I don’t have hard numbers, but observation and extrapolation would lead one to guess that about 20-30% at most of USCG unlimited engineer licenses holders have an ABET engineering degree. Also, it is unlikely that sailing will qualify for experience to get a PE license for those few that have an ABET engineering degree.
The fact is, many are not a handy man with an “engineering degree”. Most are a handy man with a 4 year degree that really should be a 2 year associates degree (edit: but they have the ego of being highly educated and are a perfect example of the Dunning-Kruger effect). In general, the equivalent shore-side job would be a plant operator and maybe shift supervisor/maintenance manager for 1ae/chief level.
Yeah totally oblivious to MSC guys that do a year long hitch on a ship with long periods of absolutely zero traffic or operations sometimes.
Really depends on the specific tasks you’re doing, region of operation, etc. If you’re in high density traffic, inland or coastal waters, etc then I would say zero. But for most deep sea guys that’s the minority of the time.
Yes but with a limited number of people onboard and nearly everyone having a specific duty in case of a fire or emergency, there really isn’t any justification for any level of intoxication while onboard.