Sailing & Maritime Thread

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Merchant Ships in War Zones | Chief MAKOi Seaman Vlog​

Premiered 16 hours ago
The attacks on merchant shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthi from Yemen and the recent capture of the MSC Aries by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz has significantly increased the dangers faced by merchant seafarers whose ships transit those areas.


10:51

 

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48 Hours, 3 Ports, Zero Sleep at Sea - Women Seafarers share their experience!​

19:45

Timestamp

00:00 Introduction
01:28 Night Navigation with Fishing Boats
02:13 Cadets Learning Navigation
03:24 Magnetic Compass Checks
04:54 Anchorage Procedures on Bridge
06:29 Heaving Up Anchor
07:39 1st Port Shanghai Arrival
09:31 Women Cadets Experience of Ship Life
12:20 Departure Night Lapse
13:51 2nd Port Ningbo Arrival
16:40 Departure Time Lapse
17:39 New Ship's DOCKYARD
18:57 3rd Port Arrival

 

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Navigating Careers at Sea: Ship Types, Pay Structures, and Assignments in SIU vs. MSC​

Apr 21, 2024

Join us in this in-depth episode of 'The Wandering Mariner' as we dive into the operational differences between the Seafarers International Union (SIU) and Military Sealift Command (MSC). Discover the various types of ships you might find yourself aboard, understand how pay structures differ, and explore how ship assignments are determined. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or new to maritime careers, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you navigate your career at sea. Don’t miss out as we compare these two key players in the maritime industry!


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Clearing Shipwrecks From Dutch Waterways | The Salvage Masters​

Even when all seems lost, something can be saved. "The Salvage Masters" series follows salvage teams as they deploy to the scenes of maritime disasters to solve the biggest engineering challenges on the high seas.
Season 1, Episode 4
In this episode, waterways and shipping are the lifeblood of the global economy. This is especially true in the Netherlands, where the Dutch government began an unprecedented campaign to remove shipwrecks from hits waterways. These silent dangers lurking under the surface posed a grave danger to the country's economy, leaving the salvage companies with an immense challenge.


43:50

Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DangerTV/videos

 

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Crossing the cold NORTH SEA MID WINTER. Bad idea...!​

Apr 26, 2024

Join me on this first episode, across this brutal ocean as I planned to attend the incredible Up Helly Aa Vikingfestival!


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Huge Piston Overhaul on Ship's Main Engine | Chief MAKOi Seaman Vlog​

Apr 27, 2024
In this episode, you'll see how the ship's engineers draw out a piston from the ship's main engine.


20:55