The Longshore Lowdown

Waterfront work, without the guesswork

Know your port. Find your next step.

Read a free port overview. Explore real guide samples before choosing membership.

Choose your port

Albany and smaller ports belong here too. Local processes are not interchangeable.

Port of AlbanyNew York / New JerseyBaltimorePhiladelphiaNorfolkProvidence, RIBoston, MAWilmington, NCMorehead City, NCCharlestonSavannahJacksonvilleMiamiNew OrleansHoustonPort Everglades, FLPort Tampa Bay, FLMobile, ALGulfport, MSPort Arthur, TX

Free samples and member guides

A real library, before a payment

34 orientation guides are available across two monthly memberships. Four complete guides are free without an account; other guides offer excerpts. Full Guide is $9/month; Gold is $19/month.

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Where do you start?

  1. Exploring: Learn the roles and your port’s organizations.
  2. Preparing to apply: Verify the originating notice before sharing documents or paying fees.
  3. Starting casual shifts: Ask about dispatch, training and your employer’s safety plan.
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