Post USMMA--deck license jobs

C

celiceli

Member
Joined
Dec 7, 2020
Messages
26
Can someone elaborate on deck license jobs situation? I am clueless because I am in a different field entirely, but everything I am reading points to decreased # of jobs for deck officers, esp junior level, and high unemployment... I need to make sure my DS understands all pros and cons.
 
celiceli said:
Can someone elaborate on deck license jobs situation? I am clueless because I am in a different field entirely, but everything I am reading points to decreased # of jobs for deck officers, esp junior level, and high unemployment... I need to make sure my DS understands all pros and cons.
Click to expand...
The sailing job market is hot.

I know of 2022 graduates that sailed out of the MMP union hall as third mates on Matson ships.
I also know 2022 graduates landing third mate jobs on tankers making $130k a year. Those individuals on tankers are moving up as soon as they get the next license.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) has open job announcements for third mates and second mates.

Shoreside opportunities are also very good.

There is also the option of extended active duty training (ADTs) as a Strategic Sealift Officer (SSO). There are a number of grads that do six-month to three-year ADTs.

Your son should be reaching out to graduates or their local alumni chapter with his questions or concerns.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) job announcements
Third Mate Announcement
Second Mate Announcement
 
Thank you for your response. Do you mind elaborating on what types of shoreside opportunities are avail? Also, what do you think about state Maritime academies vs KP? If one does not get into KP, are they worthwhile, in your opinion?
 
celiceli said:
Thank you for your response. Do you mind elaborating on what types of shoreside opportunities are avail? Also, what do you think about state Maritime academies vs KP? If one does not get into KP, are they worthwhile, in your opinion?
Click to expand...
The State Maritime Academies (SMAs) are great institutions and if a young person is applying to Kings Point, they should also apply to the SMAs. Most SMAs have reciprocal tuition programs with select states, ie (regional tuition or instate tuition).
Additionally, the Student Incentive Program (SIP) offers SMA cadets $8,000 a year for up to $32,000 total scholarship money to be used for tuition, uniforms, books, or subsistence for a three-year service obligation.

There are a number of shoreside positions for Marine Transportation graduates available from supply chain management, port captains, marine chartering, oil brokerage, stevedoring, port operations, marine ship repair, and logistics. These are just a sample of possible options.

SUNY Maritime College offers a five-year program to earn a master's degree in International Transportation Management and a third mate's license.
 
tankercaptain said:
The State Maritime Academies (SMAs) are great institutions and if a young person is applying to Kings Point, they should also apply to the SMAs. Most SMAs have reciprocal tuition programs with select states, ie (regional tuition or instate tuition).
Additionally, the Student Incentive Program (SIP) offers SMA cadets $8,000 a year for up to $32,000 total scholarship money to be used for tuition, uniforms, books, or subsistence for a three-year service obligation.

There are a number of shoreside positions for Marine Transportation graduates available from supply chain management, port captains, marine chartering, oil brokerage, stevedoring, port operations, marine ship repair, and logistics. These are just a sample of possible options.

SUNY Maritime College offers a five-year program to earn a master's degree in International Transportation Management and a third mate's license.
Click to expand...
You are wonderful!!! My son read your response too, he is applying to 2 SMA's plus KP, but it does not look like KP will be happening for him. Thank you so much, very helpful!!!
 
tankercaptain said:
The sailing job market is hot.

I know of 2022 graduates that sailed out of the MMP union hall as third mates on Matson ships.
I also know 2022 graduates landing third mate jobs on tankers making $130k a year. Those individuals on tankers are moving up as soon as they get the next license.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) has open job announcements for third mates and second mates.

Shoreside opportunities are also very good.

There is also the option of extended active duty training (ADTs) as a Strategic Sealift Officer (SSO). There are a number of grads that do six-month to three-year ADTs.

Your son should be reaching out to graduates or their local alumni chapter with his questions or concerns.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) job announcements
Third Mate Announcement
Second Mate Announcement
Click to expand...
Do you have any incite into the engine jobs available? DS is looking at a mechanical engineering/ Engine license at USMMA or SMA's. He is 60/40 set on engine.
 
Loweki said:
Do you have any incite into the engine jobs available? DS is looking at a mechanical engineering/ Engine license at USMMA or SMA's. He is 60/40 set on engine.
Click to expand...
The MEBA hall has many openings for engineers. There is never a want for shipboard engineers. The shoreside market for engineers is also very strong.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top