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Table 17. Vessel Experience Using an Engineer License

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Types of Vessels 1999-2002 Prior to 1999 None
Tanker 23% 46% 31%
Container Ship 19% 27% 54%
Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) 16% 24% 60%
Bulk  13% 27% 60%
Break Bulk 7% 35% 58%
Ocean Towing 6% 14% 80%
Oil-Gas-Mineral 4% 10% 86%
Gas Carrier 3% 7% 90%
Fishing 3% 7% 90%
Other vessels 23% 33% 44%

SOURCE:  U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Maritime Administration, 2002 Mariner Survey, Principal Findings, Washington, DC.