You guys are funny towards each other.
Capt. Lee, you have brought up another possible job which I could be qualified to perform as a Ballast Control Operator. I will look up the companies you suggest and see what happens. I think that you are right that I should try to use my 3rd Mate’s. I know that there are many good seamen out there in the fields who have been there working up towards the bridge, but there are not as many 3rd Mates. I was hoping that a company would hire me on as an apprentice mate on a OSV but I fear that I will have to enter as a AB and then get stuck in the hawsepipe with everyone else. I still am ignorant about the industry in the Gulf and have a lot to learn, but I am very excited to be in a challenging position. I am so excited to get to work that It is a bit depressing that the companies I have applied to have not even responded to me to let me know that the application has been reviewed.
You professionals here on this site have given me great insight into the industry, thank you.
Chris