SIU-contracted companies offer plentiful opportunities for employment aboard all types of vessels, including (but not limited to) deep sea cargo vessels, tankers, military support ships, Great Lakes vessels, cable ships, tugboats, passenger ferries and more.If you already are a member of the SIU and are ready to ship, please register at one of the union halls. Click here for a list of SIU halls.
If you already have a z-card and are not currently an SIU member and are interested in joining the SIU, please click here.
If you are interested in obtaining more information about the Paul Hall Center's unlicensed apprentice program or the center's vocational training program for military veterans (who want to sail as ABs or FOWTs), please click HERE for an application (in PDF format). Completed applications should be mailed to:
Paul Hall Center
Attn: Admissions
PO Box 75
Piney Point, MD 20674
Completed applications also may be faxed to the admissions office at (301) 994-2189.
A description of the apprentice program is located HERE
For more information, call toll-free at 1-877-235-3275.
Thank you for your interest in the SIU and the Paul Hall Center.