I joined SIU off the street. Already had my AB Unlimited. Went into the hall in Tacoma, filled out the application and joined. A month later I was on the "Noble Star" (Sealift, Inc). sailing between Japan and Korea. Good times. Thanks for the memories, SIU.
I first went to Piney Point in 1972. Continuous education there, I achieved my 3rd engineers license nine years later and joined MEBA D1. After thirty one year career, I retired Chief Engineer. No Regrets. Remember Mike and Joey Sacco very well. Good memories.
Mannnn do I miss this place and this job.. I was in from 05-07 then I joined the army for 10 years.. now imma disabled vet and I look back on everthing. Man I wish I could've done more especially in the merchant Marines aka SIU.. OH WELL IT IS WHAT IT IS
Went to that school around 1975, it was a quasi military training school that was around 3months long I think. They guaranteed you a job, their choice at the end of training. It was free, and they payed you 5 dollars a week with room and board and 3 square's a day. Every thing was as advertised. I graduated and was a card carrying SIU member A friend told me about the school. My first adventure away from home. Its probably changed big time since those times. I'll never forget the miniature and not so minature model's of every type of ship they had under glass. They were incredibly made by artisans. You would have to see to believe. I flunked Twitter school, sorry..............
Trained at Harry Lundberg at Piny Point for SIU qualification their first year (1967) & Shipped out on container ships & oil ankers untill 1971 . A lifetime of good memories !!
I was a student leader at this school and it was Aweful. The staff a so rude and they treat you like garbage and if you try to defend your self they threaten you with jail time no joke I've seen it. Mr. Guy is in charge of the student body and is one of the most hated persons in that school . I left after 3 weeks because I can attend a better school and so can anyone else who is thinking about attending. Fuck that place.
Hi Richard. I am awaiting the arrival of my passport and TWIC card in the mail as well as currently working on my MMC. I'm curious, which school did you find to attend after leaving SIU?
Check with the Coast Guard also. There is a waiting period after completion of any sentence including parole before you may get a Merchant Mariner Card. The MMC is somewhat like a commercial drivers license for a truck driver. Also as said here....dont lie the Coast Guard does check.
@@DaltonReutlinger It's not that intense, but it is regimented like the military, and someone probably will yell at you if you don't follow what you are being told to do. You do wear a uniform, you do have to drill march every day, you will do KP duty, and you will be doing many things geared to safety and the industry. It's not as intense as the military but you are not there to goof around. I don't know you, so I don't know what you need to train for. Did you finish high school ?
@@DaltonReutlinger Each class usually has a trainee class Bosun and asst. Bosun, picked from within your class they are the ones who will be yelling at you, not usually any instructor. Who knows, you might get picked as a class Bosun or asst. and you'll be doing the yelling.
@@DaltonReutlinger To be honest I wouldn't recommend it to most people. It's a dying industry and most people can't hack it. The attrition rate is extremely high, and it is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous and stressful jobs by insurance companies. Also, you are not eligible for workman's comp. if you get injured. I thought about it for a long time but what I tell young people. who don't usually listen, is to go get an AA degree, Junior colleges are tuition free nowadays, not free, but tuition free. Either find a subject that interests you or just get your AS degree in Math. Then go get a state or Federal job.
@@DaltonReutlinger You asked for my opinion, I gave it to you. I gave you some statistics. You don't need to study for anything, they'll train you, just go.
Greetings from Vanuatu in the south west pacific ocean..Vanuatu is member to IMO...therefore how can young Vanuatu people can be part of the training program...
Seems like every administrative staff is a Sopranos character
The mafia runs the SIU.. lol...
Wym, there's like 2 Italian guys. Everyone else is named "Johnson"
I joined SIU off the street. Already had my AB Unlimited. Went into the hall in Tacoma, filled out the application and joined. A month later I was on the "Noble Star" (Sealift, Inc). sailing between Japan and Korea. Good times. Thanks for the memories, SIU.
Scotcho Rouleau how long did you ship for?
@@hilowguy12345 I'm still working, but with the IBU (inland boatmen's union)
Did you go to the school or start out as a c card?
@@ASSwipe. started as a C card, no school.
I went to Africa on the noble star⚓590
I first went to Piney Point in 1972. Continuous education there, I achieved my 3rd engineers license nine years later and joined MEBA D1. After thirty one year career, I retired Chief Engineer. No Regrets. Remember Mike and Joey Sacco very well. Good memories.
Mannnn do I miss this place and this job.. I was in from 05-07 then I joined the army for 10 years.. now imma disabled vet and I look back on everthing. Man I wish I could've done more especially in the merchant Marines aka SIU.. OH WELL IT IS WHAT IT IS
04 to 07 too
Great video and superb career path.
All my brothers been through this. I'm next ✊✊✊
is the training difficult or along as u study its simple
You get assigned a class number yet?
😂😂
Went to that school around 1975, it was a quasi military training school that was around 3months long I think. They guaranteed you a job, their choice at the end of training. It was free, and they payed you 5 dollars a week with room and board and 3 square's a day. Every thing was as advertised. I graduated and was a card carrying SIU member A friend told me about the school. My first adventure away from home. Its probably changed big time since those times. I'll never forget the miniature and not so minature model's of every type of ship they had under glass. They were incredibly made by artisans. You would have to see to believe. I flunked Twitter school, sorry..............
nice touch with the steely dan song, "my old school" at the end.
Trained at Harry Lundberg at Piny Point for SIU qualification their first year (1967) & Shipped out on container ships & oil ankers untill 1971 . A lifetime of good memories !!
Fuck siu fucking trash union that sucks!!!
I'm going through application process now in August of 2022... Today just had my Union Hall interview and test. All smiles for this new direction.
good luck Lucas
I worked briefly with Steve Sears who was in the last scene. He's a Captain or Crowley seagoing tugs.
Shout to all my fellow seafarers....I graduated class 458 SHLSS
I went here for NCl training in 2006.
But was sent home. 2 much fun..
Do you need a Highschool diploma or Ged to be able to get into the apprenticeship?
I'm pumped
Hoping to attend next fall, nervous but excited
Z P are there any fed grants for maritime
Thanasi Bwaldron the state academies, yes, but this program is free to attend
Are you going into the Unlicensed Apprenticeship Program as well?
I am, see you all there
How long is it? Its not 4 year is it
filled my my application waiting for my 2 old bosses to get to writing those letters i cannot wait
Did you finish the process yet? If so, how is it?
I was a student leader at this school and it was Aweful. The staff a so rude and they treat you like garbage and if you try to defend your self they threaten you with jail time no joke I've seen it. Mr. Guy is in charge of the student body and is one of the most hated persons in that school . I left after 3 weeks because I can attend a better school and so can anyone else who is thinking about attending. Fuck that place.
Hi Richard.
I am awaiting the arrival of my passport and TWIC card in the mail as well as currently working on my MMC.
I'm curious, which school did you find to attend after leaving SIU?
I graduated in 1972.
Make more videos!!!
I was jealous of those A seniority guys like Lightfoot until the El Faro went down.
can I join if a have a non drug non violent felony from 6 years ago? I was allowed to get my twic card.
Just don’t lie on your application
Check with the Coast Guard also. There is a waiting period after completion of any sentence including parole before you may get a Merchant Mariner Card. The MMC is somewhat like a commercial drivers license for a truck driver. Also as said here....dont lie the Coast Guard does check.
No way they drill?
It reminds me of Navy boot camp
As soon as I saw the inspection scene, I had a flashback of my rdc telling me to fix my gigline
Mike Texas904 are they strict
On your teeth being straight ?
I think I was class 270 sumn.. idk.. it was back in June 05
05 here.I think I was 673 got to call the rest of guys to remember
Class #219, did 30 years, worked all three districts.
@@DaltonReutlinger On occasion.
@@DaltonReutlinger It's not that intense, but it is regimented like the military, and someone probably will yell at you if you don't follow what you are being told to do.
You do wear a uniform, you do have to drill march every day, you will do KP duty, and you will be doing many things geared to safety and the industry.
It's not as intense as the military but you are not there to goof around.
I don't know you, so I don't know what you need to train for. Did you finish high school ?
@@DaltonReutlinger Each class usually has a trainee class Bosun and asst. Bosun, picked from within your class they are the ones who will be yelling at you, not usually any instructor. Who knows, you might get picked as a class Bosun or asst. and you'll be doing the yelling.
@@DaltonReutlinger To be honest I wouldn't recommend it to most people. It's a dying industry and most people can't hack it. The attrition rate is extremely high, and it is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous and stressful jobs by insurance companies.
Also, you are not eligible for workman's comp. if you get injured.
I thought about it for a long time but what I tell young people. who don't usually listen, is to go get an AA degree, Junior colleges are tuition free nowadays, not free, but tuition free. Either find a subject that interests you or just get your AS degree in Math. Then go get a state or Federal job.
@@DaltonReutlinger You asked for my opinion, I gave it to you. I gave you some statistics. You don't need to study for anything, they'll train you, just go.
Hard to make friends in this. So far from home as well.
The entire job is far from home. Idk what you expected joining an overseas union
Wonder what happened to the crane ?
I had to train on that old Haglund crane. It was hard to operate.
7:35 thats joe franta
Class 662 here!
659!!!
Class 622
Greetings from Vanuatu in the south west pacific ocean..Vanuatu is member to IMO...therefore how can young Vanuatu people can be part of the training program...
Do you have a green card for the US ?
Class 595
Crap school. The Bosuns hazes the new recruits by shaving heads and makes them take showers. While watching. Drop-out rate must be super high.