Cdubb2010
Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2014
- Messages
- 79
Hi all,
Not sure where to put this or if there is a proper category for this, if I'm wrong mods please move it. I am looking into marine surveying as a career, but I'm not sure what to do in regards to training. Apprenticeship is of course a option but I think finding someone willing to create possible competition would a long shot. That leaves Lloyd's of London distance learning, NAVtech or IIMS. All of these are online courses that seemed to be recognized and respected but since there is no formal licensing on a state or national level in the US (that I am aware of) what route would you recommend to a total beginner? I'm stuck because they all offer pretty much the same things and the costs are all within a few hundred dollars. Just don't know where to go. Anyone on here in the business that could offer me some advice?
Not sure where to put this or if there is a proper category for this, if I'm wrong mods please move it. I am looking into marine surveying as a career, but I'm not sure what to do in regards to training. Apprenticeship is of course a option but I think finding someone willing to create possible competition would a long shot. That leaves Lloyd's of London distance learning, NAVtech or IIMS. All of these are online courses that seemed to be recognized and respected but since there is no formal licensing on a state or national level in the US (that I am aware of) what route would you recommend to a total beginner? I'm stuck because they all offer pretty much the same things and the costs are all within a few hundred dollars. Just don't know where to go. Anyone on here in the business that could offer me some advice?
