Event Brief
Merchant Marine cadets see six-figure pay
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Summary: Cadets at Merchant Marine academies report strong job demand and high salaries due to a shortage of licensed mariners.
WHO: Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies
WHAT: Cadets report graduating into high-paying jobs because of a shortage of licensed mariners.
WHEN: May 09, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: There is a shortage of licensed mariners.
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