That's how I felt in the Army after going to different countries and places while missing home. Now that I'm in my late 50's and no longer have the travel bug, I'm so happy that, like you, I had a chances to go to places I would never have on my own. Enjoy Norway, went there in the Army and saw the Northern Lights and ate reindeer.

@fabiotellez6192

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Cool

@Mal_77

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Definitely looking forward to the northern lights Joe! Another great vid !

Been to Dakar a number of times. The highlight of each trip was leaving.

Joe, I want to add my 2 ¢ to all the rave reviews here. You are a good story teller and a first-rate videographer. These glimpses of your maritime life are engaging and interesting. I appreciate your skill and look forward to more.

It was more metropolitan than I thought. Never heard of the cargo. I learned a lot in a few minutes Joe.

Loved this video. Like you, Senegal is a country that has not ever been on my "radar". I'll never visit there, at least not in what's left of my life, but now I've at least had a tiny peek at it thanks to you. I really liked the music track you used, it fit the mood of this video perfectly.

What a nice surprice...a little present from Joe - thanks Joe. You make this vlog so great....simple and still so interesting. Editing is great, musik is perfect. And we all learn a little about being a worker on the seas. Thanks :)

I remember sitting in a hotel room in Albany, NY a few years ago. For some strange reason I started reading about Senegal. Called me girlfriend to see if she had ever been. Three days later we were on a plane to Senegal. Spur of the moment trip, but we loved every minute of it. Got tired of the people trying to sell us stuff everywhere though.

Hi Joe. I lived in Sénégal for three years. 2004 to 07. I’m in aviation. Sure was an experience. At first unsure about the experience. Then when it was time to leave it was hard to leave it behind us. Loved it there and I’m glad you got to see some of it.

Your recent shorter length videos always leave me wanting to see more, which is a good strategy and keeps me connected. Even though I miss the longer videos, if the shorter format helps you then I'm all for it. I did some reading on Ilmenite ore and its mining in Senegal and learned something new. I'm sure it's a very valuable ore for an impoverished country. I just hope some of that mining wealth eventually benefits the man on the street, but I doubt it will.

@michaelparks6120

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I could watch a 2 hour documentary on this

As a British Merchant Seaman for 44 years I miss all the good runs ashore on the cargo boats and bulkers. It’s a shame all our famous shipping companies have folded and we have only a handful of ships to sail on. 😢 Miss all the great runs ashore all over the world enjoy whilst it last Joe safe sailing Brother 🧑‍🍳

Really excellent vlog editing, you've got a talent for making the video's tempo perfect. Love the videos, keep up the great work!

It's crazy that they come on board and count every can of paint you got. Alot of hustling goes on on the Ivory Coast. ⚓

cool a new vid

Im 56 now married settled down. If i could live my life again id do exactly what you are doing

Bro...iam a seaman , just wanted to tell you that your videos are one of the reasons that makes me continue doing this job...very inspirational..keep going please

Thanks for making these, Joe. It’s a great window to see another world/way to make a living. I flew into Senegal a few years back to refuel on my way to South Africa. We couldn’t get off the plane, so it was nice to see it, if only virtually. From another NJ guy, now living in Nashville.

Dude loving the episodes. Honestly…I am craving them to be longer (which is a good sign, always keep them wanting more!). Thanks for all the work and thought that goes into them! Keep up the great work man! Killing it and stay safe out there bro!

I liked that you put some facts about the cargo in the video. Gives more perspective I think, or raison d'etre.

You're really good at telling stories. Very nice work with all your videos. ✌️❤️

Well joe, ive seen about 10 of your videos so far. They ar straight forward and honest. Thank god you haven't told me to buy vitamins or meal replacement shakes yet. Stay true, and you will always have viewers!

From a retired USN Swabby Doc (mostly with Marines) love our Civ. Swabbies and their stories. Thanks Joe! Thanks!

@JoeFranta

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Thanks Darrell, glad you're enjoying the content. Hopefully I can keep them coming for you guys

As always, great job on filming, editing, music, subject matter, and narration. I just can"t get over how incredibly handsome you are in your overalls and hardhat!😊😜

A nother great video

Looked like an interesting place. I bet you were so disappointed in not having to shift the ship back and forth. I hope Norway goes well.

The drone footage adds context to the video.

Love the videos, your voice is calming to listen to. Thanks for sharing and keep the vids coming :)

@JoeFranta

26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Another top notch vlog Joe! Keep them coming.

Thanks for sharing

Very interesting, great video.

arrived Dakar from Las Palmas (Islas Canarias), July 1981. Senegal, Africa!!! Great country, great surf, great music, great food! Spent a lot of time in M'boro! PdeT.

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

You do a nice job on the videos.. And it looks like a pretty good job..! You see places most of us will never see...

I enjoyed watching that,thank you.

Nice video! Fun to finally get a look at the loading in Dakar! 😃

"Gangway watch in africa" Yup. Fun times.

Love the videos Joe.

Great video Joe, one of your best!

Best episode so far Joe. Enjoyable, informative and interesting!

Happy New Year Joe. Thanks for the video. I really like all the hard work you put into it. it really shows well.

I really liked the time lappes at the end Cool stuff all around Thanks for taking us along Joe

Awesome see and experience as much as you can

I always look forward to your videos. Thanks

Thanks For another upload. You do the best voiceovers. Very calming. Rare to find life aboard a cargo ship this well documented.

Another one done just right Joe. Love it. Including the music. Happy New Year.

This one was super interesting Joe. I'm sure visiting the city proved to be a most unique experience. I'm looking forward to the next one. Thanks !

That was some expensive rock by the time it made it to its destination. Senegal reminded me of Djibouti, except it looked a little cleaner than Djibouti. Enjoyed your video.

Awesome video. Thanks for letting me travel vicariously through you. I appreciate the info on the cargo being loaded. Extremely interesting!

Great video,I shared with my SIU buds,am share you will do good with utube, your a natural

Thanks Joe, I really look foward to and enoy your videos.

Hi Joe,as I said in my last post when you were feeling a bit down,think of it as another mark in your passport and anpther adventure,glad it came good for you,take care till next

Dakar was def a unique place to approach in the middle of the night. Too bad I couldn’t explore more,

Welcome to winterwonderland. Weather at the coast today: Storm, rain and low temp. Welcome to Norway :) ;)

Another great video. Quite a difference from the last port.

I've always wanted to visit Dakar. Thank you for this!

Wow this is great stuff man

My grandfather was a Bosun on a British Ship when he was taken ill just off Dakar in March 1972. He was dead by the time they reached the port and was buried the next day. We have just travelled to Dakar after using the power of the internet to find his grave and we took a boat trip to Goree slave island from the port you docked in. You film sums up our experience of Dakar and Senegal - madness, chaos and disorder, but lovely kind and friendly people. Keep making the films, they are fascinating.

Just awesome,Joe!!

Another great salty video, have a safe and smooth passage to NOR.

great video,there so relaxing to watch after long day

It is the best job in the world Joe and you're a fine representative for it!Great video and brings back memories of my time as an AB years back, thanks again and safe home!

My Dad was merchant marine 1944-1948, heart condition kept him out of the military. He was the radio officer on several ships,had to keep sailing after 1945 to save the money for college since merchant mariners didn't qualify for the GI Bill. I grew up hearing his stories of sailing the world and ports visited before life ashore pulled him back...I could tell he missed those days of his youth but of course I wouldn't be here if he had stayed at sea. Greatly enjoying your videos and have sent my Dad links,look forward to hearing his thoughts on your series.

Great video, we are visiting Senegal in 2024 on a round Africa cruise from the UK so it was interesting to see what awaits us. Stay safe and well mate.

Always interesting..

Dakar is amazing, Senegal is Lovely

Really enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming!

Thank you! Happy New Year! hoping tht you will have some well deserved shore time soon!

Interesting video. I learned something today! Thanks

Hey Jo love your work mate Steve from Adelaide Australia

Your voice is worth millions and how you explain things. It really is cool thanks joe

Great video, lots of work goes into making these, nice job!

Good stuff! Happy New Year, Joe!

love your stuff sir! always look forward to the next episode...your living my dream

Dakar looks like fun Joe, great video

Joe, Love your videos mate. Always find them interesting, always find them fun, you seem well sorted. Keep them coming and stay safe.

oddly enjoyable content..

Dakar is a *great* town. It's years since I was last there. Watching this video brought on waves of *NOSTALGIA* .

These videos are brilliant. I have subscribed and watched the whole lot in one go! Very interesting!! Thank you.

You could be the next Mike roe 😅

Another great video Joe👍

new experiences & I am glad you had an open mind to accept this stop. In the end you actually stated you were glad that you got to meet new people & enjoy yourself.

Looking forward to Norway. Thanks for posting!

Joe I love your videos Growing up in south Jersey and then a career in the navy Thank you

Love the channel always interesting.

You've got an easygoing way of telling a story, Joe. Great vid editing and music, too. Def subbed. Looking forward to your adventures in Norway...

Great vlog as always! The cargo must be really dense. The holds looks only 25% full. Now you be docking in one of the most expencive countries in world! A nation that was built on shipping and fish. Today it is oil and fish. Oil was discovred as late as dec. 23rd 1969. The black gold hub of Norway is Stavanger. The town has gone from fish in oil to just oil. Philips, from Bartlesville OK was the first to set up shop. Looking forward to the next vlog. Be safe!

Been in Dakar quit a few times still one of my favourite ports super fun super crazy. Had real hard times than super good times with a beer in the city. Than again Africa i just love the place. Nice video and yes we have a super job..... Sometimes

I do enjoy your vlogs, I have watched all of them and look forward to the next ones. Interesting occupation to learn about and I "visit" places that I will never go to in person.

Love your content I'm on the way to being on a ship along with you my good sir waiting on my mmc

Good job! I was in Senegal and Mali in the 1970s. People are very friendly and hospitable.

Found this mans channel a week ago or so and quickly subbed👍👍👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿brilliant stuff .

Your videos are like therapy!

Watched a few. Subscribed. I like your content and I like your style. Thx. Watching from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 😅

Thanks Joe for the tour, I sailed as AB for 10 years with S.I.U. retired now and live in Jefferson NJ

Torn from that lovely shore and must never see it more, and alas I am weary, weary O. The mention of Senegal always makes me think of the poem by Robert Burns. Very cool that you got to go there!

Yes indeed it is probably the best job in the world. Happy new year to you!

Please continue to do this kind of videos. We really appreciate this format

Happy New Year Joe. Fair winds

Excellent videos very welly done. I'm jealous of the job you have

Nice one Joe that’s what sea life is all about visiting these places called in there once on a passenger ship for fuel and water ,we where taking her to scrap in Taiwan talk about a store away search it took us a good few hours to search the vessel before leaving for Cape Town ,some cleaning up to be done

What a long strange trip it's been.