I was wondering if some people could help me out. I want to start a new career working on ships. I plan to be an ordinary seaman. Im 48 years old. I have gotten my twic card and passport and just did my coast guard physical and passed. I know i have to pay a fee to get the MMC. I just really dont …

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I watch a lot of his videos. Even tried to connect to no avail. I should ask if i need the mmc before i can do aything with SIU. I am looking too get out of my current job asap and star a new one. Jacksonville fl. Seems where i need to go. asap?

In general you will find that maritime employers are looking for seamen. So it is worth your time to gain the information that they will provide. .

Join SIU I would say try msc but you better be ready for long trips

Thats what i am wondering about. The fees. What should i do first. Submit my application to coast guard. Then pay my fees. Or vice versa. Or go to SIU and make a seminar and they do it?

Did you read the application page or anything because if you did you would know you have to submit the receipt from pay.gov with the application. Military sealift command would proudly take you. Prolly won’t even send you home for 8 months or so

Incidentally, MSC happens to be one of the few employers left that you can sail with and actually experience enjoyable port calls in exotic locales, and actually have a little time to do some stuff while ashore.

I second Tugslasthitch’s advice. The maritime industry is in crises mode but the clouds may be breaking. MSC’s dilemma is probably your golden opportunity to fast track into shipping. They need seamen, period full stop. Do not walk, run. Contact MSC. If not contact SIU directly. Check out thei…

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Thalassophile79 December 28, 2024, 9:30pm 18

I would suggest MM-Seas, if you have not submitted your application to the NMC. $10 plus the $140 for the USCG and they will take care of the application for you.

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