Sailing Stories
Welcome to Sailing Stories.
I’m a Second Officer in the Merchant Navy, and this channel offers a first-hand look into life at sea — from daily routines and navigational watches to onboard challenges and the quiet beauty of the open ocean.
Whether you're an aspiring seafarer, a maritime enthusiast, or simply curious about what really happens aboard a cargo ship, Sailing Stories brings you real experiences from the bridge and beyond.
I upload at least one vlog every week while I’m on board. In the future, I also plan to include travel vlogs from my journeys around the world.
Subscribe for informative vlogs, life-at-sea insights, and tutorials that capture the reality of the merchant navy — unfiltered and professional.
📸 Follow along on Instagram: @ridban
Sariska Tiger Reserve Afternoon Safari & Jungle Stay near Tehla Gate : Honest Review
Exploring India’s Most Haunted Fort | Bhangarh Fort Travel Vlog | Real Experience & Hidden Stories
"Kolkata to Jaipur Road Trip – Part 3: From Varanasi to the Pink City!
From Highways to Ghats – Varanasi Tales | Part 2 of Kolkata to Jaipur Drive
Kolkata to Jaipur – The Journey Begins | Epic Indian Road Trip Vlog Series | Part 1
Anchor dragging - how to know and what to do || All you need to know
How to update NP 133C the correct way || ENC and ECDIS maintenance record
How to conduct daily, weekly and monthly tests GMDSS equipments
Electronic navigational chart - all you need to know | How to update | What is AVCS, TADS, AIO
Its good to be back HOME after 7 months || Life at Sea season 3 last vlog
Finally I am going home | Last voyage | Life at Sea season 3 vlog 33
Meeting a DAMAGED ship MSC Antonia at Cape Town | Signoff delayed | Life at Sea season 3 Vlog 32
Celebrating BIRTHDAY on ship | Life at sea Season 3 Vlog 31
Merchant navy starting SALARY as a 2nd officer | Is this the right time to join ?
Surviving 6 months in world's worst weather | Life at sea season 3 vlog 30
Humpback whale says hello to our ship | Life at sea vlog #29
Testing the new Samsung S24 Ultra on ship | Impossible zoom | 200 MP camera | Galaxy AI & much more
What work we do at port || Cargo ship vlog || Container ship at port
I bought the king of smartphones || Samsung Galaxy S24 ultra
Is our ship fire safe ? || Testing all doors on ship || Life At Sea S03 vlog 24
Something Was Off in Our Compass… Then This Drill Happened at Sea!
Carrying Magnum Ice creams inside Reefer containers || Oneocean software details
We are hit by Crowdstrike update too || Unboxing mixbox 50 in 1 gopro accessories
Online shopping from ship || Canal walk shopping centre, Cape town, South Africa
Whale watching amidst very severe weather || Route diversion in the middle of Indian ocean
My first tank inspection as 2nd officer || Inside a ballast tank
Buying the new Macbook air M3 || Trading my old laptop from iStore, Cape Town
Things I do as 2nd officer || Medical officer on board
Meet ME: Life, Work & Adventure at Sea | Sailing Stories Channel Intro
I received my first payment from my YouTube channel || How I earn money now from YouTube