Hey OP, I am in the same shoes a year later. I was set on going the Washington State Ferry route through an apprenticeship but after multiple rounds of application review, I was denied. Moved to Seattle to pursue a maritime career this past week.
I’m checking in to see how the process went and if you got your foot in the door. Where are you at now, in terms of work, location, and vessel type?
Hearing from those who traveled a similar path is extremely helpful - thank you.