Long Time at Anchor: Puerto Quetzal | Chief MAKOi Seaman Vlog

Our ship has been at anchor off the coast of Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala for weeks. We managed to do a lot of work, but also managed to have some fun.

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[X]

The great fight against the rust never stops. I can only Imagine how fast a shiphull would fall appart without the maintence

[PieterBreda]

What I have learnt from watching practically all your videos is that ships are continuously trying to demolish themselves. And your jobs won't be replaces by A.I. in the next 60 years.

[esousa]

Chief, We have SOOO MUCH RESPECT for all you Seafarers that "keep the world's cargo MOVING" !!!!
NICE work removing the rust build up, and recoating the ships structures im sure it is an ENDLESS task, out on the salt water Be SAFE !!!

[eyespliced]

I do not miss needlegunning 4:29 deck plates. When I was a teenager, I was a Sea Scout (S.S.S. Northland, Richmond Ca.) and we got ahold of an oldish navy torpedo retriever (102 ft, ) and then spent a whole summer driving down to the navy base in port hueneme every weekend to get the thing running. It'd been sitting for a while. and while the more experienced folks got things like the engines running, I was often left with a needle gun cleaning neglected deck plates and making sandwiches/mac n' cheese and shamelessly sneaking cans of coca-cola from the skippers private galley stash. Good times, and I learned a lot. Never ended up going into the merchant marines, but I considered it.

[larrywarner]

I compliment you and your crew for the work done every day. You guys help make this world a better place.

[dalemurry]

Thanks for taking the time to doing these videos especially now that you are working on your Master's degree.

[mikeschiesel]

Rust Never Sleeps. Time at anchor is surely not boring but you really seem to eat well. It wouldn't be a Filipino crew without some basketball as well. Thanks Chief! Salamat!

[q]

Visited that port in 1998 on a US Navy frigate, the freighter berthed behind us was offloading wheat 24/7 and you could see it rise as they unloaded. Puerto Quetzal is the only port on the West coast that can handle freighters, the highway leaving the port goes directly to Guatemala City.

Thank you Chief you are the best of the best. Your leadership families first values are impressive. Have a most wonderful day

[brighthamusonde]

Am so inspired with you chief makoi, I want to be a seafarer, am in Zambia..

[scottlewisparsons]

Thank you Chief for another interesting video. This landlubber from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 enjoys them immensely. Have a good day.

[cokdnlokd]

I tramp hauled material for the power plant there about 20 years ago. The town of San Jose which was a molasses port nearby was to me a delightful place to relax. We tramped between there and Balboa every 3 weeks. Best job I ever had as Master.

[pgilb]

Awesome. Love the deck shot. Filipinas are brilliant sailors, amongst other skills!

[Gunnr]

Grreat content, as usual, Chief!! I found the air-actuated emergency valves fascinating!!

Of course, your sharing the human & social side of ship life is always a pleasure to see.

Safe travels & calm seas, Sir!

[maboleth]

Thanks Chief Makoi. Always a pleasure watching your videos. Greetings from Serbia, Europe!

[gerardjohnson]

Your videos are some of the best content on YouTube. Your production value is very high. The length of recording is perfect for a full viewing. You explain the complicated tasks and make the mundane interesting. Your crewmen are always smiling. Congratulations and all the best to you for your continuing education. Thanks for sharing.
👍👍👏👏

[Shawn_Richards]

Thanks for the great videos, Chief.
You and your crew are good hard-working men!
Wishing you all many blessings and safe travels. ✌🏼🙏🏼

[lory]

Thanks Chief. I follow a lot of channels about news and reports on the Wars going on right now. Today I was lucky enough to watch yours first and I am going to enjoy my weekend now, I will be skipping the news this weekend.

[mwheless]

I have two nephews who are just beginning their seafaring life as graduates of Philippine schools for seafaring. Myself, involved USA Navy as a gunners mate. However, your videos are very well produced, filmed like a professional. If anything I'd suggest, let the seafarers speak on camera about their experiences. I really like your stories. Very clear and informative

[charlie]

Just seeing that smile on the Freeman's face, when he opened the box and saw the fresh pizza says it all.😊
Keep up the great work
And
Keep being an amazing boss.