A maritime career coach is an individual who, for a consulting fee(s), assists the mariner in developing a career in the maritime industry. This includes assisting in issues and expectations like:

Documenting Sea Time:

• Sea time is the mainstay in position advancement in the maritime industry.
• Aids in verbiage used in developing a sea letterIdentify National and International Deck and/or Engine Qualifying Endorsements:

• Determine the actual credential or credentials that the mariner qualifies for based on experience, tonnage, and sea time.

Identify National and International Training Requirements:

• Identifies and recommends appropriate training Career Path or Employment Tracks:

• Design career or alternate career paths Application Process:

• Assist with, review, or prepare U.S.C.G. Application Forms. Medical Conditions:

• Assist in medical questions

Monitoring:

• Tracks the mariner’s application through USCG evaluation process as the mariner’s third-party representative who will act on their behalf.

Military-to-Mariner:

• Assist military afloat service members to possible future civilian maritime position.

Reconsideration and Appeals:

• Handle reconsideration and appeals of NMC license or endorsement determination. Answering Mariner Specific Questions:

• Answering specific questions about the process Maintain Applicant Data Storage

• Maintain an Endorsement Data Storage for annual separate fee Need additional course or career information.

Contact:

Career Coach: Chuck Spence

Email: [email protected]  

Phone: 206.788.0491