give my dream a second chance.. 7 years after i thought it was over. All the best from the UK Dan :)
@ErnestJay886 жыл бұрын
Mariner just like Doctor or Lawyer, even when stock market crash, people still need doctor's care in the hospital, Lawyer actually got more law suits during depression than when economy is booming, because when economy is booming, people didn't want to fight each other.
@doctorstrange3674 жыл бұрын
I used to be a ship physician in the navy and later cruise ships. Most exiciting and fulfilling and reasonably well remunerated as well. But it's a young man's game. I have a lovely family and home that I enjoy coming back to each day. Kudos to people who are still able to do 6 months tours of duty. But as you grow older your priorities change.
@Tia-Marie5 жыл бұрын
I did military and regularly tell my 17 year old son, I would love for him to take a career like what you've been talking about.
@jardijk7 жыл бұрын
Another great/motivational video!
@abelvanmarle3107 жыл бұрын
I really want to be a maritime officer and want it it for whole my life (now 17) but i am scared that ai and robots do the jobs for me so I end up jobless can you maybe give a tip of what to do? (i really hope to be a captain someday)
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
Wont happened for at least another 20 years, ship owners always cheap out when building new cargo ships
@superXwhiteXninja7 жыл бұрын
Abel Van Marle I would think that by the time AI rips through the shipping industry, you could easily have enough expertise that you're still a valuable employee. Let's say in 30 years, AI eliminates 50% of Maritime Mariner positions... At that point, you'd be 47 years old. At that age you will have a ton of experience and be at the peak of your career, and thus your livelihood would be safe at that point IMO.
@superXwhiteXninja7 жыл бұрын
In our lifetime (we're around the same age), I don't think we will trust AI to take the helm 100%. We will still want human backups, and if you really do want to be a captain, your aspirations will lead you to be the human backup that everyone can count on when AI shits the bed.
@kirkbecker79197 жыл бұрын
You could run these "what if's" scenarios with any job. If it happens, it happens. Don't let that stop you from doing what you want to do though. Even if they were to be piloted by AI/Robots, you still need physical people near to do other tasks or to take over incase there is an emergency. Look at aircraft pilots, many planes now can auto take off and auto land, yet they still have two pilots ready at the stick if something were to go bad.
@Outland90007 жыл бұрын
Is it too late to join maritime at 33?
@Daness74 Жыл бұрын
Was a joy listen to ya ! Enjoy your awesome sealife and always take care of you !!! Best wishes from the landscapes 🤘👍⚓️🐞🌻🤝😘
@jack-kc5tc6 жыл бұрын
this really sounds like a good path for me, i’m 14 and heading into high school and this is the first time i’ve seen myself in this career. i’ve always been worried about not finding an interest when i’m out of school and being left stranded, so trust me when i say i’ve checked out a lot of majors that interest me
@abilnurgaliyev55372 жыл бұрын
so an update?
@beatingheart53585 жыл бұрын
Heads up for all the aspiring female seafarers! As a woman working in Merchant Vessels, big adjustments on oneself is a must. It is also as good as what Jeff says however, like any other jobs there are some things that just simply sucks. Working on board a male dominated environment can be sometimes suffocating, there are instances wherein you are the only female crew onboard, you're already lucky if there were 2 or more. You've got to have a strong heart and dedication to last in this profession. Oftentimes, just because you are a woman, you are underestimated. You feel like you have to triple or exert more effort and dedication. You also have to always watch your back and be extra careful. There are some crew who are assholes and you've got to deal with some perverts. Do not tolerate verbal harrassment and as much as possible report to company early on before it gets to physical harrassment. Be well versed on guidelines about harrassment reports but most importantly make it clear and set a boundary when you mingle with the crew.
@valo199 Жыл бұрын
I start training November 17th! Thank you
@gunman59811 ай бұрын
Lol found the feminist
@tisjoker44206 жыл бұрын
I just signed up for merchant navy and wait for the answer..cant wait
@calebmurphy57196 жыл бұрын
Good Luck
@markgonzalez34326 жыл бұрын
Where do you go to apply?
@tisjoker44206 жыл бұрын
mark gonzalez there is an academy in my hometown. You go there do some paperwork and wait to be picked.
@BruhWhyDidTheyChangeThis6 жыл бұрын
The Narrator ok so where is your home town
@tisjoker44206 жыл бұрын
Jamie Williams that's where you are wrong. Naval duties cost me 6 months at sea and 6 months at land. Beside the salary that its quite high i can travel around the world for free. My hometown is Thessaloniki Greece
@zolanda1235 жыл бұрын
My oldest son goes to Sunny Maritime in NY. So proud of him! My youngest is a senior in High school and in the process of applying to this college as well! I dont know u and I really feel proud and happy for your accomplishments! Your parents are very blessed to have a kid like you! 🤗
@user-ms3pc6og7o5 жыл бұрын
Sir, I want to say thank You for all your videos. You are doing a great job that help's young seamans and newcommers.
@lukemorris32997 жыл бұрын
i'm fucking being on a ship 400 k?
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
ya Maritime Pilots in the USA, the catch is it takes about 7~8 years to get a Captain License (so kind of like Doctor...but less study more practical skills)
@airhogglider7 жыл бұрын
JeffHK then it takes another 10-12 years, pay bonds, before you become a full Pilot.
@TrBo17367 жыл бұрын
You have to know people for most ports, though. Unless you're really, really good
@TrBo17367 жыл бұрын
Most American ports, or so I hear
@dancam777ify7 жыл бұрын
JeffHK More practical skills? Ummm I rather be able to save lives than dock a boat. But it seems like a neat career.
@kj226977 жыл бұрын
Yea if you dont want a family, or friends, or a hobby, or anything outside of work that makes you happy
@xCr0nus6 жыл бұрын
kj22697 please keep spreading this narrow mindset. That way the competition for this awesome career stays low :)
@ImplantedMemories6 жыл бұрын
Kalsiddon but it's true All you have on the sea is your crew and the Family work. Not space for Family etc
@user-ox9vu2gl5n6 жыл бұрын
ImplantedMemories maybe that's what makes them happy , happy isn't a defined trait , anything and anyone can make someone happy . More money makes people happy , maybe they don't want a family or have one , so the people at work are their family , Don't make a narrow view of what happiness is, when different things make people happy. Maybe you like being poor and being a family man , but I may like making money and being single.
@ImplantedMemories6 жыл бұрын
Solomon Stringer so If I Work on the land as an Master of engineering you think I will be poor ? In my eyes that job is for people who want to earn Money fast without good education. But I want to work to earn my living. Not to live for my work...
@lordwhoopi91326 жыл бұрын
ImplantedMemories That's the point, YOU want to do that, other people might not. For some people just working is enough to give them purpose.
@CuriousEarthMan Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff for another good one! You seem so sincere and deep. It seems you are living what you are describing :) Very genuine!
@jamieshaffer64936 жыл бұрын
I'm 44 years old. Tree trimmer and driving truck are the only two things I've done for a living. This fascinated me, but alas, I am just too old to go for it now.
@sparkyboi73526 жыл бұрын
This video really makes me consider maritime as a career, but I just couldn't be away from my wife for 6 months
@scarecrow07746 жыл бұрын
The Federal Bureau of Investigation I'm single without a wife or kids so I honestly think now would be the perfect time for me.. even if it was just for 3-4 years to build a good savings and then maybe transfer onto land to be able to start a family.. I'm really considering this career path. I've never left the country, hell barely ever left Ohio.. and getting paid even if it was 100k to travel the world, and get 3 months off for vacation a year? that sounds like a dream
@TheEd12256 жыл бұрын
Isaiah Jones lol ok
@alfredo63876 жыл бұрын
Isaiah Jones go for it dude!
@MrBigsXD6 жыл бұрын
Isaiah Jones the money goes a lot further too when you aren’t paying bills.
@brendanburke69226 жыл бұрын
eddie rodriguez What?
@edlira56837 жыл бұрын
Wish i wouldve known about becoming a merchant marine earlier in life, this is something i wouldve loved to have done, im 50 yrs old now so i know im too old.
@083rt7 жыл бұрын
ed lira ... don't shoot yourself in the leg, try it. Fake it till you make... he says there is no competition.
@simpsons123451007 жыл бұрын
ed lira go on coasters, small sea vessels. See a lot of mans that are around the 50/60 years (mostly east european mans)
@redbluesome28296 жыл бұрын
hoshino - Don’t be nit-picky trying to feel smart.
@Dfthg-bz3hp6 жыл бұрын
Red Bluesome it's not nit picky, you earn the title of Marine BIG difference
@toni_wood2 жыл бұрын
I just entered a Maritime School Program...This video was very informative.Thank You!!
@AWACS_Snowblind6 жыл бұрын
The closest thing in my range of engineering choices is naval science, and in Florida we've got coastlines all over lol 👌
@praba991ify7 жыл бұрын
you can't be there when your family needs you. but you'll have lots of money if youre officer
@Drvanosdrand6 жыл бұрын
Listing to you talk ,a lot of young people could really benefit the way you did learning what's important in life , family friends taking care of yourself ,seeing the world . Great Video
@sunnyreads18452 жыл бұрын
This is excellent! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the world of maritime life. I wish the best for your career!
@mapesdhs5976 жыл бұрын
Jeff, may I ask, how did you end up getting into the maritime business in the first place? A family connection, or a chance conversation at school? Thinking back to my school days, there are numerous areas of industry and commerce that were never mentioned at all. This is why your videos are so fascinating to me, it's a completely different slice of life, something most people never even think about, but fundamental to our modern world. I have to say, and I'm sure others would agree, it helps that you have such a marvelous editing style, with humour and brevity.
@crishnaholmes773010 ай бұрын
Are you interested in trying
@waylonvanniekerk58058 ай бұрын
@@crishnaholmes7730YES
@sakura34825 жыл бұрын
My fiancé’s has a bachelor degree in electric engineering, and now he’s also studying to become ship captain.
@loradelperasol29484 жыл бұрын
I'm here after watching your video about the cons of maritime. I've watched your other videos, too. I'm really grateful of informations you share.💞 But, in this video I'm a bit distracted 'coz I think you're the cutest youtube uploader. 😍 Anyway, keep it up.😊😀
@JeffHK4 жыл бұрын
Thanks haha
@rolandogonzalez86706 жыл бұрын
Solitude, you’ve nailed it. I think I should plan for some more of that (in my short 2 day weekend, haha). Thanks for the good ideas and pleasant story of your life at sea!
@guy60yearsago354 жыл бұрын
Imagine being mechant marine then out of nowhere a bermuda triangle eat ur ships
@lowrains78377 жыл бұрын
Idol Kuya 😊🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
😀
@austrone85867 жыл бұрын
Lawrence Roque Catipay Pinoy?
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
@SiMangoPie Mahal Kita
@austrone85867 жыл бұрын
JeffHK i dont know if its Google Translate but....... Idol hi!!!
@JeffHK7 жыл бұрын
well my gf is half pinoy, i learn a little
@MrDanny1993452 жыл бұрын
As a deck cadet myself with 1 year of experience, i can safely say that the journey will definitely not be easy with many sacrifices to be made but it is definitely and experience and the outcome will be income!
@Anonymous-80808 ай бұрын
How's it going?
@kuro193824 жыл бұрын
I was planning (already in a university tbh) to follow a career related to IT, i guess i can get a job related to that in maritime. This would be great for me, since one of my goals is to leave my (shit) country for good, so this would be a good start, specially if i manage to get tax free payments since the taxes on my country aren't all that great. Thank you for making this video and thank you for all the content you post on YT. This video managed to open my mind to new possibilities and I will do some research to see if it is worth for me in my current situation.
@isaksethy26377 жыл бұрын
Hats off to jeff!
@scotexscarrier84614 жыл бұрын
most seafarers in the uk dont pay tax if they qualify, and most do qualify
@alexanderseemann71126 жыл бұрын
Danish Cadet in training here, i am contracted in the supply service industry and have been out on one trip so far (cant wait for next one) and allot of things you mentioned still held, though. i often saw people of different ranks helping out with all kind of other stuff as well. for example the chief mate went out with me one day while at port to see weather or not i could figure out how to use a paint brush, me him and an AB helped each other through some days with painting the side of the ship. one of the best things i found while being out there. was the routines, or. the lack of. when you are out sailing you don't need to think about the time getting to and from work every morning and afternoon. you don't need to think about having to cook dinner, or pick up the kids if you have some of those. every day you just get up, eat, work, relax... start over. its a simple life out on sea and not for everyone. but for those who can do it, i am certain it's a bliss.
@md.asadullaholi4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for these information.👍
@vnguyen387 жыл бұрын
I'm 35 now. Wish I knew this info sooner. I feel like I wasted my life.
@lesterawalt31846 жыл бұрын
You didnt miss anything
@FeelingShred6 жыл бұрын
Same age and feeling here... Search about growing edible mushrooms on used coffee grinds or used sugar cane. It's easy, grows faster than lettuce, doesn't require sun, you only must have some vacant room to grow it. Species Pleurotus Ostreatus (aka Oyster Mushrooms). Cardboard is used to grow the mushroom seeds into roots (called mycelium). Low investment, quick sell. Just be sure to buy a digital thermometer and humidity meter (don't trust analog ones)
@Mustacheman176 жыл бұрын
FeelingShred lmao what
@Dfthg-bz3hp6 жыл бұрын
FeelingShred teach me how to make the other ones :)
@gsxrgeorge006 жыл бұрын
HTYKJ google monotub tek. Enjoy!
@PoojaDeshpande844 жыл бұрын
"We all know Hanjin went bankrupt". Me:
@bensanders7392 Жыл бұрын
Love it. I'm an OTR truck driver in USA. Get to see the entire lower 48 continental/ from coast 2coast. "See the country" but only at night, going 60 mph. All cities and towns are viewed from the bypass route around the city/ avoiding the downtown/ city center area.
@PS-yi7nz3 жыл бұрын
I watched this like three years ago and I've been looking for this video ever since
@alexvillalobos71377 жыл бұрын
I would work here for 10 years and never work again lol my dream job would pay 60k average and I only want money to support my hobbies
@Strange-Viking6 жыл бұрын
Alex Villalobos best thing is when your on you dont spend. when your off, if you just spend normal you save quite a buck. so in terms you get more money then they actually give you :)
@atlastdeals6 жыл бұрын
I'm 17 and doing Alevels can you tell me what qualifications you need? Should I carry on doing Alevels I've got one year left or should I get some experience and get an apprenticeship? Thanks love the vids.
@LivingWaterEternal Жыл бұрын
Great video wish I was in my 20s. The benefit of growing up with videos to research your career, in the 80s you were on your own and good luck. Hope your career hoes well. Thanks for the great vid.
@scubamarilu5 жыл бұрын
Working at sea is a great career decision. More money, traveling, zero stress.
@cinglucing96735 жыл бұрын
I'm from the Philippines! I'll become a seaman someday!!! 🇵🇭