Receipts must be provided and there is a one-year employment commitment tied to this reimbursement. All newly hired personnel living more then 50 miles outside of the local commuting area lodge in the MSC contract hotel when they report for employment at no cost to the employee. Employment processing begins on Monday's and personnel are expected to travel and check in to the contract hotel on the proceeding Sunday. Contract Hotel facilities are also available to newly hired mariners while attending mandatory training. Subsistence is also paid to newly hired mariners while attending mandatory training.
Subsistence is paid once weekly.
Newly hired personnel must ensure they bring enough funding to feed themselves until the first full weekly subsistence check is issued. The first subsistence check issued is for two days, after that subsistence checks will be issued for 7 days. Local personnel living in the Virginia Beach area provide their own transportation during the week of processing. Approximately 60 miles south of New York City. The American Red Cross handles all family emergencies.