How do I become a Merchant Mariner?

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How do I become a Merchant Mariner?

So I am currently an Electrician wanting to become a Merchant Mariner. Where do I start? Will my Electrician License come in handy when getting a job? What kinds of Liscences will I need? What kinds of Specialties can I train for? (If at all possible...

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I definitely second the uscg link as to what documentation you will need to qualify as a US merchant...

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My boyfriend wants to be a Merchant Mariner, I'm a little worried. How long is the average time at sea?

I've been searching the internet for information, but its hard to find good straight forward info (I don't understand a lot of the lingo they use I just need it in layman's terms.) How long is the average time a Merchant Marine is at sea? Is the pay...

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Statistically, both in the United Kingdom and the United States, seafaring offers the greatest chance...

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Merchant mariner credential question?

What type of drug test do they do to become a merchant mariner? Is it a pre test or a hair follicle or blood. My bf just smokes weed occasionally but he wants to quit in advance ...show more

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They will test whatever it is they test to disqualify candidates. This isn't Ring-Around-The-Rosy, sister...

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Does having a minor mental disability keep me from joining the merchant mariners?

I'd like to know if someone who has a disability which inhibits but not incapacitates someone from doing physical and mental work on a ship be able to become a merchant mariner. I can see someone who is in a wheel chair or is severly autistic would probably...

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in the US --even governemtn agencies are not allowed to discriminate (but they do--anyway) if it does...

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HOW CAN I BUY OR BECOME A MERCHANT SERVICE PROVIDER (MSP)

I WANT TO BUY OR BECOME A MERCHANT SERVICE PROVIDER (MSP). I WOULD LIKE TO BE THE PROCESSING COMPANY FOR (ISO'S), INDEPENDENT SALES ORGANIZATION. I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON HOW TO START THIS COMPANY. MERCHANT SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE THE MIDDLE MAN BETWEEN...

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Hello - In order to become a merchant service provider, you need to become a representative of a "...

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How do you become a Merchant Seaman in Australia?

I've just recently started looking into this, I come from a long line of Merchant Mariners, from both Australia and overseas, and I myself would like to become one. The problem I have is that can't seem to find any educational or training information...

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You are right...very hard to find. I tried all kinds of names and phrases ( they do not use "merchant...

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Merchant Mariner Tax?

Hello, I am a Merchant Mariner. During 2009 I went on a couple of foreign voyages and was in foreign ports for a while. I am trying to find out if the Income I earned while physically on the ship in the foreign port(s) is exempt from federal taxes? Thank...

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No, none of that income is exempt from US taxes. If you paid any foreign income taxes on the wages you...

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How do I file my taxes as a Merchant Mariner?

I work on a U.S. flagged cruise ship as a Merchant Mariner. I need to know how to get the most in my taxes this year. We get money back for every day we are on the ship, and I can't seem to find the information anywhere.

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The money on the ship is non taxed per diem. File off your W-2 like everybody else.

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Merchant Mariner Exploratory Interview?

I need at least 3 exploratory interviews for my Careers Class in High School. If you know anyone that is a merchant mariner please send me they're email or if you are one yourself could you please answer these questions. Don't feel like you have to answer...

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1). I had always wanted to try it, and was afraid that I would be too old to start if I waited any longer...

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Obtaining my Merchant Mariner Document?

Hi, i was considering obtaining a merchant mariner document but i wanted to ask a question first. I was in the US Navy, and i have an other then honorable discharge . My reenlistment code is 4, and my separation code is HKK, for marijuana use, which...

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Yes you do. You have to submit to a drug screen test too with your application.

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