Tips for Entry
If you live near a port, get a part-time job on a sightseeing boat, fishing boat, or any other type of boat where a crew is employed. This will help you learn if the boat life is for you.
Visit the Web sites of maritime colleges and academies to learn more about educational requirements for various careers in water transportation.
Visit the Web sites of trade associations such as the Passenger Vessel Association, among others, to learn more the news and events in the industry.
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