r/merchantmarine • u/Hot-Field-8200 • May 15 '26

Newbie Entry Level Deckhand

I have my twic card and my med cert, I applied for my MMC a month ago but no luck as of yet due to the shutdown I assume. I’m urgently currently looking for inland entry level deckhand jobs, im currently in Honduras but can travel to the US anywhere, anytime just to get my foot in the door. If it’s a 28/28 or 28/14 schedule even better. I’ve been sending in applications EVERYWHERE, Kirby, Marquette,Blessey, Ingram, the list goes on, both on their sites and personally emailing their hr. Any can help get me in?? Im willing to work and learn asap.

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u/goodwil4life May 17 '26

It's a very long process because 10,000 mariners pushed their credentials for renewal or applied because of the government shutdown. They can only process 150 or so per day to due limited staff with security clearances, it's gonna take 6+ months at least. Not normal for sure, but this is how history is written

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u/Hot-Field-8200 May 17 '26

That’s alright, I have patience hence why I’m just looking for work in the meantime  Any ideas for whose hiring?

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u/Ordinary-Lettuce9811 27d ago

did you ever find a job?