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CIVMAR INFORMATION
Civilian Mariners (CIVMARS) on board USNS SATURN are a vital part of the MSC Fleet. Their areas of expertise encompass a wide variety of occupations ranging primarily from the engineering, deck and supply departments. |
WELCOME ABOARD THE USNS SATURN
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MILDET INFORMATION
The Officer community consists of four Supply Officers, who manage the ship's cargo material that is transferred to vessels. Enlisted ratings on board include Operations Specialists, Information Systems Technicians, Electronic Technicians, Personnelmen and Storekeepers. Current tour length for enlisted is 12 months. Officers serve a two-year tour. The MILDET OIC is an 0-5 or 0-6 Supply Corps Officer. |
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SHIP CHARACTERISTICS:
" Built: Swan Hunter & Wingham Richardson, Ltd " Commissioned: 1967 " Overall Length: 523 Ft " Speed: 19 Knots " MSC Civilian Crew: 120 " Engineering: 8 cyl. Sulzer RD67 Turbocharged Diesel 11500 BHP @118 RPM |
SERVICES LAUNDRY " Everyone is responsible for their own laundry, except ship provided linens for officers, which will be changed by stewards. Laundry rooms are located on the 01 deck fwd, 02 deck fwd, and 2nd deck H block. You may use your own personal laundry detergent as long as it DOES NOT CONTAIN BLEACH, or you can use the Ecolab detergent in the laundry room. CASH " We are not equipped with ATMs, but the Purser cashes personal
checks during certain hours. Purser's office is located
MESS HALLS " Crew's mess for E-6 & below, Main deck aft MESS HOURS Breakfast: 0730-0830 " Officers, Contractor and Civilian non-mariners are responsible for signing the meal sheet located in the Officer's Mess and settling their bill with the Purser upon detachment Officers are charged for all meals underway and only those meals eaten when in port
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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES " Shown nightly while underway " M-F 1800-Midnight. " Sat & Sun, Noon until midnight. " Shown on channels 8, 10, and 11. Depending on reception, channel 7 airs AFRTS radio news. GYM " Located in hold three, 2nd deck " A cardio room with three treadmills, two Stairmasters, three bikes, and two elliptical machines. Free weights are available as well. |
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POINTS OF CONTACT FOR NEWLY REPORTING MILITARY MEMBERS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION admin.saturn@mscafloat.msc.navy.mil OPERATIONS DIVISION saturn.ops@mscafloat.msc.navy.mil ADP DIVISION SUPPLY sklpo.saturn@mscafloat.msc.navy.mil
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SAFETY " As soon as you check onboard, it is your responsibility to locate your life vest and survival suit (found in stateroom). The Chief Mate will assign your life raft/abandon ship and fire/emergency station. Ship riders are required to participate in shipboard drills.
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COMMAND SMOKING POLICY " Smoking is prohibited within the skin of the ship. Smoking is permitted on weather decks only and clear of fuel tank vents and other fire hazards. |
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MEDICAL " Sick Call Hours: 0800 & 1300 |
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