What kind of jobs could I get with a BS in Marine Transportation outside of the maritime industry? This may sounds like a silly question (if you don’t want to sail, don’t get the license/degree) but let me elaboration: I am entering sophomore year at a maritime academy and I definitely want to sail…

[image] TCP231: I do plan on minoring in business as an undergrad and then getting a masters in business later through my academy’s program. I think this would help for sure. Sounds like you’re at Mass? If so, I personally wouldn’t bother with the business minor unless you’ve got the extra ti…

I know this is the domain of engineering, but even as a deckie you could use those skills in any kind of facilities management or construction project management role. Lots of translatable skills. EHS in a different industry is also a possibility. I think a lot of it comes down to what parts of the …

[image] Steamer: You might be able to sell insurance or work at West Marine. Don’t forget host at a maritime themed seafood restaurant. Just kidding. It depends on the economy & mostly who you know. If the economy is good, easy to get hired anywhere, many times degree or not. Other times, pe…

The Federal Government hires Marine Transportation Specialists (may be listed under other titles, but this is common position title) and generally they try to hire individuals with credentials. The salary probably isn’t as high as at other employers but the benefits are great and the work-life bala…

It depends on what type of deck officer you are. If you are a hands on, get dirty and get stuff done officer, then there many shoreside opportunities, like construction (including marine construction), logging, cranes and rigging, heavy trucking, etc. If you are a stand around with your thumb up y…

Former Deck Officers I know who have moved out of the marine industry in a shore job are generally in the health and safety side of things. An experienced health and safety professional in a shore based role has a lot of transferable skills to other non-maritime industries. Also changing industry b…

Port captain at any city or privately run ferries.

That’s what we need: more 20-something “Port Captains” that have never been captains.

I once met an ex-engineer that was doing potable water inspections on passenger boats. I can’t remember the exact title or place he worked as I was newbie. But, he inspected cruise ships and their equipment, logs and such to be sure they were abiding by the potable standards.

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You might be able to sell insurance or work at West Marine.

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