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Military Sealift Command
Mission
Worldwide Locations
Civilian Mariner Jobs
Doing Business with MSC
Reserve Programs
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Dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary.

Mission

MSC's mission is to support our nation by delivering supplies and conducting specialized missions across the world's oceans.

MSC is organized around five mission areas representing our primary operations:

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Worldwide Locations

Military Sealift Command is headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., and operates six subordinate commands worldwide. The Military Sealift Fleet Support Command in Norfolk, Va., crews, trains, equips and maintains MSC's government-owned, government-operated ships across the globe. In addition, five operational commands operate in the Atlantic, Pacific, Europe, Central and Far East areas.

   MSC Headquarters
   Military Sealift Fleet Support Command
   Military Sealift Command Atlantic
   Military Sealift Command Pacific
   Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa
   Military Sealift Command Central
   Military Sealift Command Far East

Civilian Mariner

Take Command of Your Career®

If you're looking for a career opportunity that offers on-the-job training, career advancement, steady pay, Federal benefits, state-of-the-art work environments and excellent living accommodations, take a close look at Military Sealift Command. We hire civilian mariners - CIVMARS as we call them - for at-sea positions aboard the ships in our growing fleet.

If you have an interest in going to sea, MSC may be the best and last move you'll ever need to make.

Visit www.sealiftcommand.com to learn more.

Doing Business with MSC

MSC works with the maritime industry and U.S. federal agencies to find innovative maritime solutions to ocean transportation challenges. If you are a small business seeking big opportunities in support of sea transport requirements or a federal agency in need of expert maritime assistance, MSC delivers!

USNS Rainier refuels mine countermeasure ships USS Scout and USS Devastator
MSC Reservists

Reserve Programs

MSC has access to nearly 900 selected U.S. Naval Reservists assigned to 40 reserve units nationwide. The reservists are managed by the Reserve Programs department at MSC headquarters.

Safety Programs

Military Sealift Command is committed to accomplishing our mission safely and efficiently. Safeguarding our ships and their cargo, our people and the environment is a command priority. Our comprehensive safety program incorporates international, federal and Department of Defense standards, integrates industry best practices and provides a mechanism for review and continuous improvement.

To learn more, visit the MSC Safety Programs page.

Military Sealift Command operates approximately 110 noncombatant, civilian-crewed ships that replenish U.S. Navy ships, conduct specialized missions, strategically preposition combat cargo at sea around the world and move military cargo and supplies used by deployed U.S. forces and coalition partners.
This is an Official U.S. Navy Web site and is the official web site of the Military Sealift Command. For more information on employment with the Navy, visit Navy Jobs. MSC reports to Fleet Forces Command and is one of three component commands reporting to the U.S. Transportation Command, known as USTRANSCOM.