DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MERCHANT MARINER | ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN | WATCH STANDER | LIFE AT SEA
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2022
- Taking you along for a typical day at sea as an AB watch stander. Just another day working on a merchant ship.
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Life at sea seems pretty chill. Lots of time to think about things. Most jobs on land are hectic and chaotic, with little time to reflect on anything other than the immediate. Thanks for posting.
Generally is at sea, different story in port, particularly on ships that are only in port for a few hours
Ah! Brings back ole memories of 30years ago when I sailed as an AB..loved the 12-4am Watch on the Bridge😊 The Stars, the Moon, never forget these glimpses of Divine Nature & Mystery of the Sea..appreciated then & now..miss the ole life at times ❤
Please, don't stop your blogging. I found it hard to find a native english-speaking seaman talk on his life at sea!!!! You you have any recomendations on youtube channels to watch (maritime life), pls DO drop it here in comments. May your watches run smoothly. God help you.
Thanks brother. welcome thanks for watching. An old classmate if mine is also on UA-cam. Northwest Sailor.
@@JoeFranta what academy? usmma?
@@adonahue00 Paul Hall Center, Piney Point Maryland, Shouls have some videos coming out in thr next couple months about it.
Vlogging not blogging
JeffHK is also a pretty nice shipping channel
My dad was in the merchant marines for a year after his coast guard career was over. He liked it.
My 19 year old graduated in june and is now doing paper work to join. Im sad and terrified of him going to work on a ship. Lord please be with him and help me deal. He wants to be a watch men. He just received his twic card today. 😢
Former Marine Engineer here, CMA Grad. I find vlogs of mariners fascinating. My time was different, I sailed MSC (Military Sealift). The life was mostly the same, just had more crew and slightly more time in port as our missions were different than cargo. But some of the "events" were wild. Changing a Main Engine Governor at 4:00 AM with the seas a bit rough was fun.
I really want to become a merchant mariner, do you have any advice as to how I could do it the easiest? Schools or whatnot, I can’t seem to make heads or tails of the info I’m seeing on youtube
An older gentleman man informed me of this career and told me stories on stories he had overseas. The free travel. Seeing the world. I’ve never left the US. Thank you for a great humorous break down of your day to day. I’m so excited to break into this field
Same here
There’s a retired merchant mariner consultant online 😀
@@kingj4173 There’s a retired merchant mariner consultant online 😀
hows it going?
@@MagnusReardon turns out I needed acl surgery, didn’t end up going that route
The rust will win, it never sleeps, you on the other hand must rest. The best you can hope for with rust is an uneasy truce. Love the pace of your videos, it sets the rhythm of ship life perfectly. Cheers 👍
I'm in my later years now, jeese I'd love to have my youth again. This is where I'd be.. your videos are an escape for me buddy. Keep them up.
Gary
Underway is the only way. Fair winds and following seas, Joe. Thanks for doing what you do and for sharing it.
You are so chill, the only merchant mariner I ever met was the most intense high strung person I've ever encountered and in my life that's saying a lot! I worked on wells, changing pumps and pressure tanks, stuff like that and this dude was a customers brother and he is the only person that ever had me on edge and watching my back while working, he slipped on the ladder trying to unscrew the roof on the well house and it made him so mad he started beating the hell out of the well house with a crowbar, then the crowbar slipped while he was prying on the roof and split his lip! He completely lost it! I opened the door to my truck near by Incase I need to get away from him, he never acted aggressive to me but he honestly had me scared! I'm a big dude 6'4 and this was a little guy but I knew if went off on me I would catch hell trying to get him off. Then he started ranting about politics and secret government... I don't know if he was on a bender of uppers while he was off the boat or what. I'm glad to see you and your video because I've thought hard about going to sea but that guy kinda turned my opinion of getting on a boat, can you imagine being stuck out there with that?
Another great video, another great story of a day in the life. You know, so few, so very few people ever get to spend any time at sea, so maybe they get to get a glimpse of a mariner`s work and experiences through your videos. Thanks for taking the time to create them with care. Love the music, the narration and the packaging. Well done.
Thank you so much for the kind words, apricate it
I spent 30+ years in the Canadian Navy many at sea. So i enjoy seeing the differences between merchant and military life at sea. Keep up the great work Joe!
Joe, man just found you video’s really brings back memories class of 272 sailed on deck 4 to 8 was my favorite watch, sunrise & sunsets
It’s a great life sailed for 30 years keep upgrading, got a nice pension out of it. SIU brotherhood of the sea, keep them sailing
Joe, great video. Very interesting to see how things are done in the merchant marines. I joined the USCG when I was a young man and learned about chipping and painting the military way! Looks about the same as your way😂! To this day I refuse to paint, especially white! Looks like you are liking the work and seeing some really cool places. Thank you for sharing your experiences. It’s pretty cool seeing all the different ships you’ve been on. I look forward to seeing more. Thank you again, God bless & stay safe!
Joe; Thanks for taking us along on the ride, I enjoyed it. I always have a high respect & admiration for all those like you that work hard and make a good honest living.
I appreciate that!
Thanks Joe, great stuff 👍 👏
Just found this channel. Really interesting to me. Been in a factory for 34 years. Makes me wish I was younger, I’d give this a shot. Good luck, be safe
It’s (almost) never too late to change career, I changed direction completely aged 52. It’s harder to do physical jobs as you get older of course.
I was thinking the same.
I joined agriculture university at 18 where i rent myself 15 acres of kiwi fields and started my career as a farmer, where lately at age 20 the fields were weak and i had to drop them since they didnt provide good sallary, and later i dropped agriculture as well, joined the Army at age 21, i served for 3 years, mostly at borderlines chasing outsiders immigrants, and 6 months ago i left the army ( no good pay regarding the tons of hours). I have been a truck driver the last 5 months, the pay is really good, but its too much tiring of a job and bad sleep.Now im currently studying to get into Menchant Marine School, and im 25.It seems a really calm job with stability,stable schedule and a really really good pay where i am from (you literally live to work nowdays without some major success, hardly can buy a car).So i believe its never to late to consider a career change, depends what you believe you *deserve* for yourself.
Stumbled on this channel today. Wish I was 30 years young. This is a perfect job for me! Be safe out there Joe!
I don't know how old you are, but I am a female 46, and just started...
@@luzdivina2235 I'm 41 and I'm contemplating on signing up. What made you decide this career move at your age if you don't mind me asking? I find it being in my early 40's that I'm re-discovering who I am and figuring what life has to offer. Stay safe.
50 and wanting to do this. will see if i can pass a background check tomorrow
Great video man, keep up the hard work! I find your work inspiring, one day I hope to be a Merchant Mariner like you!
Just started to watch these blogs and i found them by accident searching for something else about life at sea, I'm now a avid watcher, and im really enjoying them keep them coming Joe, safe travels dude. 👍
Hey Joe
Your videos are great. In my younger days I always thought about being a mariner but didn’t want to join the armed forces. Which I had known what I know now. Keep up the good work buddy and stay safe out there!
I had a buddy that was in the Merchant Marines. I always wondered what he did, thanks for sharing!
Great job Joe!
This seems so similar to military deployment life for many.... And I enjoyed/miss that. It's a strange feeling of freedom and confinement- closeness and solitude. I may have to give it a go.
Only just discovered your channel, one word: fascinating. Gotta love the sea.
Yep, the dog watch , the stars and those views, Takes me back to sea myself and its nice your videos take me there again! I Appreciate the effort you're putting into do this stuff!
Yea man, the stars never get old. Glad you're enjoying the videos brother
You just gave me an idea. What if there was a cruise ship that went to sea for a few days with only retired seamen aboard who miss being at sea. We can all sit around and tell sea stories all day. But. You have to stand a watch at least once and do a shift on maintenance.....Drinks will be allowed...(off watch)
@@johnbeard3733 Sign me up!
New sub. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to experience some of what you do. Gotta suck for your loved ones worrying about you. Be sure to stay in touch often. I imagine your work is exciting (and not easy) - certainly takes a special person to do what you do. Be safe and best wishes - smooth sailing!
Look at you, Mr. Franta! The videos are super impressive and I’ve been binging them. So exciting to see what you’re doing out there and am so happy for you! I should’ve gotten your autograph in Mad Beach 😉
Yes ,I know that feeling.Enter your room and look at your bunk like a faithful lover.
Looks like a cool career. Thanks for sharing 👍
Unique insight and very enjoyable too
Hey Joe, Just found your channel and becoming a big fan. It's nice to experience the places and ports you travel to and see how the real world moves cargo around. The best thing is your personality, you see, you never complain, and we watch you do your job with a hard work ethic. That is very rare for a young person these days. I hope this finds you actually at home for Christmas instead of the middle Atlantic. Thanks for the vids
Ahoy glad to see ya back at sea Looking forward to the upcoming updates. Stay safe and head on a swivel. 🤪🤪🤣
thanks brother, it's very difficult to maintain the channel while sailing. (lack of internet and time) thanks for your patience
I like your use of the “Foggy Dew” song. One of my favorites!
Very cool videos. Glad I stumbled upon this channel. Merchant Mariners...a different lifestyle for sure.
Just found your channel. Spent ten years in the US Navy doing some of the same things. I miss being at sea.
Just joined your UA-cam channel Joe I love it ,went back to your start and am binge watching them all.....keep up the good work ...
Vlogging at it's best! thanks for the videos Joe
You bet!
Nice and very interesting!
Looks like breakfast was 3 hardboiled eggs and tomato juice. Perfect
Edit. Huge fan of your channel. Happy I found it
Stars!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Loved The Foggy Dew.
Been working at a clinic where we clear all the seaman goes to work. So this is very interesting and educational to me
Hi Joe was at sea 1969 /86 in the British Merchant Navy doing the same job as you but I preferred the 12 to 4 watch we just did look out during the hours of darkness or fog 12 to 4 in the afternoon we would do deck work with the crowd loved my time at sea served on most types of ships that was around at the time like your videos brings back memories
Glad you're enjoying them, nothing like the open ocean. Thanks for watching brother
Really enjoying these videos.
Hard work getting those supplies. But it's required no matter how tired you may be. As a senior I feel for you. When I'm exhausted I go take a nappy poo. Thanks for another lovely video.
I LOVE your channel! This is the 2nd video that I have watched. Your commentary is excellent. I love sea life and I day dream when I watch the videos. Subscribed immediately.
Really cool video.
No better way to end a day sea than a beautiful sunset.
The foggy Dew was a nice touch
The Foggy Dew is a great tune..
Ah, The foggy Dew. Good stuff.
The Guieeetahr Miusique really reminds me of those wild wild western days when Bonanza at The Ponderosa was erry day, and visitiiing Wells Fargo to see if my letter from Poughkeepsie was on the Pony Express that day? Maybe tomorrow. The music gets a thumbs up. And Merchants Marinering. It's truly serious business like The Suez Canal, shiiiish! Thanks Sir and take good care.
I float tested the deck crawler on the SS Cleveland. From the Port Wing! Good 'ol days.Old man wanted me to chip on Watch. Lol. NMU
I bet the opportunity to look at the stars is phenomenal!
Thanks for the vid brotha 🙏
Greetings from Brazil everyone, God bless you all.
I swear I seen you on one of your coworkers TikTok 🧐 & great work and display of what goes on. Definitely will look into pursuing this career
7:27 oh man that first bite i got hungry after seeing that, so satisfying to just throw yourself into your meal after work.
The unsung heroes of the global economy, and in particular the US economy. Wish I could do your job, but I am very prone to seasickness. Thanks for this, it's great.
Realy interesting, thanks for sharing! (new sub - currently binge watching all your vids!) Hello from the UK btw!
Thank you. I want to work on a ship in the future. This is very helpful.
Nice video
Dang dude. Your morning alarm is the same as my aid call alarm for when an aid box needs after hours transport across the ferry i work on. Usually at 3am hahaha
very nice day n life at sea.. i fell u bro.. this is real life at sea .. always safety first .. shout out to filipino crew if they have onboard. chow..
Your channel has been very informative
Interesting video. Nicely made. Thanks so much for sharing this part of the world. 👌💙⚓
Glad you enjoyed it
@@JoeFranta ☺
I did plenty of chipping in my early days in the Navy. Good times.
good conversation
good man ❤ thanks
Nice video, I hope you get your license and move on top. Former SIU (Deck Dept) now a Master Unlimited Upon Oceans.
Nice one partner, we get to do same thing every day that's our world.
Just ran across your channel. (How did youtube know I'd enjoy it???) But I do. Thanks for making these -- you do an excellent job. I also like that they are not too long. Take care out there.
Glad you're enjoying them, thanks for the kind words brother
I'm thinking about joining, this helps alot
I watch all your blog
I shipped for 5 years as a contractor on MPS ships on Guam, Diego Garcia, Desert Storm, Honduras, Korea. Former USMC. Ya. Dig that needle gun.
Great video. I’m considering looking for work on a ship like that. It’ll help me pay off my debt (relatively small too) and give me more time to sit with Jesus. He’s always there!
I'm also a 4-8 AB in my current ship right now. It's true getting up in the morning is the hardest part. 😂
Thanks Joe
You certainly cannot be spoiled. If you want that cup of coffee at 3:00 AM, you gotta' do it yourself.
4 hour mid day break looks nice
I miss being out on the water. I worked on the Great Lakes up until I was injured in August of 2021
sorry to hear that brother, hope you're doing better these days.
Thanks!
The food looks yummy!
Yes! Lot factors play into the quality of the food, but it can be very good
Dont stop your blogging
Your my favourite youtuber ❤
watching in sri lanka 🇱🇰
Thanks brother! glad you're enjoying the content.
Nice job man!! ... I can only hope that all you guys are fully trained for if pirates attempt to board? I'd love to see your training on that.
When you say that you are on overtime, Is it like conventional OT that kicks in after so many hours in a day or in a 40 hour period. I never knew that you guys were paid by the hour and who keeps up with your time sheets? Thanks for all that you do for this channel. New subscriber and thumbs upper.
Thanks once again…
Appreciate your video ! Currently stationed on a CG in the navy and looking at other outside opportunities, I’m a helmsman onboard my ship and trying to see if I can take that outside the navy and over to the MSC, any advice ? 🙏🏼
Your channel is amazing I, recently found it and subscribed . You live my dream -honestly I can speak about the sea and boats for hours! I come from a purely navy/ sailor oriented family ( dad : captain( bulk carriers /Panamax) , uncles , cousins, grand father etc covered and covering a range of professions from bridge , deck , down to engine ). Due to the loss of a family member in an naval accident (he was third officer at the time) we stopped the legacy , so I change completely my route. The life of a sailor is not just a job , is something magic , lifestyle , part of your DNA . I wish you all the best buddy and most importantly be safe . ….oh before I forget , your video editing skills are spectacular !! Keep up the good work . Ciao from Ohio !!
Just stumbled onto your channel... quite fascinating so thanks. A question about an all hands call... If there is a call for all hands on deck, do you get paid for the time? If so is it OT pay? Thanks again to the YT algorithm cause somehow I am now fascinated by life at sea
The difference in the navy is you do not get the 4 hour break. If you have a 0400 to 0800 and 1600 to 2000 watch you still work from 1200 to 1600. If you are in engineering for example, and have the mid watch, you'll work 0800 to 1200, then do your 1200 to 1600 watch, report back to the fire or engine room after watch and work until 2000. That's why mid watches are despised in the navy because it's a 20 hour day while the other 2 watches are only 16. Rack time was all we thought about because between sleep depravation and physical exhaustion, nothing else mattered. That was my life for 4 years in the 70's on an amphibious assault (LPH) ship. When my enlisted ended I couldn't leave fast enough. I miss the sea sometimes, and the brotherhood but I never miss the navy.
On every deck rust and paint before docking 😂.
Tough job and life.
Interesting
indeed
Seems a lot chiller than some Navy stuff i do. Thinking about doing this as for i currently have 11 months left which would be 5yrs. Eating during watch is nice instead of 15-20mins before.
A lot of former military people find there way over to this career after serving.
Awesome video. Does it ever feel like a prison of sorts?
First coffee...then the other stuff. lol
I am engine department so we do not get to enjoy the fresh outside as much sadly, lol...