This is how the food is prepared onboard a cargo ship. It really plays a very important role in keeping the morale of the crew high. I do hope you guys enjoy the video. It will premiere on November 2, 2018 at 1pm, Manila time. If you have any suggestions or requests on what you want to see next in my videos, just drop a comment and if I like it, I'll do it! Don't forget to hit the "LIKE" button! And I'd appreciate if you tell your friends about my channel. We just passed 20K subscribers yesterday and I'm hoping our community will grow bigger! Thanks for your support!
When I was an active duty U.S. Marine, I was assigned 'Mess Duty" for one week. I thought I was tough. That kicked my ass and I have never forgotten it. Respect to the Galley.
Dude, this video is literally looks like it is being made by an actual tv shows with years of expertise only to know it's made by a seafarer alone. Damn...this is sooo crazy good!
Hey, Chief, this reminds me of when I was in the Army. I was a helicopter gunship Flight Lieutenant. So our ships were never at the same base every day. The cheffing at some bases was shit. At other bases, outstanding! We were always happy when we knew we would be landing at the "good" bases. WE KNEW that the most important person at a base camp, after God, was the Mess Hall Chef. Because he and his kitchen team would MAKE YOUR DAY! Thanks for a great vlog.
Oh God now I do appreciate my husband more than ever before.never that i've heard him clamour about his job thinking that there enormous tasks to do.I can't imagine how he survived all those stuffs .By just looking at it I felt so tired and troubled because of the great responsibility and accountability entrusted to him.And because of that to you my dearest hubby and to all the Chief Cook out there hats off to all of you.
Some shipping companies are mean and difficult so a strong union is needed! I spent 19 years cooking and my contract said 8 hours in a period of 12 which was hard to keep up with. This dude makes a great video and your husband works hard!!
This man makes absolutely the BEST ship videos on UA-cam. No jerking cameras, no trying to be funny, no smart-ass comments, no stupid-ass talk, only true info! Thank you Chief MAKOi. SUPER WORK! let me tell you, I DO NOT say these things lightly. Generally I scold video try-to-be guys for their less-than-amateur-level video efforts! Again, thank you Chief!
You are so right about decent food being very important to crew morale. When I worked with ships agents and ships crews, you could tell how well the ship management company treated their crew by the quality of the food that was loaded on board at ports by the companies supplying the ships. I was able to help one of the chandlers companies out at a port I worked by supplying them with apples that were all the same size, rather than "orchard run" fruit that had apples of all different sizes in the mix. This meant that everybody got the same sized apple - eliminating a possible cause for conflict on a long sea voyage!
I discovered your channel watching the Ever Given efforts and am binge watching your episodes. You are answering questions I never knew existed. Thank you
I have been a chief cook for several years in cargo vessel, Presently I am an instructor , the trainor for tesda in Bread and Pastry Production NC2, Cookery NC 2 and Ships catering NC 2,# 3 I decided to stop working for now and become a instructor for future cooks who wish to work on ships such cargo vessel and cruise ships and land base like hotel , resto, and any related to food industry. Its my passion to cook and to teach them about basic cooking, principles, fundamental of cooking and baking. By teaching this to new aspiring cook we produce best and good cook for our cargo vessel, other area food industry.
Chief makoi has really shown the routine of the the galley department. It is very informative and even a layman can understand the routine.I have sailed as a chief engineer for a long long time and many times with philipino crew.All the videos by chief Makoi are really worth watching and a layman can learn a lot from them. For the ex or present day sailors they are sweet memories .
I was great friends with the cooks in my Navy unit...they were the most important people in our battalion! They took care of me because when I worked my 90 days with them, as required for every new person in the unit, i didn't complain. It was the HARDEST part of my time in, but very rewarding!
Thank you for this excellent reportage. I have been cooking all my life and know what hard work it is, but also how rewarding. Cooking for others is an act of love. BTW, your videos are so professional they deserve an award. I appreciate them very much.
Chief Makoi's video storytelling style is addictively enjoyable and charming. His casual but pleasing-to-eye camerawork makes me feel I'm on-board too. He enhances the experience even more with calm and confident commentary with an ever-present smile.
Compared to an American vessel in terms of food ,uniforms, safety equiptments.. Filipinos are less respected and most of the times being taken advantage or worst abused by their officers. American crews on a vessel have all the things they needed, unlimited food, bottled water and soda drinks, wi-fi ,cable channels, best safety uniforms, paid vacations ,all training are free and better salaries. Thanks for posting. But I will tell you all foreign docks and berths workers loves filipinos because they know what they are doing and hard workers.
Just fyi , I'm an American, not a sailor or seafarer (but i always wanted to be ...) and I respect these Filipino men completely! I'm literally watching and wondering if they'd take me on, since I'm probably too old at almost 40,but they seem to be awesome, hardworking, great guys and I'd go to sea and work with, next to, and for, without question, if they'd have me.
I have worked on plenty of American owned and crewed ships and they are some of the worst ships I have sailed on. The only saving grace is if the galley crew are Philippinos, they make lovely food and keep all the accommodation areas and cabins clean. I have never had WiFi, free or otherwise, on an American ship, and certainly no cable! How would you get cable on a ship??? The American crew all wear jeans and t-shirts, I have only seen the captain and possibly the Chief officer in anything resembling a uniform, and that was just a khaki shirt with epaulettes. Philippinos are the backbone of the sea now and they are a great asset to any vessel.
To be honest....1 Filipino is better than to deal with 10 Americans....the question here is not being racist...not at all... Filipinos always do their job with full respect and never complain....in contrast Americans always can complain to get sth for free back....even if it will cost someone else to loose his job... This is the truth... So the matter here is not what a person get...But it is about how to enjoy the life.
@@Ser_Arthur_Daynemeaning you have 0 knowledge because have never been experienced being seaferer. He's point of view is the way treated between different race whereas they have the same standard training and knowledge in terms of working on boardships so why dont have to be fair those treatments, benefits and salary on any different race if the work performance were the same level from rating to officers.
I spent two weeks on a platform support vessel in the South China Sea and the crew were mainly Phillipino but the officers were Western and we were too. In the mess, there were always two cuisines, classic Western and Asian. I was in hog heaven because I actually like spicy Asian food and much prefer it to Western. I felt like I was eating at a restaurant each day. But Western cuisine is better for breakfast so I would do that. One of the things I noticed is that the Philipino food was much better for the mid-watch snacks just left out for the 12:00-6:00 AM guys. A bowl of curry with some rice....nice.
I only just discovered you vlogs yesterday . You do a REALLY fine job . The narration is calm and pleasant , the blending of music and visuals is very professional and entertaining . The editing smooth and skilled . I will look forward to each new video you make . Well done , Chief :-)
Napoleon Bonaparte once said " An army marches on its stomach.". A soldier can carry his food on his back, a sailor has food on his ship till it runs out. Yes food is very important to all of us. Its good when it tastes great. The best chow I ever had and I am not going to lie about it. It was in Iraq when the 2 years I was deployed there for my combat tours. It was just as good as a Las Vegas casino buffet. The reason was in the FOBs (Forward Operating Bases) in Iraq is the US Military has hired the best Filipino cooks. Nobody in the world can beat the Filipinos in cooking. That is why the US Navy has the best food in the US Armed Forces because the galleys are supervised and manned by Filipino and Filipino American Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers, and Culinary Specialist Sailors. The US Air Force comes second because they could steal some Filipinos from the Navy.
from my experience the air force has the best spread in the u.s military and i have tried them all. however, there is plenty of room for conjecture base to base and or post. minus coast guard sorry, have not tried!
I think in most militaries the navy guys get the best food. It was the case here and we don't have filipinos. air force would be second an the rest...well good luck.
@@RivetGardener Airborne Brother!! I am glad you are a Gold Falcon not a Blue one. LOL! The best chow in Iraq with Filipino cooks from KBR were Camp Bucca, Talil AB, Ibn Sina CASH IZ Baghdad, Camp Victory Baghdad, FOB Stryker BIAP, LSA Anaconda, FOB Marez/ Diamondback Mosul, FOB Sykes, Camp Speicher, and my last FOB Q-West on the Euphrates. These guys were chosen because they know American food and the Philippines has been a popular destination by American Forces for R&R since after WWII. They even have here in the US a small chain of Jollibee which serves burgers and fried chicken which is just as good as McDonalds and Burger King and KFC and Popeyes. Camp Buehring, Ali Al Saleem, and Virginia was also awesome in Kuwait.
What an extremely nice video. Wish all videos were so nicely made. Interesting and informative and leaves you with a good feeling. Truly excellent work.
This looks like a fun crew to work with. I grew up with Filipinos and some of my best friends are as well. Heck my wife is half. Love the culture, food and people. I’ve always known Filipinos as hard working, resourceful and great cooks.
Seeing all the good food made my mouth watery....I would like to join you on one of your voyages, Chief Makoi....and feel what life is like on the high seas....It is my wish.....I hope it materialises.....Cheers Chief
I love your series, and yes, good cook equals a happy crew. I grew up commercial fishing on the Columbia River and live aboard my sailboat in St. Helens Oregon. I always put on a few pounds during the winter because I cook when it gets cold, it helps keep the boat toasty warm.
Man this is my second comment in all your videos and believe me the way you're describing the food combined with the morality of the crew is so on point and so real that you feel like you're there with them.
Chief MAKOi is an online mentor for me as an aspiring seafarer in the engine department. Been watching your videos. That’s why I took the leap to take a bridging program from BS Mechanical Engr to BS Marine Engineer. Looking forward to meet you Chief! Your videos are educational, entertaining and inspiring! Kudos!
WOW! Such a great video! Food. Moves our souls. Connects us to humanity, different locales allows us to explore. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for connecting humanity AND your shipmates to us!
I like that quote you used, The Good lord said" Man shall not live on bread alone..(I'll finish it off for you) but from every word that comes from the mouth of God" Meaning Food will satisfy our hunger, but our lives will not be complete without the written word of God to nourish us daily.
I served on U.S. Navy Submarines. We pulled the plug and stayed submerged for 2 - 3 months on end. Our galley was the size of a walk-in closet and it fed 150 men and the meals on board Nuclear subs are the undisputed best in the entire Navy. Undisputed despite the hardships involved~! We ran out of fresh milk, eggs, and fruit in 3 days and everything else was hard frozen .. but the Mess Specialists still managed to pull it off. Junior men just reporting aboard are assigned duty working with the MS division as "mess cranks" temporarily and they learn early on how much work feeding that many men from a walk-in closet can be. Trash disposal all by itself is a real challenge. When I saw the size of the galley on this thing, I was amazed; the cook and mess man never had to trip over each other. The ship never took on large sustained up or down angles. There are no battle stations to interfere with cooking or serving the food. YOU CAN F*ING BARBECUE TOPSIDE! Fresh supplies every month! And the crew ... only 20 guys!? OMFG!!
GREAT work, Sir!! I was expecting an episode focusing on different depts apart from deck or engine room. I actually suggested you to share one related to galley dept. Has been a nice surprise watching this new one, CHIEF. Great effort on board to keep the rest of the crew happy and healthy. Thks for sharing once again. Can´t wait for the next episode. Good sea and happy sailing!
I’m glad I stumbled onto Chief’S vlog. Very informative and he does a fantastic job making what might be a boring subject riveting. Keep up the good work!
I've traveled a few times by ferry across the Mediterranean and I've always loved travel by sea. The best time aboard a ship is just before sunset when the sea is calm.
Love my Filipino brothers hardworking honest(well most that I've worked with)family orientated men who introduced me to the greatest lechon I have ever tasted much love from New Zealand!!!
Oh God now I do appreciate my husband more than ever before.never that i've heard him clamour about his job thinking that there enormous tasks to do.I can't imagine how he survived all those stuffs .By just looking at it I felt so tired and troubled because of the great responsibility and accountability entrusted to him.And because of that to you my dearest hubby and to all the Chief Cook out there hats off to all of you.
We sold our terraced, Portsmouth, England house in 1984 to a Royal Navy Submariner Chef. The galley-style kitchen was ~18' by 6' 6" (5.5m x 1.98m). The 'Chef' had the nerve to sample the sauce that my wife was preparing, but complimented her and said that he prepared meals for 200+ (?) sailors and Officers in half of that space! OTOH, our 'galley' contained all supplies, chest freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Kudos to all the hard working marine/army chefs that keep the troops/crew happy with excellent meals and comfort food!
Chief MAKOi is a very good Captain and a very good video producer. I envy him his life and accomplishments. I look forward to every one of his videos and find them to be highly interesting and informative. I wish I had gone to sea at a much earlier age. Nantucket whalers were a big part of my old family and heritage and I thus have seafaring it in my blood. Thank you, Chief for giving me a look at our life at sea. Sail safe! Capn Chip
i experienced a lot as a messman..i miss the time when i onboard last 2011 and the past year..memorize the routine cleaning the signated area.nice blog sir😊😊😊
Discovered this channel because of the Suez blockage and now I found myself binge watching these videos lol. Mariners do get paid a lot of bucks even for galley work, but dang, I felt so tired watching this especially the messman work. That’s big responsibility tbh, I’m a woman but I hate doing house chores and cooking lol, and what their doing is a big responsibility to boost the crews morale. Eating good and delicious food is definitely important for those long voyages, away from family and of course with no means to order it anywhere.
HI sir Macoi. I am from San Narciso, Zambales home of PMMA cadets. When I was a little I dreamed to be a sailor but after I graduated in highschool I realized that it's not my passion. So I searched for another way and took BSHRM. Now I am training to be a messman and hopefully someday I'll be a chief cook 😁
Good luck and I hope you are successful! I spent 19 years on cooking on Australian ships and it was hard work then and I believe it would also be hard today. The secret is to love your job and focus!
I've finished my first contract as a steward last February. It's a hard but worth it. Learned new skills and keep on learning for more. Thank you and I hope you're safe wherever you are. God bless us all ✌️☺️
Thank you Mark for such interesting and eye opening videos of the lives of such wonderful and hard working people. May God Bless you all and keep you safe. Mabuhay!
I once served on an offshore standby boat which was actually just an old clunker of a first generation supply boat that had lived out it's usefulness in that role, they glued a 'hospital' to it and called it good, nowadays they call them ERRV'S (Emergency rescue and response vessels) and they're built for the role and are apparently much better but back then they were simply called standby boats. Their sole job was to hang about an oil rig and watch for dopey fools-mainly scaffs to be fair- that might fall overboard or to respond in any emergency. Anyway, these were relatively small boats that were small enough to ride over the sea and not cut through it as a heavier vessel does, ie, fly over the wave peak and drop down to the following trough.(Great for the boat, not so comfortable for the 'internees', gimme a bigger ship anytime)! However the North Sea produces terrible sea states and it was quite common and not commented on to go for days without being able to have a shower due to the weather, ie, you couldn't relinquish a one hand grip and for brief periods even a two hand grip or shut you eyes outside of your bunk for sometimes weeks at a time the seas were that heavy, I once woke up in mid air still on my mattress but a couple of foot above the bed and although I knew what was going to happen next was too groggy to do anything about it. Smashed half on half off between the bunk and the deck as gravity reasserted its laws! Throughout those times our superb chef Kevin served us hot meals when other lesser chefs that I have also sailed with would have quite justifiably relied on cold meals, this guy would honestly skid along the galley deck as the damn boat looped the loop and do things as he's passing the fiddle (stove top and barrier around it) like stir something, add spice, taste stuff etc. All while we seasoned sailors are sitting at the mess table with our arms glued underneath to anchor us in position. The bloke was a hero, because as Chief MAKOi absolutely correctly states good tasty wholesome hot food is a necessity for keeping crew morale up. I have a passing interest in cooking so sometimes when off watch I would 'help' Kev in the galley and he would divulge secrets of cooking to me that have served me well to this day. The boat broke down one day in a ferocious storm and we had to run for harbour for patching up (Hull had split about the engine room/tank space cofferdam as a result of the beam on waves!), we went to my home river for the repairs and Kev who wasn't expecting this interlude asked the crew if anybody could lend him some money for a few nights out, nobody did, but I offered him 50 quid and a bed at my house if he wanted. You should have seen the crews face next day when we were told the ship needs drydocking which means no power to the onboard fridges and freezers which in turn means all the provisions onboard must be disposed of. (Company would not pay for shore power, a familiar conundrum to every sailor out there no doubt). Kev gave me the pick of the crop, I mean steak fillets in their fresh off the cow form as they come 2 feet long! Big tins of coffee, whatever , a huge bounty....................... Plus as soon as we were paid Kev paid me back. Kev passed away in 2017 and I never saw him again after I paid off that company back in 1998 but I still occasionally sail with seamen who knew him or at least of him. A great chef but an even better sailor, an inspiration.The bloke would often sort out ballsups the deck crew had got themselves into, yet the man was a chef! The definition of the difference between a chef and a cook. Scouse Kev, raise your glass for a true seaman,here's to you mate. CHEERS God bless.
Watching this video remind me of my father.., Naging chiefcook siya nuon late 80's up to 1998(P.O.M.I.) kaya i salute also my father & to all seafarer's.
I have always had a strange curiosity about ships and the maritime world, and its only strange to me because its like thinking about outer space. You just arent sure what to even think about. You my friend have made my interest much deeper because of your incredible knowledge and experience!! I love your channel and am inspired by your dedication and the constant optimism and passion for what you do! Keep living the dream, and please keep up the fantastic work!
For more as twenty years I was at sea as a Chef. My expirience is that most Filipinos coming onboard skinny, and leave double the size. When you good at your work, and you like what you doing preparing food is nice to do. And don't have to be dull. Making menus every day avoid same dishes. Variety is important and when you have a chef that stores a lot of different vegetables, than there is every day a different menu. Fresh fruit and vegetables can be stored at a temperature of 6 degrees celsius for 6 weeks, of course you have to take care the stuff by cleaning it. Taking rotten stuff out keeps it longer good. A very nice captain said to me once " chef you have 23 chefs on board, and one Asshole" Meaning 23 crew members think they are chefs, and one doesn't know, and that is the chef.
I found your channel on the evergiven situation, been binge watching your videos in the morning with my coffee, watching your videos evolve has been interesting, they went from humble vlog to what honestly from this and the last one looks like a funded crew production. 👏👏great job!
Hello, I am John from North Carolina, I worked Ships for over 20 years, I am a retired Seaman from the NMU , now is called Seafarer's Union. I worked in Galley many times in the Stewards Department. I was a Galleyman on a few ships also a BR ( bedroom steward ). I went to many countries all around the world.
Spent 20 years at sea as anEngineer on a cruise ship. What you say about the food is dead on! Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make it. It was very professionally done. Sincerely, Rod
I started as a able seaman when I was 16 and gradually over the years ranked out as a captain master. The hardest task I had was a messman for 2 years. I was trained by the best snd meanest cheif in the industry. I miss those years , Now Im stuck behind a desk as the head scheduling executive at Maersk. 3 of my grand sons are currently boatswains. I love your posts, keep them coming please. Caio
Your presentation and voice over is splendid! I actually have started exploring your vlogs and though I was in IAF, still, it seems I am revisiting my time serving my country ! Thank you.
I always watch your videos sir and I really appreciate this one. My boyfriend started as a messman. He used to tell me stories about his responsibilities as a messman and Im very amazed of his dedication. He's currently onboard as an OS and I'm super proud of him. Can't wait to see him achieve his goals ❤🙏
During my time with P&O Bulk Shipping, I am very glad to say that the standard of the food was generally excellent. It was slightly complicated, with (usually) British officers, Indian or Pakistani general purpose crew, Chinese fitters, and Goanese (and later Pakistani) galley crew and stewards as each had their own preferences, and food cooked to their respective tastes. The Christmas meals were first class, but there were other special occasions such as Chinese New Year, when the fitters would prepare a celebration meal, and at the end of Ramadan, when the crew would prepare a special meal for the Mate and me (2/E) because we never made things difficult for them during their time of fasting. We never had a pig roasting on a spit on deck, though- not advisable with crude oil or LPG as cargo!
Another great show, I have watched a lot of them now, I am not a seafarer but have worked on land based oil drilling rigs for most of my working life mainly as a rig mechanic and truck driver, a couple of things come to mind here, when crossing the ocean do you change time according to where you are or do you stay on the one time, also what do the night crew do for food, there must be someone on watch 24 / 7 when sailing, they must eat something during the night???????
I have been on a ship once, 3 week cruise, and was told I would never see an open flame on the ship. All the cooking was done with indirect heat, not open flame, because flames start fires and fires are a no, no on board a ship. Any truth to was I was told on the cruise ship?
@@char23c Well I am not sure about the current safety regulations but back in the 80s whenever we need to do hot works like wielding or heat treatment we have fire fighting equipment nearby just incase.
Thanks for this video! This is why I love UA-cam so much. I get to watch and learn about so many exciting and interesting things. Anyway, I gotta say that the food looked amazing! I was fortunate enough to have a mom who is a good cook, and loved to cook. She taught me a lot of things, and I have become decent at it. What I would give to spend a couple months with that galley crew in that galley! I would come home an even better home cook than I am now!!
Hi Chief, excellent production and content! I'm a land person that's about as nautical as a cactus. I am learning a lot and hugely enjoying your videos, thank you for sharing your work life!
I am two years late making a comment. During my various hitches, I determined, if two basic criterion are met: the food is sufficient, tasty attractive and served in pleasant surroundings; and the crew is paid the ageed wages on time, you will have a happy and well functioning crew.
Hey up mate only found your channel recently really like it and can see why you get such nice comments, this video was not only excellent but beautiful as well, can imagine how much lovingly cooked food would be appreciated which then makes the day/weeks so much better. Thanks again for your time with these videos
I stumbled on your channel and I like the narration and video. I found your topic interesting although I'm not a seaman, but a retired Filipino-Canadian Technical Writer/Editor (of nuclear, aerospace, and information systems) and Information Security Auditor. I wonder if you can spice your narration of ports of call with a bit of historical background, sense of humor and personal impressions. I trust that your eye for detail and creative bent would take your hobby to a new level. Maraming salamat, Chief.
This is how the food is prepared onboard a cargo ship. It really plays a very important role in keeping the morale of the crew high. I do hope you guys enjoy the video. It will premiere on November 2, 2018 at 1pm, Manila time. If you have any suggestions or requests on what you want to see next in my videos, just drop a comment and if I like it, I'll do it! Don't forget to hit the "LIKE" button! And I'd appreciate if you tell your friends about my channel. We just passed 20K subscribers yesterday and I'm hoping our community will grow bigger! Thanks for your support!
Chief MAKOi Life of an Engine Cadet naman po .. thanks chief 😇👏👏👍👌
Mukhang magaling mangluto si Mayor.
Chief MAKOi sana life of engine cadet po sir
That's a very nice video from u. Never miss ur videos.
Ur smile is very Friendly CHIEF MAKOi.
Chief Makoi pwde sa nxt vlog mo about sa reason na hindi mka sakay ang isang seaman sa barko. Thank you
When I was an active duty U.S. Marine, I was assigned 'Mess Duty" for one week. I thought I was tough. That kicked my ass and I have never forgotten it. Respect to the Galley.
I cranked for two patrols on bubbleboats. RESPECT.
Try serving 300 kids in schools back in the 90 era ! Now they get crap from Government Nutrition center yuck 🤮
I remember doing that on a gator traitor. I had to help feed a crew but also do that when there were rough seas.
@@josephhodges9819 What is a gator traitor?
@@Erreul yeah I'm not sure how Gator trailer came out but the gator Navy USS Saipan is what I was talking about
This dude has one of the best sounding voices I have heard so soothing to the ear.
Exactly
You read my mind. His style of talking narrating is slow with a deep voice. Chief Caloi, keep it up.
Could probably listen to him talking about anything
I agree
I agree also!!
Salute to my dad! Retired na siya as Chief Cook for 30 years. Ngayon ako naman kumakayod sa abroad. Salamat po sa pag share. 😊
Dude, this video is literally looks like it is being made by an actual tv shows with years of expertise only to know it's made by a seafarer alone. Damn...this is sooo crazy good!
Hey, Chief, this reminds me of when I was in the Army. I was a helicopter gunship Flight Lieutenant. So our ships were never at the same base every day. The cheffing at some bases was shit. At other bases, outstanding! We were always happy when we knew we would be landing at the "good" bases. WE KNEW that the most important person at a base camp, after God, was the Mess Hall Chef. Because he and his kitchen team would MAKE YOUR DAY! Thanks for a great vlog.
Oh God now I do appreciate my husband more than ever before.never that i've heard him clamour about his job thinking that there enormous tasks to do.I can't imagine how he survived all those stuffs .By just looking at it I felt so tired and troubled because of the great responsibility and accountability entrusted to him.And because of that to you my dearest hubby and to all the Chief Cook out there hats off to all of you.
Some shipping companies are mean and difficult so a strong union is needed! I spent 19 years cooking and my contract said 8 hours in a period of 12 which was hard to keep up with. This dude makes a great video and your husband works hard!!
This man makes absolutely the BEST ship videos on UA-cam. No jerking cameras, no trying to be funny, no smart-ass comments, no stupid-ass talk, only true info! Thank you Chief MAKOi. SUPER WORK! let me tell you, I DO NOT say these things lightly. Generally I scold video try-to-be guys for their less-than-amateur-level video efforts! Again, thank you Chief!
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You are so right about decent food being very important to crew morale. When I worked with ships agents and ships crews, you could tell how well the ship management company treated their crew by the quality of the food that was loaded on board at ports by the companies supplying the ships.
I was able to help one of the chandlers companies out at a port I worked by supplying them with apples that were all the same size, rather than "orchard run" fruit that had apples of all different sizes in the mix. This meant that everybody got the same sized apple - eliminating a possible cause for conflict on a long sea voyage!
I discovered your channel watching the Ever Given efforts and am binge watching your episodes. You are answering questions I never knew existed. Thank you
Your channel means a lot to me. Greatest asmr on UA-cam. I watch and listen to your channel when depressed.
I have been a chief cook for several years in cargo vessel, Presently I am an instructor , the trainor for tesda in Bread and Pastry Production NC2, Cookery NC 2 and Ships catering NC 2,# 3 I decided to stop working for now and become a instructor for future cooks who wish to work on ships such cargo vessel and cruise ships and land base like hotel , resto, and any related to food industry. Its my passion to cook and to teach them about basic cooking, principles, fundamental of cooking and baking. By teaching this to new aspiring cook we produce best and good cook for our cargo vessel, other area food industry.
Yawn zzz zzz...
hi i went to culinary three,then i went sea i have 594 days thank you OS LB
All u male cooks should leave cooking to women and do manly jobs. That way u create more jobs for women. Right now u taking jobs away from women.
Chief makoi has really shown the routine of the the galley department. It is very informative and even a layman can understand the routine.I have sailed as a chief engineer for a long long time and many times with philipino crew.All the videos by chief Makoi are really worth watching and a layman can learn a lot from them. For the ex or present day sailors they are sweet memories .
Thanks!
I missed my father 😐 thanks for this video. I saw how his doin right now. I love you papa. Imissyou.
I was great friends with the cooks in my Navy unit...they were the most important people in our battalion! They took care of me because when I worked my 90 days with them, as required for every new person in the unit, i didn't complain. It was the HARDEST part of my time in, but very rewarding!
Thank you for this excellent reportage. I have been cooking all my life and know what hard work it is, but also how rewarding. Cooking for others is an act of love. BTW, your videos are so professional they deserve an award. I appreciate them very much.
Chief Makoi's video storytelling style is addictively enjoyable and charming. His casual but pleasing-to-eye camerawork makes me feel I'm on-board too. He enhances the experience even more with calm and confident commentary with an ever-present smile.
"Food is something which alot of people who have never experienced hunger, take for granted now days." That is so sadly true.
Chief, your words of wisdom speak volumes.
Respect with these hardworking Filipinos !!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️
It was an honor to watch this video. You are a good man.
My husband is a seafarer. Watching your videos, help me understand more of his job. Thank you sir & God bless.😊👍
Compared to an American vessel in terms of food ,uniforms, safety equiptments.. Filipinos are less respected and most of the times being taken advantage or worst abused by their officers. American crews on a vessel have all the things they needed, unlimited food, bottled water and soda drinks, wi-fi ,cable channels, best safety uniforms, paid vacations ,all training are free and better salaries. Thanks for posting. But I will tell you all foreign docks and berths workers loves filipinos because they know what they are doing and hard workers.
Just fyi , I'm an American, not a sailor or seafarer (but i always wanted to be ...) and I respect these Filipino men completely! I'm literally watching and wondering if they'd take me on, since I'm probably too old at almost 40,but they seem to be awesome, hardworking, great guys and I'd go to sea and work with, next to, and for, without question, if they'd have me.
I have worked on plenty of American owned and crewed ships and they are some of the worst ships I have sailed on. The only saving grace is if the galley crew are Philippinos, they make lovely food and keep all the accommodation areas and cabins clean. I have never had WiFi, free or otherwise, on an American ship, and certainly no cable! How would you get cable on a ship??? The American crew all wear jeans and t-shirts, I have only seen the captain and possibly the Chief officer in anything resembling a uniform, and that was just a khaki shirt with epaulettes. Philippinos are the backbone of the sea now and they are a great asset to any vessel.
To be honest....1 Filipino is better than to deal with 10 Americans....the question here is not being racist...not at all...
Filipinos always do their job with full respect and never complain....in contrast Americans always can complain to get sth for free back....even if it will cost someone else to loose his job...
This is the truth...
So the matter here is not what a person get...But it is about how to enjoy the life.
@@Ser_Arthur_Daynemeaning you have 0 knowledge because have never been experienced being seaferer. He's point of view is the way treated between different race whereas they have the same standard training and knowledge in terms of working on boardships so why dont have to be fair those treatments, benefits and salary on any different race if the work performance were the same level from rating to officers.
American crew are a holes
I spent two weeks on a platform support vessel in the South China Sea and the crew were mainly Phillipino but the officers were Western and we were too. In the mess, there were always two cuisines, classic Western and Asian. I was in hog heaven because I actually like spicy Asian food and much prefer it to Western. I felt like I was eating at a restaurant each day. But Western cuisine is better for breakfast so I would do that. One of the things I noticed is that the Philipino food was much better for the mid-watch snacks just left out for the 12:00-6:00 AM guys. A bowl of curry with some rice....nice.
I love the pace of your videos... very gentle and relaxing. All the best from the UK 👍🏻🇬🇧
I only just discovered you vlogs yesterday . You do a REALLY fine job . The narration is calm and pleasant , the blending of music and visuals is very professional and entertaining . The editing smooth and skilled .
I will look forward to each new video you make . Well done , Chief :-)
Thank you very much!
Really lovely warm video about how much care and thought goes into the catering on your ship!
Napoleon Bonaparte once said " An army marches on its stomach.". A soldier can carry his food on his back, a sailor has food on his ship till it runs out. Yes food is very important to all of us. Its good when it tastes great. The best chow I ever had and I am not going to lie about it. It was in Iraq when the 2 years I was deployed there for my combat tours. It was just as good as a Las Vegas casino buffet. The reason was in the FOBs (Forward Operating Bases) in Iraq is the US Military has hired the best Filipino cooks. Nobody in the world can beat the Filipinos in cooking. That is why the US Navy has the best food in the US Armed Forces because the galleys are supervised and manned by Filipino and Filipino American Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers, and Culinary Specialist Sailors. The US Air Force comes second because they could steal some Filipinos from the Navy.
from my experience the air force has the best spread in the u.s military and i have tried them all. however, there is plenty of room for conjecture base to base and or post. minus coast guard sorry, have not tried!
I tried to enlist but found out thw age limit was 28 and a minimum residency on a migrant visa was two years😔
I think in most militaries the navy guys get the best food. It was the case here and we don't have filipinos. air force would be second an the rest...well good luck.
Hey man, Filipino cooks rock! Your statement is correct, but their food is awesome. 82nd ABN Gold Falcon combat vet here.
@@RivetGardener Airborne Brother!! I am glad you are a Gold Falcon not a Blue one. LOL! The best chow in Iraq with Filipino cooks from KBR were Camp Bucca, Talil AB, Ibn Sina CASH IZ Baghdad, Camp Victory Baghdad, FOB Stryker BIAP, LSA Anaconda, FOB Marez/ Diamondback Mosul, FOB Sykes, Camp Speicher, and my last FOB Q-West on the Euphrates. These guys were chosen because they know American food and the Philippines has been a popular destination by American Forces for R&R since after WWII. They even have here in the US a small chain of Jollibee which serves burgers and fried chicken which is just as good as McDonalds and Burger King and KFC and Popeyes. Camp Buehring, Ali Al Saleem, and Virginia was also awesome in Kuwait.
I didn't realize how tough of a job my significant other has onboard a ship as a chief cook. All of your vlogs made me cry.
What an extremely nice video. Wish all videos were so nicely made. Interesting and informative and leaves you with a good feeling. Truly excellent work.
As a seafarer and a second engineer I'm always thrilled to watch your videos Sir. Keep going... Let the public also know the value of a mariner
This looks like a fun crew to work with. I grew up with Filipinos and some of my best friends are as well. Heck my wife is half. Love the culture, food and people. I’ve always known Filipinos as hard working, resourceful and great cooks.
Thank you Chief Makoi, Thank for introducing us viewers to the world of seafaring. Great interesting topics and produce at a high standard.
Seeing all the good food made my mouth watery....I would like to join you on one of your voyages, Chief Makoi....and feel what life is like on the high seas....It is my wish.....I hope it materialises.....Cheers Chief
So, did you do it?
I love your series, and yes, good cook equals a happy crew. I grew up commercial fishing on the Columbia River and live aboard my sailboat in St. Helens Oregon. I always put on a few pounds during the winter because I cook when it gets cold, it helps keep the boat toasty warm.
Man this is my second comment in all your videos and believe me the way you're describing the food combined with the morality of the crew is so on point and so real that you feel like you're there with them.
Chief MAKOi is an online mentor for me as an aspiring seafarer in the engine department. Been watching your videos. That’s why I took the leap to take a bridging program from BS Mechanical Engr to BS Marine Engineer. Looking forward to meet you Chief! Your videos are educational, entertaining and inspiring! Kudos!
Well done. Your narration is on point and content gives the real behind the scenes views.. Thanks for making this video.
WOW! Such a great video! Food. Moves our souls. Connects us to humanity, different locales allows us to explore. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for connecting humanity AND your shipmates to us!
I can relate, my father was a master mariner. Thanks Chief!
Your English is perfect...the same the way you explain things..
Verry organised and clear...
Join us on cruise lines😎
I like that quote you used, The Good lord said" Man shall not live on bread alone..(I'll finish it off for you) but from every word that comes from the mouth of God"
Meaning Food will satisfy our hunger, but our lives will not be complete without the written word of God to nourish us daily.
I served on U.S. Navy Submarines. We pulled the plug and stayed submerged for 2 - 3 months on end. Our galley was the size of a walk-in closet and it fed 150 men and the meals on board Nuclear subs are the undisputed best in the entire Navy. Undisputed despite the hardships involved~!
We ran out of fresh milk, eggs, and fruit in 3 days and everything else was hard frozen .. but the Mess Specialists still managed to pull it off. Junior men just reporting aboard are assigned duty working with the MS division as "mess cranks" temporarily and they learn early on how much work feeding that many men from a walk-in closet can be. Trash disposal all by itself is a real challenge.
When I saw the size of the galley on this thing, I was amazed; the cook and mess man never had to trip over each other. The ship never took on large sustained up or down angles. There are no battle stations to interfere with cooking or serving the food. YOU CAN F*ING BARBECUE TOPSIDE! Fresh supplies every month! And the crew ... only 20 guys!? OMFG!!
GREAT work, Sir!!
I was expecting an episode focusing on different depts apart from deck or engine room. I actually suggested you to share one related to galley dept. Has been a nice surprise watching this new one, CHIEF.
Great effort on board to keep the rest of the crew happy and healthy.
Thks for sharing once again. Can´t wait for the next episode.
Good sea and happy sailing!
I’m glad I stumbled onto Chief’S vlog. Very informative and he does a fantastic job making what might be a boring subject riveting. Keep up the good work!
What a comforting voice you have
These videos are so very very good! I watch each one at least twice. Thank you Chief for making them.
I've traveled a few times by ferry across the Mediterranean and I've always loved travel by sea. The best time aboard a ship is just before sunset when the sea is calm.
Totally agree!
I'm no seaman, but don't know when I started loving this channel. Great work @Chief MAKOi..
Glad you enjoy it!
Love my Filipino brothers hardworking honest(well most that I've worked with)family orientated men who introduced me to the greatest lechon I have ever tasted much love from New Zealand!!!
Such good insights. God bless the Chief cooks and messmen of the world!
That pool party looked so much fun! Everybody was cheesing ear to ear :D
Oh God now I do appreciate my husband more than ever before.never that i've heard him clamour about his job thinking that there enormous tasks to do.I can't imagine how he survived all those stuffs .By just looking at it I felt so tired and troubled because of the great responsibility and accountability entrusted to him.And because of that to you my dearest hubby and to all the Chief Cook out there hats off to all of you.
We sold our terraced, Portsmouth, England house in 1984 to a Royal Navy Submariner Chef. The galley-style kitchen was ~18' by 6' 6" (5.5m x 1.98m). The 'Chef' had the nerve to sample the sauce that my wife was preparing, but complimented her and said that he prepared meals for 200+ (?) sailors and Officers in half of that space! OTOH, our 'galley' contained all supplies, chest freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Kudos to all the hard working marine/army chefs that keep the troops/crew happy with excellent meals and comfort food!
My late father was a cook in the Navy during WW2. And he said the cooks run the ships and the captain steers the ship.
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If your not an Engineer your just along for the ride..
Did he eat the strawberries?
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My brother cooked on Navy submarines for years. He forgot about the water above him!~!!!!!!!
He made good pie crusts for all the pies he liked to make!!!
Chief MAKOi is a very good Captain and a very good video producer. I envy him his life and accomplishments. I look forward to every one of his videos and find them to be highly interesting and informative. I wish I had gone to sea at a much earlier age. Nantucket whalers were a big part of my old family and heritage and I thus have seafaring it in my blood. Thank you, Chief for giving me a look at our life at sea. Sail safe! Capn Chip
Nice vlog chief...missed those days when I was in cargo ship..
You take a simple topic and narrate in a touching way... Good to watch such a smoothing video...
i experienced a lot as a messman..i miss the time when i onboard last 2011 and the past year..memorize the routine cleaning the signated area.nice blog sir😊😊😊
Discovered this channel because of the Suez blockage and now I found myself binge watching these videos lol. Mariners do get paid a lot of bucks even for galley work, but dang, I felt so tired watching this especially the messman work. That’s big responsibility tbh, I’m a woman but I hate doing house chores and cooking lol, and what their doing is a big responsibility to boost the crews morale. Eating good and delicious food is definitely important for those long voyages, away from family and of course with no means to order it anywhere.
Excellent camera work/editing/and especially commentary! Great insight into a seaman's life!
Chief Makoi... this is a great documentary. Thank you
HI sir Macoi. I am from San Narciso, Zambales home of PMMA cadets. When I was a little I dreamed to be a sailor but after I graduated in highschool I realized that it's not my passion. So I searched for another way and took BSHRM. Now I am training to be a messman and hopefully someday I'll be a chief cook 😁
Good luck and I hope you are successful! I spent 19 years on cooking on Australian ships and it was hard work then and I believe it would also be hard today. The secret is to love your job and focus!
I've finished my first contract as a steward last February. It's a hard but worth it. Learned new skills and keep on learning for more. Thank you and I hope you're safe wherever you are. God bless us all ✌️☺️
Thank you Mark for such interesting and eye opening videos of the lives of such wonderful and hard working people. May God Bless you all and keep you safe. Mabuhay!
I once served on an offshore standby boat which was actually just an old clunker of a first generation supply boat that had lived out it's usefulness in that role, they glued a 'hospital' to it and called it good, nowadays they call them ERRV'S (Emergency rescue and response vessels) and they're built for the role and are apparently much better but back then they were simply called standby boats.
Their sole job was to hang about an oil rig and watch for dopey fools-mainly scaffs to be fair- that might fall overboard or to respond in any emergency.
Anyway, these were relatively small boats that were small enough to ride over the sea and not cut through it as a heavier vessel does, ie, fly over the wave peak and drop down to the following trough.(Great for the boat, not so comfortable for the 'internees', gimme a bigger ship anytime)!
However the North Sea produces terrible sea states and it was quite common and not commented on to go for days without being able to have a shower due to the weather, ie, you couldn't relinquish a one hand grip and for brief periods even a two hand grip or shut you eyes outside of your bunk for sometimes weeks at a time the seas were that heavy, I once woke up in mid air still on my mattress but a couple of foot above the bed and although I knew what was going to happen next was too groggy to do anything about it. Smashed half on half off between the bunk and the deck as gravity reasserted its laws!
Throughout those times our superb chef Kevin served us hot meals when other lesser chefs that I have also sailed with would have quite justifiably relied on cold meals, this guy would honestly skid along the galley deck as the damn boat looped the loop and do things as he's passing the fiddle (stove top and barrier around it) like stir something, add spice, taste stuff etc.
All while we seasoned sailors are sitting at the mess table with our arms glued underneath to anchor us in position.
The bloke was a hero, because as Chief MAKOi absolutely correctly states good tasty wholesome hot food is a necessity for keeping crew morale up.
I have a passing interest in cooking so sometimes when off watch I would 'help' Kev in the galley and he would divulge secrets of cooking to me that have served me well to this day.
The boat broke down one day in a ferocious storm and we had to run for harbour for patching up (Hull had split about the engine room/tank space cofferdam as a result of the beam on waves!), we went to my home river for the repairs and Kev who wasn't expecting this interlude asked the crew if anybody could lend him some money for a few nights out, nobody did, but I offered him 50 quid and a bed at my house if he wanted.
You should have seen the crews face next day when we were told the ship needs drydocking which means no power to the onboard fridges and freezers which in turn means all the provisions onboard must be disposed of.
(Company would not pay for shore power, a familiar conundrum to every sailor out there no doubt).
Kev gave me the pick of the crop, I mean steak fillets in their fresh off the cow form as they come 2 feet long! Big tins of coffee, whatever , a huge bounty....................... Plus as soon as we were paid Kev paid me back.
Kev passed away in 2017 and I never saw him again after I paid off that company back in 1998 but I still occasionally sail with seamen who knew him or at least of him.
A great chef but an even better sailor, an inspiration.The bloke would often sort out ballsups the deck crew had got themselves into, yet the man was a chef!
The definition of the difference between a chef and a cook.
Scouse Kev, raise your glass for a true seaman,here's to you mate. CHEERS God bless.
Wow. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for your comment!!!!!!!!!!!
I love to listen to the stories of life at sea! Thank you so much for giving us a look into your life!
Watching this video remind me of my father.., Naging chiefcook siya nuon late 80's up to 1998(P.O.M.I.) kaya i salute also my father & to all seafarer's.
Amen,
I learned along time ago, its good to have a bad day from time to time. It makes you apreciate the good days more. Be safe and God Bless
I have always had a strange curiosity about ships and the maritime world, and its only strange to me because its like thinking about outer space. You just arent sure what to even think about. You my friend have made my interest much deeper because of your incredible knowledge and experience!! I love your channel and am inspired by your dedication and the constant optimism and passion for what you do! Keep living the dream, and please keep up the fantastic work!
Well I was just thinking I wasn’t hungry for dinner, til after this video. Man it looks so good and your narration is awesome!
somehow this documentary is satisfying to watch
Thanks Andrew.
ASMR is one reason.
Spent two weeks on merchant oiler years ago. I ate so well.
For more as twenty years I was at sea as a Chef. My expirience is that most Filipinos coming onboard skinny, and leave double the size. When you good at your work, and you like what you doing preparing food is nice to do. And don't have to be dull. Making menus every day avoid same dishes. Variety is important and when you have a chef that stores a lot of different vegetables, than there is every day a different menu. Fresh fruit and vegetables can be stored at a temperature of 6 degrees celsius for 6 weeks, of course you have to take care the stuff by cleaning it. Taking rotten stuff out keeps it longer good. A very nice captain said to me once " chef you have 23 chefs on board, and one Asshole" Meaning 23 crew members think they are chefs, and one doesn't know, and that is the chef.
I found your channel on the evergiven situation, been binge watching your videos in the morning with my coffee, watching your videos evolve has been interesting, they went from humble vlog to what honestly from this and the last one looks like a funded crew production. 👏👏great job!
Proud to be a cook gracias for that amazing video
Awesome behind the scenes yet again.... great to bring out the emotional side of food
So happy to see our kababayans are well looked after to even their away from home...mabuhay
Hello, I am John from North Carolina, I worked Ships for over 20 years, I am a retired Seaman from the NMU , now is called Seafarer's Union. I worked in Galley many times in the Stewards Department. I was a Galleyman on a few ships also a BR ( bedroom steward ). I went to many countries all around the world.
Nice been waiting for this. Thanks chief
Spent 20 years at sea as anEngineer on a cruise ship. What you say about the food is dead on!
Really enjoyed your video.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to make it. It was very professionally done.
Sincerely,
Rod
Thanks Rod!
I started as a able seaman when I was 16 and gradually over the years ranked out as a captain master. The hardest task I had was a messman for 2 years.
I was trained by the best snd meanest cheif in the industry.
I miss those years , Now Im stuck behind a desk as the head scheduling executive at Maersk.
3 of my grand sons are currently boatswains.
I love your posts, keep them coming please.
Caio
Your presentation and voice over is splendid! I actually have started exploring your vlogs and though I was in IAF, still, it seems I am revisiting my time serving my country ! Thank you.
I always watch your videos sir and I really appreciate this one. My boyfriend started as a messman. He used to tell me stories about his responsibilities as a messman and Im very amazed of his dedication. He's currently onboard as an OS and I'm super proud of him. Can't wait to see him achieve his goals ❤🙏
Hi is lucky man to have you. God bless you both.
Ankamil U wehhh di nga
Hai iam also a messman
Awesome upload my friend. Enjoyed watching fully. Thank you for sharing.
Everybody knows the cook is the most important guy on a ship.
CHIEF, YOU COVER ALL THE BASES. I'M IMPRESSED. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
During my time with P&O Bulk Shipping, I am very glad to say that the standard of the food was generally excellent. It was slightly complicated, with (usually) British officers, Indian or Pakistani general purpose crew, Chinese fitters, and Goanese (and later Pakistani) galley crew and stewards as each had their own preferences, and food cooked to their respective tastes. The Christmas meals were first class, but there were other special occasions such as Chinese New Year, when the fitters would prepare a celebration meal, and at the end of Ramadan, when the crew would prepare a special meal for the Mate and me (2/E) because we never made things difficult for them during their time of fasting. We never had a pig roasting on a spit on deck, though- not advisable with crude oil or LPG as cargo!
Hahaha clearly it would be a fire hazard on a ship like those! :) your comment made me giggled a bit hehe.
Don't forget birthday cakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another great show, I have watched a lot of them now, I am not a seafarer but have worked on land based oil drilling rigs for most of my working life mainly as a rig mechanic and truck driver, a couple of things come to mind here, when crossing the ocean do you change time according to where you are or do you stay on the one time, also what do the night crew do for food, there must be someone on watch 24 / 7 when sailing, they must eat something during the night???????
Qué buena dieta!!! Quiero trabajar junto a vos chief. Saludos desde Argentina efocapemm buque tanque Río Carcarañá.
Excellent!!! Man you are really talented for documentary!
Wow! A whole roasted pig. Never have that before. The best I got during my years at sea was rack of lamb and that was because its the Capt. birthday.
I have been on a ship once, 3 week cruise, and was told I would never see an open flame on the ship. All the cooking was done with indirect heat, not open flame, because flames start fires and fires are a no, no on board a ship. Any truth to was I was told on the cruise ship?
@@char23c Well I am not sure about the current safety regulations but back in the 80s whenever we need to do hot works like wielding or heat treatment we have fire fighting equipment nearby just incase.
Thanks for this video! This is why I love UA-cam so much. I get to watch and learn about so many exciting and interesting things. Anyway, I gotta say that the food looked amazing! I was fortunate enough to have a mom who is a good cook, and loved to cook. She taught me a lot of things, and I have become decent at it. What I would give to spend a couple months with that galley crew in that galley! I would come home an even better home cook than I am now!!
very good job chief...now anyone knows how is the life on board...greetings grom Greece.
Thanks!
Hi Chief, excellent production and content! I'm a land person that's about as nautical as a cactus. I am learning a lot and hugely enjoying your videos, thank you for sharing your work life!
Thanks Robert! I'm glad you liked it.
I am two years late making a comment. During my various hitches, I determined, if two basic criterion are met: the food is sufficient, tasty attractive and served in pleasant surroundings; and the crew is paid the ageed wages on time, you will have a happy and well functioning crew.
Hey up mate only found your channel recently really like it and can see why you get such nice comments, this video was not only excellent but beautiful as well, can imagine how much lovingly cooked food would be appreciated which then makes the day/weeks so much better. Thanks again for your time with these videos
Welcome aboard!
Filipinos are everywhere on land in the ocean around the world pretty soon in the moon ..
Ahaha, and to planet Mars,
They Are the MASTER RACE!! I LOVE THEM ,AND I'M A GRINGO..
Hahaha truely agree
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their global capability...
wow wow fantastically visualize about food onboard vessel and description in your voice feel me... I am onboard!
I stumbled on your channel and I like the narration and video. I found your topic interesting although I'm not a seaman, but a retired Filipino-Canadian Technical Writer/Editor (of nuclear, aerospace, and information systems) and Information Security Auditor. I wonder if you can spice your narration of ports of call with a bit of historical background, sense of humor and personal impressions. I trust that your eye for detail and creative bent would take your hobby to a new level. Maraming salamat, Chief.
Great idea.
Very heartwarming perspective of what usually isn't very warm at all. Great narration and storytelling!
Brought back my days at sea. Had my fair share of excellent cooks and the mediocre. Food on board does get monotonous after a while.