A big thank you for your replies and the internet links.

I guess I was on the right track by reviewing math etc.

I will check back in frequently and hopefully land some work near the sea shortly.

Once again thank you

Thanks to all for the answers and replies under the previous post of "Advice or Guidance", but sadly I missed the boat for the CCG Cadet program. BOO HOO! Moving forward as the acceptance opens for next year: I have enrolled in an Advanced Math refresher course, Advanced Physics and Chemis...

Been a while since I last logged. Thanks for all the great posts, links and responses. I have chosen to take my route via Institut Maritime du Quebec and receive the following training, though not as extensive as CCG. I will add a post with regards to my progress. Happy holidays and we'll post after...

WOW! Thank you very much for the link. I've been busy going through it's entirety. I'm currently in the process of sending off my application and will source my other documents once I'm landed back in the motherland. I'll keep you guys in the loop and should I be accepted, I will assist you with upd...

Thanks again JK. I like what I hear. Paid lodging and housing with only a 4 year commitment followed by a 4 year tour of duty. I'll register upon my return to Canada. Can you explain the following abbreviation for me please: but you can decide after the 4 years if you wish to move FG, FG? Could also...

Thanks for the reply JK. You've piqued my interest. I always point the young people towards the CG College, mainly because you get a lot of the book training required, right up to the Chiefs level and have the opportunity to go to sea in the process. Plus they have a free tuition and pay you as well...

Firstly, what an amazing site! I will definitely update and report as my career progresses. 1) I'm a Canadian abroad looking at entering the Marine Mechanics field. I think this site is Canadian? I have zero months at sea but am enrolling at L'Institut Maritime du Quebec to take a 200 hour ERA/Matel...