Please Help -new career working on ships

Like i say. I know i got to get my foot in the door. Hoping MSC will work out. I will wait patiently for them to start reviewing the apps. If i get to tired of waiting i will take what i can get. There are plenty of places i could look to apply around savannah brunswick ga area. Thanks for the words of hope. As they say. I wont quit my day job in the meantime. Just looking for the right job to leave the One im in.

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Kirby has a bunch of in house training for you to move up, sounds like the 17/h was the training rate until you go through their deckhand class which would be beneficial for you. If you can deck on tugs you’ll have no issue deep sea.

Last I remember, Kirby for the part i worked for was 300ish didn’t work the river so I may be wrong, but the offshore boats recently got good raises.

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It is far easier to find work as a deckhand than finding work with no experience. I’d jump on the offer, ask questions like what does the promotion path look like, etc.
while working as a deckhand you’ll learn about other companies through your crew mates. You’ll also see other companies equipment, see who’s busy and who isn’t.

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Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.

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I’ve been searching the forum and came across this, very helpful. Making similar moves to the OP’s this year. Thanks!

Good luck on your career development.