Comments on: Go Sail A Rust Bucket – 10 Reasons Why

By: John Konrad

John Konrad — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:28:42 +0000

For a Matson job you need to join a union which is one reason why sailing a rust bucket is a good first choice. Not that the unions are bad, just there is some merit in getting some experience first.

I should have said the “players don’t change” because, you’re right, many of the names have changed.

By: Carl

Carl — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:56:52 +0000

I’ve been ashore for 10 years now, but last time I sailed Matson 3/M jobs were only available off the board at MM&P, so joining a union was the only option to get one. Has that changed???

And who says the names don’t change? Polar Tankers was ARCO Marine when I graduated! :)

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By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:34:35 +0000

No but it WILL get you time and a half towards your union book :)

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:18:07 +0000

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By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:34:35 +0000

No but it WILL get you time and a half towards your union book :)

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:18:07 +0000

YES BUT the Asphalt Commander aint ever gonna get you laid!

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