My Merchant Marine Journey: MSC vs. SIU - Episode 1
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Welcome to the first episode of my new series on 'The Wandering Mariner' channel! In this video, I share my personal journey of transitioning from the Navy to the Merchant Marine. I dive deep into comparing the Military Sealift Command (#MSC) and the Seafarers International Union (#SIU), highlighting key differences and what each can offer. Whether you're considering a maritime career or just curious about life at sea, this episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate your options. Join me as I break down the essentials of each organization and share my firsthand experiences to guide your maritime career path.
Thanks for the information, and providing a definitive answer at the end. As someone entirely new to the field, sounds like SIU is probably a better route to go
Glad it was helpful!
I’m taking this all in. I’m considering MSC as a double Shell Back and multiple military branch experience. Chief Steward is my goal, but I’ll see how much red tape there is. Here we go lol
Awesome! Best of luck with your journey.
Great video! I'm looking to make the career change into the maritime ministry and this helped a lot. Went ahead and subscribed
Lol *industry not maritime ministry. Voice to text creates some hilarious stuff
Thank you for your info. It was a great video, as always.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good information as always. Question: what if the only U.S. Navy ship ( USS Estocin)you were on in yr entire 21 year snd 10 month career in the USNR,was tied up to the pier at Mayport NS., and you were just on her for 2 weeks Annual Training ? For the rest of yr cNavy Reserve time you were primarily with 2 air squadrons at NASJAX and Norfolk? I have no real underway experience i.e an operating DDG, CG, CVN, or CVN, strictly land based SK, or now LS. Thanks, Chief, for your always informative channel.
Thanks for the info brother, just received my 3rd AE. I’m also retired navy and been debating the path I should take.
I'm 38 and I have done a combined 9 months of sea jobs mainly fish processing on two vessels.. I loved being out there but did not make any money 😂 at least not the amount that was promised and I get things happen that can affect that but, I still want to go out there and make a career .. someone told me about MMC & TWIC card and work a container vessel or oil tanker vessel ..
I just need help in the right direction so I can make that step and hopefully make this life count
Yes, having credentials, joining a union or Military Sealift Command will pay much more.
@@thewanderingmariner is the apprenticeship at Piney Point free or do i have to pay for it? Website says room and board are free
Great video! More on SIU pls
Thanks! Will do!
Was wondering if you could help me. I'm 32 years old with only an associates degree. I was planning on joining SIU and then attend CAL Maritime when I have saved enough money. Is that a viable path? Should I go to CAL Maritime first? Would the SIU sea time experience help me out with my studies? I'm stuck at a very, very weird cross road
also, my goals is to become a 3rd mate and later off-shore
The Hawsepipe path is there after you attain the 3 yrs sea time with all the certs, classes and testing for 3rd mate. Having your associates could help shorten some aspects vis a formal schoolhouse. Wish I had a better answer. Maritime schools will require a investment but Hawsepipe path will take a lot of self motivation.
I would reach out to various school houses and get there perspectives.
Best of luck on your journey!
@@thewanderingmariner thanks bud and keep making videos, very inspiring
If I go to SIU do you get paid when you go to apprentice school?
Yes, when you go through training at the Seafarers International Union's school at Piney Point, you receive a stipend for food and lodging, but you are not paid a salary. The training is designed to prepare you for a career at sea, and you start earning once you complete the program and get placed on a ship.