Seafarer Contracts : An Overview

Over the years, I've received many questions regarding seafarer employment details. Most of it is covered in the employment contracts. In this video, I give an overview of the usual inclusions in a seafarer's employment contract.

Of course, I can't go into details because there are a lot of factors to consider.

Chief MAKOi
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[johnregan]

Chief, Thank You! You would make an excellent "teacher" at whatever seafarer's school was ever lucky enough to have you sign on. YouTube "authors", like yourself, provide me the opportunity to travel the world and explore all the different careers I've never experienced. You are a blessing to those that seek to learn and experience all the wonders of our world. Again, Thank You!

[MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

One thing to add leaving for Greener Pastures, Is don't burn the bridges you had and the previous Company. This goes for all types of Jobs not just on board a ship. Always leave on good terms. because You never know what might happen in the future. You may have to go back to the same company. or Your old boss might become Your new boss down the road. Plus it is just the correct thing to do.

[torgeirbrandsnes]

Great vlog as always! I know in Norway when we ruled the waves there was to types of sailors. The first type jumped from ship to ship and different companies every single journey. Then you had the other type that stayed with eather the same company or ship or sometimes both, for years. Like you now working for MTM for a lot of year. You had sailors who worked for WWL for 30+ plus years. A friend of mine is a friend of the Captain of M/V Tønsberg. There are only half a dozen Norwegians left in int trade now. Sad, sad, sad. Be safe!

[meinkapu]

You folks are the unsung heroes of our transportation system.

[mohdrazali]

Dear Chief Makoi. As experience sailing with my country Ship Flag MISC for coupler of year 25 year ago. A lot of sweet and chalenging as Engine crew very momorable for my entire life. I always watching, thinking & remember all you story and experience from cadet till you high rank as Chief Engineer and you explanation very good knowledge for new youngers as need to be a Soilor...keep always updated a good experience and explanation for Seafarer life...Thank you Chief Makoi...

[galewinds]

Thanks for posting chief, I'm glad you are back in a place to upload video, smooth sailing ⛵️

[stephenhope]

Always enjoy your videos, Chief. A lot of what you said makes me feel glad that I stayed in a Union for 33 years and am now retired with a pension and health care. Not needing, but eligible for social security and not taking 401k money either. Retired at 56 and cruising the world and happy. Love your videos Chief.

[jp-umfr]

Well Chief you are the only seafaring channel I watch and you never let me down. I do read a LOT of books on the old days of sail. I just wonder what the poor devils who have just been impressed and dragged aboard HMS to quite possible die through scurvy, falling or a 32lb cannon ball might think. Thank God those days are over.

[mikegleaden]

Thanks for another informative and knowledgeable film, Chief. I fully understand your reticence for discussing salaries. But we already know how seafarers are paid – the same way they always have been: a fraction of what your training, experience and dedication are worth, and a whole lot more than any shipowner/ship manager thinks you’re worth. ‘Twas ever thus!

[randyclyde]

Great to see another video, Chief! Very interesting set of information, thanks and be well and be safe!

[luketdrifter]

On the Great Lakes we were paid by the hour. As soon as you stepped on board you were paid for 56 hours (or whatever was left in the week) and anything after an 8 hour work day was over time. Companies are so short handed these days even hired as relief chances are you’ll stay on the same boat all season. Usually late March to end of January depending on ice.

[ianfraser]

Very interesting video as always and big thumbs up. Safe travels Cheif Makeoi

[robertgeorgewerner]

Great video and I really appreciate you sharing about your life. Chief my favorite part of every one of your videos though, is when you get that little twinkle in your eyes, your eyebrows raise up, and you get that mischievous little smile. Keep it up brother. I really appreciate it.

[jonpt]

Thanks for the informative video I really enjoy watching your videos. My grandfather was a 2nd refrigeraton mate on the President line in the 1940s my grandma made him quit because the war started. I have all his postcards from around the world, and a lot of beautiful things that he bought. Thanks again and I will look forward to more videos

[Dragon_rls]

Great video as always Chief. I really feel like I missed the boat “ no play on words intended “ on the whole merchant marine experience in my youth. My father was a M.M., but growing up in NYC, left few opportunities to join the merchant marines back in the 80s. Your videos are a nice consultation. Thank you for posting.

[nvragn]

Thanks Chief always a pleasure and very informative 👍🇨🇦 Stay safe

[mrackerm]

Chief, I really enjoy your videos. They are very well done and you have a magnificent voice for narration.

[bandaraindy]

Very well explained. So simple English even anyone could understand. Thank you chief, God bless you and your family. Wishing from Sri Lanka.

[karlorotao]

binge watching all your previous videos chief and I saw your jacket for Youtube Nextup. Of all other content creators, yours has the most educational when it comes to Sea farers, I'm not part of the industry, but you explain things that's easy to understand. Waiting for your future contents !

[Ifraneljadida]

I'm a banker but this is pretty cool. Awesome to see industries like this have competent leaders out there to spread the word on it.