Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.

Students training for these jobs often complete grueling schedules involving up to 24 credit hours per semester alongside ...

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For over two and a half centuries, the dedicated members of the United States Merchant Marine have powered our economy, secured our commerce, and defended American interests at home and abroad. Today, ...

While Congress considers legislation to restore America’s Merchant Marine, the Maritime Administration can act within its authority to revive the U.S. Maritime Service (USMS). This would provide a low ...

If you don’t know what the U.S. Merchant Marine does, you should. Although not part of the military, this civilian organization is responsible for a fleet of U.S.-registered commercial ships that ...

Most college graduates are hoping to land a decent salary and maybe a signing bonus if they're very lucky. Many of them will be hard-pressed to top the salaries awaiting some graduates of America's ...