<p>Because I do not want to see MARAD trying to force people to take a job to which they are not required by US Code Title 46. I do not want to see them make someone take a job for which they are over qualified for. In the past with MSC they tried to make KP grads sail unlicensed for a while before sailing as a Mate; however, I remember a decision being made that this was not kosher at some point. </p>
<p>I can see them “allowing” someone who wants to take a job as an unlicensed member (QMED’s trying to upgrade, someone who wants the job) or on a foreign flag ship (LNG ships); however, reading this letter the feeling I get is that they could “make” someone do this over taking a shoreside job.</p>
<p>That’s a no go in my book.</p>