River Boat
How do you become a River Boat Captain?
Im 16 and have decided I would like to become a River Boat Captain along the Ohio River. But how do I do that? What colleges would be good? And what is the pay?
To become a First Officer of Chief Mate in the United States, one must first accumulate at least 365 days of service while holding a second mate's license. Then, the candidate must attend approximately 13 weeks of classes and pass a series of examinations given by the United States Coast Guard.
Similarly, one must have worked as a third mate for 365 days to have become a second mate.
There are two methods to attain an unlimited third mate's license in the United States: to attend a specialized training institution, or to accumulate "sea time" and take a series of training classes and examinations.
Training institutions include the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and U.S. Naval Academy, as well as some (approved) State maritime colleges, as well as the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. There is also an "alternative" three-year apprentice mate training program approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The best place to start your research is at the U.S. Coast Guard, as they ultimately are the ones that will approve (or disapprove) everything... Don't get mislead by anyone selling you classes, curriculum, online studies, or anything else without USCG verification of the schools approval.
The link is below...
All in all of course, it leads to a very well compensated career. Pay is great, benefits are great, opportunities are great, and the lifestyle is great... Unlike most others, I have seriously never met anyone in this career field that has ever had any regrets or would change careers for any other opportunity.
Good Luck...
Happy & Safe Boating,
John
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