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

@funkyalfonso

2 ай бұрын

Shipmates.

@joesutherland225

2 ай бұрын

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.

@maxasaurus3008

20 күн бұрын

Hear hear!

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

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

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

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

@BrownEyePinch

2 ай бұрын

No money

Well said Chief !! Prayers to all Seafarers.

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

@stevetaylor8298

2 ай бұрын

all WHO work the sea.....

@esousa486

2 ай бұрын

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

2 ай бұрын

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

@Kriss_L

2 ай бұрын

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

@benjurqunov

2 ай бұрын

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

@horstmuller7512

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

Thanks Chief. Great insight. Spread the word

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

All Respect Chief.

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

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.

@ChiefMAKOi

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Donald!

Stay safe Chief.

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

Stay vigilant Chief, thanks for the upload!

Well said. Cheers from 🇨🇦

Total respect for you and your decision.

Thanks Chief. Stay safe.

Thank you again Chief - Powerful and important messages.

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

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!!!!

Thank you Chief for your valuable insight.

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.

WELL DONE CHIEF,,SAFE TRAVELS..

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

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 🇦🇺

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.

Thanks for the Intelligent commentary Chief.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Excellent video, Chief. Keep speaking truth to power!

My respect Chief. An excellent video.

"Life is full of Possibilities" Damn fine video.

much appreciated.

Thank you Chief.

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

2 ай бұрын

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.

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

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_

2 ай бұрын

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

@brucehobbs1734

2 ай бұрын

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

WOW..... great Info Chief

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

@ChiefMAKOi

2 ай бұрын

Thanks redzzon.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Great man, Take care!!❤❤❤

Fantastic, thank you.

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

Chief I am glad I didn’t work on a merchant vessel with all the problems concerning war zones and getting to a place just to change out crews. I know how hard it is for captains and chief engineers to get relief because of the license which is a must have for vessel operations. I wish you the best Chief and safe travels. Thank you for your great videos.

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 !!

Back To Back Videos Makes For A Good Weekend

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

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

Well said Chief and great entertainment.

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

well spoken chief god bless you all

Excellent - thank you!

Well said Chief

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

2 ай бұрын

Aden not controlled by the Houthis.

Very well said Chief 👍

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

Thanks for the update.

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

Very wise Chief Makoi.

Prayers for this crew!

Well said Chief.

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

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

@Airman..

2 ай бұрын

Should of suggested a Phalanx

Outstanding episode and very important topic...

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....

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

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? 🤔👍🇬🇧💯🙏

Take care Chief. Keep up the good work.

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

excellent again thank you!

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

Thank you for summarizing the situation.

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

Thank for that great insight to the dangers of world trade on the front line.

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

Well said, thank you!

POW Chief. You nailed it. You covered an area very few are talking about. The crew in danger. Well done.

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

Thanks Chief Makoi from New York

thank you chief!