Posted: October 26, 2015

Applicants sought for openings on Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee, including one unlimited master with tank vessel experience


Applications are being sought for openings on the Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC), which advises the U.S. Coast Guard on regulatory issues pertaining to the U.S. merchant marine. The deadline for submitting an application is November 3, 2015.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applications for the following positions on MERPAC: one licensed deck officer with an unlimited tonnage master's license with experience on tank vessels, one licensed limited chief engineer or designated duty engineer, one member who will represent the viewpoint of shipping companies employed in ship operation management, one position for an unlicensed seaman who represents the viewpoint of qualified members of the engine department, and one member who will be drawn from the general public.

For more information, contact Davis Breyer, alternate designated federal officer of MERPAC, at (202) 372-1445 or by . Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume by .

The complete posting in the Federal Register is available on the AMO Currents website.