Also called: Anti-Piracy Guard, Shipboard Security Contractor
Protects cargo ships and yachts from pirates and armed robbers at sea.
Maritime security teams board ships passing through high-risk waters like the Gulf of Aden, standing watch on deck, hardening the ship, and responding if pirates approach. Rotations last weeks at sea. Most are ex-military.
Paid daily rates on contract.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. Military or police background; maritime security certifications.
Ways in: Military, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Maritime Studies, Criminal Justice.
Growing slowly. Approximate.
Low risk for 10 years. Radar and ship-tracking help; standing armed watch at sea stays human.
Classes: PE / swimming, Geography, World history.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9032.
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