Commander of MSC Visits SBX-1 in Hawaii

The Commander of Military Sealift Command, Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, recently visited the Sea Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) in Hawaii. While onboard, he received a demonstration of the dynamic positioning system on the bridge from Third Mate Cara Bebey. (U.S. Navy photo)

Those onboard the SBX-1 in Hawaii included (left to right) Chief Engineer Phillip Thompson, MSC Commander Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, SBX-1 Program Manager Aaron Banta, Command Master Chief Steve Bosco, and MSC Port Engineer Jarrod Deir. American Maritime Officers represents the licensed U.S. Merchant Marine officers aboard the SBX-1, which is operated by TOTE Services. (U.S. Navy photo)