The U.S. Coast Guard’s Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) earlier this week announced it is seeking applications for appointment to membership on the committee.MERPAC is composed of unlicensed and licensed mariners, shipping company officials, Coast Guard representatives, maritime training specialists and others from the industry. Collectively, the group advises the Secretary of Homeland Security (via the Coast Guard commandant) on matters concerning the training, qualification, licensing, certification and fitness of U.S. mariners.
Applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before August 30, 2004. Application forms may be obtained by writing to: Commandant (G-MSO-1), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001. Please submit applications to the same address.
For more information, contact Commander Brian J. Peter, Executive Director of MERPAC, or Mark C. Gould, Assistant to the Executive Director, telephone 202-267-6890, fax 202-267-4570.
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