Table 20,,,
Recency of Sailing for Unlicensed Mariners,,,
Rating,1999-2002,Prior to 1999,None
Able Seaman-unlimited,88%,13%,9%
Able Seaman-limited,85%,11%,4%
QMED-Oiler,68%,21%,11%
Cook,65%,20%,15%
Steward,46%,15%,39%
Ordinary Seaman,45%,24%,31%
Food Handler,34%,25%,41%
Wiper,29%,27%,44%
QMED-Fireman/Water Tender,16%,47%,37%
"SOURCE:  U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Maritime Administration, 2002 Mariner Survey, Principal Findings, Washington, DC.",,,