International and coastwise shipping on large oceangoing vessels. Container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers moving cargo across oceans and between major ports.
Rotation
60-120 days
Pay
Union scale + OT
Benefits
Full medical, pension
What You Will Find Here
Container ship operations and major carriers
Tanker industry: crude, product, and chemical
Bulk carrier operations and cargo types
Jones Act vs. international flag opportunities
Union hiring halls: AMO, MEBA, SIU, SUP
Typical rotation schedules and port calls
Career progression on deep sea vessels
International vs. coastwise trade routes
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