Career Success As A Merchant Mariner

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

guarantees in life, one vocational training program actually guarantees its graduates an initial job. The training center, located in Piney Point, Md., is affiliated with the Seafarers International Union (SIU) and its contracted companies. Its mission is to provide the train- ing neededfor a successful career as a United States Merchant Mariner. There is no tuition or room and board costs for the entry level pro- gram. Students, however, are expected to cover the cost of travel to the facility, clothing and pre-entry medical screening. Established in 1967, The Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education offers the most U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses of any maritimeschoolin the nation. The center offers everything from entry training to license preparation to academic support and more.As vocational training for The Paul Hall Center offers a 12week training program in basic seamanship. culinary arts and bridge team management. Recently, the school opened a Coast Guard-approved safety school at Barber’s Point, Honolulu, Hawaii. The satellite facility trains students for new job opportunities aboard U.S.-flag cruise ships, while more important each year, the cen- helping meet the increased demand for trained mariners from Hawaii. ing. For example, an engine department simulator at the school Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water District, AFL-CIO U.S. mariners seemingly becomes ter provides state-of-the-art school- provides training for engine room watchkeeping, diesel propulsion andelectrical powerplants. Additionally, the simulator includes an auxiliary system, machinery simulator, plus crane andliquid cargo simulation. Students also have opportunities to benefit from a bridge simu- lator, which makesit possible to upgrade training in voyage plan- ning and execution, coastal and offshore navigation, collision avoidance and search and rescue operations. Training is also available in bridge watchkeeping procedures, oil spill response management, The Seafarers International represents unlicensed United States merchant mariners sailing aboard U.S.-flag vessels into the deep sea, Great Lakes and inland trades. The union also represents licensed U.S. mariners in the Great Lakes and inlandsectors. Seafarers typically enjoy competitive pay, freedom in scheduling, good medical coverage for themselves and their families, a pension plan and a contract that spells out safe working conditions, vacation benefits and more. To learn about the training center and the union, visit the Web site at www.seafarers.org or call toll-free at (877) 235-3275.

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