Sea Money: How I Became a Merchant Mariner and Changed My Life

When a corporate layoff could have ended his career, Gerald B. Williams II made a bold choice to trade his office desk for Sea Money. Sea Money is his powerful firsthand story of reinvention, resilience, and the pursuit of financial freedom through the Merchant Mariner life.

From losing his job to finding purpose offshore, Gerald takes readers behind the scenes of an industry few truly understand. He breaks down what it takes to get started as a mariner, the certifications and sacrifices involved, and the mindset required to thrive on the water. More than just a how-to guide, it’s a testimony of faith, grit, and transformation.

Whether you’re considering changing your career, seeking a new path for your life, or simply curious about life at sea, Sea Money offers a step by step easy to follow guide on how not only, Gerald changed his life but a roadmap on how others can also become a Merchant Mariner.