If you're researching KP, please take a deep dive into the many options that
grads have and also the very important service obligation.
Options:
Sail on a US flagged commercial vessel
Go Active Duty, Any Branch
Go Reserves, Any Branch
Go ANG, Any Branch
Go NOAA
Go Peace Corps
Work ashore or for Maritime-related Federal Government Job
Also important, know what MARAD says about the service obligation upon graduation. Waivers
must be granted for certain career paths, especially in the current market. As has been stated in previous threads, the shipping industry needs skilled workers, and
MARAD is currently focused upon that need. See link for reference.
***For those knowledgeable folks reading this, please correct any of these statements if they are not factual.
grads have and also the very important service obligation.
Options:
Sail on a US flagged commercial vessel
Go Active Duty, Any Branch
Go Reserves, Any Branch
Go ANG, Any Branch
Go NOAA
Go Peace Corps
Work ashore or for Maritime-related Federal Government Job
Also important, know what MARAD says about the service obligation upon graduation. Waivers
must be granted for certain career paths, especially in the current market. As has been stated in previous threads, the shipping industry needs skilled workers, and
MARAD is currently focused upon that need. See link for reference.
***For those knowledgeable folks reading this, please correct any of these statements if they are not factual.