The transition from the military into a maritime career for veterans can be a rewarding experience. The maritime industry provides family-wage jobs and an opportunity to continue serving our nation in a new and dynamic capacity.

In most cases, your experience in the armed services compliments the training that you would ordinarily receive as part of our training programs for veterans in maritime positions. Start your Career Application today and we will help you leverage your experience into a new career as a Merchant Mariner!

Our Program is VA (Veterans Administration) Approved

If you are thinking of transitioning to a merchant mariner after military service, it is highly recommended that you begin accumulating a record of all your training while still in service, if you did not do so from the start of your military career. As part of the credentialing process, the following documents should be organized as part of a veteran’s military record and readily available to include in the licensing and credentialing application process. (Another excellent resource is OSD’s “Mil-2-Mariner Eligibility Tool,” available HERE.)

Navy: History of Assignments (HOA) and / or Coast Guard: Transcript of Sea Service (TOSS)

• Request your service records via the National Archives

Summary of Military Records

• Including all Training, by executing a Request Pertaining to Military Records(SF-180).

Can I use my Vet benefits?

• Yes, but you will need your Certificate of Eligibility.

How much time with the military will transfer over?

• At least 2 years in Engine or Deck approved ratings. The USCG will approve the use of 60% of military sea service and apply it to obtain a USCG endorsement of Able Seafarer Deck or FOWT with no recency requirement.

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