Merchant Ships in War Zones | Chief MAKOi Seaman Vlog

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  • The attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthi from Yemen and the recent capture of the MSC Aries by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz has significantly increased the dangers faced by merchant seafarers whose ships transit those areas.
    Chief MAKOi
    Seaman Vlog

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  • @joekelly7505
    @joekelly7505 Місяць тому +182

    You are a good man, Chief. It's good to know there are officers and higher ups who care about their workers.

    • @funkyalfonso
      @funkyalfonso Місяць тому +15

      Shipmates.

    • @joesutherland225
      @joesutherland225 Місяць тому

      I think his point was higher upside don't care that it's up to the individual and only skilled officers have much in the way of real choice for a number of disgusting reasons ie lack of money.

  • @will5286
    @will5286 Місяць тому +73

    Chief-I wish more folks were standing up for these abandoned crew members.

  • @esousa486
    @esousa486 Місяць тому +79

    EXCELLENT video, Chief !!!!! Prayers for the SAFETY & WELL BEING for ALL that work the sea .........

    • @stevetaylor8298
      @stevetaylor8298 Місяць тому +3

      all WHO work the sea.....

    • @esousa486
      @esousa486 Місяць тому

      @@stevetaylor8298 I stand corrected ..... 👌👍

  • @sootylum
    @sootylum Місяць тому +97

    Good honest video. It's time our Governments stood up and provide proper protection and shame on the companies that still send vessels into hazard zones.

    • @w6krg
      @w6krg Місяць тому

      Our governments are weak and ineffectual. They'd rather sacrifice these Mariners rather than be perceived as a "Bully" on the international scene. 200 years ago, the Barbary Pirates found out differently and that region is still safe to travel in. If you give in to piracy, you loose!

    • @nghtwtchmn129
      @nghtwtchmn129 Місяць тому +3

      Someone could probably make a UA-cam channel about times when shipping companies were accused of putting profits above safety!

    • @BrownEyePinch
      @BrownEyePinch Місяць тому +1

      No money

  • @richardoleson7934
    @richardoleson7934 Місяць тому +38

    Thank you for bringing the plight of the crew members being held hostage to the fore. Also, your plain spoken and heartfelt explanation of this whole subject is greatly appreciated.

  • @Kriss_L
    @Kriss_L Місяць тому +45

    As a Navy Sailor on a destroyer I never had any concerns with where we sailed. But as a civilian on a merchant, that would be a whole different situation.

    • @skyh
      @skyh Місяць тому +3

      That's what the USS Cole sailors thought when they were docked in Aden.

    • @Kriss_L
      @Kriss_L Місяць тому +8

      @@skyh Pierside is different than being underway. And I was a .50 gunner when we pulled into or out of port.

    • @benjurqunov
      @benjurqunov Місяць тому

      Wouldn't that crete extra homosexual rights ?
      Chances are their not illegal mexicans !

    • @horstmuller7512
      @horstmuller7512 Місяць тому

      If you are sailing on u.s. ship, this will change dramatically in near future.
      Most nations dont want to be "freed" and plundered.
      They will do everything they can to sink their so called "liberators".

    • @ryansparks2287
      @ryansparks2287 Місяць тому +1

      Do you have any ideal of the capabilities of the US Navy. There is not a country or group of countries in the Middle East that can destroy ONE carrier group.

  • @udo5479
    @udo5479 Місяць тому +53

    Well said Chief !! Prayers to all Seafarers.

  • @DonnieBrass
    @DonnieBrass Місяць тому +8

    Chief MAKOi is a real one. Much respect to you brother man. The world could use many more like you my friend.

  • @davidcambon5115
    @davidcambon5115 Місяць тому +16

    Chief, you have all my respect for speaking on behalf of the seafarers who are not in a position to speak for themselves.

  • @Lost-In-Blank
    @Lost-In-Blank Місяць тому +18

    Wise words Chief. I'm 70, but to put things in terms young men will understand: Real life is like a video game in that the main thing is to stay alive. In a game, stay alive and the points will come. In real life, stay alive and money, family, and excitement will come. Stay alive.

  • @steverogers6131
    @steverogers6131 Місяць тому +25

    Thanks Chief. Great insight. Spread the word

  • @bholdr----0
    @bholdr----0 Місяць тому +28

    Thanks for presenting the impact on seafarers, and the hostages in particular. This is an angle that a lot of the media may briefly mention and then go back to the 'biggeg picture' of the geopolitical and military situations.
    Thx!

  • @normansimonsen1203
    @normansimonsen1203 Місяць тому +15

    All Respect Chief.

  • @1964Mooney
    @1964Mooney Місяць тому +23

    Honest Open and Straight forward discussion of how things really are onboard Thank You Chief

  • @hanshartfiel6394
    @hanshartfiel6394 Місяць тому +38

    Very well said, Chief. If more or even all ship owners would reroute around South Africa it would send a message to those idiots. Not only that but Egypt would lose a vast amount of money and perhaps they could put some pressure on the Huthis and Iran.
    Chief, stay safe.

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr Місяць тому +22

    Stay vigilant Chief, thanks for the upload!

  • @tvan4854
    @tvan4854 Місяць тому +23

    Chief, you are the man! It is awesome to see the leadership that you display.

  • @danhei
    @danhei Місяць тому +20

    Well said. Cheers from 🇨🇦

  • @georgejr2640
    @georgejr2640 Місяць тому +26

    Good job Chief. We need to keep this in the top of the news. We must not forget those in danger.

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider Місяць тому +14

    WELL DONE CHIEF,,SAFE TRAVELS..

  • @dennismalcolm6620
    @dennismalcolm6620 Місяць тому +6

    CHIEF YOU ARE SUCH A HONEST MAN!!!...NO BS 😮😮I RESPEC YOU AND YOUR OPINIONS...❤❤

  • @ThatGuyJunJun
    @ThatGuyJunJun Місяць тому +8

    Thanks for your insight, Chief. The footage of people boarding the captured vessel for pictures is unbelievable. I'm happy you have the ability to deny a hazardous deployment but also feel for the new guys who feel they have to go no matter the situation to have a viable career.

  • @SophyaAgain
    @SophyaAgain Місяць тому +13

    Stay safe Chief.

  • @snidelywhiplash8923
    @snidelywhiplash8923 Місяць тому +17

    I'm very happy to see more output from you, Chief. I hope you remain interested enough in doing it for it to continue.

  • @donalddodson7365
    @donalddodson7365 Місяць тому +7

    Please keep bringing up the plight of the Mariners. Being an economic "hostage," fearing loss of future contracts, is an untenable position. As you pointed out: it is gambling with their lives.

  • @tossedsalad5532
    @tossedsalad5532 Місяць тому +8

    Chief may our Prayers be with all Sea Merchants for safe travel

  • @scottlewisparsons9551
    @scottlewisparsons9551 Місяць тому +12

    Thank you Chief for another excellent video. You have presented the situation in the Red Sea very well. I have been wondering how the crews are dealing with having to sail through the war zone and the impact it has on individuals. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

  • @yellowlab5624
    @yellowlab5624 Місяць тому +1

    Good for you Chief, showing more concern than the Spineless politicians !

  • @charlesc.parker1164
    @charlesc.parker1164 Місяць тому +14

    Total respect for you and your decision.

  • @dalemurry4525
    @dalemurry4525 Місяць тому +12

    Thanks for the reminder that our food & supplies don't magically arrive on store shelves. Stay safe out there.

  • @t.r.campbell6585
    @t.r.campbell6585 Місяць тому +12

    Thank you Chief for your valuable insight.

  • @charlesgillette2925
    @charlesgillette2925 Місяць тому +14

    Tank you Chief. Well, done and thanks for the information.

  • @EggBram
    @EggBram Місяць тому +11

    My respect Chief. An excellent video.

  • @michaelpeters5696
    @michaelpeters5696 Місяць тому +9

    Thanks Chief. Stay safe.

  • @hle144
    @hle144 Місяць тому +3

    Really appreciate your integrity, chief.. We are all civilians..

  • @user-pf2xb5wx2w
    @user-pf2xb5wx2w Місяць тому +4

    Thank you again Chief - Powerful and important messages.

  • @joesutherland225
    @joesutherland225 Місяць тому +9

    Straight talk from the engineer always welcome on my ship chief.well said!

  • @kevingray8616
    @kevingray8616 Місяць тому +6

    "Life is full of Possibilities" Damn fine video.

  • @JackKirbyFan
    @JackKirbyFan Місяць тому +11

    I didn't even know about this. Why isn't the US news network reporting this. This is horrifying and should have a lot more attention. Thank you chief for exposing me to this true horror.

    • @Marco1970_
      @Marco1970_ Місяць тому +1

      Our government is kissing the ass of both sides in the protesters.

    • @brucehobbs1734
      @brucehobbs1734 Місяць тому

      When the governing party controls the media, you only hear what they want you to hear.

  • @Marco1970_
    @Marco1970_ Місяць тому +11

    God bless you and all the other seafarers for what you sacrifice for all of us🙏

  • @mikeschiesel2852
    @mikeschiesel2852 Місяць тому +11

    You care, Chief. It seems that your company does, too. When all shipping avoids the Med and the Suez, maybe this might come to an end. God bless all seafarers. Puso Pilipinas!!!!

  • @bc-guy852
    @bc-guy852 Місяць тому +1

    thank you so much for posting these super-relevant and super important videos Chief!
    I sure hope these sailors are totally compensated for their and their family's suffering.

  • @rosshammond
    @rosshammond Місяць тому +1

    Prayers to you Chief and all seafarers. I like your videos

  • @nermalsnert5503
    @nermalsnert5503 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for the Intelligent commentary Chief.

  • @thekenneth3486
    @thekenneth3486 Місяць тому +12

    It's a great pleasure to see that situation from your point of view, Chief.

  • @ccrider5398
    @ccrider5398 Місяць тому +7

    Thanks for your comments. Sometimes we can forget about people who are hostages for months and months and the media doesn't seem to think this is worth reporting. Keep up the good work.

    • @Lost-In-Blank
      @Lost-In-Blank Місяць тому +4

      If the seafarers worked for the NY Times, Washington Post, CNN, London Times, BBC, CBC the media would find it worth reporting. Daily at first, then weekly.

  • @redzzon
    @redzzon Місяць тому +7

    Sad sailers are going through these issues. Thanks for informing. What a complex world? Many at USPS have to work on Sunday because threat from Amazon to renegotiate contract if we/carriers hold them to Monday for delivery. Working six days and Sunday and as well as last Easter Sunday. Crazy hijackings of all types

  • @keonikaig9247
    @keonikaig9247 Місяць тому +7

    🙏🙏 BLESSINGS TO ALL
    YOU SEAFARERS 🙏🙏
    THANK YOU CHIEF❤

  • @Satchmoeddie
    @Satchmoeddie Місяць тому +5

    I absolutely love all of my Philippine customers. I don't know how I got into providing musical instrument repairs for Philippine musicians that work on cruise lines when I am 500 miles inland, except that I know how to marinize stuff so it survives better in a salt water environment. These Philippine musicians are some of the finest musicians on the planet too. It started out with one Roland electronic accordion repair. Dang those Philippinos are on a whole other level of musicianship.

  • @user-iq2yp1dn1q
    @user-iq2yp1dn1q Місяць тому +8

    much appreciated.

  • @Susanita4916
    @Susanita4916 Місяць тому +3

    "Life's full of possibilities" I'll listen to it specially. Be safe people. Thank you Chief🙏🏻

  • @LikeOnATree
    @LikeOnATree Місяць тому +5

    Kudos to your Company and the others who care about their crews!!

  • @FLGurl
    @FLGurl Місяць тому +7

    You have such a big ❤ and a very good moral code. Many thanks for everything that you do and say. 🤗

  • @murdelabop
    @murdelabop Місяць тому +9

    Excellent video, Chief. Keep speaking truth to power!

  • @dustymiller7758
    @dustymiller7758 Місяць тому +1

    Well said Chief and great entertainment.

  • @Gunnr1236
    @Gunnr1236 Місяць тому +5

    Good content, Chief!!
    While I can't claim to speak for anyone else, I'm quite sure most of us wish for every mariner's safety.

  • @Shipspotting_Vietnam
    @Shipspotting_Vietnam Місяць тому +7

    Great man, Take care!!❤❤❤

  • @richmiller2501
    @richmiller2501 Місяць тому +8

    WOW..... great Info Chief

  • @InvictaView
    @InvictaView Місяць тому +1

    Good insight Chief. Yes, all seafarers are entitled to a care of duty. You are Merchant Seamen, not mercenaries!
    As for Iran/Houthis, what the hell are they doing turning the Galaxy Leader into a 'tourist' attraction? 🤔👍🇬🇧💯🙏

  • @rodfair5698
    @rodfair5698 Місяць тому +1

    Chief, the more seafarers that support the small companies that support and care for their crews, the more popular looking after their crews will become. But, one hopes that when the small companies become bigger with this support, let’s hope that they will still look after their crews !!

  • @joshuadey3182
    @joshuadey3182 Місяць тому +7

    ahhhh i miss this one but why companies gotta be like that 😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @vaibhavmathur1993
    @vaibhavmathur1993 Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely correct, Chief.
    All your points are Absolutely correct.

  • @richardgauthier2155
    @richardgauthier2155 Місяць тому +7

    Thank you Chief.

  • @Mehranwahid
    @Mehranwahid Місяць тому

    Well said, Chief, you must be a hero among Filipinos and among all seafarers for that matter!

  • @SteveMikre44
    @SteveMikre44 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding episode and very important topic...

  • @Dave-mi3jy
    @Dave-mi3jy Місяць тому +1

    Well said Chief.

  • @redcauthen771
    @redcauthen771 Місяць тому +1

    Very well said Chief 👍

  • @douglasharley2440
    @douglasharley2440 Місяць тому +5

    as always, much deep wisdom in your words...thanks!

  • @adrianodagenova247
    @adrianodagenova247 Місяць тому +3

    Very succinct , balanced, ....etc. How about some more vacation / feasting / vidseo around your home town in the Phillipines?!

  • @atvseatexchange2176
    @atvseatexchange2176 Місяць тому +7

    Fantastic, thank you.

  • @paulstenner
    @paulstenner Місяць тому +3

    Well done Chief. You explained the situation remarkably well !! When I was a lad I was working on a Swedish cargo liner that stoped in Aden to bunker. We went ashore and had a good time buying duty free items and having a few pints. Keep up the good work !!

    • @skyh
      @skyh Місяць тому

      Aden not controlled by the Houthis.

  • @paullandreville5394
    @paullandreville5394 Місяць тому

    I enjoy your honest evaluation Chief. Some things you point out are not common knowledge to non-sailors. Keep up the great work.

  • @CHRIS-xm1do
    @CHRIS-xm1do Місяць тому

    Yet another brilliant analysis of the current situation with regard to the Red Sea, thank you so informative for us non seafarers.

  • @rinrat6754
    @rinrat6754 Місяць тому +4

    The Phillipino perspective that you provide is so valuable. You and your fellow sailors are so often simply not in the picture, and that is deeply wrong. You should not be expected to risk your life because I want cheap and fast imports from Asia.

  • @DJ-bh1ju
    @DJ-bh1ju Місяць тому +4

    You work for a good company... This isn't the first time you've had a situation where your company took the high road and thought first about the crew....

  • @gajangim
    @gajangim Місяць тому +1

    Great video. Just passed through Rea sea last December. Clearly remember the frustrating situation. Nothing can do but pray to God not to have such attacks.

  • @Clipper707
    @Clipper707 Місяць тому

    Chief, I love the Nuka Cola accessory in your office. Thanks for another great video.

  • @johnland5042
    @johnland5042 Місяць тому +1

    excellent again thank you!

  • @maverickmyrtlebeach
    @maverickmyrtlebeach Місяць тому +1

    This is the first true information for what's going on with those that crew. Hope all is well in your port ~

  • @gregknipe8772
    @gregknipe8772 Місяць тому +1

    great job sir. you bring to life an industry very few know exists, or understand.

  • @uTube486
    @uTube486 Місяць тому +3

    Very wise Chief Makoi.

  • @sragul
    @sragul Місяць тому

    I hope this is a direct message to all the large shipping companies...

  • @capicolaspicy
    @capicolaspicy Місяць тому +4

    Excellent - thank you!

  • @CanConMil
    @CanConMil Місяць тому +4

    Back To Back Videos Makes For A Good Weekend

  • @franciscosandiego3026
    @franciscosandiego3026 Місяць тому +6

    I'm waiting brother from the imperial county California 🇺🇲👍

  • @runedahl1477
    @runedahl1477 Місяць тому +3

    The reason why some companies don’t want to sail through the Red Sea probably has more to do with war insurance for the ship and not the safety of the crew. Back in the days when the situation in the Arabian Gulf was at its worst ships had to report when they passed the line 24 degrees north and the 26 degrees north inbound. This was because of the insurance increased at those positions. During the war in Kuwait sailors in the beginning of the war only got war bonus if the vessel was in Iraqi waters. Basically in an area where there is mostly to shallow water for larger vessels to go. As for the previous attacks in the gulf of Aden and far out into the Indian Ocean it is ironic that even though lots of nations were patrolling the area little or nothing happened to the pirates if they were caught. Most of the time they were disarmed and then left loose. If a ship on the other hand pumps out as little as one liter of oil in the same area and they are discovered, all hell will break loose. It seems like sailors at all times have been expandable. Prior the pirates in this area were mostly in it for profit. The new thing now is that the attacks seems to be politically motivated.

  • @user-bt8vn3dj6o
    @user-bt8vn3dj6o Місяць тому +4

    Thanks for the update.

  • @shibasurfing
    @shibasurfing Місяць тому +2

    Even if escorted by multiple Arleigh Burkes, one cannot _guarantee_ safety. Thank you for this video.

  • @Rama_Guru
    @Rama_Guru Місяць тому

    Chef that's great. Thank you for telling life as it is, thinks most people don't know, thanks

  • @allanmason7544
    @allanmason7544 Місяць тому +2

    well spoken chief god bless you all

  • @lindaberl3712
    @lindaberl3712 Місяць тому +3

    Prayers for this crew!

  • @galewinds7696
    @galewinds7696 Місяць тому +3

    Chief: the ship won't sail......I can fix your tub.

  • @erichammond7140
    @erichammond7140 Місяць тому +4

    Well said Chief

  • @konstantinoschristou3701
    @konstantinoschristou3701 5 днів тому

    Great video thanks.

  • @mikecimerian6913
    @mikecimerian6913 Місяць тому

    Thank you for summarizing the situation.

  • @pedrobernardo9270
    @pedrobernardo9270 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks chief sailor life was so difficult,, were passing in red sea yemen gulf ,, whats wrong with people like that ,, thanks for your initial info sir

  • @mattb9003
    @mattb9003 Місяць тому

    Outstanding video, Chief.

  • @maverickmyrtlebeach
    @maverickmyrtlebeach Місяць тому +2

    Mark you should get InTouch with Sal Mercogliano, "What's going on in shipping" he may be interested in your views on what the crew is up against on board while they clear Baltimore bridge.

  • @andrewcraig-bennett3659
    @andrewcraig-bennett3659 Місяць тому +1

    Well said.

  • @phil20_20
    @phil20_20 Місяць тому +6

    Coupl'a .50s would be nice, even a Barrett or two with multipurpose rounds. That wouldn't work on missiles though.

    • @Airman..
      @Airman.. Місяць тому +1

      Should of suggested a Phalanx