Career Guides

Start your maritime career today or find your path to upgrade your license. New to the industry? Learn more HERE.

Our Career Guides list the requirements for each license and certification level, categorized by U.S. Domestic Licenses and Endorsements AND STCW Competence Levels.  Users can add Career Guides to their profile by clicking ‘Add to myChecklists.’  Career Resources are available for both U.S. mariners and International mariners. 

For U.S. mariners who are working on vessels that trade beyond coastal routes, you will need to meet the U.S. domestic license and correlated STCW certification requirements.