Where do I find employment on cargo ships not cruiseliners? Is it possible to work on them with no experience?

Question

Where do I find employment on cargo ships not cruiseliners? Is it possible to work on them with no experience?

Answer 1

Check http://www.crew4crew.net, - they've some vacancies for you.

Answer 2

you could get a job as a cabin boy.

Answer 3

go to the USCG and get a 'z' card.  typically you must have a job lined up before they will give you one.  then you go job hunting.  but not too many US flagged merchant ships now.  lots of inland tugs and supplyboats in the gulf.  good lcuk!

Answer 4

Go to the local maritime union hall and inquire there.

Answer 5

You can go to any Large Port and Locate the Harber Master, he can answer all of your answer,s and Also Tell you which boat is taking on Hands.

your best bet would be toward New Orleon,s area

they are still short handed.,

Answer 6

In almost all cases the first place to go is the Union hall. Otherwise to professional headhunters.

Yes, some non experienced jobs are always available.