American Maritime Officers members working aboard the Gem State and Keystone State, here in California in October, included Second Assistant Engineer John Melcher, Third Mates Ethan Skelton and Kyle Helmandach, First A.E. Gregory Corna, Chief Engineer William Plemitscher, First A.E. James Wingate, Chief Mates Stefan Goad and Mark Holman and Chief Engineer Ross Shimel. With them is AMO West Coast Boarding Representative Alex Butler.
The Gem State and Keystone State are operated by Pacific-Gulf Marine for the U.S. Maritime Administration as part of the Ready Reserve Force and both vessels are manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.