Photos: Training session with Marine Incident Response Team and local first responders aboard USNS Kocak

On May 17, the Port of Virginia Marine Incident Response Team (MIRT) conducted a training session with local firefighters aboard the USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak, which is operated for Military Sealift Command by Crowley Government Services and is manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers. Shipboard firefighting is a unique skill that requires specialized training and this was a great opportunity to work in conjunction with the local professional firefighting teams to give them a platform to train. In all, 87 local firefighters and 25 instructors were onboard the USNS Kocak for the training session.

Robert Rice, Chief Engineer
USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak

Chief Engineer Robert Rice with Captain Ben Tidwell, master on the USNS Kocak