SIU UNLICENSED APPRENTICE PROGRAM BREAKDOWN | MERCHANT MARINER TRAINING | HOW TO BECOME A SAILOR

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NEEDED TO SAIL:
Passport
TWIC -Transportation Worker Identification Credential
MMC - Merchant Mariner Credential
STCW - Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
or
BST - Basic Safety Training

[gabbymadsen]

I wish I knew about Piney Point when I got out of the Army back in 07. This is a really good series and I hope it reaches more people.

[douglasprewitt]

For anyone reading this... Just go sail as an OS, Wiper or Messman. Get your sea time and upgrade your credentials. Going to the SIU school sounds like such a waste of time IMO. In the year it takes to complete the school you could already be sailing AB or Oiler.

[jamesbillington]

Just discovered you today Joe. First of all, GREAT JOB on what I have seen so far. I went into Piney Point in 1982, after 4 years in the US Navy. Back then, it was just the 4-month program (or thereabouts) and then they get you your first ship, and then that was it. My first 2 ships were the Coastal Kansas (a very, very old ship) and then the Sealand Consumer. Then I hit pay-dirt. I took an LNG class at Piney Point and for the next 5 years, sailing on LNG ships. It was great because I was on a permanent rotation, and no longer had to go to the union hall in Jacksonville to find a new job each time. That's it for now and look forward to seeing the rest of your videos.

[dominiccase]

I have sent all your videos to my nephew.
He's had a little bit of a rough going He's very motivated now after he's seen all of this.
He's going to get his passport and he's getting his medical

[scottlee]

Nice job, brother. I enjoy your videos from time to time. Class 736 June 2010. Sailing 2nd Mate Unlimited now. SIU helped me upgrade fast. Yes, it helps, for all you nonschool believers. STOS’ are far more educated and prepared for the industry. Don’t get me wrong, the C card route is just fine as well. We all have different stuff going on in our lives. Thanks again, brother. Smooth seas and following winds.

[Boddav]

Well done.I went to sea from 1974 to 2015.Didn't join the SIU until 1999.At this point, I wasn't really marketable but starting out and taking the SIU's curriculum is a good way to go.You have schooling, security, and broad range of different types of vessels to work on.Benefits and affiliation are very important.

[Gothumanity]

This is an amazing channel. After five years working at sea as a cruise ship photographer, I am transitioning career and decided to go for the ordinary seaman position because I developed a love for the ships and wanted to be closer to the marine operations department. These are really helpful information to me for the unlicensed apprentice, thank you. I am looking forward to getting accepted onboard vessels again and starting anew. Love your videos and best of luck on your voyages :)

[raymullen]

After the Marine's I got a UNION Job as a Welder two main
Com. I work for was A. MOE Ship and Engine Repair and
Philly Ship Repair out of PHILLA and love it ....BUT i got in
rolled into the Fire Fighter Program and spent the next
30 Years of You Life as a Fireman ...LOVING every min...
of it ....If You ''''LOVE WHAT YOU DO YOU WILL NEVER WORK
A DAY IN YOUR LIFE Cruise ON !!!!

[Bruhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.]

Thanks for uploading these informative videos. I'm 20 and i've been kind of drifting around unsure of what to do with my career, but maritime work has caught my attention like a moth to a flame once i started looking into what the work and benefits are like.

[Jake-dl]

What an interesting career, to which you seem well suited, with your nomadic spirit. I really enjoy your videos, keep them com'in. 🇨🇦

[hengineer]

Fascinating to see from the Unlicensed perspective. Graduate of California Maritime Academy here ('05).

[Paul-reph]

Good stuff Joe! Class 600 here. It was a great experience for me and your videos really bring me back. Keep up the good work....liked 👍 and subscribed 🤙

[ronniekotler]

If I was a young man I would follow in your foot steps.

[WalterGreissle]

I graduated from Piney Point in 1980. I ended up going with Mobil Oil as an Ordinary.

[carine]

Just watched your 77 days on a cargo ship. Subscriber now

[lpg]

Outstanding video, subscribed! US Navy 95 - 05 "I loved being on ships".

[Mille]

Started at piney in class 762 now sailing 3rd engineer.

[MrEyeget]

Impressive training regiment! I had no idea!

[MJRamirezVideo]

Really interesting content def gonna check out more video from you. Now when I look at ships I’ll better understand

[barryjames]

Fascinating like all of your vids Joe.