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Through the academies, the normal sea time is about 180 days of sea time, which is half of what the USCG requires but through deals with the schools it is enough to sit for the 3rd mate license. For 2nd, chief and captain you need 360 days at sea on your lower license to upgrade. Average starting salary is $40-60,000 (for 6 months at sea) depending on union,flag etc. Whats the best way to get into the yacht industry? through the crewing agencies?
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