My nephew did his internship on a Shell LNG ship. I told him to make damn sure he had his loads and discharges documented. Turns out he got all but 2 loads and 1 discharge. After graduation, he sailed as 4th on a Shell LNG run between Mexico and SA. Got his needed L&Ds on the first hitch. He took the PIC course and moved up to 3rd the next trip. Being fluent in Spanish doesn’t hurt. Work-wise, he hasn’t missed any meals and just got his CM ticket.