What merchant marine jobs let you travel internationally?
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3 answers
Topher’s Answer
Deck officers: Deck officers are responsible for the navigation and safety of the ship. They work on the bridge and are involved in the day-to-day operations of the vessel. Deck officers are required to have a certain level of education and experience, such as a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation or Nautical Science.
Engineering officers: Engineering officers are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship's engine and other machinery. They work in the engine room and are responsible for keeping the ship's systems running smoothly. Engineering officers are also required to have a certain level of education and experience, such as a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering.
Rating jobs: Rating jobs are entry-level jobs in the merchant marine, which involve various duties on the deck or in the engine room. These jobs typically do not require formal education, but experience and training in the merchant marine industry are helpful.
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Dawn’s Answer
Merchant marines operate and service private U.S. passenger and cargo vessels, including ferries and deep sea vessels. Merchant seamen work on each of those vessels to make sure the boats are well maintained, the people onboard are taken care of and the cargo or passengers get to their final destination. They may also provided needed emergency services, sightseeing transportation and help transport troops in wartime. Merchant marines work full-time, part-time or seasonally as needed.
Christine’s Answer
Most cargo ships, military cargo ships, research vessels and cruise ships would require you to travel internationally.
Most ferries, offshore supply and tug jobs would have you working domestically .
This is not hard and fast, set in stone rule. I have worked on cargo ships that only serviced US ports. I have friends who have worked on tugs all over the world.
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