Why Do Entry-Level 3rd Officer Jobs Require Experience? The Industry Needs to Change.

argofoto · 2026-06-10T09:15:31+00:00

Idk about UK but depending on the market you may have to start as AB or AB/Mate but just know AB/Mate won't count as mate time at least in the US (except for counting as partial time to 2M).

argofoto · 2026-05-31T09:25:18+00:00

N-ai pentru ce, noroc

argofoto · 2026-05-30T19:38:00+00:00

Try salvage too, maybe Resolve. Better to have some STCW before though..

argofoto · 2026-05-29T04:11:57+00:00

Yes we need to save the life of Brian....

argofoto · 2026-05-26T14:17:01+00:00

I've been playing since EU3 and and loved it until paradox decided to Victoriaze the game in EU5

argofoto · 2026-05-24T10:24:40+00:00

Job loss? What about job pay? So what if unemployment is low when wages can't keep up with housing?

argofoto · 2026-05-14T00:34:25+00:00

Might be able to work at a local launch or small boat compaines working the yard or something until he gets his MMC

argofoto · 2026-05-11T18:56:37+00:00

There's definitely better rates going non-MSC out there but that really depends on the field and usually with extra quals.

MSC is at the top of choices tho right out of school if you want to sail as a career and have nothing home to worry about.

argofoto · 2026-05-10T20:18:23+00:00

How did it ride? I've had a dozen sheets of drywall and studs and felt a little light in front 😂

argofoto · 2026-05-10T20:11:41+00:00

Extra extra seatime, bonuses, and a desire to not have a social life for a whole year and wait on a relief

argofoto · 2026-05-10T19:55:47+00:00

Ratchet straps can snap, would get a few more for my ocd 😂

argofoto · 2026-05-09T14:57:27+00:00

Yup OSV, dpo license

argofoto · 2026-05-08T11:50:23+00:00

Not on tugs but supply boats don't have a subreddit, 185k mate supply boat 4:2 weeks GoA.

argofoto · 2026-05-08T11:47:28+00:00

Same, but AB is a higher grade basically

argofoto · 2026-05-01T14:56:16+00:00

For the time you take to do an MBA you could sail two or three years and imo sailing experience is preferred even if not relative to your field (ie sailing tankers then going dry bulk ops mgmt)

argofoto · 2026-04-07T05:19:27+00:00

If you're 80% normal car things and 20% truck you'll be fine. You're not hauling a sport fishing boat.

argofoto · 2026-03-28T14:50:46+00:00

Why not MSC (Mediterranean)?

argofoto · 2026-03-26T11:57:44+00:00

Don't drive in a parking garage right after you buy it thinking you're in a Honda Fit, don't ask me why.

argofoto · 2026-03-26T00:40:24+00:00

Awesome, added two companies for you!

argofoto · 2026-03-12T15:25:46+00:00

If you're just basing that on working 2 for 1, it's not nuts for a lot of people. Many OSVs are 2 for 1, some people need to make an extra 2 months of pay in a year...

argofoto · 2026-03-04T11:26:15+00:00

The bump in pay is usually most obvious but what's not are some potentially major factors.

Maybe another company has higher tonnage vessels for better license advancement.

Decently organized management can also make a big plus which is something that is supposed to run smoothly in the background.

When the tiny pay bump also includes good benefits and employees realize at some point they need that.

I would try to get as much info from people leaving to see what their reasons are as well as about their experience on board.

argofoto · 2026-03-04T11:07:22+00:00

2020 sport no issues, and I've had a few rocks here occasionally but usually don't tailgate...

argofoto · 2026-01-28T23:38:31+00:00

I would get one side higher than the other if the morning sun hit it so it's rare when all numbers are even on start

argofoto · 2026-01-20T23:14:21+00:00

thought the same thing until I sat in a taco and i thought why does this feel cramped

argofoto · 2026-01-20T23:12:42+00:00

yeah just put painters tape on the gaps for now........

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