[QUOTE=White76;156193]Thanks for the replies, Im interested in Maine Maritime due to the fact that they have a program (SVO) that focuses more on tugs and i would receive my 1600 ton license. I don’t see my self ever wanting to work on large container ships. Money is not a huge problem but I do not enjoy school or do very well in school so the work boat academy is tempting.[/QUOTE]
Not doing well in high school is not that unusual. College is a different thing and most teachers make things more interesting. Give college a try. You can always change your mind. Whatever route you choose remember you will be competing on paper with the academy guys for a job for the rest of your life and life is a long time if you are lucky.