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We hope the leads below will be helpful to our fellow mariners. Hang in there during
these tough times and good luck.
We hope the leads below will be helpful to our fellow mariners. Hang in there during
these tough times and good luck.
New York City - Department of Transportation
New York City operates one of the largest ferry systems in the world. They regularly
seek candidates for port engineers, operating engineers, carpenters and other
positions. New York City is generally required within a given time period after
accepting a position with them. Go to Staten Island Ferry to learn more.
New York City operates one of the largest ferry systems in the world. They regularly
seek candidates for port engineers, operating engineers, carpenters and other
positions. New York City is generally required within a given time period after
accepting a position with them. Go to Staten Island Ferry to learn more.
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Ah, the hard working fireman, dutiful guardian of the ship’s boilers. The position has
all but faded into history… and mercifully so! The disappearance of such occupations
will deprive young women or men of the experience working in unbearable heat three
decks below the waterline. By the way, have you checked your cover letter lately ?
all but faded into history… and mercifully so! The disappearance of such occupations
will deprive young women or men of the experience working in unbearable heat three
decks below the waterline. By the way, have you checked your cover letter lately ?
These boilers were made by Foster Wheeler or Babcock & Wilcox. Firemen
monitored boiler chemistry with chemical compounds such as caustic, which are
transported in special chemical tankers. A chemical tanker operator is Stolt Nielsen.
monitored boiler chemistry with chemical compounds such as caustic, which are
transported in special chemical tankers. A chemical tanker operator is Stolt Nielsen.
Also check out our commercial fishing jobs page. Deadliest Catch and other shows
have popularized commercial fishing, but it's a tough area to break into.
have popularized commercial fishing, but it's a tough area to break into.
Although the firemen and watertender
described above are no longer tickets for
a berth at sea, their skills are utilized on
shore. See Boiler Plant Operator, listed
under the section Government Jobs.
Look for the picture of the boiler control
board. Steam at sea has disappeared on
all but a few holdouts like the hospital ship
USNS Mercy. Nonetheless, engine room
professionals with experience on high
pressure, superheated steam boilers are
sought by utilities and hospitals. See Con
Edison to look into other steam and
power openings. There are also openings
in manufacturing, like Babcock & Wilcox,
featured on Listed Employers.
described above are no longer tickets for
a berth at sea, their skills are utilized on
shore. See Boiler Plant Operator, listed
under the section Government Jobs.
Look for the picture of the boiler control
board. Steam at sea has disappeared on
all but a few holdouts like the hospital ship
USNS Mercy. Nonetheless, engine room
professionals with experience on high
pressure, superheated steam boilers are
sought by utilities and hospitals. See Con
Edison to look into other steam and
power openings. There are also openings
in manufacturing, like Babcock & Wilcox,
featured on Listed Employers.
Click Back to "Who's Hiring Now" to return to the first page of current job resources.
During the Prohibition of the 1930s, there was regular liner service between New
York City and Havana, Cuba. A steamship company called the Ward Line operated
the route. On September 8, 1934, a fire started aboard one of its newest liners, the
Morro Castle. The vessel was luxuriously appointed below and fast, with a turbo-
electric power plant giving her a top speed of 20 knots, a respectable clip for a ship
of that time. The ship’s short career was tragically brought to an end when fires
consumed her on what should have been a routine voyage. Some of the events of
the incident are shrouded in mystery, such as the cause of the fire and the fact that
the captain was found dead in his cabin from a heart attack the night before. It’s
believed that the fire started in a storage closet near the vessel’s writing room.
York City and Havana, Cuba. A steamship company called the Ward Line operated
the route. On September 8, 1934, a fire started aboard one of its newest liners, the
Morro Castle. The vessel was luxuriously appointed below and fast, with a turbo-
electric power plant giving her a top speed of 20 knots, a respectable clip for a ship
of that time. The ship’s short career was tragically brought to an end when fires
consumed her on what should have been a routine voyage. Some of the events of
the incident are shrouded in mystery, such as the cause of the fire and the fact that
the captain was found dead in his cabin from a heart attack the night before. It’s
believed that the fire started in a storage closet near the vessel’s writing room.
As the fire spread, events unfolded in the worst possible manner. The ship
maintained her 20 knot speed into the face of strong headwinds. This served to fan
the flames and spread the destruction quickly. Water pressure in the fire main
dropped to useless levels as hydrants around the ship were simultaneously
activated by the crew. Wooden furniture and cabin trims, together with layers of
flammable paint provided fuel for the spreading flames. In the melee that ensued,
some passengers faced the dilemma of remaining aboard a smoldering ship
enveloped by blinding smoke, or take a chance jumping into the dark ocean. The
ship eventually foundered on the shores of Asbury Park in New Jersey, much to the
horror of spectators on shore. The death toll from the debacle was 137 crew and
passenger lives. Today, the Ward Line is gone. So is the New York to Havana run.
However, what remains as a legacy of the Morro Castle tragedy are the changes
made in shipboard fire safety practices and U.S. limitation of liability law.
maintained her 20 knot speed into the face of strong headwinds. This served to fan
the flames and spread the destruction quickly. Water pressure in the fire main
dropped to useless levels as hydrants around the ship were simultaneously
activated by the crew. Wooden furniture and cabin trims, together with layers of
flammable paint provided fuel for the spreading flames. In the melee that ensued,
some passengers faced the dilemma of remaining aboard a smoldering ship
enveloped by blinding smoke, or take a chance jumping into the dark ocean. The
ship eventually foundered on the shores of Asbury Park in New Jersey, much to the
horror of spectators on shore. The death toll from the debacle was 137 crew and
passenger lives. Today, the Ward Line is gone. So is the New York to Havana run.
However, what remains as a legacy of the Morro Castle tragedy are the changes
made in shipboard fire safety practices and U.S. limitation of liability law.
Firefighting is a very important aspect of the maritime industry. Although employment
opportunities do not arise as frequently as other sectors of the industry, there are a
few resources, such as Kidde Fire Fighting, listed on Other Employers - Listed.
There is also a Fire Protection Engineer position with the federal government. Click
Government Jobs to go to the description and relevant link.
opportunities do not arise as frequently as other sectors of the industry, there are a
few resources, such as Kidde Fire Fighting, listed on Other Employers - Listed.
There is also a Fire Protection Engineer position with the federal government. Click
Government Jobs to go to the description and relevant link.
The former estate of Walter Chrysler now serves as the grounds for the U.S. Merchant Marine
Academy at Kings Point. The campus is located on some of Long Island, New York's most
prime real estate. The school is seeking a candidate for Superintendent of the United
States Merchant Marine Academy, appearing on our Government Jobs Section .
Some people may consider the position to be the "holy grail" of all maritime jobs. The
successful candidate will encourage the intellectual and professional growth of midshipmen.
The pay range for the superintendent vacancy runs between $119,554.00 - $179,700.00.
Academy at Kings Point. The campus is located on some of Long Island, New York's most
prime real estate. The school is seeking a candidate for Superintendent of the United
States Merchant Marine Academy, appearing on our Government Jobs Section .
Some people may consider the position to be the "holy grail" of all maritime jobs. The
successful candidate will encourage the intellectual and professional growth of midshipmen.
The pay range for the superintendent vacancy runs between $119,554.00 - $179,700.00.
"I watched Deadliest Catch and Lobster Wars
and I'm ready to stake my claim for one of those
high-paying fishing jobs!" Hold on a minute,
buddy. It's not quite that simple. First off, it's
unlikely that anyone's going to spot you on the
dock with your suitcase fresh off a Northwest
Airlines flight and offer you a job. But if you're
genuinely interested in breaking into the
commercial fishing industry, you might get your
start where many people do... in a commercial
seafood company. Click the link above,
Commercial Fishing Jobs Page to learn more.
and I'm ready to stake my claim for one of those
high-paying fishing jobs!" Hold on a minute,
buddy. It's not quite that simple. First off, it's
unlikely that anyone's going to spot you on the
dock with your suitcase fresh off a Northwest
Airlines flight and offer you a job. But if you're
genuinely interested in breaking into the
commercial fishing industry, you might get your
start where many people do... in a commercial
seafood company. Click the link above,
Commercial Fishing Jobs Page to learn more.