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

@funkyalfonso

Ай бұрын

Shipmates.

@joesutherland225

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

11 күн бұрын

Hear hear!

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

@Kriss_L

Ай бұрын

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

@benjurqunov

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.

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

@BrownEyePinch

Ай бұрын

No money

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.

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

@stevetaylor8298

Ай бұрын

all WHO work the sea.....

@esousa486

Ай бұрын

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

Well said Chief !! Prayers to all Seafarers.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

Ай бұрын

Thanks Donald!

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 🇦🇺

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

Thank you again Chief - Powerful and important messages.

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!!!!

Thanks for the Intelligent commentary Chief.

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

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.

All Respect Chief.

Stay vigilant Chief, thanks for the upload!

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_

Ай бұрын

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

@brucehobbs1734

Ай бұрын

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

Thanks Chief. Great insight. Spread the word

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

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

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

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

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.

Well said. Cheers from 🇨🇦

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.

Total respect for you and your decision.

Stay safe Chief.

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

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

Thanks Chief. Stay safe.

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

WELL DONE CHIEF,,SAFE TRAVELS..

"Life is full of Possibilities" Damn fine video.

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

Ай бұрын

Thanks redzzon.

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

Thank you Chief for your valuable insight.

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

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

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.

My respect Chief. An excellent video.

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.

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

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

Excellent video, Chief. Keep speaking truth to power!

WOW..... great Info Chief

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

much appreciated.

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

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.

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

Thank you Chief.

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 !!

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

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

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

Great man, Take care!!❤❤❤

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

Ай бұрын

Aden not controlled by the Houthis.

Fantastic, thank you.

Back To Back Videos Makes For A Good Weekend

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

well spoken chief god bless you all

Well said Chief

Thanks for the update.

Excellent - thank you!

Very wise Chief Makoi.

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

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

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

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

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

Prayers for this crew!

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

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? 🤔👍🇬🇧💯🙏

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

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

@Airman..

Ай бұрын

Should of suggested a Phalanx

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

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

Well said Chief and great entertainment.

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....

Outstanding episode and very important topic...

Very well said Chief 👍

Take care Chief. Keep up the good work.

Well said Chief.

GGreat. Video very informative,, and i am an Australian and in ur country now at tuguegarao have a great day

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

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

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

excellent again thank you!

That pic of u with 2others* with gu ns , that guy on the Left was aiming at u. Watch out;! Thanks Chief! Btw, the un charter should be respected as well as the law of the sea, Free navigation for those abide by the law and fairness. Enjoy

Thank you for summarizing the situation.

thank you chief!