| Upgrade Plans | Unlicensed Mariners |
|---|---|
| Cannot upgrade higher | 8% |
| Yes, in 2002 | 13% |
| Yes, in 2003 | 10% |
| Yes, after 2003 | 8% |
| Not planning to upgrade | 20% |
| Dont know | 16% |
| No rating/no response | 27% |
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.