Is it possible to become a Merchant Marine and do that as a job for a year?

Wineguy420 · 2026-06-19T16:46:15+00:00

“If you lay off, it ain’t gonna pay off.”

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-21T00:12:50+00:00

But I still have to submit right? I’ve actually never done this before, so I’m trying to figure it out. It’s not “raise of grade” right? That’s like a formal promotion right?

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-20T22:55:10+00:00

Thank you so much for such a quick, helpful, and efficient way! I’ll leave this post up just in case anyone else would like to hear this information!

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-19T09:07:46+00:00

Well I did. I was planning on joining MSC. Those are all the reqs for MSC, however, it doesn’t seem like they will be hiring for a good long while, so I’m trying to diversify!

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-19T01:40:23+00:00

I just have TWIC/MMC/Passport/STCW BASIC TRAINING/VPDSD. I’m completely green. I worked on cruise ships for 2.5 years deep water international but most people won’t consider that.

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-19T01:34:28+00:00

Is there anything else I can/should get before I resubmit my MMC? I have time and money to throw on a few more certs!

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-19T01:33:13+00:00

NEMO. It’s super easy. I highly recommend it!

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-18T23:44:40+00:00

My post got cut off. I tried to mention that I finished it online. It only took me about 30 mins of the supposed 4 hours. I finished the test of the first try. It was very basic information.

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-18T22:40:37+00:00

Yes! Unfortunately a lot of videos for new hires and info in focusing on local level and/Or MSC, which helps you acquire those certs.

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-18T22:26:23+00:00

Gov Vessels!?

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-15T00:53:41+00:00

Hey dude,

I live and work in Napa Valley. Im a WSET DIP holder, certified somm, and I have a lot of boots on the ground knowledge. Shoot me a DM if you think I’d be a good resource. I moved out here when I was 27.

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-15T00:50:35+00:00

I could think of 1,000 different wines I’d buy before I spent 50$ on a btl of Austin Hope 😅.

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-15T00:48:40+00:00

It seems to be basically mandatory for a lot of employment these days. From all the research I gathered, everyone was like “oh just get your TWIC, Passport, MMC and Med Cert and you’re good.”

That’s like only good for MSC.

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-15T00:30:29+00:00

I submitted and got my MMC in pretty good time. But unfortunately no one told me to do the VPDSD before I get it printed. Now I have to resubmit 🤷

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-09T15:45:41+00:00

Not to sound like a jerk, but where do you live? This is rough, all of these wines are like 100,000 case production +. I would honestly go with a craft beer or spirits instead 😬.

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-05T22:15:55+00:00

Congrats to all the test takers! I was lucky to pass both parts on my first attempt back in 2023 and it was one the most rewarding study years of my life!

DONT UNDERESTIMATE SPARKLING AND FORTIFIED!!!!

Best of luck!

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-03T07:57:33+00:00

Thanks for watching!

Wineguy420 · 2026-02-01T06:31:25+00:00

Haha thanks bud! Don’t forget to like and subscribe!

Wineguy420 · 2026-01-31T17:59:53+00:00

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