The Ready Reserve Force vessels Keystone State and Gem State were activated in September. In these photos, officers and crew members of the Keystone State prepared for the ship’s turbo activation on the West Coast. Both ships are operated for the Maritime Administration by Pacific-Gulf Marine.
Assistant Port Engineer and AMO Chief Engineer Elizabeth Mack aided in getting the Keystone State underway.
Third Mates Brian Watson and Gavino Octaviano signing on aboard the Keystone State.
AMO Radio-Electronics Officer David Gillotte meets with a MARAD representative.
SIU Bosun Gheorghe Savencu and Chief Mate Killian Fister discuss operations ahead of the turbo activation.