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Table 9. Length of Service
Table 9. Length of Service
| Unlimited License Mariners | Unlicensed Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| Length of tour | ||
| 2 months or less | 16% | 18% |
| 3-4 months | 38% | 26% |
| 5-6 months | 16% | 19% |
| >6 months | 30% | 37% |
| Length of break between tours | ||
| 2 months or less | 53% | 71% |
| 3-4 months | 39% | 19% |
| 5-6 months | 5% | 6% |
| >6 months | 3% | 4% |
| Optimal number of tours | ||
| 1 | 6% | 7% |
| 2 | 27% | 21% |
| 3 | 18% | 16% |
| 4 or more | 49% | 56% |
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Maritime Administration, 2002 Mariner Survey, Principal Findings, Washington, DC.