[Capt. Bill11]

Originally Posted by SeaMaster

Thank You, i am very good friends with Robert Trosset, which is a famous fisherman. Also my parents own a print shop and they do printing for all the boats in Key West. So i can talk to some of them about getting a job for the summer. Also what is a small vessel sea service forum? Now i guess i will go hang out at the docks and talk to some Captains. Thank alot for the advice.

The form should be attached to this reply. If not you'll find it here:

http://www.uscg.mil/forms/cg/CG_719S.pdf


I would also suggest looking into becoming at least a dive master and perhaps taking some diesel mechanics classes at a local vo-tech school if offered. And while working on the day boats look into getting your STCW training as soon as possible. Not sure what the age requirements are for that.

I would also suggest taking a class in small boat/tender handling at say a place like http://www.mptusa.com/ in Ft. Lauderdale. While you may be able to handle a small boat just fine now, having the cert. looks good on your resume and can help you stand out from the crowd. As well as taking a class in radar, silver service, first aid, CPR, etc. when ever you have the time and money to do so.

[NYCAP123]

On another thread we were discussing the industry changes we anticipate in the coming years. With that in mind I have to say forget about working on a yacht for experience except on school breaks. The CG may not lead you there either although it may. With the changes I anticipate I'd say get into a maritime accademy. I think that the days of working your way up from DH are fading. Technology and regulations are rapidly changing. You need degrees to show. A side major in hospitality or hotel management would also help.