Become a U.S. Merchant Mariner. Travel, Work and Live on Ships and various types of vessels. Enter the Unique and Lucrative Maritime Industry. If you like the water, and can travel with no restrictions, this could be a great career. M/F, No experience. Entry level Mariners make a great living and move up the ladder quickly. Veterans have a great opportunity and can transition prior shipboard experience. *Veterans Receive hiring preference. Disabled Veterans receive a ten point preference. Tired of driving a truck? It transitions in the sense that you work in a confined space and travel often. *Shipyard Workers* your knowledge of ships makes you a great candidate. World Travel if given the opportunity is something you should try to do in your life. You wont regret it!