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    Outlook on Service Obligation

    Does anyone have any knowledge on whether MARAD will continue to strictly enforce five years of sailing post graduation, or if they will start approving more shoreside maritime positions anytime soon. With the ongoing slowdown in the Gulf, with many getting laid off or having their wages cut...
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    Health Effects of Offshore Oil & Gas work?

    I've been hearing more and more lately about numerous lawsuits being brought against oil companies because of people getting cancer from drill ships and rigs? Does anyone know if there is any truth to this? Or is the risk of exposure to toxic products just as bad on seagoing vessels? And for...
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    Inland vs. Offshore

    I was wondering if anyone had some experience with both inland (tugs and barges) and offshore (osv's, rigs etc.) I know the pay is usually more in the offshore business but from what I've heard the experience and knowledge you gain Inland is invaluable..? Would working a year or two Inland, for...
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