What is the process of becoming a Merchant Marine or Seaman?
Posted on September 1st, 2009 by admin
I am interested in becoming a merchant marine. Please share with me with the protocol if you know. Thanks
If you are interested in the U.S. Merchant Marines, check out the US Merchant Marine Academy at http://www.usmma.edu
As for becoming a Seaman, there are two ways to do that: the U.S. Navy at http://www.navy.com, or the U.S. Coast Guard at http://www.uscg.mil.
Either of them can offer interesting careers with lots of travel and good benefits.
Hope the information helps. Good luck!
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 am
Eat your cheerios every day & drink 2 gallons of orange juice…..
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September 2nd, 2009 at 2:20 am
There are only about 100 American flagged ships. You need to get a union card (called a "z card") from the Seafarers International Union.
You’ll find the information at this website….
http://www.seafarers.org/jobs/
It’s not easy.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 3:08 am
Call the military sea lift command in Virgina or sandiego ca,they like ex navy normaly.stay away from that lousy union,they are no good.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 3:17 am
If you are interested in the U.S. Merchant Marines, check out the US Merchant Marine Academy at http://www.usmma.edu
As for becoming a Seaman, there are two ways to do that: the U.S. Navy at http://www.navy.com, or the U.S. Coast Guard at http://www.uscg.mil.
Either of them can offer interesting careers with lots of travel and good benefits.
Hope the information helps. Good luck!
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