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  • Duckchasr
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2023
    • 2651

    #1

    Sail The High Seas (jobs)

    If anyone is willing to work there are lots of good jobs out there.

    Big Paychecks Can’t Woo Enough Sailors for America’s Commercial Fleet
    The U.S. faces a growing sailor shortage despite maritime jobs offering big pay and significant perks

    Link to WSJ article: https://archive.is/x3h6T#selection-531.0-535.101
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    Onward, Christian soldiers,
    marching as to war,
    With the cross of Jesus
    going on before!
    Christ, the royal Master,
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  • LouReed
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2023
    • 2977

    #2
    My oldest brother went the TAMU Maritime Academy route and worked as a chief engineer on tankers for 30+ years. The "Chief" is usually the second highest salary after the captain. He made a ton of money, that is for sure. Friend's son is a captain already in less than ten years out of the same school as my brother.

    There certainly must be a shortage if someone progresses to captain that fast.

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    • Unknownstrohsfan
      Unknownstrohsfan commented
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      Kinda like being a guide in Galveston, you study, pass the tonnage tests, and move on.
  • OneDayScratch
    Sr. Post Whorror
    • Aug 2023
    • 6658

    #3
    Originally posted by LouReed
    My oldest brother went the TAMU Maritime Academy route and worked as a chief engineer on tankers for 30+ years. The "Chief" is usually the second highest salary after the captain. He made a ton of money, that is for sure. Friend's son is a captain already in less than ten years out of the same school as my brother.

    There certainly must be a shortage if someone progresses to captain that fast.
    Or your brother is just a slacker.

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    • LouReed
      LouReed commented
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      Actually, at the time (late 70s), my brother was the youngest to make chief grade in Gulf Oil's era of the "supertankers." It was a little lucky that they were expanding their fleet at just the right time. That was before they then became part of Chevron.
  • Bandit1
    Baron of Bandit Point
    • Aug 2023
    • 1281

    #4
    People are always looking for good seamen...
    What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance. Let them take arms. - Thomas Jefferson

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    • Wade Fisher
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2023
      • 782

      #5
      Haze gray and underway

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      • I Fall In
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2023
        • 3423

        #6
        Originally posted by Bandit1
        People are always looking for good seamen...
        That's what she said.
        You can't save somebody who isn't willing to participate in their own rescue.

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      • Unknownstrohsfan
        Senior Member
        • Nov 2023
        • 3446

        #7
        It's a real thing, I did fuel and oil bunkering on boats for many years. If the chief engineer is a goober, you are subject to problems, the captain usually has no clue what needs to happen for an energy transfer, so the engineer is your guy. If the second engineer shows up to oversee a bunker, beware!

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        • SeaSpeed
          Member
          • Aug 2023
          • 49

          #8
          I have worked in commercial maritime for almost 20 years, since graduating from the Merchant Marine Academy (similar program as the state maritime schools, just federally operated).

          I tell everyone that is willing to listen what a great career going to sea can be. It isn't perfect- but what is? Leaving your family behind for month(s) at a time is probably the toughest part. It pays very well, and the time off is such a plus. There is a huge labor shortage- not just deep sea, but brownwater also (inland tows and tugboats, etc).

          When I occasionally have to drive into Houston, I feel a bit sorry for all the folks that have to make that drive every day, in that concrete jungle. Much respect for them for being contributing members of society, but I couldn't do it. Watching the sun rise over the water on company time is an awesome feeling . It's also pretty awesome being able to hunt and fish during the week and avoid the crowds. 🤪

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          • Da Reel Daddy
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2023
            • 2968

            #9
            If I was 18, I'd do it.
            "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

            Deuteronomy 31:6

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