Just left navy trying to get not maritime industry.

[Veit]

I was Recently discharged from the navy and really want to work on tugs in new York harbor. I worked as a machinest mate but was never stationed on a ship just shore duty so I have no see time. I was wondering what is the process to get an entry level job on a tug boat? My concern is only in getting in with a good company I can give 20 or more years to and retire from. I am currently 26.

I was toldy navy bootcamp takes care of stcw? Any truth to that?

Also I currently work on bard a racing yacht. I have a bunch of Asa certifications. I am assuming they don't mean anything in the commercial world. Is that true? Thanks!

[ErnieO]

Veit send me a private and I'll make a few calls for you.

[dougpine]

Use the search tool on the forum and you'll learn most of the answers to your questions.

[KennyW1983]

Good luck. There are few if any jobs available in the tugboat world right now. Guys with 1600 oceans license are working as ABs just to get a paycheck.