What Interested You Aboard?
Think about what caught your attention during your visit to Battleship IOWA. What interested you can be the first clue to a career you may never have considered.
Ships & Navigation
Bridge, seamanship, life at sea.
Engineering & Machinery
Engines, systems, how things work.
Building & Repairing
Welding, fabrication, skilled trades.
Technology & Defense
Electronics, systems, national defense.
Ports & Logistics
Cargo, terminals, global movement.
Ocean & Environment
Science, weather, marine environment
Ships & Navigation
Learn more about careers in navigation, ship operations, deck work, and the skills it takes to safely move vessels around the world.
Career Paths
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
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Engineering & Machinery
Explore careers built around how complex systems work, from engines and electrical power to ship design, propulsion, controls and advanced engineering.
Career Paths
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
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Building & Repair
Explore careers focused on building, repairing and improving complex structures and systems, from welding and fabrication to skilled trades, maintenance and modernization.
Career Paths
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
Real Stories
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Technology & Defense
Explore careers that use advanced technology to solve complex problems, from cybersecurity, communications and sensors to engineering, defense systems and national security.
Career Paths
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Real Stories
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Ports & Logisitics
Explore careers that keep goods and transportation moving, from ports and terminals to cargo operations, supply chains, warehousing, planning and global logistics.
Career Paths
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Real Stories
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Ocean & Environment
Explore careers focused on understanding the ocean and environment, from marine science and weather to mapping, research, data and environmental monitoring.
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Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
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Explore Whre Your
Your interests aboard the ship can connect to many different careers on the water, in shipyards, at ports, in engineering, technology, logistics and ocean science. Explore the jobs that align with what caught your attention and see where those interests could take you.
Explore Where Your Interests Can Take You
Your interests aboard the ship can connect to many different careers on the water, in shipyards, at ports, in engineering, technology, logistics and ocean science. Explore the jobs that align with what caught your attention and see where those interests could take you.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
Maritime Defense and Security Careers: Engineering, Technology, Navy and Defense Industry Jobs
Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.
Ocean and Environmental Science Careers: Marine Science, Weather, NOAA and Research
The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.
Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics Careers: How Goods Move From Ship to Shore
Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.
Port Operations Careers: How to Work in Ports, Terminals and Vessel Operations
Ports are working systems where ships, cargo, people and equipment have to move safely and on schedule. Learn about terminal operations, vessel coordination, and the many careers that keep a port moving.
Shipyard Careers: Welding, Pipefitting, Rigging, Electrical and Skilled Trades
Shipyards need skilled people who can build, repair and maintain complex vessels. Explore welding, pipefitting, rigging and other trades, plus the apprenticeship and technical-training routes into the work.
How to Become a Marine Electrician: Apprenticeships, Training and Shipboard Careers
Ships depend on electrical power, controls and communications. Learn what marine electricians do, how apprenticeship and technical training work, and where electrical skills can lead in the maritime industry.
Nuclear Engineering Careers in the Navy and Maritime Industry: Education, Training and Opportunities
Explore how nuclear engineering connects to naval propulsion, defense, energy and advanced technical careers, and learn what students should study if this demanding field interests them.
How to Become a Naval Architect: Education, Skills and Careers Designing Ships
If you are fascinated by why ships float, how they are shaped and how thousands of systems fit together, naval architecture may be for you. Learn what naval architects do and how students can prepare.
Marine Engineering Careers: Education, Training, Licenses and Jobs at Sea
Interested in engines, machinery and keeping ships running? Explore shipboard marine engineering careers, the training routes into the engine department, and how experience can lead to licensed engineering positions.
How to Become a Licensed Mariner: Careers at Sea, Training, Credentials and Career Paths
Interested in navigating ships and working at sea? Learn what licensed mariners do, how people enter the profession, what credentials are required, and where a career on the water can lead.
How Do I Get There?
There is no single path to a maritime career. Depending on what interests you, your next step could be college, a maritime academy, an apprenticeship, a trade program, military service, certification or learning on the job. Explore the different ways to build the skills, education and experience you need to get started.
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How to Work at Sea: Training, Credentials and Your First Maritime Job
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Maritime Careers Without a Four-Year Degree: Apprenticeships, Skilled Trades and Careers at Sea
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How to Start a Maritime Career: College, Apprenticeships, Military Service and Entry-Level Paths
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NOAA’s Joe Sienkiewicz: How Weather Still Is A Factor For Battleship IOWA
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Limited time only beginning on September 5, 2026!
Kids Board Free
In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.
Kids board free with a paid adult.