How To Become A Merchant Seaman | How I Became A Merchant Seaman

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Hey everyone!! I just posted a new video about my overall experience if anyone is interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIrJdImZjtJgodU

[@misterceo2168]

Dani_Love12 🙌🏾

[@jayparra8574]

Dani_Love12 HEY SISTAH GURL! Now I’m really looking into this now. I’m now subscribed.

[@idiotu668]

Dani_Love12 I'm a chief mate with SIU

[@christianobrien4465]

I wish you could talk with my 15yr old daughter about this...shed love it! Be well and maybe you'll reply?

[@blackdynamite58]

I'm about to share this and afterward take it down k? Thanks

[@jcoghill2]

It sounds like you have to put life on hold financially for about a year and that once you get your first ship you're in. My social security will take care of that. Excellent video! Thanks for covering the health and age concerns I had. I think I will give it a whirl and see what happens.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Go for it!

[@dr.tanyadove822]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn Hello thanks for sharing. Are you still a merchant seaman.

[@roselynholloway7863]

@@Dani_TheUnicorndid you know how to swim before

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

@@roselynholloway7863 I’ve been swimming since 2 years old.

[@gorgihow2000]

I am 59 and I have been a chemical operator for 20 of those years. I want to thank you for the information you gave. Very informative, I could do the training, and the traveling. I will look into it. You take care of yourself in these trying times. Live long and prosper.

[@MurdaIncorporated]

Merchant Mariner here...I'm on a ship in Singapore and live in Bali when I'm off! Great career and lots of guys are retiring. I recommend the career if you like hard work and lots of money

[@QQTrick1QQ]

The median salary for water transportation workers, including marine mariners, is $55,590, as of May 2017. The highest 10 percent of water transportation workers earns nearly $120,000, while the lowest 10 percent earns around $27,000. A rookie merchant marine, such as sailor, earns a median annual salary of $40,730.

[@QQTrick1QQ]

The good is there isn't many places to spend it so it racks up, correct? And you get to see the world.

[@rolandvargas4342]

This video has been THE most helpful so far. you have no idea. I'm already start some of the process and you definitely answer some. Im applying SIU, very helpulf.!! THANKS!!!!!!

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Roland Vargas awesome!! Thanks for watching. Good luck 🤞🏾😁

[@parawill7074]

I want to thank you for your informative videos on becoming a Merchant Seaman. I'm currently in the pre-employment phase at MSC and I look forward to my time at sea once everything is done. Your videos were one of the first ones that I viewed during my research prior to applying and it was very helpful. Hope all is well with you and appreciate the time and effort you put into informing the public about the maritime industry. Hell, once I get back, I may feel compelled to make a vid as well to pay it forward. 😉👍

[@divulgewithchip1099]

You good?

[@parawill7074]

@@divulgewithchip1099 - I am. I got everything done, but Covid shut all my shit down. I have my MM license, but not getting on a ship until all this nonsense ends.

[@KaleilehuaKaeo-Okimoto]

Omg this is my dream, thank you so much for your advice! I’m working on my certs right now before I turn in my application.

[@doraymeandyou]

I was 32 when I had my daughter. I could’ve done this for 15 years before becoming a mom. Would’ve been the perfect career for me. Too bad there was no such thing as KZbin back then, so I had no idea this job even existed or what it was called or where to look it up.

[@johnhoffman8203]

Good video, if I was younger, I was 22 yrs in the Navy and enjoyed sea time except for separation. I too was in engineering and understand hands on and repair.

[@docgrins1664]

thanks after going through 10 videos i finally found some useful information other than video compilations over terrible music.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

docgrins glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@duellinksrebel143]

Facts it’s so irritating nobody explains anything 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@idiotu668]

Anybody that goes to Piney Point, choose either galley, deck or engine... BUT if you go deck or engine, dont stop at just being unlicensed, SIU has officer classes... You can become and officer (3rd mate or 3 assist. engineer) and work your way up to Captain or Chief Engineer. I went through SIU in 2003 and no one will tell you that you can become as officer... You can make upwards of 130k-180k per year as an officer on ATBs for 6 months of work only... FACTS

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

idiot U a friend of mine when through SIU and just got his 3 engineer license. I met him as a QMED and watched him work his way up. Thanks for your input and thanks for checking out my video!

[@idiotu668]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn no problem, thanks for the video

[@leo4rmleoland]

How long does it take to climb up to 3rd mate?

[@lemmingsinsight89]

@@leo4rmleoland You need 1080 days of seatime working in the deck dept. There are no 3rd mate jobs though. Very hard to find one. The merchant marine academies keep pumping out graduates every year and the schools have flooded the market.

[@NotAmandaMurray]

This really helped, watched both of your videos and gave me a lot of insight, especially with being a woman wanting to go into this field it was wonderful to hear everything

[@bernardguzman1938]

What's security like on a vessel? What happens if a crime is committed on ship? Is there a "jail" on board where someone is detained? What about medical care should an emergency arise?

[@scotthaselbauer8267]

Hey Dani !! What's up !! ?? I'm Scott.. I just got my tentatively accepted into the unlicensed apprenticeship program at SIU. So I'm just enjoying your video and others as well. Just wanted to say hi!!

[@zcdhomes]

Yes, I want to hear more!!

[@KeitaManStrong]

This vid was extremely informative. I want to say thank you sis! And best wishes to you in your journey.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

KeitaMan no problem! And thank you for checking out my video! Best wishes on your journey as well ♥️

[@originalangelelias]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼 Thinking of pursuing this career I'm 26 and single

[@audreanarwood3848]

Hello Thanks for all this info really helped ease my mind

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

I’m glad I could help somehow. Thanks for watching my video.

[@thomaspwilson3]

Thank you for this view! Great overview! I used to sail as an Army contractor with MSC ships and I am interested in becoming a merchant seaman. This was an excellent guide!

[@mariae5810]

This info is hard to find thanks for making this. It’s encouraging to see a woman in this role I feel less nervous now!

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Thank you! You got this 🙌🏾

[@Jeff21212]

My Niece does it, she is 23, she said while your on the ship your not spending money. they house you for free, feed you for free. when get off the ship you have a good bit of money in the bank. I wish i did something like this when i was younger. My niece went Piney Point as well.

[@drehardin]

It's like being in jail with a full time job. 💰

[@laurenconrad1799]

This was incredible. Thank you. I didn't know this job existed until just now and you made it all so clear.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Thank you! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@innaytv1068]

Great informational video. Answered a lot of my questions, I’m looking forward for this process... ps I’m you thousandth subscriber.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

THANK YOUUUU !! 🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@basicnomad]

Just came across your channel. Thanks for information. I've wondered about this so thanks . I was a hall mutt for over 20yr

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Proud of you! This was something that I wanted to do but women did not do in my day. It's wonderful that you can do this now. I wish you the best in your career!

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Wow!! 60's Wow I could do this!

[@wes11bravo]

Really interesting, Dani! Thanks for posting this.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Wes Harris and thank you for watching!

[@jasonduke3608]

Hi thanks for your video. Are you ocean or great lakes? I was in college in traverse city mi for lake freighters. Engineering officer, math was brutal. Unfortunately I did'nt cut it. This was back in the 90's. Still regret it. Glad the world is growing up it's great women are allowed to do this. Best wishes to you.

[@jasonduke3608]

Sorry you answered my question about lake or ocean. Hey you chose a very excellent career. Engineering is a great career. Again, best wishes.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Thanks!! And it’s never too late to try again. Best wishes to you as well!

[@jasonduke3608]

Dani_Love12 Thank you for your reply. Here's a non Nautical question, do you like working on old cars? If so what type?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

The only old car I ever worked on was my first little beater lol. Other than that, I really don’t. My dad does all my car work for me. I just watch and assist lol. It’s different when I’m home.

[@rpg23245]

About the military benefits thing. I'm not sure about the rest of the world but you're allowed to shop in the base in Guam. You can even shop in the commisarry where only military personnel are allowed to shop.

[@Alynos235]

I just want to thank you for this video, I have been searching for a good well informed video. I am excited and want to do this as well, I am in the process of getting all my documents to apply for this.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Anthony Lo hey. Thanks for watching my video. Hope it helped. Good luck!!

[@Alynos235]

Dani_Love12 Do you plan to vlog while your on duty?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Anthony Lo I actually vlogged a lot on my last ship, I just never posted it. Hopefully I can find some of those videos.

[@christianstevens9804]

Just signed on with SIU. Nice to see young women getting an MMC and taking to the seas. Good on ya!

[@drehardin]

What's the MMC?

[@girl_from_everywhere]

@@drehardin Merchant Mariners Credential

[@josephmcclam3930]

Nice video I am actually about to start my career for the merchant seamen and I've been trying to find out more about it and I think you covered everything thanks

[@tylervanmeter5628]

Can you do a video about daily life at training? You make me super excited to be joining the Union.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Definitely. Next on my list!

[@yung_sinn]

Fresh out of high school and i've already gotten my twic did the drug test now im stuck on what to do....credential? send everything in? I have no clue please help

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Yung sin you should apply to a maritime college (King’s Point, SUNY) or to seafarers.org. You’ll need your MMC and passport, letters of recommendation, it’s all listed in the website. Best of luck and congrats on graduating!!

[@jimmiejohnson1404]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn Hello I’m a tugboat pilot in Huston an I’m looking to maybe change jobs an I was wondering if u can send me a Little information. On how that apply an maybe change jobs

[@craigripley7504]

in the SIU you can do what is called a Life Boat challenge for a job by challenge them with the Life Boat credential if you have it they don't you get the job . Looks like allot has changed since i was in back in the 90's .

[@lharmon7778]

Thank you. Good info. God bless you all over again

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Don Da Drill thank you 🙏🏾 Blessings to you as well

[@crimcrammoo]

so after you officially become a merchant mariner, you can just sign up for contracts whenever you feel like it? so can i say, sail out for 6 months and then come back and become a teacher? or say if you havent been out to sea for awhile, like 3 years do you need to recertify or something? thanks again for making this video, very informative.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Yes! You have to take your classes over that expire like water survival, firefighting, etc., but you decide when you work once you’re part of the Union. Ideally, you need to ship at least 90 days of every year to keep your benefits and to be able to renew courses for free-otherwise you have to pay for the classes yourself-about $500 per course.

[@jaketpam2436]

Really helpful and think it Deffo pushed me into applying, thanks so much!

[@dorothydemoss902]

Ms Dani your volume levels in your videos are so low I can barely hear ya sweetie :) But I do love your videos and will keep watching for sure. You go girl see the world !!!

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Dorothy Demoss sorry! I’ll try to fix the volume next time. Thank you 🙏🏾♥️ And thanks for watching.

[@tylervanmeter5628]

Girl you are awesome! Thank you so much

[@depfeffel6455]

Very nice video and great info. Thank you

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Dominic Marshall thank you 🙏🏾

[@Cssaarr]

thanks for this; 2 QUESTIONS: 1) Can you ask for a job in any country? like, if I am Argentinian (I am), and I have some education on ships, and I travel to USA and ask for a job there, are they gonna give it to me? or are there strong preferences with nationality or with the type of school each company or country prefer? 2)one guy with a youtube channel says you people have 4hs of work followed by 8 hs of free time.....but annother guy said He worked: 4hs watching, had 4 free hours, then 4 hs working on the deck, then 4 hs. watching again, then 8 free hours...........which one was your case? I live in Argentina and I

[@indo3052]

I was told i can go get a physical and drug test from my doctor. I was also told the fire and water training isn’t absolutely necessary to get hired on.

[@BrandyEWynne]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@JOCECIL]

Thanks a lot!! this video its very helpfull! It wolud be very interesting if you start a vlog as a woman seaman. So, we girls can have an insight about this career that is mainly dominated by men.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Borigirl hey. Thanks for watching my video. I made a short video about what it’s like as a woman, it’s not a vlog but it has a lot of info. I haven’t posted it because I’m not sure who would be interested.

[@euphoricbacon]

Pls post it

[@JOCECIL]

Dani_Love12 hey thanks for replying! Yes please post that video!!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Wow. Thanks, GIRL, for referring to yourself as a GIRL. Don't know how old you are but any female over 21 is a WOMAN. You're why there's still so much sexist attitudes among women.

[@divulgewithchip1099]

@@DrummerGrrrl relax

[@LarryRickenbacker]

Enjoyed it; Thanks for posting!

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

LarryRickenbacker thank you for watching!

[@elliot16]

So the school is purely operational right?

[@ac3121]

I’m in Louisiana we don’t have a merchant seaman union close so what do I do

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Mobile, AL

[@juanvazquez-torres5676]

Thank you 🙏

[@rogerbuss6069]

Dani_Love 12.....What is the average pay scale like. I don't need to know what YOU make exactly but IS there a kind of an average annual income that you can expect when you first start out and does that increase over time like any other job?....Or is it strictly based on what each shipping company pays per "ship out" And your job classification (cook, engineering or deck "classification")? And do you negotiate or bid on jobs and pay rates? It DOES seem to be an "interesting" lifestyle. Just curious.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Roger Buss non officer, $3k-$6k/ month roughly. Every ship/company has its own contract. Every contract has different pay. Officers make more, but they have degrees for this; $10k starting off roughly. The more you upgrade, the higher the pay. Most upgrades require a specific amount of sea time. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@xkirose]

Danny quick question, is it impossible to find a job with be labeled with a c-card? my plan i want to do is join the union after I do my first contract because I need employment fast

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Kirk Baldwin hey. It’s possible. It just may take longer with seniority being low (c-card).

[@audreanarwood3848]

Hello I will be a merchant seaman real soon plz tell me how you get that steel on the boat .

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Wym

[@hollywoodstacks394]

My brother do this he live in Japan now 15 years in now. Its merchant mariner ,and I have a brother that a marine.

[@Beaguins]

Very, very informative! I'm surprised that mariners don't have to know how to swim, though.

[@ThirstyBacon]

Dont they make the school like the military because merchant marines can be called into active duty at any time?

[@WillSubic]

Very Helpful Video ❤️

[@shilomcfadden3768]

Hey I know this video is old but I am wonder how much do the Merchant Marine make a month

[@shadowclanbizz6290]

@Dani_Love12 okay im aready working off shore out of Galveston Tx.. But i dont think im necessarily considered a merchant marinera...Have the Twic card and i mean hell i live on the boat 4on 2off..if that make sence??...so does the experience i have now help and do you know where in Tx i can fine the union buuilding?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

James Berneil a friend of mine has a similar job to yours. He works on tugs and some times ships. There is a union hall in Houston on York St. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching my video!

[@karafez394]

Holy shit another black female merchant marine, was good fam we're rare in this industry

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

kara fez ✊🏾 I’m proud of you!

[@malon4611]

Hi I am from India, I am GC holder/lawful permanent resident of the Unites States. I have no problem in getting Twic card, Merchant Mariner credential, all my training updated on my merchant mariner credential. I can not afford to stay in US. So I want to apply online for positions online/from the comfort of my home in India, but when I contacted the Seafarers Union, I was told that I have to stay/reside close to the Union in NJ- to apply for jobs, for wiper and DDE. Do you know a way where I can apply online? If you do please share me the details. Thanks in advance.

[@parisfrance1887]

Can you do more videos on your experience

[@danitheunicorn5072]

KiD London absolutely. I’ll be making more very soon.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

KiD London hey....guess what!? 🙃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIrJdImZjtJgodU It only took me 6 months 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️ I’m sorry lol

[@MadScientist407]

Very cute. I would love to take you out one day. I’m on the way to my TWIC appt. but anyways slide if your up to it.

[@Appachoppa112]

Ye she fine. So you know she only gon get finer everyday out at sea

[@VillaG89]

What about those 4,5 year degrees all around the world instead of this US 1,5yo thingy ...... I WANT TO BE A SEAMAN - figured it out few days ago at the age of 29. I will even do the 4,5 year school in the country i hate for it.

[@allankariuki3726]

Hello. Is there any way a non USA citizen can apply for the program?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Yes.

[@iamlight8740]

Ok im able to get on the base i have a CAC

[@JeremiahsJourney08]

Thanks for the video. Where did you go to find the doctors to do the physical test?

[@lifewithjules4236]

Thanks for the info. I moved to southern md 8 months ago, I’m really close to piney port and have my twic card. While in the school, are you able to hold a part time job outside of the school?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Typically no. We weren’t even allowed to bring our cars. It’s like boot camp. You can’t leave.

[@Anonymous-qx9sx]

Thank you so much

[@jcoghill2]

The best answer to "What are you doing here" is: The same thing you are. They shut up after that.

[@obiewanobie8726]

Thanks, for your video,, When your in port did you live on your ship?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Only One Obie Chef Original Obie thank for watchhng. Yes, you live on the ship throughout the duration of your contract no matter if you’re in port or at sea.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIrJdImZjtJgodU

[@oldtomfool]

Super helpful.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

🙏🏾 I’m glad to help.

[@johnsteelman1410]

Hello, your a lady , what if you went aboard a Ship and had to stay in a room with 2 other people ( men ) ? Some Ships don't have single Rooms....what then ?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Our ships only have a crew of roughly 20 people. Very rarely on US flag ships will you see anyone me having to share a room.... I’ve never been on a ship or seen a ship where anyone had to share a room. I’ve only shared a bathroom once and that was a one off ship. Now phase 2.....I shared a room with 2 women on a cruise ship during my training. You can room with the opposite sex, i believe. But we had the choice....

[@elliottmanning]

Sure a lot of information !!!

[@carlosgonzalez6464]

Did you go threw an apprenticeship ? And if not is it better. Please get back to me as soon as you can thank you dani.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

4 OR EVER D 3 A D yes. I was an apprentice.

[@carlosgonzalez6464]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn oh okay cool. I live in Nashville TN and their isnt a union hall over here. So would i have to make an appointment in another state ? And also just because im annoying what type of math and etc are on the test. Lol thank you for your time and responding to these comments. I hope you have a great day. Adios friend.

[@Calmhaven1313]

What is the name of the union? I would like to join?

[@Denverjohnson769]

What if you have a Violent Felony

[@iamlegend6676]

What crime was committed?

[@dreonwilliams9046]

I am out of Jacksonville Florida could you please send me some info on how to start

[@elijahdiallo9766]

That’s exactly where I’m from but I’m going to the school in Maryland. I have a cousin that’s a merchant seaman in Jacksonville that could tell you how to start.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

There is a major union hall in Jacksonville. Many ships come and go from there. Google “seafarers union hall Jacksonville” and boom. Pandora’s box opened.

[@elijahdiallo9766]

Dani_Love12 is there any employee benefits?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Elijah Diallo yes

[@powertothepeople5628]

I joined S.I.U. back in 94 right out of high school. Stopped sailing back in 2001.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Power to the People a long time brother.

[@mshotz5171]

Power to the People do u have to cut your hair

[@powertothepeople5628]

No not when you are on the ship. When i was down at Piney Point in the Trainee Program you used to have to get a haircut once and stay shaven. I'm not sure about how the trainee program at Piney Point is now.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

DCUO iVegeta they made the guys cut theirs in the training program

[@ASSwipe.]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn im about to apply how hard was the math test? And how long was the application process

[@Joel1989V]

Thank you !!!!

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

candido Velasquez no problem. Thanks for watching!! ♥️

[@ricowilson5]

Will going to school For Marine Engineer help me out? I’m stuck between naval architect, marine engineer or merchant mariner. I’m 27 & changed my major, finally wanting to go for this. Any advice for me?

[@billysmith5721]

epilepsy controlled by meds i drive a car. can i enter the school

[@josephroberson2888]

They provide you with everything you need now... You have to pay a total of 1500 dollars for Uniforms, credentials ext... And the school is a year long now.

[@FromTheDeepSoil]

Sreynsh Kumar how so can you explain

[@LarryRickenbacker]

Wish I'd have known about the Lundeburg school in Piney Point (Maryland) before I began my teaching career some 30 years ago.

[@ASSwipe.]

@@LarryRickenbacker i was going to school to be a teacher but decided to do this

[@RickJamesBitch108]

Joseph Roberson why did it go from 3 months to a year? That seems like a long time especially if you won’t get paid that much for training.

[@LarryRickenbacker]

@@ASSwipe. Please take the advice of an old man: Save and invest some of that money while you are young. Good luck!

[@bigbang9175]

Hi Dani_Love21 i have a couple of questions. How much was the school you attended? Have you heard of blue water maritime school in Jacksonville and are they an acceptable school? Also are there any jobs that in the buisness management field with merchant seamanship.

[@adidiretube8443]

Please can you tell me about how to get chance for the upgrading my marine engineering license in Maryland??? when I am other nationally living outside USA???

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

If you have the sea time, you can apply to upgrade.

[@scotthaselbauer8267]

Can the guys and gals talk to each other and visit ??

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Talk, yes. Fraternize, no.

[@nephtalyortiz5919]

Do they have Gyms in the ship?

[@divulgewithchip1099]

Good question

[@evolvedempress8953]

Yes

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Yes. Most of the time. Some, wayyyy better than others lol.

[@lalo1231]

Hey I gotta couple of questions... 1) What school did you attend? 2) How much is the tuition? I have my Twic card and passport because I'm a truck driver. Thanks for your video VERY Helpful & wherever you are I hope that you are safe god bless

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

SHANE WALLACE I attended a training program in Maryland. It was free tuition, free room and board and free food. Most of the maritime academies and training facilities are free. I had to pay close to $500 for my uniform though. Thanks for watching my video. God bless you too.

[@blackmamaba0003]

Dani_Love12 I would like to do this may I have more information can you inbox me

[@SwaggaC]

Can you provide the name of school you attended?

[@danielsimchuk7562]

Dani_Love12 how is it free? Is it cause it’s highly selective?

[@lemmingsinsight89]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn Getting a bachelor's degree in marine transportation or marine engineering at a maritime academy is not free, unless you have a scholarship... Getting an education at a maritime academy is quite expensive. In fact, the chief mate on my last ship said he owed $100k in student loans for attending Cal Maritime. The cheapest academy though would be Texas A&M Galveston. Def the most affordable. Most expensive is Maine or Mass.

[@dyseanbutler4049]

Do the males have to cut their hair and facial hair at any point of this process??

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Dysean Butler if you go to the maritime training facility I went to, they will make you cut your hair/facial hair.

[@tiffanywingo]

Uniform is how much 2500 dollars 🙄

[@zacksjaded9071]

Did you go to actual college though? Or was it just the 3 month school? Because I want to be a officer straight away. And I know that if you do a 4 year period college you graduate with a offices license.

[@denigma68rltw]

If you want to be an officer I recommend you go to one of the various Maritime schools.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Day Dreamer if you want to be an officer, go to a maritime college. I have a degree in business, but this isn’t like the military. You can have a degree and still have to start from the bottom unless you went to a maritime college. In the military you can have a BS and become an officer, but not as a MM.

[@johnsteelman1410]

What job did you have on a Ship ? You were in the Steward's Dept . ?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Engine dept. QMED

[@johnsteelman1410]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn You ever had to Ship Out as a Wiper ? You need time in engine room to take the test for a QMED ?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

@@johnsteelman1410 I shipped as a wiper when I was still entry level. My 4th phase I was a wiper. I accumulated enough sea time to Sit my my oiler test, next QMED. You need the required amount of sea time each time you upgrade or sit for a test for a higher rating.

[@johnsteelman1410]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn Hello @Dani_ TheUnicorn , what ships have you been on ? You Ship out with MSC or thru a Union ? Is there an age limit on shipping out ?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

All your questions are answered in my videos.

[@vers4tilelex506]

Have you ever thought about being a consultant?

[@KingTerd]

God thank you this the simplest explanation I've found so far

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Luke Felton glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@theresawoods6322]

Do you know if you can apply with a record?

[@siahswish]

hi I applied for the SIU program but I dont have the twic . How can i obtain it.I only have my passport

[@danitheunicorn5072]

josiah maldonado hey. Go to this website to apply for your TWIC www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic Thanks for watching my video. Hope this helps.

[@sreynshkumar461]

josiah maldonado okk

[@rosshixon6796]

U r super cute! I'd definitely talk to u about other things. Lol but... i dont kno u so i probably should keep it professional. Lol ok my question... im assuming i can use my navy experience but how far would that get me? I was a Machinist Mate. Worked in the engine room and the cryogenic shop.

[@leo4rmleoland]

Awesome video ....Went to the union hall in fort lauderdale yesterday and i passed the test 😁now I'm just waiting for them to contact me to do my drug test and physical ...cant wait checking my email every 1hour😂

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

leo deleon hey! Congrats on passing your test!! I remember refreshing my email over and over haha. Good luck and thank you for watching my video 🤗

[@carlosgonzalez6464]

What type of questions did they have on the test ?

[@drummondrobert]

Im considering joining, had a few a questions about being a Vet and joining. Do you have an email address?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

Robert Drummond hey. Thanks for watching my video. I don’t know much about starting as a merchant Marine as a vet, but I do know that all the vets that started the program with me started from the bottom like me. I would probably contact the school or Coast Guard about it. I’m so sorry I didn’t have more information on that.

[@drummondrobert]

Dani_Love12 Thank you very much! I heard from other retired Merchant Marines recently about the process. I'm pretty excited about getting the process started. I'll be contacting the Coast Guard next week. You video is very informative.

[@SDA7337]

At what age to they force you to retire ? I want a career change at 45.

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

They don’t “force you to retire”. There was a woman in her 60’s in training with me.

[@SDA7337]

@@Dani_TheUnicorn nice! thanks!

[@vinh9190]

ty for this video. ive been wanting to do this for a while but i doubt i can. i can do the work no problem but ive been smoking weed for about 20 years now. 37 yrs old and a chance still?

[@Dani_TheUnicorn]

vinh9190 if you’re willing to pass the drug test, there is no age limit. Good luck. Thanks for watching. Check out my new video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIrJdImZjtJgodU