| Future Plans | Unlimited License Mariners | Unlicensed Mariners |
|---|---|---|
| Serve at sea in the future | ||
| Yes | 72% | 73% |
| No | 28% | 27% |
| Serve until retirement | ||
| Yes | 63% | 71% |
| No | 37% | 29% |
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Maritime Administration, 2002 Mariner Survey, Principal Findings, Washington, DC.