
What is an Oiler?
A merchant mariner credential grants entry to the starting level of the deck, engine and stewards department. The entry-level rating of oiler is the starting rating for the engine department. Read More…
The Reference Guide of the US Merchant Marine
A merchant mariner credential grants entry to the starting level of the deck, engine and stewards department. The entry-level rating of oiler is the starting rating for the engine department. Read More…
An ordinary seaman (OS) is an unlicensed member of the deck department who holds an entry level merchant mariner credential. An OS does not steer the vessel at the helm Read More…
Applying for an MMC requires multiple documents to be acquired in advance before the application can be submitted. (1) Apply for your TWIC and include a scanned copy of your TWIC in Read More…