Marine Science Technician (MST)

From protecting U.S. waters and the public from oil and hazardous material responses to conducting safety and security inspections, a Coast Guard Marine Science Technicians (MST) plays the essential role of enforcing regulations for the safety of the marine environment and the security of the port.

Coast Guard MST members conducts vessel boardings to ensure compliance with domestic laws and international treaties by checking structural and stability conditions; by verifying appropriate electrical, fire safety, lifesaving, mechanical and navigation systems; and by examining living conditions for crew members on foreign-flagged vessels.

On the waterfront, MSTs will conduct commercial waterfront facility inspections to ensure compliance with safety and security federal regulations. MSTs will also conduct shipping container inspections for hazardous material and structural compliance.

As a Coast Guard MST, your ability to plan makes you an invaluable asset to the setup and exercise planning of any incident command system for response to anything from local, port-security threats to natural and environmental disasters with nationwide impact.

In the maritime security role, an MST will enforce security requirements at waterfront facilities; and on foreign-flagged vessels. MSTs identify the actions required to respond to current and future security threats and concerns involving the maritime transportation system.

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