Notes on employment for Water transportation occupations
- Many jobs in water transportation occupations require a merchant mariner�s document or a license from the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Merchant mariners on oceangoing ships are hired for periods ranging from a single voyage to several continuous voyages and may be away from home continuously for months.
- Jobs aboard oceangoing vessels have high pay, but competition for them remains keen, and merchant mariners might have to wait months between work opportunities.
More information on Water transportation occupations from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Water transportation occupations occupation
Number of Water transportation occupations in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Water transportation occupations
Working conditions for Water transportation occupations
Significant points for Water transportation occupations
Training requirements for Water transportation occupations
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