Water Transportation Occupations

Significant Points

Merchant mariners spend extended periods at sea.
Entry, training, and educational requirements for most water transportation occupations are established and regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Increasing global trade and tourism will generate growth in water transportation occupations.

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Area and Industry employment and wages
Sailors and marine oilers: (Area) (Industry)
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels: (Area) (Industry)
Motorboat operators: (Area) (Industry)
Ship engineers: (Area) (Industry)

Also see Water transportation occupations in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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