Civilian crew members are hired as temporary, term, or permanent employees under Excepted Appointment, EI-6, in the Federal service. The ships are run by a combination of NOAA Commissioned Officers and wage marine civilians. The wage marine personnel include licensed masters, mates and engineers, and unlicensed members of the engine, steward, and deck departments. The ships' officers and crew provide mission support and assistance to embarked scientists from various NOAA laboratories as well as the academic community. Download the file by clicking on the .pdf file name and follow print help instructions below.
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