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The Cost of BECOMING a Seaman – Expenses from School to Ship

The Cost of BECOMING a Seaman – Expenses from School to Ship

Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Career Guide

For the uninitiated person, becoming a seaman looks deceptively easy. Thousands of new graduates flood the seafaring industry every year hoping to fulfill their dreams of seeing the world for free while getting paid in hundreds or thousands of dollars. These new...

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