Chief Makoi could never be a politician. He explains things simply and with common sense which makes them easy to understand !

Did not know Chile charges passage fee for Straits of Magellan, Looked it up, learned something. Thank you, Chief.

That was fascinating. Nobody thinks about the cash flow situations. You are a teacher and your humble attitude is why I've made your videos required viewing for me. Be safe my friend.

We transited the Panama Canal 3 weeks ago on the cruise ship, Nieuw Amsterdam using the Panamax locks with 1600 paying passengers. We were told that our transit fee was $450,000. This fee was comparable to prior cruise ship transits we have done. Very nice video!

This is a valued window to a world most people never get to see. Thank you for the videos 👍

You do an AWESOME job of "educating" us viewers on so MANY things ....... I find your channel somewhat "addictive", and look forward to the next video !!! "Thank you" !

Chief Makoi is good instructor of the new seaferer.Keep safe always chief and God Bless your journey all the time.

I'm always surprised, when the cost of operating a ship is so high, why shipping companies tend to be such skinflints when it comes to crew comforts like decent and free WiFi. It must be a practically insignificant cost in the scheme of things.

Chief: We had the pleasure years ago of traveling through the canal from the south to the north on a cruise ship. I found it amazing that the entire operation is gravity fed. No pumps are used to manage the water systems to raise and lower the ships. Thank you for your presentation I found it most interesting.

If we had public school teachers and college professors teaching the way you do Chief, we would have a nation with decision makers and planners making intelligent choices and policies, and avoiding much of our self-created difficulties. Great job sir.

This was really fascinating. My father, when he was in the US Navy was stationed in the Canal Zone (then it was US territory). He always had some great stories of his time there. Thanks, Chief.

Super interesting! Those costs amaze me. I’m just a consumer sitting comfortably and would never have guessed the magnitude of cost for shipping!

The ones running Suez and Panama canals know pretty much the cost of going all the way around, and set their prices accordingly. Fuel goes up, fees follow. They know they have the worlds ocean traffic in a solid grip. You think it's too expensive? Oh, you are welcome to take another route. If the north west passage will be ice free every summer in the future and considered a free or low cost water way, they might have to adjust the fees.

You really know your science in this incredible process of cargoing. Don’t think that a real word but it works. . . Thanks you. I did enjoy.

I am a mechanical designer and also a retired professor. I'm Brazilian, I'm 68 years old, and I've lived for 5 years in the United States. I love watching your video lessons, and I can say that you have a wonderful didactics. Congratulations!

I spent 4 years as a kid there, at Fort Clayton, which is right next t the canal! I used to ride my bike to the locks in the early morning, with my monkey Fred sitting on my shoulder. This was the early 1970s... and it was a magical time for me. Dad was Army, and because of him we traveled to many wonderful places on this planet. Thank you dad, miss you.

The shorter route saves fuel and 10 days time. The ship is then available to load cargo and be under way about 10 days earlier. By now a ship taking the longer route is a week from arriving in port. The canal allows the ship to work harder in a year and make more trips and more money.

A few years back, I took a cruise from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale via the Panama Canal. They said that the cost was $500,000 approximately using the old Panamax locks. That seemed to agree with the extra port charges times the number of passengers. They had a lecture on the history of the canal. I had a good time photographing the activity as we passed through.

Very interesting video. Most of us land lubbers have no idea of the cost of shipping. Also, great to see you being able to spend more time with your family at home.

Chief, I am continually impressed with the growing quality of your productions. However, I still miss your onboard VLogs.

I’m always happy when you post a video. I had always heard it was expensive but cheaper, great to see actual calculations from an expert.

This is the best simple breakdown of the costs I've seen , love it .

Exactly what I like to see on a Saturday morning

Your videos are truly the quality I look for. It may not even be something that interests be but the way you deliver the subject makes it well worth watching.

Fascinating as usual, thanks Chief! 👍👍

thank you again ,excellent as always

Another good and fascinating video from the Chief himself. Thanks man

this was dope ty for doing these calculations. always curious about canals. amazing and so productive

Great vlog as always! I hope all is well!

Everytime interesting and clear. Thanks Chief.

Finance can really give you a perspective on the world. Very educational video. Of course all Chief MAKOi's videos are very educational!

That is amazing. Something I never would of known about . Thank you. I love your videos.

Thank you Chief. I enjoy and appreciate your videos . 💯

Fascinating! Thanks, Chief!

Cheif, excellent presentation, really enjoyed getting a sense for the numbers. I recall as a kid once reading that someone swam across the canal and his toll was 50 cents.

Thanks chief nice information shared. Cool have a fantastic day.

Hey Chief, thanks for another great video. Brad Houser said it first - that's called "opportunity costs", that extra 11 days could have been spent doing something else that makes money, not to mention 11 days more wear and tear on the ship.

Time is money isn’t it Chief? I used to drive 18 wheelers in the US for a few years. When I had my own truck, I did trip planning the same way, especially if I was running from North Carolina to Boston. The North East corridor can get pricey with road tolls, especially NJ&NY. Back 20 years ago, it cost $20 to cross one bridge. I usually took a little longer route but came out way cheaper than forking out 60-70 per trip (2 a week) just for tolls. My loss in time and fuel consumption was no where near the loss of money just in tolls. Much love to you Chief.

Most interesting, thank you Chief.

Evening Chief, Wow, that's quite some saving and time. Many thanks for your time to film and explain. Best regards.

Chief Makoi..i never saw any dislike in every videos..i salute your hard works

Fantastic stuff Chief, gives a real clear picture to a landlubber like myself! Keep up the good work!

Interesting information! Thank you for the time you put into these videos!

Yet another fascinating and informative video. Thanks, Chief!

Great video, very informative. The numbers are super large when you think about your daily budget. But it’s just another day at the office for the shipping folks in the corner offices.

Once again, an excellent video, so very interesting... thank you.

alright, this one I've been waiting for.

Excellent explanation as always. Thanks so much!

Happy to listen and learn Chief

As a french studying the Panama Canal for school in English major, your video was really clear and enjoyable !!

Your Content cannot be unmatched chief. Obsessed with your studio🎊🎀🎀🎀🎀

Chief you are a great teacher. I love your videos, BRAVO

Yes, very informative......thank you

I enjoy each of you videos. Keep them coming. :)

Outstanding presentation!!

WOW!!!!! Great info. Thank you. Just, WOW!!!!

Good job explaining this. You speak explain everything clearly and concisely in all of your videos. With a savings of 11 days you make the ship available for another load plus some days left over after the 2nd time it passes through the PC raising possible profits.

Thank you.. I always enjoy watching your videos. 🙂

I like the way you put videos together and your knowldge I find interesting. Of course the weather around Cape Horn is a factor that cannot be overlooked, winter must be close to impossible.

Very clear and understand Chief. Keep safe and Keep on sailing.

Great video. Thank you! Could you possibly do one on the different types of fuel that cargo ships use, the pros and cons of each, and where they are allowed to run them?

Absolutely amazing and very informative Chief MAKOi. thanks

I always learn something new when I watch this channel.

I love this stuff. So, this is how the world actually works! Thanks!

That was great! Thanks for sharing this information it was very interesting.

Thank you for this I know when we would send our grain ships from Texas I always knew the pan was a bit north of 200k but I understand now more and thank you for this calculator we are now focused on IMO and a biodiesel that is renewable not soy-based it will change the way the world ships and bunker fuels will be so inexpensive we will move the world!

Great video... as always. Glad I found your channel, Chief! Hope they use the $$$ Wisely!!🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸

Your videos are informative and interesting. Thank you for posting them.

Thank you for the enlightement.

SUPERB VIDEO, with so many informations . Thank's a lot Chief, and my best regards for you, your crew and your families. ( From an old French ship agent.)

Very good video! Kudos Chief!

This was enlightening and enjoyable to watch.

Thank you for that crash course . I really enjoyed it!

Very informative. Thanks chief.

Chief, Awesome information! Thank you!!

Thanks for taking the time to explain it Cheif. Big time and cost savings using the canal.

Thanks Chief, your research is impeccable. The actual dollar figures will, as you said, vary with shipping rates and fuel rates. Used to use Bunker C at $50 per ton!

Yes first of all , i really envy to you for offering such informative video vlogs and appreciate it , you are the one of the person who could inspire me to make attention on our carrier job and create as such kind of vlogs to catch esteem of different carriers . ( ChiefA'ung ) .

Merry Christmas Chief and your crew also your family. Maligayang Pasko sa inyung lahat.

WOW. Great Video. Thanks Chief.

Great channel! I have learned a lot. 👍🏿

Another super vlogg from the maestro Thanks

As usual, a great video, focusing on facts.

Nice........Chief you are da'man. ⚓☸️ Thank you for another great presentation. ✌️

Thank you for another great video !

Just watched that video of you from 2017 crossing the Panama Lochs! Still a great video!

Clear as water Chief. Thanks

Thank you, my kind of video. DATA! I love it!!!

Thanx chief this was interesting ... Have a nice weekend .

Very good explanation, thanks very much Chief Makoi. God bless you.

Very interesting Chief. Who in the heck thought of the "CAN" test. Simple but effective. I get the impression your captain if a man who cares about his crew, that has to make you fell good. Safe travels, look forward toward your next video.

Educative video. Thanks Chief

Fabulous video! Thank you for making it

Money makes the world go round and: effects the cost of goods on the shelf. Very helpful vodeo in figuring why our daile needs cost what they do. Thanks Chief

Enjoyable and informative. The kind of content i like and i wish im able to properly create. Especially on calculation of rates. It allows viewers to perform their own research or do "what if" scenario. This encourage critical thinking.

Thank you, Chief MAKOi.

Thanks for this Chief.

Didn’t realize it was that much to go through the Panama Canal. Thanks for sharing.

That was interesting. Great logo by the way. Good channel.

You're a good teacher Chief and I've learned a lot from your videos. Mostly that I chose the wrong career.