U.S. Maritime Academy’s graduate hundreds of new mariners
U.S. Maritime Academy’s graduate hundreds of new mariners
One thousand plus new maritime graduates have entered the workforce. The U.S. Maritime schools have completed their graduation exercises. The parties are over, now comes the job search.
The maritime industry now has several hundred newly licensed officers, and far too few billets for them. Our best advice for recent graduates is to sail on your license, and upgrade when you can. Employers value the experience and discipline that comes with the license and time at sea.
That being said the shipping market is tight right now. Opportunities to ship out are limited. Stay focused and take advantage of the opportunities when presented to you.
Congratulations, good luck and keep in touch.