SAILORS WORKING IN A SHIPYARD | SHIP'S vLOG 2 | PORTUGAL | LIFE AT SEA
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Published 2022-08-29
Its always a new and exciting experience signing onto a new ship, but signing on a ship while its in the shipyard is a entirely new level of craziness.
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All Comments (21)
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The best indication of a great video is that you don't want it to end. My friend this was nowhere near long enough 👏👌
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Don’t be afraid of “too long”. Your videos are so interesting that I want more. I appreciate your efforts that go into these. Vicarious interest for me as when I was a young man, I thought of being a sailor. Thank you.
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The amount of work you do is incredible. I'm sure when you get down time you enjoy every minute
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If you can successfully drive a beer truck in north Jersey you can handle any of this Joe! Well done!
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this video took my breath away. I'm Portuguese, a naval mechanics technician and I worked at Lisnave. something told me that I should come watch these videos of yours, when I opened them I thought it was just a vlog by someone almost like me. was starting to see places where I worked, sounds I worked with was everything, I was speechless and my heart was full. this coincidence was what I needed right now, I'm totally fascinated. so I wish you the best that life can bring, great experiences and that these videos continue to come and not stop.
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Being a retired Australian seafarer (now doing some work shoreside in maritime security), I enjoy your videos and hope to see a lot more. They take me back to my seagoing days,
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Shipyard periods are always the toughest times for ship's crew... ALWAYS!!!
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I like your videos, Joe. You have a nice voice and a way with storytelling in your own manner. You make your videos any length you like. Don't be afraid to mess with the formula and try new things. Hmm if I would have one request it would be that you film more sunsets especially at sea. :) Stay safe out there.
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I appreciated your views of being in the shipyard. As I was in the Navy for 22 years and in the yards and maintenance periods many times, the memories come back. Thanks again and smooth sailing.
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Tides also dictate when a ship is docked/undocked. You need sufficient tide for the keep to clear the blocks and pass over the dock sill. Nice video. Thank you!
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1.5 months inside a shipyard must have been a lot of repair work! I worked in a shipyard before and the longest vessel I have handled was only 3 weeks. Fascinating work you have here. It is a different world on board a vessel. Cheering from Singapore. :)
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That view from the man basket was cool, it took me back to my tower hand days. I loved the views up top and it was usually more quiet up there. Definitely makes you feel alive.
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This type of content is perfect for long form content. You could make a 3 hour production and folks would binge watch the entire thing. Don't be afraid to do it big!
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Another great video. the music and editing is perfect and your voice and tone is so relaxing, i wish the video would last for 10 hours. Hold Fast Joe
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We called ship yard workers sand crabs when I was in the Navy.
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keep up the great work brother !!
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Nice insight into being a merchant sailor. I am ex Royal Navy living in Scotland
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Love this journal installment format Joe!
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During my 16 years in the Navy, I've been in several shipyards, but never in drydock. Yours looks like a floating one. I did visit a few, just to see them operate. To me, getting those blocks lined up just so and then laying the ship on them is impressive. Thanks for the merchant seaman's view.
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Very impressive and I have not even finished watching yet. Wonderful insights and great "lines". I was struck by the absence of how dangerous this work is and how much you depend on others to keep you safe. Bravo Joe!