Felt like you left us on a bit of a cliffhanger with Bambi, there... the last time you ever saw her??? Little did you know?!

Love the slow pace of your videos. So many influencers and KZread starts have high action, fast paced cuts. This feels relaxing to watch.

@Theiliteritesbian

2 ай бұрын

Ya i watch these at night before bed. Its wonderful.

As an ex-mariner based in the UK, once we reached the English Channel after months away and knowing we would be home soon, that excited feeling was called "The Channels". I guess Joe, you would be experiencing "The Channels" but in Norwegian waters!

@rickpratt8789

Жыл бұрын

We called it Channel Fever here in the US.

@elim4650

Жыл бұрын

@@rickpratt8789 For us it is 'Kanaalkoorts' which is a literal Dutch translation for the Channel Fever

@rs2352

Жыл бұрын

Whatever name gets hung upon it, the fever is palpable and infects everyone onboard!

@michaelroberts7549

Жыл бұрын

It’s so wonderful to hear the UK VTS and know that Blighty is just over the horizon.

@danabruce4460

Жыл бұрын

"...Now Your Safe Ashore Jaaaaacccckkk!!"

For real. These videos are amazing. I've watched a few every day since I found the channel. Legit, no BS content that isnt overhyped. This channel is a breath of fresh air. Inspiring.

@markbennett2170

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!! No hype, Joe tells it as it is. Great KZread channel!

Looking forward to the Pilot 12 hr passage. Another great video. I enjoy the fact you enjoy your work and don't complain the entire time. Every job is a pain sometimes, but you pass over that part. Thanks Joe

You're providing an invaluable service by letting the average person understand what it truly means to have global commerce (hint: it nearly all goes by ship at one point in time). People like you and the time spent away from home and family allow people like us to enjoy a high standard of living at low cost. Thank you for your work!

Cleaning wheat flour off the decks was pretty tough, too, after it got wet. We had to break out the chipping hammers and needle guns!

Have said it before Joe, you are doing a great job of conveying life on merchant ships to the average person on the street. Starting as an O/S, up through the Hawespipe to Master, AGT, Oceans took 16 years. It can be done! Considering that 99.99% of the folks have almost zero idea of how 98% of everything around them (including what they are wearing and eating) gets to them, your vlogs are raising awareness.

@marstondavis

Жыл бұрын

I know how everything gets to me. That's because I had a great education from some great teachers. I'm 72 and they used to teach problem solving and geography in California public schools in the '50's and '60's. My father also told me to read a newspaper every day. He told me that the best way to know what's happening in the world was not in the sports section of the paper. He told me to read the finance section first. His advice was correct, too. Money does not bring happiness but it sure can smooth out a lot of the negative aspects of life. His favorite saying was, 'Life is like a shit sandwich. The more bread you've got the less shit you have to eat'. A bit crude, but true, nonetheless.

@barbcoleus

4 ай бұрын

Cool about the orcas and also about the fish off the coast of Ascension Island

My opinion Joe, you have a great life. I was aboard a Navy destroyer for four years, I loved the sea.

Your guitarist is Channelling Stan Rogers!

Truly enjoying this blog ,still not finish ,have to look for it .

ORCAS FOR THE CLOSE! Epic! 12-hr pilotage down a fjord too, damn. Until next time Bambi

Love your videos. Longer ones when you can, please. Pleasant voice, easy music, interesting work. Thank you!

Besides great videos, I enjoy your background music selections on every one.

I worked in a remote camp in Alaska for years and I rotated back to home in the lower 48 every 5 weeks - I recognize your "fixing to home" smile. It's a sweet feeling. Safe travels.

@MrJeffmaster1000

Жыл бұрын

What did you do?

Some cliffhanger that was,bro!!!

Really enjoying your videos, interesting and informative. Thank you.

Yes, I enjoyed the video. But I'm looking forward to watching you going through the fjord.

Glad to see this channel gaining subscribers!!! 70k and rising!!! Keep up the great content Joe!!

Thoroughly enjoyed this one Joe. Thanks for all the hard work that goes into making these.

You've a lovely way about you Joe, you take pride in what you do and how you present to the world. You're a credit to your calling and I enjoy your videos. Good luck to you.

I spent most of my working life running a fishing boat in the English Channel mostly around the separation zone south of the Isle of Wight, it was interesting to watch the constant stream of vessels of all types passing, sometimes up to 3 abreast. All good fun until the fog rolled in!

@rogerblackwood8815

Жыл бұрын

How did that work out pre gps and ais, sounds like it would be a task to find fish and keep safe?

Joe, great job on the videos! You have the "eye" for making an interesting video. Can't wait until the next one. Enjoy shore leave and Happy New Year to you.

Thanks Joe - that sand looks like trying to deal with coffee grounds - only more of it ha ha

Thanks for sharing Joe

New to the channel - really enjoying it!!

Looked like a nice peaceful passage the channel can be quite hectic sometimes especially if you get a rogue ship not doing what it is supposed to do good vlog

This is a great series you've put together. Entertaining and lots of info for interested people who can't do this job but are still interested in it. Thanks for doing this Joe.

Nice video, thank you. Could you possibly show the 3 meals daily you are given daily. Just interested how well they feed you while underway. Thank you again.

@odds87

Жыл бұрын

+1, think you touched on food at xmas but would be really interesting to see more fully

@JoeFranta

Жыл бұрын

Check out my food on ships video- kzread.info/dash/bejne/nJthzrpqmZvNqtI.html

I love your videos! I look forward to them every week!

Hey Joe Happy New Year and all the best to you and yours in 2023. Looking forward to new videos .

Thanks, Joe. My grandson and I enjoy your videos. It's something we enjoy doing together. Safe travels in '23!

Welcome to Norway!

Absolutely love the channel and have shared with everyone I know!

Great storytelling. Love these videos Joe.

Love your videos, a great geography lesson.

I really like your videos. I have always admired the people who make their living on the sea. Unfortunately for me I went on a deep sea fishing trip w friends when I was 15. I spent the whole day extremely sick!! From that day forward I knew it was an impossibility for me. It all looks so exciting!!!!! Enjoy!

@sanfranciscobay

Жыл бұрын

Seasickness: At first you are so sick you are afraid you will die, and then you are so sick you are afraid you won't die. - Mark Twain

It's always good to hear and see what you're up to Joe. Clear Sky's

Yo Jersey! Love the videos. Well done.

Great stuff. More! More!

Thanks, Joe! So awesome to see a pod of Orcas! Wow. Sail on.

Nice work Joe 👍

Sir.. I'll from Philippines I am also watching your videos.. I like all of your videos because I got some learn how they work on a ship...

one of my favourite channels on youtube

Another great post Joe, thanks for taking us along, very interesting. Safe travels my friend.

Really enjoyed this!

Always look forward to these vids..Thank you.

Great work mate.

What a Fjordhanger!

Orcas made the trip!

Damn this is so cool. I wish I could do this work. Riding a ship great distances and times.

I live in the uk and have crossed the English Channel dozens of times on yachts and motor cruisers. It’s always crazy to think remember that it’s the busiest shipping channel in the world.

@johnland7186

Жыл бұрын

I sure enjoy your videos Joe. I'm a retired Canadian Navy chap with many years at sea so its a lot of fun to see your merchant navy side of things. Great job. Hope you keep them coming. Enjoy your time back home!

I remember the feeling of great joy when my relief showed up when I was sailing.

Very cool Joe ! Safety always

Last time you see her?!....interesting piloting....I'm on the edge of me seat b'y

Bonito viaje a Norge .

Ill awaiting for the next video, thanks Joe sailor.

I love these videos

Almost home! Great video. I like the songs.

Thanks for the New Year’s video and realize it’s 10 days into the new year but it’s still a treat

Awesome video! Thanks for all the work editing recording and still doing your work!

Another great one Joe. Be interesting to see what kind of ship you pick up next. Enjoy your leave sir.

Thanks!

Respect Jo!

It can feel good to just go back to being a sailor, you know? Keep up the good work.

Can’t make you out Joe. You rightfully look forward to getting home but when you get there I bet it won’t be long before you’re off in your r/v or signing on for some more “maintenance “. Capt JB

Great content, keep it up!

Love your videos!

Wow, a pod of orcas in the North Sea is a real treat! Really lucky to see them

Joe. Love you’re videos and your buddy is a great singer. I’ve unloaded boats of gravel with a excavator on-board in Windsor ont at the east dock. It would take me about 18 to 20 hrs and I must say the Guys where the best. And fed me well

Love your vlogs man, keep it up! Ill go back on the ship in a month for my last term as an officer cadet, your video's make me wanna go sailing again!!

Congrats on going home! Ik this was a year ago, but still.

As always thanks Joe, you should have popped in for a cup of tea if you were over this way!

Another fantastic video Joe. Show some meal times and food you eat on your voyage. prove its not some mundane cafeteria food.......................

Another fantastic video with great music and storyline but I just hate it when it comes to the end!! Oh well, I must learn to be patient. Looking forward to heading up the fjord. 👏⚓️😎🦘

Subscribers are climbing ! 👍

Engine room tour please

Punching through some big seas where some crew members were doing a washdown near the bow. Bow spray coming well above the ship. Good thing it wasn't too cold or you could have major ice buildup.

The fact that y'all dump residual Titanium Oxide ore that didn't make it into the holds, when it's still a decent amount baffles me a bit.

Belated Happy New Year to you!

I look forward to seeing your stuff Joe very interesting! Chris from Australia 🇦🇺

Trucker since 030595. Thank you for your service ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.... Love it

very good video

That 12 Hour Pilotage would be more if it starts to Fog, i was there back in 2017 and we would drop anchor every 2 hours because of the fog

Was lucky enough to see Orca during Xmas in my local harbour (Lyttleton) NZ an extremely rare sight , thanks Joe for uploading your vids like seeing the process's and different locations cheers mate :)

Thanks for sharing

it's wild to see the cruise ships navigate the fjords. i used to watch the live cam at Geiranger fjord Norway cruise port. no tugs all thrusters. i assume you got to go home.

looking forward the fjord view in the next clip

Hey Joe, Your heading to my homeland, have a good time there and have an Aquavit or two for me.

nice video only a bit short

Awww you went straight past me going thru the English channel. My house over looks lyme Bay in England. If id ofj known I'd of got on after boat and popped over on ur ship for a night lol

Boston guy here, love the Massbaylines shirt by the crew member at 5:03

I fucking LOVE this channel. So glad I found it.

Joe, have you got to see the northern lights in your travels yet? St Elmo's fire? was hoping to hear Beatles in the background Norweigan wood.

@JoeFranta

Жыл бұрын

I have seen the northern lights when working on a tanker in Alaska. Check out my video about it- kzread.info/dash/bejne/enaMus9sj5DQqsY.html

A cliffhanger!

That English channel is a pretty one. I can see why it has so many subscribers.

6:33. On second thoughts, keep doing what you're doing. You don't see beautiful sights like that out here on the road 😂😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

As always nice an relaxing watch :) + you could have stopped at Dover for a cuppa ;)

Joe, could you do a small video on what clothes to bring for your first underway? And what things you need to bring?

@JoeFranta

5 ай бұрын

Coming soon...

Hey bud. If you ever get tired of 4 to 6 months on the sea, sounds you'll be perfect for solo truck driver USA /Canada/European Union. You could do 1 week out to 6 months out on North America.