As an ex-mariner based in the UK, once we reached the English Channel after months away and knowing we would be home soon, that excited feeling was called "The Channels". I guess Joe, you would be experiencing "The Channels" but in Norwegian waters!
You're providing an invaluable service by letting the average person understand what it truly means to have global commerce (hint: it nearly all goes by ship at one point in time). People like you and the time spent away from home and family allow people like us to enjoy a high standard of living at low cost. Thank you for your work!
For real. These videos are amazing. I've watched a few every day since I found the channel. Legit, no BS content that isnt overhyped. This channel is a breath of fresh air. Inspiring.
Looking forward to the Pilot 12 hr passage. Another great video. I enjoy the fact you enjoy your work and don't complain the entire time. Every job is a pain sometimes, but you pass over that part. Thanks Joe
Have said it before Joe, you are doing a great job of conveying life on merchant ships to the average person on the street. Starting as an O/S, up through the Hawespipe to Master, AGT, Oceans took 16 years. It can be done! Considering that 99.99% of the folks have almost zero idea of how 98% of everything around them (including what they are wearing and eating) gets to them, your vlogs are raising awareness.
I know how everything gets to me. That's because I had a great education from some great teachers. I'm 72 and they used to teach problem solving and geography in California public schools in the '50's and '60's. My father also told me to read a newspaper every day. He told me that the best way to know what's happening in the world was not in the sports section of the paper. He told me to read the finance section first. His advice was correct, too. Money does not bring happiness but it sure can smooth out a lot of the negative aspects of life. His favorite saying was, 'Life is like a shit sandwich. The more bread you've got the less shit you have to eat'. A bit crude, but true, nonetheless.
I would like a little more, I understand this is like a hobby, but more coverage of the sea, people on board, but then again, a great showman said "always leave them wanting more" either way. I like the channel, cheers
I worked in a remote camp in Alaska for years and I rotated back to home in the lower 48 every 5 weeks - I recognize your "fixing to home" smile. It's a sweet feeling. Safe travels.
Nice video, thank you. Could you possibly show the 3 meals daily you are given daily. Just interested how well they feed you while underway. Thank you again.
Looked like a nice peaceful passage the channel can be quite hectic sometimes especially if you get a rogue ship not doing what it is supposed to do good vlog
I spent most of my working life running a fishing boat in the English Channel mostly around the separation zone south of the Isle of Wight, it was interesting to watch the constant stream of vessels of all types passing, sometimes up to 3 abreast. All good fun until the fog rolled in!
Can’t make you out Joe. You rightfully look forward to getting home but when you get there I bet it won’t be long before you’re off in your r/v or signing on for some more “maintenance “. Capt JB
You've a lovely way about you Joe, you take pride in what you do and how you present to the world. You're a credit to your calling and I enjoy your videos. Good luck to you.
I live in the uk and have crossed the English Channel dozens of times on yachts and motor cruisers. It’s always crazy to think remember that it’s the busiest shipping channel in the world.
I sure enjoy your videos Joe. I'm a retired Canadian Navy chap with many years at sea so its a lot of fun to see your merchant navy side of things. Great job. Hope you keep them coming. Enjoy your time back home!
Joe, great job on the videos! You have the "eye" for making an interesting video. Can't wait until the next one. Enjoy shore leave and Happy New Year to you.
Joe I have just stumbled on to your channel. New Subscriber. I am binge watching you. Your stuff is way better than anything on the Discovery channel. Keep them coming.
Another fantastic video with great music and storyline but I just hate it when it comes to the end!! Oh well, I must learn to be patient. Looking forward to heading up the fjord. 👏⚓️😎🦘
Your videos make me think of all the better things I could’ve done with my life when I was younger. Like becoming a merchant sailor… great content man.
I really like your videos. I have always admired the people who make their living on the sea. Unfortunately for me I went on a deep sea fishing trip w friends when I was 15. I spent the whole day extremely sick!! From that day forward I knew it was an impossibility for me. It all looks so exciting!!!!! Enjoy!
This is a great series you've put together. Entertaining and lots of info for interested people who can't do this job but are still interested in it. Thanks for doing this Joe.
Punching through some big seas where some crew members were doing a washdown near the bow. Bow spray coming well above the ship. Good thing it wasn't too cold or you could have major ice buildup.
Joe. Love you’re videos and your buddy is a great singer. I’ve unloaded boats of gravel with a excavator on-board in Windsor ont at the east dock. It would take me about 18 to 20 hrs and I must say the Guys where the best. And fed me well
Hey bud. If you ever get tired of 4 to 6 months on the sea, sounds you'll be perfect for solo truck driver USA /Canada/European Union. You could do 1 week out to 6 months out on North America.
Awww you went straight past me going thru the English channel. My house over looks lyme Bay in England. If id ofj known I'd of got on after boat and popped over on ur ship for a night lol
I live in the limp natural country down below Norway. You are getting an opportunity of a life time. If you have a day of driving in Norway, do so. Vistas are everywhere. I know I am after the fact, but I hope you have videos of that beauty. a five-year period for a m
Welcome to Norway my home country. Hope you are all ready back home. I have been on board a bulker ship like yours. Stayed on board for 29 months. We were in Port Hawksbury in Nova Scotia loading plaster. Been on several cruise ships and O/O ships. Signed off in 1980 and started in hotel business. Looking forward to seeing you sailing in the fjord to Sauda. I know the feeling when you are leaving the ship.
If you wanted to, could you spend time in Norway before flying home?? I'd hate leaving a beautiful country immediately, especially if I was done working
Felt like you left us on a bit of a cliffhanger with Bambi, there... the last time you ever saw her??? Little did you know?!
Love the slow pace of your videos. So many influencers and UA-cam starts have high action, fast paced cuts. This feels relaxing to watch.
Ya i watch these at night before bed. Its wonderful.
As an ex-mariner based in the UK, once we reached the English Channel after months away and knowing we would be home soon, that excited feeling was called "The Channels". I guess Joe, you would be experiencing "The Channels" but in Norwegian waters!
We called it Channel Fever here in the US.
@@rickpratt8789 For us it is 'Kanaalkoorts' which is a literal Dutch translation for the Channel Fever
Whatever name gets hung upon it, the fever is palpable and infects everyone onboard!
It’s so wonderful to hear the UK VTS and know that Blighty is just over the horizon.
"...Now Your Safe Ashore Jaaaaacccckkk!!"
ORCAS FOR THE CLOSE! Epic! 12-hr pilotage down a fjord too, damn. Until next time Bambi
You're providing an invaluable service by letting the average person understand what it truly means to have global commerce (hint: it nearly all goes by ship at one point in time). People like you and the time spent away from home and family allow people like us to enjoy a high standard of living at low cost. Thank you for your work!
For real. These videos are amazing. I've watched a few every day since I found the channel. Legit, no BS content that isnt overhyped. This channel is a breath of fresh air. Inspiring.
Totally agree!! No hype, Joe tells it as it is. Great UA-cam channel!
Some cliffhanger that was,bro!!!
My opinion Joe, you have a great life. I was aboard a Navy destroyer for four years, I loved the sea.
Looking forward to the Pilot 12 hr passage. Another great video. I enjoy the fact you enjoy your work and don't complain the entire time. Every job is a pain sometimes, but you pass over that part. Thanks Joe
Cleaning wheat flour off the decks was pretty tough, too, after it got wet. We had to break out the chipping hammers and needle guns!
Besides great videos, I enjoy your background music selections on every one.
Your guitarist is Channelling Stan Rogers!
Have said it before Joe, you are doing a great job of conveying life on merchant ships to the average person on the street.
Starting as an O/S, up through the Hawespipe to Master, AGT, Oceans took 16 years. It can be done!
Considering that 99.99% of the folks have almost zero idea of how 98% of everything around them (including what they are wearing and eating) gets to them, your vlogs are raising awareness.
I know how everything gets to me. That's because I had a great education from some great teachers. I'm 72 and they used to teach problem solving and geography in California public schools in the '50's and '60's. My father also told me to read a newspaper every day. He told me that the best way to know what's happening in the world was not in the sports section of the paper. He told me to read the finance section first. His advice was correct, too. Money does not bring happiness but it sure can smooth out a lot of the negative aspects of life. His favorite saying was, 'Life is like a shit sandwich. The more bread you've got the less shit you have to eat'. A bit crude, but true, nonetheless.
Cool about the orcas and also about the fish off the coast of Ascension Island
Truly enjoying this blog ,still not finish ,have to look for it .
Love your videos. Longer ones when you can, please. Pleasant voice, easy music, interesting work. Thank you!
Really enjoying your videos, interesting and informative. Thank you.
Dear Joe, iam so jealous for this journey..... never mind!
I would like a little more, I understand this is like a hobby, but more coverage of the sea, people on board, but then again, a great showman said "always leave them wanting more" either way.
I like the channel, cheers
Thanks Joe - that sand looks like trying to deal with coffee grounds - only more of it ha ha
I worked in a remote camp in Alaska for years and I rotated back to home in the lower 48 every 5 weeks - I recognize your "fixing to home" smile. It's a sweet feeling. Safe travels.
What did you do?
Subscribers are climbing ! 👍
Bonito viaje a Norge .
I remember the feeling of great joy when my relief showed up when I was sailing.
Boston guy here, love the Massbaylines shirt by the crew member at 5:03
Thanks, Joe. My grandson and I enjoy your videos. It's something we enjoy doing together. Safe travels in '23!
Orcas made the trip!
Nice video, thank you. Could you possibly show the 3 meals daily you are given daily. Just interested how well they feed you while underway. Thank you again.
+1, think you touched on food at xmas but would be really interesting to see more fully
Check out my food on ships video- ua-cam.com/video/jg-lX1i8gzo/v-deo.html
Glad to see this channel gaining subscribers!!! 70k and rising!!! Keep up the great content Joe!!
Thanks for sharing Joe
Looked like a nice peaceful passage the channel can be quite hectic sometimes especially if you get a rogue ship not doing what it is supposed to do good vlog
Trucker since 030595. Thank you for your service ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.... Love it
Ill awaiting for the next video, thanks Joe sailor.
I spent most of my working life running a fishing boat in the English Channel mostly around the separation zone south of the Isle of Wight, it was interesting to watch the constant stream of vessels of all types passing, sometimes up to 3 abreast. All good fun until the fog rolled in!
How did that work out pre gps and ais, sounds like it would be a task to find fish and keep safe?
Sir.. I'll from Philippines I am also watching your videos.. I like all of your videos because I got some learn how they work on a ship...
Can’t make you out Joe. You rightfully look forward to getting home but when you get there I bet it won’t be long before you’re off in your r/v or signing on for some more “maintenance “. Capt JB
Last time you see her?!....interesting piloting....I'm on the edge of me seat b'y
You've a lovely way about you Joe, you take pride in what you do and how you present to the world. You're a credit to your calling and I enjoy your videos. Good luck to you.
Welcome to Norway!
I love your videos! I look forward to them every week!
New to the channel - really enjoying it!!
Yes, I enjoyed the video. But I'm looking forward to watching you going through the fjord.
Hey Joe Happy New Year and all the best to you and yours in 2023. Looking forward to new videos .
The fact that y'all dump residual Titanium Oxide ore that didn't make it into the holds, when it's still a decent amount baffles me a bit.
I live in the uk and have crossed the English Channel dozens of times on yachts and motor cruisers. It’s always crazy to think remember that it’s the busiest shipping channel in the world.
I sure enjoy your videos Joe. I'm a retired Canadian Navy chap with many years at sea so its a lot of fun to see your merchant navy side of things. Great job. Hope you keep them coming. Enjoy your time back home!
Joe, great job on the videos! You have the "eye" for making an interesting video. Can't wait until the next one. Enjoy shore leave and Happy New Year to you.
6:33. On second thoughts, keep doing what you're doing. You don't see beautiful sights like that out here on the road 😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️
Joe I have just stumbled on to your channel. New Subscriber. I am binge watching you. Your stuff is way better than anything on the Discovery channel. Keep them coming.
Nice work Joe 👍
Wow, a pod of orcas in the North Sea is a real treat! Really lucky to see them
Another great post Joe, thanks for taking us along, very interesting. Safe travels my friend.
Great stuff. More! More!
Almost home! Great video. I like the songs.
Another fantastic video with great music and storyline but I just hate it when it comes to the end!! Oh well, I must learn to be patient. Looking forward to heading up the fjord. 👏⚓️😎🦘
Damn this is so cool. I wish I could do this work. Riding a ship great distances and times.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one Joe. Thanks for all the hard work that goes into making these.
Your videos make me think of all the better things I could’ve done with my life when I was younger. Like becoming a merchant sailor… great content man.
I really like your videos. I have always admired the people who make their living on the sea. Unfortunately for me I went on a deep sea fishing trip w friends when I was 15. I spent the whole day extremely sick!! From that day forward I knew it was an impossibility for me. It all looks so exciting!!!!! Enjoy!
Seasickness: At first you are so sick you are afraid you will die, and then you are so sick you are afraid you won't die.
- Mark Twain
This is a great series you've put together. Entertaining and lots of info for interested people who can't do this job but are still interested in it. Thanks for doing this Joe.
Great work mate.
Awesome video! Thanks for all the work editing recording and still doing your work!
Punching through some big seas where some crew members were doing a washdown near the bow. Bow spray coming well above the ship. Good thing it wasn't too cold or you could have major ice buildup.
Love your videos, a great geography lesson.
I look forward to seeing your stuff Joe very interesting! Chris from Australia 🇦🇺
Great storytelling. Love these videos Joe.
Another great one Joe. Be interesting to see what kind of ship you pick up next. Enjoy your leave sir.
Joe. Love you’re videos and your buddy is a great singer. I’ve unloaded boats of gravel with a excavator on-board in Windsor ont at the east dock. It would take me about 18 to 20 hrs and I must say the Guys where the best. And fed me well
Joe, could you do a small video on what clothes to bring for your first underway? And what things you need to bring?
Coming soon...
What a Fjordhanger!
It can feel good to just go back to being a sailor, you know?
Keep up the good work.
That 12 Hour Pilotage would be more if it starts to Fog, i was there back in 2017 and we would drop anchor every 2 hours because of the fog
Joe, have you got to see the northern lights in your travels yet? St Elmo's fire? was hoping to hear Beatles in the background Norweigan wood.
I have seen the northern lights when working on a tanker in Alaska. Check out my video about it- ua-cam.com/video/HBXXm3_-jzc/v-deo.html
Did you me waving from the White Cliffs as you went past? Great video I assume you might be home now so have fun.
one of my favourite channels on youtube
Hey Joe,
Your heading to my homeland, have a good time there and have an Aquavit or two for me.
That English channel is a pretty one. I can see why it has so many subscribers.
Congrats on going home! Ik this was a year ago, but still.
Hey bud. If you ever get tired of 4 to 6 months on the sea, sounds you'll be perfect for solo truck driver USA /Canada/European Union. You could do 1 week out to 6 months out on North America.
looking forward the fjord view in the next clip
Awww you went straight past me going thru the English channel. My house over looks lyme Bay in England. If id ofj known I'd of got on after boat and popped over on ur ship for a night lol
Belated Happy New Year to you!
I live in the limp natural country down below Norway. You are getting an opportunity of a life time. If you have a day of driving in Norway, do so. Vistas are everywhere. I know I am after the fact, but I hope you have videos of that beauty.
a five-year period for a m
Yo Jersey! Love the videos. Well done.
Respect Jo!
Thanks!
Boy I would stay in Norway for a few weeks the wemon there are beyond compare
Another fantastic video Joe. Show some meal times and food you eat on your voyage. prove its not some mundane cafeteria food.......................
hope you make a video of the piloting and some of Norway
Absolutely love the channel and have shared with everyone I know!
As always thanks Joe, you should have popped in for a cup of tea if you were over this way!
Thanks, Joe! So awesome to see a pod of Orcas! Wow. Sail on.
Loved the orcas, what other crazy wildlife have you seen over the time at sea?
Dolphins lots of dolphins following the ship
I’m sure your home by now Joe, but I’d bet you were might glad to be going home for a while
Welcome to Norway my home country. Hope you are all ready back home. I have been on board a bulker ship like yours. Stayed on board for 29 months. We were in Port Hawksbury in Nova Scotia loading plaster. Been on several cruise ships and O/O ships. Signed off in 1980 and started in hotel business.
Looking forward to seeing you sailing in the fjord to Sauda. I know the feeling when you are leaving the ship.
Sauda? Hmm, im thinking Odda based on the first episode of this series 👍
The song! The song! What is that song! After oil other than fish? Must have the words to that song! Thanks.
Thanks for sharing
very good video
I live near Yarmouth, if I'd off known I'd off waved at you as you went by !
Very cool Joe ! Safety always
If you wanted to, could you spend time in Norway before flying home?? I'd hate leaving a beautiful country immediately, especially if I was done working
It's always good to hear and see what you're up to Joe. Clear Sky's