Different Entry Level Positions As A Merchant Mariner // VLOGMAS

[@IntoTheMystery13]

The hardest part for me trying to understand this industry is every videos I’ve found uses a ton of acronyms and terminology that I’ve never heard before. I’d love to hear this broken down for people with no experience in the maritime world.

[@MikeMills1]

I did break it down for people with no experience lol

[@AlpineAlien]

Google exists

[@TikiSavage]

Aye sailor, appreciate all the information you're providing. On a personal note I'm going for Engine Dep as you suggested thank you for your guidance, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Years brother Bless up

[@MikeMills1]

You got it bruv only up from there

[@FlusxOnline]

Question: How do clocking in and clocking out works? You punch in like a normal job? Also, can you switch jobs with other companies? Or you're stuck doing what you're doing?

[@MikeMills1]

There isn't any official clocking in and out. You have a set time to be working and when that time hits you start getting paid.

[@steviedee415]

I was a custodian! So that’s right up my alley. I did it for the School District

[@MikeMills1]

Good luck. But if aim higher then fhat if I were you

[@scotttirik8101]

Thanks for making these videos my boy. I’m working towards getting on board and international ship and I’ve just started trying to get everything together. It’s nice to hear about all the different details cause it gets complicated quick 💪

[@MikeMills1]

Lol nah fam it's not as complicated as it seems. I promise you

[@alfjones6377]

Great video! Thanks for your break down! I have a couple of questions! I want to do O.S. deckhand at entry level, can i get all my documentation like twic, passport, etc., and skip the union program for the 3-6 months training? I want to join asap. Once I have joined can i climb and rank up? Or is that only with the 4 year academy program? Will i be able to attend the academy program after i join as a merchant mariner, like attend between contracts? Or is there another viable way? When you port and dock at foreign countries do you get time to travel and explore for a few days? If so how much time do you get? Thank you and sorry for asking so many questions haha EDIT: you said as an O.S. after 6 months of seatime you can go to school to get your A.B. to become an A.B. how long is that process?

[@MikeMills1]

Hmmm....couple things. You can't even join anything until you have obtained all those things. Passport, twic, med cert, mmc. After obtaining those if you want to go union you can go siu. If you want to start working faster join msc. Both still require training but mac's training is only a few weeks compared to siu which is a few months. If you want to become an officer I recommend joining an academy now but since you want to work first just come in as an entry level and work your way up. Port time depends on how long the ship is pulled into port. Everyone is allowed off the ship after there working hrs are done which varies position to position. If you come in as an os yes you need 6 months of sea time go to ab school which is only a few weeks or so then you can sail as an AB

[@alfjones6377]

@@MikeMills1 Thanks i appreciated your in depth response. Much obliged. Hope you got the promotion for the wiper too bruh! I dont have the luxury to go to school right now for 4 years. but i hope to enter as a o.s. and climb rung by rung

[@darkside6101]

Just got a notification that my mmc is approved to print! I’m ready to get on it like you man. S/N they allow you to have a beard like that or are you pushing it lol thanks for the video man

[@MikeMills1]

Definitely pushing it. As I said before some ships are different then others if the captain doesn't care then you good. But if you have a anal captain, then you prolly clean shaven

[@youtubename5784]

Hey bro, great videos. I appreciate you sharing these experiences

[@MikeMills1]

Yurpp

[@lamonttaylor5061]

I used to be a deckhand but never worked on a cargo ship. I have my passport and need to get some more documents for apprenticeship..

[@MikeMills1]

Good luck !!

[@britt.bratt305]

With deck department do you have to get certified with the fork lifts ?

[@MikeMills1]

@britt.bratt305 i think so yes at some point

[@leewill8510]

First off thank you for the videos. They have been inspiring and very informative! Quick question. What is the difference between medical form CG 719k and CG 719k entry level? Would I be able to obtain my Mmc with either one?

[@MikeMills1]

Get the one with entry level on it for you then when you renew you'll just get the regular one

[@leewill8510]

Thank you!

[@uglytruth4467]

what are the jobs that are above entry-level and what kind of training qualifications do we need? can We come off street working above entry level.

[@MikeMills1]

There are a bunch if jobs above entry level. But unless you went to maritime school you coming in as an entry level. But if you go take some courses it'll help you upgraded faster. But you still gonna come in as an entry level.

[@rickyblaze8263]

What’s the bunking situation like do you room with someone or do you have your own quarters?

[@MikeMills1]

Depends on ship and your position

[@kas7344]

What documents and credentials do i need to apply? And how can someone apply for a higher position without any sea experience

[@MikeMills1]

Watch my other videos to much for me to type

[@shemekiad]

You said 26k but you showed the website that said 65k 🥴 I’m confused

[@MikeMills1]

Base pay for entry level is about 26k I believe. But with overtime it comes to about 70 to 90kish but that also depends on the ship.

[@daking9040]

As a SA do you share your room with someone?

[@MikeMills1]

Depends on ship but I currently do yes

[@keepingupwiththejonesesjax]

Which position get the most overtime…, I leave for neo next week

[@MikeMills1]

it doesn't matter you aren't choosing what position you are going out as 😂😂 but su prolly gets the most overtime. I'd still move up immediately. Fuck the position you coming in as.

[@keepingupwiththejonesesjax]

@@MikeMills1 dam ok

[@MikeMills1]

@@keepingupwiththejonesesjax lol yeah

[@vibraVate33]

Is my mmc and passport all i need to work as a merchant mariner

[@MikeMills1]

Twic, medical certificate

[@23nickhewitt]

What’s a good starting out position then?

[@MikeMills1]

Lol they all are what you make it. Can't tell you what's good for you. As I said in the video

[@shemekiad]

Another thing is that 4k gross or net? Cuz there’s a difference

[@MikeMills1]

You all over the place I gross around 43 to 4500 every 2 weeks. So average around 8-8400 a month. Lol. You not paying attention. I grossed just under 40k in about 3 and a half months

[@kas7344]

@@MikeMills1seriously? That’s pretty good…what can i expect as entry level? Do they pick a job for me or i get to choose what tasks to work after orientation and training

[@MikeMills1]

@kas7344 this is entry level. And don't expect this much I'm just on special clas of ships so who knows what you'd get

[@koviyovas8325]

how about Radio Electronics Technician ?

[@MikeMills1]

What about it?

[@koviyovas8325]

@@MikeMills1 do you know how their lifestyle is onboard? all the vids I see are about Wiper, su, and os. kinda weird not to see anything on comms.

[@MikeMills1]

@koviyovas8325 not weird. Can't record in coms area. Life is chill for them. Easy gig. Just have to get a bunch if certs

[@lamonttaylor5061]

So what's the age limit for these jobs because is 47 years old.

[@MikeMills1]

@lamonttaylor5061 you are fine you can. Join

[@erikcharmon5733]

How do you apply

[@MikeMills1]

Get your credentials and then apply with a company that is hiring

[@testing1-2three]

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