Chemical Engineering within the Realm of Oceanography

I've always wanted to work on a research vessel (in almost any capacity) since I was young. My parents are pressuring me into a career they deem to be profitable. In that regard I picked Chemical Engineer. Going to college next fall. Have any of you had experience working with Chemical Engineers or anyone within an adjacent field (other than chemical oceanography)? Or really any engineering field? Should I just say F you to my parents and go for it anyways? Lmk what yall think.