I came over to your channel and subscribed because Sal Mercagnio suggested you as a great channel.

@dandaniel439

Ай бұрын

Me too

@CoffeeAndPaul

Ай бұрын

Me three!

@susansmart8086

Ай бұрын

And me.

@juliussamsonwandira3298

Ай бұрын

Same here

@lhallora1

Ай бұрын

And me 😅

Came here from What’s Going on With Shipping. Thanks for the fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how a ship’s engine works.

@thirtynine392001

Ай бұрын

Me too!

@SlaveToMyStomach

Ай бұрын

Me Three! Thanks to Sal of WGOWS.

@mostlyvoid.partiallystars

Ай бұрын

Same 🎉

@reenabearkitty

Ай бұрын

Same here

@4rdF1Hunny

Ай бұрын

Same here!

Any other landlubbers like me just love watching this stuff?

@TRPGpilot

3 жыл бұрын

I do lol.

@sixstringedthing

3 жыл бұрын

I'm here for it. Kinda makes me wish I chose a nautical life.

@InYourDreams-Andia

3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating! One of the few things I know nothing about (apart from the huge engines, a little)

@briantairea5599

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah I enjoyed watching it as well

@waleedismael9339

3 жыл бұрын

@@TRPGpilot v

Ive been a ships engineer for 33 years. What is missing from this video unfortunately for the viewers who have never been on a ship, is the smell and vibration. I love it, each ship has its own smell and personality. Some good and others not so good depending on the level of care over the years.

@dadedubbledee

Ай бұрын

Fascinating Insight as to what it takes to fire up one of these gargantuan engines, not just turn the key and or press start. I imagine it's very lengthy process from a dead ship status. That one would be interesting too.

@setter501

29 күн бұрын

Yes Chief just covers (and that's fine Chief)from M/E already warmed through etc, we used to get quite long times in Port back in the day and would shut things down especially if we had a fair bit of M/E work which basically was usually the case of course, as I recall (going back to the 70's) We did need a day or more once everything was boxed up to warm everything through properly, of course you needed permission from port authority to completely immobilise Main Engine(s) for maintenance, yes your right even going from "Cold" Main Engine(But Generator(s) running takes a while, got to circulate JCW (cooling water) through heaters and slowly bring up to temp, also piston CW (or Oil in some cases) Would have been great to have been able to show everyone how it was done on the old un automated motor ships built in 40s, 50s, 60s etc still very basically the same but no automation and often DC mai electrical power! I was " "brought up" on both

@setter501

29 күн бұрын

Absolutely Absolutely Yep!

@Airman..

19 күн бұрын

How it's possible to reverse/fwd start the engine?

@cjtannerza

19 күн бұрын

@@Airman.. good question. Many ships have variable pitch propellers so starting and stopping is not necessary. Many ships stjll use fixed pitch. The engine is stopped and the direction of the starting air distributor is reversed

I was watching the channel "what's going on with shipping" and he suggested your channel. Great clip and thank you for going into so much detail.

These type of videos are more entertaining and interesting than most Hollywood movies. Plus you learn something.

The quality of your videos is unbelievable, the narration, filming and editing is better than most documentaries.

@martinrandall5436

3 жыл бұрын

100

@chandermohan453

3 жыл бұрын

Very well said sir

@napoleondgreat285

3 жыл бұрын

Bulls eye.

@amodarvind3665

3 жыл бұрын

Can't agree more

@narayananarayana8925

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinrandall5436 0⁰

chief, I have absolutely no connection to shipping or sailing whatsoever but I find your videos fascinating and you are a marvelous narrator. thank you for always brightening up my day with your excellent videos!!! 👍🏼

Before 9/11 I was able to visit multiple engine rooms as ships were loading and unloading containers in the harbor. I did watch a piston being changed and other major repairs and it was amazing. One item I witnessed in all the vessels was the cleanliness of the engine rooms. The crews were always willing to explain what was happening and it was thoroughly enjoyed by myself and other mechanics on board. Sadly those days are gone.

@GooberFace32

Ай бұрын

I remember getting to do this when Navy ships came into port in the town where I grew up. My dad and I were always wowed by the size of the engines.

Having left my job as a Chief engineer more than 15 years ago, this video has brought back many memories. Well done Chief Makoi. The ER is so clean and well presented. I look forward to your video series.

@justabeardedguythatisahero9848

Жыл бұрын

Why did you stop ?

My late grandfather would have been fascinated by this. He was a mechanical engineer by training and had served as an engineering officer in the US Navy during WWI. It was all steam then, but he would have loved touring your engine spaces. Thanks, Chief!

@kylesenior

2 жыл бұрын

There were diesel ships then, but they were exclusively on the smaller side.

@sharidavenport5283

Ай бұрын

Quick question, just so I have this timeline straight - you said WWI. Did you mean that or WWII?

What an immaculate engine room! You can be really proud of yourself!

@james94582

2 жыл бұрын

And his hard working team!!

@williamstone7544

2 жыл бұрын

I'd be more proud myself just hearing that engine running.

As a third year marine engineering student, I just had the idea of what my instructors and simulators have taught us. Thanks chief!

As a lifetime car mechanic, med duty diesel, small engine and 2 and 4 stroke recreational marine, I have always been fascinated by these gigantic engines. Thanks for the tour

The power of these engines at so slow RPM's, mind-boggling to me. Amazing.

Watching a video of the Evergreen running aground in the Suez Canal brought up Chief Makoi videos in the suggestions. These video are very informative and very well done.

Nice to see you back. What an insightful film on engine startup. Very interesting to see. One thing for sure, that isn't a simple startup sequence. A lot of very important steps to obviously preserve engine life. Happy sailings 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇱

The sound of the main engine on dead slow is music to the ears. Beautiful.

Hard to express how much I love your videos like this! Thank you so much for providing so much detail!

As a land lubber from the state of Kentucky, USA, I find these videos to be very interesting! My attention was first drawn to this by the recent blockage of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given. I enjoyed the passage video that discussed the history of this amazing bit of engineering. From there I’ve learned how to refuel (Bunkering) and starting the engines. Very Cool! Keep them coming!

I wish I loved being educated this much when I was in school.....

Chief MAKoi, I really enjoy watching your videos. I am retired now after working in the Oilfield for 37 years as a Chief & Senior Rotating Equipment Mechanic. I worked on Offshore Platform and Drilling Barges on a 28/28 shifts in South America and other countries. I know what it is to leave your family and loved ones behind, but I never imagined that in Maritimer would have to sacrifice so much to get to be a Chief Engineer. Look forward in watching any new videos in the future. Keep up the good work!

Always a pleasure to watch your work, Chief! Fair winds and trailing seas!

Short and incredibly informative video deserving of 5*. Superb production in which we can actually see and hear exactly what the producer set out to show us. Thank you

Excellent explanations which anyone can readily follow + understand. Chief Makoi shd be in tv educational +/or documentary programmes. He is great. My father was a Marine Engineer + CM's videos have brought some happy memories!!😎

a lot of smiles on my face, when I see the new movie

I love how clear your videos are of the engine room spaces. Anytime someone asks me about what it was like sailing as an engineer, I just refer them to you uTube channel. You show it all! Also, I noticed how clean your engine room is! It looks like a new ship. I was kind of surprised that your engine only had one turbo. All the diesel ships I sailed on usually had one turbo per three cylinders. Thanks Chief, Ram

This brings my memory back to about 40 years. I was a electrical engineer worked for 7 years and made my money to invest in my education in the USA. I enjoyed very much of my life during this period. Thanks for the video I enjoyed.

Thanks Chief! What a great bit of work. You’re becoming quite an editor.

Love the content chief. It’s nice to have a bit of refresher before returning to ship again. After being on stand by for almost a year, with God’s grace now will sail again. 🤙🏻

@samuelpagasian2812

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent...

Wow. That's a trip. What a turbo. Your a class of your own. People don't realize what it takes to move all the weight WTG chief and crew. Thanks for what you do

Thanks, Chief. That's answered a good number of questions I've always wanted to ask. I've had several tours around engineering decks of Ro-Ro ferries- going back far enough to remember steam powered vessels- but never really had the chance to ask the technical questions.

Clean engine room and efficient crew. A pleasure to watch. Thanks much.

cant miss the chiefs rare videos. always interesting and informing.

I served in many Brazilian warships and, in general, the starting up procedures are the same. Pre- lub, fuel and starting air are very important so we can make it possible to full speed ahead...

I had no idea it was this complex but it makes sense. All the inertia of a large engine requires a lot of auxillary help to get it going. Fantastic video. Learned a lot.

Thanks again for the great video! I'll show it to my high school physics classes next week when I cover heat engines and the Diesel cycle for my thermodynamics unit.

Your voice is fantastic for documentary narrations, Chief MAKOi

Thank you Chief MAKOi for taking the time to explain things. I am a 2nd year Marine Engineering Cadet based out of Vancouver BC Canada. I appreciate your videos. Thank You

I had to subscribe. Chief, your videos are first rate. Really well done and informative. My dad was a merchant marine in WWII up to the 70's and later went back for Desert Storm. He would have been 100 years old next week. He past away 7 years ago but always had great stories to tell about be at sea. He would have loved your channel. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

Retired truck driver. But I will always admire a man who respects his job by showing a passion of doing it well. Many thanks and congratulations to you; Chief.

@rainscratch

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. We need to be proud of whatever achievement and knowledge we gain.

As a young marine engineer myself from the UK, id love the pleasure to work alongside you in the engine room one day.

Thank You Sir, very informative. As an apprentice marine fitter in the 1960's I was training in assembling and fitting those main engines in bulk carriers built in Verolme Cork Dockyard in the Port of Cork, Ireland. Your video brought back great memories of my apprenticeship and sailing on those ship's first sea trials. Thank you.

as a diesel mechanic I find ship engines just amazing thanks again for your thorough explanation of the start up process

Glad to see our products make your job easier and safer! Keep up the great content, we've been fans for a long time.

Fascinating video Chief, I had no idea how many complicated systems were required to work in harmony just to get the engine running... :)

I've watched your videos on and off, but I'm back because of Sal's "What’s Going on With Shipping?" channel. Hope you don't mind the extra views. 😉

I have a friend who used to work in an engine room in some kind of ship, and he said he worked with an engine that had to have the camshaft removed and installed backwards to change direction. I love big engines like this, thanks for the video!

Thanks, a very clear and informative description. Beforehand I would have guessed that full ahead was the maximum power setting, you lean something every day.

Well done for bringing this to public knowledge. When I was at sea, there were no smartphones or video recorders or internet. My early ships were built on the Clyde in the 1950s - rivetted hull general cargo ships, beautiful curves - not a straight line on them - Sulzer SD engines with scavenge pumps, - fuel injector change every 2000 hours, DC electrics , no Evaporators no automatic controls but a four man engine watch - with a bell that would be rung on the hour and the quarter to the watch end. - Basic ships that would run like sewing machines. Then I was on bulkers - B&W 8K98 FF engine with the top rockers, AC gennies (chase the lights to synchronize) , then steam tankers to Chief Engineer and then on very nice MANB&W S80MC engines with very nice automatics that actually worked- then I went into the office to be a nagging superintendant and eventually one of the fleet managers. I still remember cleaning bilge strums, oil filters , sewage tanks, water washing Rothemule Air Preheaters, fixing sootblower lance drives , UV leak testing condensers, calibrating Bailey pneumatic controllers, grinding superheater handhole doors, cutting valve packing with a knife made from a hacksaw blade, the time when the hot fuel filter top gasket blew filling the engine room with white oil mist, the time when the 12/4 junior took the wrong valve out and opened the emergency fire pump room to sea via a 12" valve , a main condenser blocked with fish - the time when my oiler told me " shaft bearing very hot!" at 2am on the 12/4 watch when we were in between two hurricanes in the Bahama Channel. I went to sea because my Dad did. I hated it, but then I realized I was good at it and it paid well. Then I got higher up the ladder and went from "a valuable employee" to " a drain on our resources" and was replaced by someone of a cheaper nationality who was more compliant. I hated going to sea, but I enjoyed training the kids who came on as cadets - I loved that "lightbulb moment" . One of my cadets got to Second about the time I was chucked on the scrap heap. Enjoy it while you can!!

@rodpettet2819

2 жыл бұрын

So much knowledge and then tossed on the scrapheap by some shiney assed bean counter who couldn't change a tap washer! I feel for you. I always jumped before pushed and retired on my own terms.

@victoriapenny5607

Жыл бұрын

@@rodpettet2819 The British Merchant Navy was made redundant by Margaret Thatcher! Who decided to hire out Foreign Flag ships(with foreign crews) as her continued Privatization, but just as important to her a disbanding of the Seaman's Union (along with other unions) which had held Harold Wilson's (Labour) govt. to ransom in the 60's. So not so much a shiny ass bean counter but the wicked witch.

@standbytogo123

6 ай бұрын

Loved the first two lines of the last Paragraph, very succinctly put.

Great video, awesome tutorial on how a ships engine system start. All your crews maintenance and work payed off with a flawless start, you have a good team.

Had to come over and revisit this one after all that has happened in the last couple of weeks in Baltimore. Much love to you Chief. This is absolutely incredible the BEST channel for ocean going ships technical and mechanical aspects. TimBAtSea calls Sal “Dr. Sal” , you should be Dr Chief Makoi on the technical side. Thank you for all you do for the Maritime industry Chief. The world depends on guys like yourself

Chief that engine room noise that almost put me to sleep. That would be a good ambient sound for us sailors that miss that sound. I use to be in the US Navy and hearing the engine sounds was goos to put me right to sleep.

@markmark2080

3 жыл бұрын

I remember, as an Electrician's Mate, standing the mid-watch at the switchboard, it was a BATTLE trying to stay awake down there during routine cruising perched just above the high and low pressure main turbines...

@roaddawg3217

Ай бұрын

Believe it or not it's the same for truckers! Best sleep I ever had was in my bunk with the Cummins on high idle😊😊

knowledge, dedication and craftsmanship make ships work !

I enjoy your narration of the ship. Its full of info . And the camera working of how the engine works. Thank s

Your style of telling and choise of subjects are high class

We love your videos ! Please do more. Much respect coming from a fellow seafarer.

WOW! You did it again...another outstanding video. All potential merchant mariners would do well to watch your videos, they are far better than classroom studies and nearly as good as hands on. Thanks!! Stay well, all the best to you and yours.

Thanks for the insight Chief. Go well and keep safe.

BTW Chief! That Engine Room is a credit to You and Your Team, Absolutely Immaculate! I would have been proud to sail with you guys! 👍🇦🇺

I’m an engineering student at a maritime academy and sometimes I think about quitting..but this channel is one of the things that motivates me and get me back on track..I appreciate u chief 🖤

@ibrahimmubarak9035

3 жыл бұрын

@Kok Hoa Kik it’s actually really stressful,,don’t regret it my friend..everything happens for a reason..god has a greater plan for u insha allah 🖤🖤

@ibrahimmubarak9035

3 жыл бұрын

@Kok Hoa Kik you got it brother

@mfallatha9991

2 жыл бұрын

@@ibrahimmubarak9035 are u Saudi ?

@ibrahimmubarak9035

2 жыл бұрын

@@mfallatha9991 no sir

Good to have you back Chief!

Glad to see a new video Chief, as always, thanks for the great content!

I worked on a ship and I always loved when the ME's would start up the engines; it was if the ship herself was waking up and saying, "Hi there - let's goooooo"! I loved the vibration you can feel once she opens up - like the ship is jogging along on the water. (I know I romanticize it, but when the work got exhausting I'd always remember those little things to remind me of what a smart, beautiful, and dedicated lady the ship was.)

Great to see you back, Chief! So, basically the main engine starts and stops upon demand. There's no transmission in between to shift between forward and astern. I wondered how that worked with pure direct drives. No doubt that's common with freighters of all sizes. There's less that can break. It's cheaper to build. Ultimately, that's better for a company's bottom line.

I love the video. These are same actions we execute in diesel fired engines in our plant. The ship engine runs at slightly lower rpm, I guess it's a two stroke. Very similar environment as in diesel power plants! I'll love to work in a ship.

I really enjoyed my short time working on ships and the water. But a mooring line helped me decide on a different career path. Stay safe out there, conditions change quick.

After watching a video on large ship engines, I learned they are started with compressed air. So I wanted to see that in action... Should have known Chief would have a superb video!

Fascinating! Such a great channel! All the best from Romania 🇷🇴

Respect and love from Retired bosun To Chief

Very informative video, thanks. Excellent demonstration of the technical & procedural requirements for safe start-up and underway operations. Chief Makoi...you are the man, I mean Chief! Carry on, safe passages.

high level, concise, step by step narrative. The ingredients needed to earn that "i just learned something interesting " dopamine hit. Good job, thank you

Glad to see you back on water. Fair winds

Thanks for the memories. Sailed 42 years ( engine )

Hej! Chief MAKOi you seems to be an exelent teacher/ instructor! And your videos must be loved for the engein crue! Barbro Sweden

Chief, Welcome back! Another great video on ship operations. Does the Maritime Academy use your videos? If not, they should. Your content and production value are as professional as your leadership of the vessel’s Engineering Department. DG.

Chief..I was eagerly waiting for this 👍👍👍👍

..seems like i watched an educational video in a maritime school..very audible voice and well verse voice over..without saying it..with your organization of thoughts really an educator-a good mentor to your studts as well wayback in pmma.. with your choice of words!.so applauded..safe sailing chief with your team!.Godbless you all

Cheers Chief you made an old retired professional 3rd 🤣 very happy mate! I was even whistling gently with the Turbo blowers as they were steadily increasing increasing speed(my dogs were looking at me funny🤣) Yep weve dropped the pilot and are FAOP! Goose bumps watching this vid Cheers Chief! So many memories! 👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Absolutely fascinating and very well made.

I learned a lot from your videos chief, thank you

Thank You Chief MAKOi . I am a shipbuilder and have worked in repair and new construction. I once was given the task of building a ships starting air and handed a box of parts. I guess I got it right, but always wondered how it turned the engine over. Now I know!

Thanks Chief! I find both the content and your style very enjoyable and calming!

I never realized how complex the procedure is for getting a ship's engine operating!

@HighlanderNorth1

3 жыл бұрын

😳😲I'm just shocked to learn that cargo ships DON'T have gy-normous, 50,000 horsepower Mercury, Evinrude or Yamaha outboard engines bolted to the back of the ship! I'm also surprised that crew members aren't taking advantage of the ship's Pacific ocean crossing to do some water skiing! I know they can't turn the ship around to pick up water skiers every time someone makes a mistake and falls down. But they COULD bring along jet skis to help pick them up! 😁👍

Pure music to my ears!

Good evening from Bangkok Chief. A very pleasant watch for an old gear head.

Great video. Chief. I learned a lot by watching about how that big engine works. Good job explaining how the systems work and what they do.

This is great. We love the engineering oriented videos.

Great video. Keep safe.

Chief allow me to introduce myself before commenting on this video....my name is Ochenika Abdulrosheed from Nigeria currently in UAE,I must say that u have really encourage me by watching most of your video.....I must sail no Matter what it takes.....

Thanks for sharing! I often wanted to know the procedures in starting the main engine(s) on a large ship. I am familiar with large boats and yatchs. This was educational, and I enjoyed watching this. Thank you! BP

Very Inspiring sir for the young marine Engineers out there and For students like me . Please keep on doing it so alot of filipino Maritime will acknowledge your job. Keep safe sir and God bless. I'm Carlo Mark Villarva From Philippines-Mindanao-Kidapawan City. Pa shout out Po idol☺️😊😁👍

Loved it! Thank you for sharing. :)

Had a full career in oil industry heavy maintenance and reliability engineering. I love these huge machines. They have their own spirit and some of us found ourselves talking to them asking if they were OK. I know that if you haven't been there you will think I am crazy - but if you have!

Glad to see that you’re ok and back with new content.

Hi I didn’t know there was so much to starting a ship’s engine I thought you just turned a key and that was it interesting video thanks

Nice info again sir

Excellent video! Going through it, I had questions, and within a minute you answered each of them. Proof of a well planned video!

Was does this video ever bring memories !!! Thank you for sharing this with us... :):):)

The engineering that went into the propulsion system and engine, literally blows my mind