I made my living at sea for 15 years. I was on American flag vessels. Any time there were lots of Filipinos on board we were going to have a great trip. always lots of music, laughter, and something good to eat. Incredible shipmates. Happy holidays to you and your shipmates.
Thanks for serving at sea keeping things moving. I Remember many holidays celebrated while on duty. Sailors, public servants, doctors, nurses, other medical personal, military, and several other groups do what they need to do at all times to keep this whole World going. It was our honor and because of love of Family that drove us to do what we did and do. Again " Thank You ".
That's awesome that you are on a ship with a captain that not only will let this happen, but joins in. Merry Christmas to you, the command staff, and crew, and all the people following along on the adventures.
People need to understand that this single ship, and all those working hard, are just a small part but vital to the global economy. The people you see in this video are the nameless soldiers of the global economy. They deliver the goods the world needs to consume, in massive quantities, and they do it without fanfare or recognition. A cruise ship leaving any US port receives more fanfare, and that is nothing but leisure purposes. The same people working merchant ships are also the guardians of life, often delivering massive amounts of food aid to starving countries. Its the holidays, and a huge part of the world would be missing out of what it really means without their silent contribution.
Chief, very nice job. I just retired as air crew last November 15th after a total of 43 years of missed holidays and events. I thought it would be easy to slip into the being home all the time roll, however this season, even though I am glad to be home with family I find my thoughts drifting to those still out there, doing the job and being away from loved ones. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and thanks for taking the time to show us your story.
Chief, The participation of the crew and effort put into the lanterns speaks to quality and camaraderie of the crew. Safe travels and a prosperous 2024!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Chief and to all of my brothers and sisters at sea. Have a good watch. Retired engineer who appreciates your videos as they show all of the realities of life while working on ships. Cheers.⚓
I know what it's like to be thousands of miles from family during the holidays, and I know what it's like to be at sea for long periods of time. But you Pinoy guys do it year after year, and I'm humbled by the effort and sacrifices you make! Mad respect from the US Navy.
From the U.K. and an ex-Royal Navy sailor from recruitment 61 years ago. And reciprocated mad respect to all who serve in the U.S. Navy, at present and in the past.
Well done video Chief. We must all remember and be thankful for the seafarers who deliver the goods that we all need. May all the seafarers at sea this Christmas have a good celebration be safe and get home to their loved ones.
Great video as always Chief. While it is sad that each of you have to be away from home for the holidays, it is comforting for me too know that there are hundreds of ships out there across the world, with each of the crews making the holidays the best they can be. Have a very happy holidays Chief, and a special thanks to you and your crew and all of the crews out there in the world, making it possible for the rest of us to live our lives.
Aside from the fun and games, you guys ARE a family of sorts. You depend on one another for the day to day operation of the ship and the business of being out to sea. Being out to sea, "easy," comes when the job is done. Cutting corners can get you hurt or worse! Have a great holiday Chief and all your crew. Be safe and keep it floating upright. Peace from an old salt...
I remember having a Christmas celebration with Filipinos while working at a phosphate mine in Saudi Arabia. We didn't have a pig but the cooks made spaghetti and special food for us. The cooks brought in a Christmas tree for us It was a very fun day
Christmas is Universal so from me and all Canadians Merry Christmas to all Sea Crew and Thank you for Delivering all the Goods around the World that we need every Day
Chief - You and the Captain exhibit some great leadership there. I'd sail with you any time. Best wishes to you and the entire crew from an old ground pounder. Merry Christmas.
Best wishes to all of you on board. You should all be proud, and we are greatful, for without our ships and seafarers delivering goods accross the world, our lives would not be the same. Stay safe.
Chief Makoi, you're the best ! Merry Christmas to you, and the captain, officers and crew who serve with you ! You are the best. Thank you for all you do to enable our societies around the world to function every day. 🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻🎄
As one who also had to travel far away from home most Christmases I know how it feels. Watching your crew dancing and playing around reminds me that seafaring crews have done much the same for centuries. Please accept my expression of MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and all of your crew. Many people are thinking of you during this holiday season!!!!1 You may be at sea but you are not alone
Great job. Chief Makoi. Camaraderie makes the world go around. After retiring I still have bi-monthly breakfast get-togethers with our other retirees. Good to keep connections and conversations. thanks for your great videos Chief.
I really like seeing that you turned emergency preparation into a game. No one likes emergency drills. Making getting into a survival suit a game, makes it fun and you still get live saving practice. 👍
Thank you for sharing that beautiful Christmas video. It looks like a wonderful day was had by all! Great food and fun games. Well done! Wishing you and your crew a very belated Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year!
Wishing our seafaring heroes a Christmas filled with calm seas, starry nights, and the warmth of camaraderie. May your voyage be safe, and may the spirit of the season light up your maritime journey. Merry Christmas, sailors! 🇮🇳
This video warm me on several levels; I was stationed on Midway Isl..2 Christmas(s) we had a very large Filipino community and they showed me how to celebrate special occasions., ' very lovely people.
A very merry Christmas to you and yours Chief ! Of the 20 years I spent in the UK Merchant Marine, 18 of those were actually spent at sea. So all the best to you !! Sincerely, Rod !
The Chiefs Christmas editions are always special . Good to see you again donig what you like being with your boys on the oceans. After a difficult times las times .
Merry Christmas you you all boys, my brothers in Christ from the Ozark Mountains, Missouri, USA. Thank you for providing for your families, and keeping the world turning. May God richly Bless you and your families and reward your sacrifices. Comfort and Joy to you all.
Merry Christmas to Chief and the entire crew of that vessel and may future voyages be uneventful and profitable. Happy New Year too you all, cheers from Canada.
A hearth warming video to watch ! Best greetings for a peaceful Christmas for you and your hardworking crewmembers. Kind regards from 2 shipspotters in Antwerp, Belgium. Jan & Anne-Marie
Merry Christmas! It almost seems like yesterday when we had the Christmas wishes last year! This year I am currently onboard a vessel with full Filipino crew. Decorations are up, music is playing luckily we stop loading in a few hours and then I'm sure the party will really start. A few days in port for them with no working (Although the gales we are currently experiencing may limit the roasting of the pig on deck unfortunately) Have a good one Chief to you and all your family aboard and at home!
Thanks to you and all your fellow seafarers who keep the world economy and commerce working! You are appreciated and I respect your sacrifice! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas Chief Makoi. Good people, good food, good beer. My first christmas at sea with none other than you and your team. Thanks so much for sharing with us. May your days be jolly and your paths be bright.
Another great video Chief! Brought back some memories as my ship sat at anchor in the harbor of LeSpezia Italy three Christmases in a row. We did not have the feasts you showed in this video, but the mess decks tried to put out a good meal. No merriment on the cruiser as most of us still had work to do, but they kept the ship in "red lights" so people could hang out in their berthing and catch some extra zzz's. None of this stopped us from wondering what our families were doing and wishing we were there. So I feel for you guys, been there done that.
Holy Cow!! How fun. Thanks for sharing this. What a Memory. I'm sure the Captain, could have said no to all of the games and such. But it was great for the crew. Well done. I'm going to look at some of the games that were played and figure it out for future parties. Thanks, again :)
I was Master on two Filipino manned ships (Oriental Dream - 1998, Ammon Ace - 1999) and having sailed with crews from different countries, these were my favourite!
I made my living at sea for 15 years. I was on American flag vessels. Any time there were lots of Filipinos on board we were going to have a great trip. always lots of music, laughter, and something good to eat. Incredible shipmates. Happy holidays to you and your shipmates.
Very cool!
I was in the US Navy with Filipinos. And I've worked with many since then. In my view they're the best natured people and co-workers in the world.
@@ChiefMAKOi Hi sir Makoi I'm Aspiring engine Cadet it's really been struggle to find a company maybe you can help me
Thanks for serving at sea keeping things moving. I Remember many holidays celebrated while on duty. Sailors, public servants, doctors, nurses, other medical personal, military, and several other groups do what they need to do at all times to keep this whole World going. It was our honor and because of love of Family that drove us to do what we did and do. Again " Thank You ".
That's awesome that you are on a ship with a captain that not only will let this happen, but joins in. Merry Christmas to you, the command staff, and crew, and all the people following along on the adventures.
People need to understand that this single ship, and all those working hard, are just a small part but vital to the global economy.
The people you see in this video are the nameless soldiers of the global economy. They deliver the goods the world needs to consume, in massive quantities, and they do it without fanfare or recognition. A cruise ship leaving any US port receives more fanfare, and that is nothing but leisure purposes.
The same people working merchant ships are also the guardians of life, often delivering massive amounts of food aid to starving countries.
Its the holidays, and a huge part of the world would be missing out of what it really means without their silent contribution.
Merry Christmas Chief!
Chief, very nice job.
I just retired as air crew last November 15th after a total of 43 years of missed holidays and events. I thought it would be easy to slip into the being home all the time roll, however this season, even though I am glad to be home with family I find my thoughts drifting to those still out there, doing the job and being away from loved ones.
Merry Christmas to you and yours, and thanks for taking the time to show us your story.
Merry Christmas!
Chief, The participation of the crew and effort put into the lanterns speaks to quality and camaraderie of the crew. Safe travels and a prosperous 2024!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Chief and to all of my brothers and sisters at sea. Have a good watch. Retired engineer who appreciates your videos as they show all of the realities of life while working on ships. Cheers.⚓
I know what it's like to be thousands of miles from family during the holidays, and I know what it's like to be at sea for long periods of time. But you Pinoy guys do it year after year, and I'm humbled by the effort and sacrifices you make! Mad respect from the US Navy.
From the U.K. and an ex-Royal Navy sailor from recruitment 61 years ago.
And reciprocated mad respect to all who serve in the U.S. Navy, at present and in the past.
Merry Christmas, Chief, to you and the rest of your merry band of pirates… belay last… professional seafarers. 😃😃🌲
Well done video Chief. We must all remember and be thankful for the seafarers who deliver the goods that we all need. May all the seafarers at sea this Christmas have a good celebration be safe and get home to their loved ones.
Thanks for including us. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Big team building party on a ship! Wonderful! Merry X Mas and Happy New Year!
This is great!!! I wish I worked somewhere with a genuine comaradity like this 😢 great job boys!!!!
Great video as always Chief. While it is sad that each of you have to be away from home for the holidays, it is comforting for me too know that there are hundreds of ships out there across the world, with each of the crews making the holidays the best they can be. Have a very happy holidays Chief, and a special thanks to you and your crew and all of the crews out there in the world, making it possible for the rest of us to live our lives.
wishing a happy holidays to all the world's mariners, braving the cold cold seas, away from families and homes... *respect and gratitude.*
Thank you Douglas! Merry Christmas!
Aside from the fun and games, you guys ARE a family of sorts.
You depend on one another for the day to day operation of the ship and the business of being out to sea.
Being out to sea, "easy," comes when the job is done. Cutting corners can get you hurt or worse!
Have a great holiday Chief and all your crew.
Be safe and keep it floating upright.
Peace from an old salt...
Merry Christmas Chief! All the best to you and the entire crew!
I remember having a Christmas celebration with Filipinos while working at a phosphate mine in Saudi Arabia.
We didn't have a pig but the cooks made spaghetti and special food for us. The cooks brought in a Christmas tree for us
It was a very fun day
I smiled watching the whole thing. Merry Christmas to you all out there.
Playing the games was so fun to watch. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year you and your loved ones.
Always great video brother from the imperial county California 👍 and have a merry Christmas 🎄 you and your family 💐💐
Merry Christmas Chief and family and crew from Bangkok
MERRY CHRISTMAS CHIEF!!!!
Thank you for sharing this with us
Christmas is Universal so from me and all Canadians Merry Christmas to all Sea Crew and Thank you for Delivering all the Goods around the World that we need every Day
Merry Christmas Chief !!
Merry Christmas, calm seas and fair winds, till you all return home
Chief - You and the Captain exhibit some great leadership there. I'd sail with you any time. Best wishes to you and the entire crew from an old ground pounder. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you and the crew. 🎄 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas to you and all these brave sailors
Merry Christmas! Thank you for your videos.
Best wishes to all of you on board. You should all be proud, and we are greatful, for without our ships and seafarers delivering goods accross the world, our lives would not be the same. Stay safe.
FYI, Your "How to Start the Engine" video was referenced in "What's Going On With Shipping" in the Dali/bridge collision. You're doing great work!
Chief Makoi, you're the best ! Merry Christmas to you, and the captain, officers and crew who serve with you ! You are the best. Thank you for all you do to enable our societies around the world to function every day. 🎄🎅🏻🤶🏻🎄
As one who also had to travel far away from home most Christmases I know how it feels. Watching your crew dancing and playing around reminds me that seafaring crews have done much the same for centuries.
Please accept my expression of MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and all of your crew.
Many people are thinking of you during this holiday season!!!!1 You may be at sea but you are not alone
Merry Christmas to you and the crew. 🇺🇸
Merry Christmas, Chief!
From a retired seafarer (engineer). Please be safe out there 🙏
Nice to see our Filipino Catholic friends still cross themselves and say grace before eating.
Great job. Chief Makoi. Camaraderie makes the world go around. After retiring I still have bi-monthly breakfast get-togethers with our other retirees. Good to keep connections and conversations. thanks for your great videos Chief.
As an future engine cadet, i have to say thank you, chief. I learned a lot from your videos. Watching from Turkey.
You guys are lucky to have a good crew and Captain. Happy for you guys. You deserve it!
Merry Christmas Chief!!!! I wish I could spend the holidays with you and your ceew, do you ever take on passengers.
Brought a tear to my eye.
Merry Christmas to all.
Merry Christmas!
And a Merry Christmas to all of you, too, Chief. 🎄
A safe place with people that care enough to make good food and spend time together. Thank you.
I really like seeing that you turned emergency preparation into a game.
No one likes emergency drills. Making getting into a survival suit a game, makes it fun and you still get live saving practice. 👍
Thank you for letting us join you for Christmas.
RESPECT TO YOU ALL AND YOUR FAMILY'S FOR PROVIDING US WITH THE GOOD WE NEED AND WISH YOU ALL A SAFE PASSAGE INTO THE NEW YEAR ❤
from the uk
Merry Christmas and here's to a Good New Year to you and all your shipmates Chief.
Felicidad al Jefe de Máquinas y la tripulación de filipinos cristianos por la obra de España ,Feliz Navidad .
And a very MERRY CHRISTMAS to you, Chief! Wishing you and your shipmates a peaceful, safe and happy season!!!!
This video made me happy, being alone for the holidays is hard, seeing you all making the best of it was heart warming.. thank you all of you
Happy holidays!
@ChiefMAKOi happy holidays chief
Indeed, there is no substitute for Christmas at home! Thank you Chief, and Merry Christmas to the crew and you!
Thank you for sharing that beautiful Christmas video. It looks like a wonderful day was had by all! Great food and fun games. Well done! Wishing you and your crew a very belated Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year!
Thank You for keeping the world going on..
Merry Christmas to you your and all your shipmates!
Wishing our seafaring heroes a Christmas filled with calm seas, starry nights, and the warmth of camaraderie.
May your voyage be safe, and may the spirit of the season light up your maritime journey.
Merry Christmas, sailors! 🇮🇳
Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing this delightful time onboard. 🤗
Merry Christmas to the officers captain and crew from France.
This video warm me on several levels; I was stationed on Midway Isl..2 Christmas(s) we had a very large Filipino community and they showed me how to celebrate special occasions., ' very lovely people.
A very merry Christmas to you and yours Chief !
Of the 20 years I spent in the UK Merchant Marine, 18 of those were actually spent at sea.
So all the best to you !!
Sincerely,
Rod !
Unforgettable sea cameraderie Chief! May the joy of Christmas be with you all! Safe journeys!
The Chiefs Christmas editions are always special .
Good to see you again donig what you like being with your boys on the oceans.
After a difficult times las times .
Merry Christmas you you all boys, my brothers in Christ from the Ozark Mountains, Missouri, USA. Thank you for providing for your families, and keeping the world turning. May God richly Bless you and your families and reward your sacrifices. Comfort and Joy to you all.
Chief, cheers and thanks for what you guys do..
Merry Christmas to Chief and the entire crew of that vessel and may future voyages be uneventful and profitable. Happy New Year too you all, cheers from Canada.
A hearth warming video to watch ! Best greetings for a peaceful Christmas for you and your hardworking crewmembers. Kind regards from 2 shipspotters in Antwerp, Belgium. Jan & Anne-Marie
Merry Christmas to you Chief and all of your shipmates!!
Merry Christmas! It almost seems like yesterday when we had the Christmas wishes last year! This year I am currently onboard a vessel with full Filipino crew. Decorations are up, music is playing luckily we stop loading in a few hours and then I'm sure the party will really start. A few days in port for them with no working (Although the gales we are currently experiencing may limit the roasting of the pig on deck unfortunately) Have a good one Chief to you and all your family aboard and at home!
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and your crew! 😊
Merry Cristmas to you, and all mariners crossing oceans and lakes on Christmas.
Have a good one Chief Makoi. Happy Christmas to you and your crew mates from New Zealand.
A mery christmas to you and all your shipmates and thank you for all the wonderful videos.
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND ALL THE LADS ON BOARD!!!!!! Love your VLOGS!
Thanks to you and all your fellow seafarers who keep the world economy and commerce working! You are appreciated and I respect your sacrifice! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Good to see you Chief, Marry Christmas!
I am blessed and blessed by your production. You are more blessed because you count your blessings.
Merry Christmas Chief Makoi.
Good people, good food, good beer.
My first christmas at sea with none other than you and your team.
Thanks so much for sharing with us.
May your days be jolly and your paths be bright.
I really enjoy your videos; very informative and your a great narrator... MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your ship mates. Clear skys.
You are the best. It is evident that your crew loves and respects you.
Merry Christmas to you and the crew, Chief. Thanks for a very entertaining video, trailing winds from Oregon, USA.
Love from India, happy Christmas day to all of you
Another great video Chief! Brought back some memories as my ship sat at anchor in the harbor of LeSpezia Italy three Christmases in a row. We did not have the feasts you showed in this video, but the mess decks tried to put out a good meal. No merriment on the cruiser as most of us still had work to do, but they kept the ship in "red lights" so people could hang out in their berthing and catch some extra zzz's. None of this stopped us from wondering what our families were doing and wishing we were there. So I feel for you guys, been there done that.
Thanks again for sharing your lonely and hard working life on the seas and making the best with your crew's. ❤😂🎉
Merry Christmas, well done to you and the crew!!!
Well done Chief, nice video reminding me of the happiest time of my career when I sailed with Filipinos!
Blessings to all of you who work the seas and sacrifice so much.
Merry Christmas Chief & crew🎄
Fair winds & following seas.
Holy Cow!! How fun. Thanks for sharing this. What a Memory. I'm sure the Captain, could have said no to all of the games and such. But it was great for the crew. Well done.
I'm going to look at some of the games that were played and figure it out for future parties. Thanks, again :)
Fair winds, smooth seas, and merry CHRISTmas to you Chief, your family, and shipmates.
Merry Christmas to chief Makoi and all the seafarers that make us landlubbers' Christmas possible
Merry Christmas from USA.
Merry Christmas Chief and all of you shipmates. Salamat for all you do and God's blessing on you you shipmates and their families
Looked like fun.
A journey to the sea is a lifetime experience❤
I was Master on two Filipino manned ships (Oriental Dream - 1998, Ammon Ace - 1999) and having sailed with crews from different countries, these were my favourite!
Thank you Chief...
🙏Blessings to ALL❤
Lechon and great people! A fantastic way to celebrate Christmas Chief! Merry Christmas to you, the crew and everyone's family!
Love your honesty in showing actual living with your men! God bless you for giving thanks for the food!
Viewing from ease central Alberta, Canada
Christmas blessings to you and all of the crew, Chief!
Merry Christmas to all of yall!!