Geomax I am looking for a friend to geomax together

[AlexanderAcolyte]

i just want one gig where I go from like across the Pacific Ocean then I’ll retire

are u wishing to explore the minor oceanic islands?

 

[AlexBrown84]

are u wishing to explore the minor oceanic islands?

eventually

 

[MerchantMariner]

did you go to merchant mariner academy

Yea

 

[MerchantMariner]

i just want one gig where I go from like across the Pacific Ocean then I’ll retire

It's not that fun lol. It's a job and you work 12 hour days, 7 days a week.

 

[Xavist]

Yea American officer. Not worth it for 1 stint there's a ton of credentialing and training you have to do. If you want to just do it for the experience get your passport, MMC, TWIC, and try to get a harbor gig. Search "tugboat deckhand" jobs.

How long and difficult are those certificates or licenses?
Plus the costs of course…

 

[MerchantMariner]

How long and difficult are those certificates or licenses?
Plus the costs of course…

4 year university degree to become an officer. Maybe a couple months if you want to be unlicensed. I'm not sure about the cost, most people I know join a union and the union will pay for the classes.

IMO it's not worth sailing unless you are an officer or work in the Engine Department with a technical background (eg Electrician). The unlicensed deckhand type jobs don't pay well, are extremely physically gruelling, and are quite dangerous.