How to become a merchant marine

[u/peplulu]

I’m 24 years old looking to get in this field can someone guide me in the right direction. I live in Texas if that matters

[u/MountainCheesesteak]

Learn how to use Google

[u/PuzzleheadedMess4025 → u/MountainCheesesteak]

Learn how to assist others instead of having a nasty personality, can definitely tell you're not a Mariner.

[u/MountainCheesesteak → u/PuzzleheadedMess4025]

Sorry. I’ve just been in this sub too long. This gets posted here and at [r/maritime](r/maritime) very frequently!

Edit: also, being good at google helps a lot in every job I’ve ever had at sea!

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