Seamanship - Clatsop Community College

Seamanship from Clatsop Community College is a Campus Certificate Marine degree that prepares you for a Transportation career. Individuals completing this competency-based training program will have the requisite knowledge, skills, work habits and attitude to perform work on a vessel in an entry level position. A seaman employed in the maritime industry works as a deckhand on commercial vessels and is responsible for keeping the vessel and its equipment in working order. The individual may stand watches?conducting the vessel from one point to another while adhering to the principles of navigation and the rules of the road. Upon completion of this program, students will have the skills and knowledge to pass the United States Coast Guard Able Seaman exam and, those meeting USCG requirements, may complete the program with a Merchant Mariner's Document. Employment Opportunities: The job outlook for crewmembers in the maritime industry is good regionally, nationally, and globally. Entry level deckhands work on a wide range of vessels performing a variety of tasks. Contracts often require crewmembers to work twelve hour days for weeks or months at a time while away from home. Potential Earnings: Wages for sailors and marine oilers average $17.00 per hour. View more details on Clatsop Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Marine courses.