Military Sealift Command and UK Qualifications for a U.S. Citizen

In Service Military Sealift Command
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Good day, everyone. Newly minted, fully qualified, Officer of the Watch Unlimited II/I with MCA (UK) credentials and U.S. citizen here.

I was born and raised in South Florida. My Dad is English. So, I have dual nationality. I just recently returned from Glasgow, Scotland where I obtained my Officer of the Watch certification. I recently learned about Military Sealift Command and was going to apply for a Third Officer (Deck) position with them, but I’ve been informed that they only accept mariners with US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners credentials from a U.S. training institution. Does anyone know if I can obtain a position with MSC by either (1) Obtaining USCG Merchant Mariner credentials through reciprocity of my UK MCA credentials, or (2) A certain number of years of sea time on a specific type of vessel?

Thank you in advance for any advice you can give.

2

I don’t think the US gives reciprocity to any country.

4

They don’t, and as its been said many times, no STCW courses will be credited if they aren’t from USCG approved providers.

5

Why not join the RFA if you’re interested in that type of maritime work?

6

I’m assuming it’s the pay.