SIGNING ON A NEW SHIP | SHIP'S vLOG 1 | LIFE AT SEA

#bulkcarrier #merchantmariner #sailor #lifeatsea

In 2022 I left Jersey, flew over to Portugal to sign onto a new ship. Was going to be joining another Bulk Carrier for at least 4 months. This turned into one of the wildest voyages I have ever been on!

[stuffandjunkandthings]

Looking forward to this. Living vicariously through you. I was seriously considering a life at sea before 9/11 kind of changed my plans. So, here I sit a disabled vet, watching your adventures and wondering how life might've turned out for me had the cards fallen differently. Keep up the good work.

[rackets]

For purely selfish reasons, I prefer the 20 minute or even longer videos! Gives me something entertaining to watch while on watch at my job!

[Hardenawer]

Thanks for taking the time and effort of sharing your day to day Joe. I’ve been living in Tarragona (Spain) all my life and actually live in an appartment with views over the sea and all the anchorage area so always curious to know how the merchant mariner’s live was like. Keep the videos coming and the good vibes flowing! If you ever stop in here you have a paid dinner 😉

[davidb]

I've applied to SIU because of your channel. Its reminded me how much I miss the nomadic lifestyle I had in the military. I hate this 9 to 5 bs schedule as a regular civilian.

[terryb]

AS A U.S. NAVY VET AND MERCHANT MARINE ... I'M PROUD OF YOUR COURAGE!

[hectorcot]

Hey Joe, thankyou for making these videos and sharing glimpses of your super interesting life with me. I have been glued to YouTube all afternoon.

[rockkitty]

Love your channel Joe! I would love to see 15-20 minute video's every week but I'm sure that takes a heck a lot of time. Safe travels and keep them coming from sunny CA!

[bobuncle]

The weekly vlog will be interesting. Cool to bump into Jeff again. Let the fun begin

[ian]

15 to 20 minutes is the sweet spot for YT videos or at least it is for me

[dcv]

Joe, just want to say how much I'm enjoying these videos, especially the voyage videos. Those are probably some of the most time-consuming to make, so just letting you know they are great. Your editing and narration clinch it; you're a great storyteller with a cool job. Subscribing.

[ShotProductions]

Hi Joe,
Cool idea, I‘m really looking forward to this series! Personally I do not have a problem with a 20min long video (or longer), if it‘s interesting for me I would definitely watch a 20min or longer video for sure.
But to create a series is also a very good idea. How long will be each episode? Around 5 or around 10 minutes?
Besides that: Great to get new content from your life at sea 👍
Kind regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋

[MrGtargy]

Thanks for doing these. This is why I love youtube. Never knew I'd enjoy this type of video so much, but you showed up in my feed and I subscribed!

[williamjones]

Don't know what a joe franta is ..but I can say this guy has a way of telling his story ...he seems happy and content with his life ..we all should strive to achieve his level ..wtg joe

[terryg]

Hi Joe, mister retired here again lol, lookin forward to this idea should be cool you certainly know your way around the camera, I know it, s the editing that makes the work sure you, ve got that figured already, take care and stay safe till next time cya

[jolo]

Are you kidding? I could watch these for hours! And about to binge this series again!

[OutdoorAdventureTV]

YES to more frequent videos! I personally like videos in the 10 to 15 minute range. Keep up the down-to-earth style that makes your videos so enjoyable. 👍

[keithvonkahle]

10 to 15 minutes for a weekly upload is a sweet spot for me. Thanks for the great content! Safe sailing.

[Pamudder]

Glad to see that you and Jeff will be sailing together again. I love your videos and I love his music!

[alicefabia]

I have to look for this series, it’s different from watching it on tv I have to go to search for the blog, looking forward to the rest, take and stay safe, 78 years young watching here, probably your grandma age😢😢

[DavidMartinez-nhnh]

Awesome vid i did this for 10 years unbelievable I can remember just like yesterday I was jumping from one ship to another Every Vesel was a new Adventure that I will always remember ❤