Background - Getting Into the Maritime Industry
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- This video is general information on what I did to get into the maritime industry: trials, tribulations, etc., and what I currently do to stay active in this industry: shipping out, recertification, etc. as well as advice for new applicants entering maritime union life.
Answering questions from @richardb7726 and @lionspride9970 .
10:35 Blues traveler run around came to mind.
Another great video. This is the type of story that should be taught in High School & College. Especially Northern California (I live a few miles from CMA). Thank you.
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Viewers pay attention 2:28 "...and started working, I was able to pay of all my loans in two years..." This possibly the best line that I have heard on UA-cam. You should be very proud.
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Real answers from a real mariner. A fair assessment of sailing as a union member and showing up to the Hall is key. I love you M!
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Coolness. Great insider's look at starting out as a mariner. Very useful info and experiences.
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Thanks for choosing to answer my question Madeleine !
So in summary: know lots of theory, have the paperwork to back up what your saying. Put in the time, take the shitty jobs, work harder than anyone else around you. Stay humble.
My career path was different from yours. I made enough money to retire early, starting from nothing. Worked with a lot of different people, top schools, supposedly very bright, PhD etc. Most thought the world owed them a living and in reality they couldn’t find their own arse with both hands
I would have given you a job any day. And I don’t say that very often. Much respect
You got it!
Haha a lot of those types out here too, guess it's the way of the world!
Nicely done. My experience was exactly the same over 40 years ago. I was lucky enough to sail on the supply boats in Louisiana for a couple of months. It was an adventure and a great experience.
Love me some supply boats 🙌
Cheer~~~connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.😊
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Very informative and as usual in your usual charming no holds barred Maddie manner. My dad was a 30 year lifer Chief in the Navy so perhaps the salt agrees with me genetically. It really is a pleasure to watch your videos, always interesting, informative, and you. A great pleasure for an old worn out codger like me to see a bit of the World and the Ships and the job you do as you sail upon the various Seas.
My working life was lacking any of he adventure, and terror of yours. At least until the last few years where I was being chased from position to position by the "Downsizing" Ax. Had to switch jobs a few times and even switched unions once to keep working until retirement age and just squeaked in an early retirement after transferring to the smaller union that had fewer jobs to be had so I guess that was an adventure of sorts and it for sure was terrifying trying to keep working and my wife getting breast cancer and all that goes with that so was good to be home with her for her last two years until they finally bumped her off with all that Chemo and Radiation crap. Oddly probably two of the best years of our marriage.
Keep up the great video work and your wonderful music too.
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Thank you for making this!!!! I am retired. When I was 25 I wanted this life you are sharing, more than anything. Girl Power!! I am so proud of you. 😅
Aww! Glad you enjoyed 🥰
Thanks for your postings.
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Very informative video. My daughter has expressed a bit of interest in shipping after college so my wife and I are trying to help her learn as much as possible-which is a little tricky, as I’m sure you can attest. Anyway, again, great job on this video, we love them.
That's so awesome to hear! If she has any questions, she can reach out to me on IG or my email is: mawolczko@gmail.com
Love hearing about more women being interested in the industry! 🥳
@@MadeleineWolczko Thanks so much! I'll pass it along. Again great job on the videos, all of them. (Love the music too...)
Thank you again.
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Great info for those who may be looking to go to sea…keep safe as always calm seas ahead !
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We need more US ships, shipping and associated industry.
Yes we do!
Awesome insight
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Hmm, I missed this video. Excellent insights on getting started. The one question for the next video is promotions. Given the insights from this video, I’m wondering if you have to have so much experience before you can qualify to take 2nd mate exams to get your 2nd mate license? My brother was a firefighter and it worked this way to move up from lug, to driver, to captain, etc.
License upgrades are based on sea time, so it just depends on how much you work. I got my 2M license 3 years after graduating from CMA.
Fascinating stuff for a non-mariner. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time! 👍🏽
I have to say that the best way to get into the industry is to have connections. You should have a father who is a captain, and sailed on ships with the admission officer at Kings point who will rubber stamp your admission as a favor. That’s a very good way to get into the industry.
Definitely a good way to get the knowledge, but doesn't make a difference in actually entering the industry
@@MadeleineWolczko It also helps if your father is friends with the Union dispatcher in the local MM&P hall. It can get you your first job, at least. After that you’re on your own.
The other question. You mentioned the Gulf of Mexico and that not working out. Have you considered giving that a go again? If not, why? What is your current pursuit? I assume a first mate license? How long does that take to get…experience wise?
Most of the ships in the GOM are not unlimited tonnage, so moving to them would mean I would have to put my unlimited tonnage license upgrades on hold, which would limit my job opportunities. Most of those companies also require that you have your DP (dynamic postioning) certification, which I never completed, due to not being able to get on a DP vessel back when I graduated.
First mate = chief mate. We don't say 1M out here, I think that's more tall ship terminology. I obtained my unlimited CM license last year, so I'm now accruing sea time for my unlimited Master's license. After that, who knows, but my options will be endless
Regarding length of time from 3M to Master, again it depends on how much you work. I know people who got their Master's license 5 years after graduating, but they were never home for those years. I know people who waited 10 years before upgrading to CM. Just depends on what you want in the balance of your life.
The unions seem to be very helpful in this industry, does the geographic area influence the quality of the union i.e. is LA better worse than Baltimore/Savanna/Portland/ other ports I can't think of ect?
Definitely does. More ships come into LA/NY/Houston so easier to get work out of those halls
Did you see the G-captain story on ships officer shortages?
Seems to be the growing trend 😔
I have a question (for a friend): What happens when you’re halfway through your contract and you run out of cigars?
🤣🤣 Luckily we're no longer required to stay on the vessel in Port! Light em up baby!!
Yesss!!
Very interesting and informative.
What is your goal as a merchant mariner? Captain on day?
Also what are the tiers of engineering and mate? And what would be a top job for each of these areas?
Thanks for your time this is very interesting.
Thank you for sharing your talents and adventures!!
Not sure about her goals but positions for a normal, modern operation look like:
Deck dept:
Captain
Cheif Mate
2nd mate
3rd mate
Bosun
Able seaman
Ordinary seaman
Engine department
Cheif engineer
2nd engineer
3rd engineer
4th engineer
Oiler
Wiper
I'll get my unlimited Master's license and go from there. After that the options are pretty endless. I haven't decided if I want to stay traditional ships or move into smaller ships with more shiphandling opportunity
Interesting. Appreciate you telling your experience. Do you have to get a new physical exam after certain number of years?
Yes, sailing internationally its every 2 years, domestic depends on the country.
This cost is customarily covered by the employer.
For US sailors it's every 2-years per USCG. But every time you get a job with a different company there's usually a pre-employment, so sometimes you're doing multiple physicals per year if you work union hah
@@MadeleineWolczko that DQs me then.
@@geddon436 Damn!
@@MadeleineWolczko bulging disc in back, along with other health issues
Have you thought about working on the Great Lakes?
Definitely has crossed my mind, but I prefer blue water. And upgrading in the Lakes is a little different than oceans - difficult to switch back to oceans if you upgrade in the Lakes
@@MadeleineWolczko I didn't know that thanks for the response.
So the pay must be good, NO?
It varies a LOT.
ranges from low $20's/hr up to ~$80/hr
@rakynthosdarkkon1519 I need to hire you onto the M. Leine Productions team 🤣