Also called: Substitute Custodian, Marine Custodian
Takes charge of ships seized by a federal court over unpaid debts, keeping them safe, guarded and maintained until they are sold.
When a judge orders a ship “arrested,” a U.S. Marshal posts a notice on it and a custodian company takes over. Custodians move the ship to a safe berth, hire watchmen, keep the engines and pumps working, and file reports with the court. Some ships sit for months while lawyers argue.
Many custodians run small businesses paid by the court case.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Often former ship officers, marine surveyors or yard managers.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Transportation, Maritime Business.
Growing about average. Small niche tied to admiralty court cases.
Low risk for 10 years. Paperwork tools help with court filings, but guarding and maintaining a seized ship is hands-on.
Classes: Government, Business, Shop class.
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