The Executive Officer (or XO) is Commander
John Reeves. CDR Reeves, as the XO,
is responsible for the day to day
operations onboard the ship, as well
as carrying out all the administrative
tasks and responsibilities necessary
in making HEALY's missions successful.
email: D13-DG-CGCHealy-XO at uscg dot mil
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The Commanding Officer (or CO) is Captain Frederick J. Sommer. He assumed command on June 13, 2008. As CO, Captain
Sommer is completely responsible for the overall safety of the ship
and crew, as well as the successful completion of HEALY's assigned
missions.
The Engineer Officer (or EO) is Lieutenant
Commander Doug Petrusa. LCDR Petrusa is
responsible for the operation and maintenance
of the most complex and technologically
advanced power plant in operation within
the Coast Guard. In addition, he provides
support for all shipboard scientific
hardware and equipment.
The Marine Science Officer (MSO) onboard Healy acts as the onboard liaison between the science personnel and the Healy command. The MSO also coordinates the day to day science deck operations. LT Silas Ayers is a NOAA Corps officer and officially took over as the Healy MSO on June 10, 2008.
MSTC Mark Rieg is the Marine Science Technician Chief.
The MSTC the Chief of the enlisted personnel in the Marine Science Technician division.
The MSTs provide deck support for deploying science gear and work closly with the
scientists during cruises.