Is the Merchant Marine a viable option after the Navy?

Question

I've been a naval officer for five years, and I was thinking about becoming an officer on a merchant ship...a cargo ship or a cruise liner....Is it a good career choice? Can you make a lot of money? i'm sure I could be a Captain of one of these ships within three or four years....how much money do they make?

Thanks

Answer 1

It is definitely a viable career, however you will have to become rated and can begin by checking with the USCG or one of the Maritime Academies. I have listed two sources. Good luck.

Answer 2

The salary is good, at least on cruise ships. I remember the Captain saying that he worked several months of the year, and had three or four months at home. He was in a rotation with two other Captains.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

You would have to get rated, as mentioned above, and that is more difficult than you might think.
Start working on it now, while still in the Navy.
The officer ratings are split between engineer and deck.
It can be an excellent career choice.
It is also very competitive.
Money depends on which line you are on, and how much you work. (Union)
Good luck.

Answer 5

You would certainly have had the best training, so I would have thought it would be easy for someone with your experience to get a civilian job.

The only differences I can think of are that the civilian ships will have less weaponry, and the customers will be looking for good service rather than orders.