177 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (67%).
r/merchantmarine Traffic & Engagement r/merchantmarine Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/merchantmarine Most Active Times When r/merchantmarine Is Most Active
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r/merchantmarine Flair Performance r/merchantmarine Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Newbie | 20 (54.1%) | 5 |
| deck/engine/steward | 9 (24.3%) | 4 |
| Schools/training | 8 (21.6%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/merchantmarine Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/merchantmarine
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| merchant | 19 (10.7%) | 8 | 12 |
| sea | 13 (7.3%) | 3 | 8 |
| looking | 13 (7.3%) | 3 | 8 |
| marine | 12 (6.8%) | 5 | 10 |
| advice | 12 (6.8%) | 3 | 7 |
| maritime | 12 (6.8%) | 4 | 4 |
| career | 10 (5.7%) | 6 | 5 |
r/merchantmarine Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/merchantmarine
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/merchantmarine Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/merchantmarine
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Physical complete!
18-year-old chose the US Merchant Marine Academy over MIT and the Naval Academy for its career options and financial advantages
The U.S. Coast Guard is preparing to launch NAVITA™ on September 14, 2026 — a major digital overhaul of how U.S. merchant mariners apply for and manage Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) and medical certificates
H.R. 10153 (American Mariner Tax Fairness Act)
A new museum ship
Ask anything about sea life!!!
Update on my previous post about C/M angry at me 3AE over gym time
Licensed Deck Officers in Maritime Need Your Solidarity
USS Abraham Lincoln Ends Record 250-Day Deployment, Heads to Thailand
trouble with Chief Mate and gym. How to handle relations ?
r/merchantmarine Audience Overlap r/merchantmarine Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/merchantmarine FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/merchantmarine
What's the best time to post on r/merchantmarine?
Based on posting volume, r/merchantmarine is most active on Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/merchantmarine?
r/merchantmarine averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/merchantmarine get?
Posts on r/merchantmarine average about 5 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/merchantmarine get most?
On r/merchantmarine, most posts are text posts (67%)