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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 59 MIN

Maritime in America Ep. #36: From Deckhand to Captain: A Mariner's Journey

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In today's episode of Maritime in America, Captain Justin Taylor shares his journey from a young deckhand to a captain in the maritime industry, following in his father's footsteps. He discusses the importance of mentorship, mariner education and certification and the challenges of maintaining work-life balance while working offshore. Captain Taylor and the OMSA team reflect on the evolution of training and technology in maritime work. He encourages young mariners to embrace challenges and highlights the rewarding nature of a career at sea. 🔗 Find us on social media or wherever you listen to podcasts: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/offshoreamerica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offshoreamerica Facebook: https://bit.ly/4iEY9Mr LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4lWnwMI Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18VNNoQQuM97w85IRyppPp?si=d00ac5ab08fd4353&nd=1&dlsi=02714896a9a34ea0 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@offshoreamerica?si=RUyaO8p7I1K56InB  Visit us at offshoremarine.org for more information about the Offshore Marine Service Association. #MaritimeinAmericaPodcast #Offshoreamerica #Offshoremaritime #MaritimeIndustry

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