Military Sealift Command

[Martilyo]

@"TomDary"

Martilyo - As a career Active Duty U.S. Navy Sailor who is looking into employment with MSC, I would like to thank you for posting what became your story. I found this thread today and read it like a book. You have asked the questions I want to ask, and the group has been very complete with their answers.

I too was an Electricians Mate for five years, however the last 11 years has been as a Master At Arms. I am looking at retirement in two years and I am doing my research. I plan to go to Blackhawk Tech in Wisconsin to study HVAC for a year, then apply for both Refrigeration Engineer and 2nd Electrician. My wife will remain in Japan for family reasons when I retire, so request for transfer to the west coast will be in short order.

Forum - thank you for being supportive of each other.

Tom Dary
U.S. Navy, Active

Good luck to you Tom and thank you for your kind words. I have been sailing with MSC as a second electrician for almost a year now. I just recently passed the 3rd Assistant Engineer exams and have been issued my license. I hope to sail as a third very soon. Might I suggest sailing as a second electrician first and talk to the refrigeration engineer on board ship to see if you would like being a “reefer” instead of going to school for a whole year. Just a thought. I spent 3 years in Yokosuka Japan and loved it! Best regards.

Martilyo

“The only thing stopping you, is you…”