Recognizing and Honoring Outstanding CIVMARs
The 2024 MSC Mariner Award of Excellence & MSC Marine Employee of the Year Awards are important tools to formally recognize and honor CIVMARs who are considered the most outstanding mariners in their departments. The Mariner Award of Excellence will recognize up to two licensed and unlicensed members of the respective Deck and Engine Departments, two officers and non-officers in the respective Supply and Communications Departments, two Pursers and two MSOs. The period of this award is based on a calendar year. To be considered these awards, CIVMARs must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- The CIVMAR was primarily responsible for a specific accomplishment, such as one which resulted in improvement in MSC operations, a substantial financial savings to MSC, or otherwise to the U.S. Government, or publicity which adds to the prestige of MSC or the enhancement of a career as a CIVMAR.
- The CIVMAR demonstrated outstanding leadership, administrative ability, or proficiency in their rating over a minimum period of six months, such as has not been equaled by another CIVMAR of the same department within the same year.
- The CIVMAR performed an act of heroism or service for which a CSAM or higher has been awarded, or for which an award recommendation for one of these awards has been submitted and is being processed.
- The CIVMAR performed an act of heroism or service in connection with MSC employment during an emergency, and at risk of life or personal safety.
- The CIVMAR demonstrated proficiency in their rating and provided an unusually high degree of assistance, on-the-job training, or development to one or more inexperienced CIVMARs.
Nomination packages should come to N12 via email delivery to Angela Fritz (angela.v.fritz.civ@us.navy.mil). Packages should include a completed MSC 12451/4 form, “Award Nomination for Afloat Civilian Personnel” at a minimum. It is highly recommended that packages come via the shipboard chain of command and include all appropriate supporting documentation the submitter intends for consideration of the nominee. Submissions will be accepting through May 1, 2025. Please refer to COMSCINST 12451.5 for additional information. Any questions regarding these awards should be directed to Nicole Gilson (Nicole.gilson2.civ@us.navy.mil).
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Headway is being made with MYMSC. Here is a flyer with important news for you.
The effort to get more shore leave in place for our CIVMARs continues. Currently, while it has been approved by the president, we are waiting for implementation instructions from DoD & OPM.
The new 4:2 rotation is now live.
This new rotation will require additional CIVMARs to support the additional time off for you our CIVMARs. You can help us build word of mouth and also earn money with each referral of an eligible new hire. Learn more about this Referral Bonus Program
Virtual Pool is live.
While we test and refine the technology for the MyMSC app there are things you can do to ensure you are ready to use the tool. Those are:
- Make sure address and contact info is up to date. See the Forms section to download the needed forms to submit your information
- Ensure all of your training records are up-to-date
- Keep your credentials and medical certificates up to date
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