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Table 18. Ratings for Unlicensed Mariners
Table 18. Ratings for Unlicensed Mariners
| Rating | Unlicensed Mariners |
|---|---|
| Wiper | 55% |
| Ordinary Seaman | 53% |
| Food Handler | 40% |
| Steward | 26% |
| Able Seaman-unlimited | 24% |
| Cook | 12% |
| Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED)-Oiler | 11% |
| Able Seaman-limited | 7% |
| QMED-Fireman/Water Tender | 6% |
Remaining 12 ratings account for less than 4% of mariners reporting ratings.
NOTE: Percentages sum to greater than 100% because respondents were allowed to mark all licenses that they held whether active, inactive, or expired.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Maritime Administration, 2002 Mariner Survey, Principal Findings, Washington, DC.