u/Outrageous-Buy-6717

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about starting a career as a seaman and wanted to get some friendly advice from people who are already in the field.

A bit about me: I’ve done my A/Ls and got a C pass for General English and S pass for Combined Maths. I’m not sure if that’s enough to get started, so I’d really like to hear your thoughts.

I have a few questions:

• What kind of entry-level jobs can I apply for (like deck cadet, OS, etc.)?
• Are my A/L results okay to enter this field, or do I need more qualifications?
• What certifications should I get first (like STCW or anything else)?
• How did you personally get your first seaman job?

Also, I’d love to hear about your personal experiences:

• How was your first job at sea?
• Was it hard to get selected?
• Any challenges or things I should prepare for?

And finally, where do you usually apply for these jobs? Any trusted agencies or websites you recommend?

I’m just starting out and trying to understand the path, so any advice or real experiences would mean a lot.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about starting a career as a seaman and wanted to get some friendly advice from people who are already in the field.

A bit about me:20 years old boy. I’ve done my A/Ls in physical science and got a C pass for General English and S pass for Combined Maths. I’m not sure if that’s enough to get started, so I’d really like to hear your thoughts.

I have a few questions:

• What kind of entry-level qualifications can I apply for and where?
• Are my A/L results okay to enter this field, or do I need more qualifications?
• What certifications should I get first (like STCW or anything else)?
• How did you personally get your first seaman job?

Also, I’d love to hear about your personal experiences:

• How was your first job at sea?
• Was it hard to get selected?
• Any challenges or things I should prepare for?

And finally, where do you usually apply for these jobs? Any trusted agencies or websites you recommend?

I’m just starting out and trying to understand the path, so any advice or real experiences would mean a lot.

Thanks in advance! 🙏