The Merchant Marine Express

Hi Folks-
I’ve accepted a job as Third Mate on board the Steam Ship PETERSBURG and fly to meet it on Saturday for a four-month assignment!

The union (American Maritime Officers Union) called me today saying they needed someone quickly to relieve a Third Mate who needs to return home for an Emergency.

I was surprised, yet, honored that they called upon me since I was number 25 on the list (a total of 50 mariners including 2nd Mates are on the waiting list for jobs).
I believe the reason I was chosen was due to the fact I held a tanker-qualification as many Mariners do not have such documentation.
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Toledo, Ohio
American Maritime Officers Union

Folks-
As many of you who have been following my Merchant Marine Express e-journals over the past few years..I usually write from a ship as events happen from time to time. This time, I have been quite busy while away from the home but not aboard a ship.

I just passed my 2nd Officer’s examination (2nd Mate in maritime lingo) today, Tuesday, after spending over three rigorous weeks studying and testing at the local Union facility, in Toledo, Ohio!!!
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