In order to obtain employment aboard vessels operated under contract with American Maritime Officers, all qualified candidates must complete and submit an AMO membership application. Click Here to open the form.
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Deep Sea Employment Requirements:
ENGINE:
- U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer’s License or higher rating, steam or motor, unlimited horsepower.
- Refrigeration Recovery Certification, Hazardous Materials Certification.
- Current: STCW, Passport, Merchant Mariner’s Document, Drug-Free Card and Benzene Card (tankers only)
DECK:
- U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate’s License or higher rating, steam and motor, unlimited tonnage.
- Current: STCW, Radar Observer, FCC GMDSS Operator, Hazardous Materials Certification, Passport, Merchant Mariner’s Document, Drug-Free Card and Benzene Card (tankers only).
ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN & RADIO OFFICER:
- U.S. Coast Guard Radio Officer License, Hazardous Materials Certification, Radar Repair Certificate.
- Current STCW, Passport, Merchant Mariner’s Document, Drug-Free Card and Benzene Card (tankers only).
RADIO-ELECTRONICS OFFICER:
- GMDSS Maintainer, Hazardous Materials Certification.
- Current: STCW, Passport, Merchant Mariner’s Document, Drug-Free Card and Benzene Card (tankers only).
For further information and/or membership application, contact:
AMO Dispatching
(800) 345-3410
Member Services
(800) 362-0513 Extension 1050
Great Lakes Employment Requirements:
ENGINE:
U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer’s License, steam or motor, any horsepower (or higher rating)
DECK:
- U.S. Coast First Class Pilot’s License and FCC Marine Radio Operator’s Permit (inspected vessels), and/or
- U.S. Coast Guard Mate, 1,600 gross tons or higher rating (uninspected vessels)
- There are also unlicensed employment opportunities through AMO in both the deck and engine departments of U.S. Great Lakes vessels.
For further information and/or membership application, contact:
Michelle Moffitt
Dispatcher, Great Lakes
(800) 362-0513 Extension 6005
John Clemons
National Vice President, Great Lakes
(800) 362-0513 Extension 6003
Inland Waters Employment Requirements:
ENGINE:
U.S. Coast Guard Designated Duty Engineer, 4,000 horsepower (or higher engine rating)
DECK:
U.S. Coast Guard Master/Mate 500 gross tons officer’s license (or higher deck rating)
For further information and/or membership application, contact:
Danny Robichaux
National Vice President, Inland Waters
(985) 201-5462
Member Services
(800) 362-0513 Extension 1050