Photo By Grady Fontana | Left to right, Lt. Cmdr. Conor L. McNamara, incoming officer in charge (OIC), Military...... read more read more
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Military Sealift Command's (MSC) operations hub in Yokohama, Japan, changed Officers-in-Charge (OIC) during a Change-of-Charge ceremony at Yokohama North Dock, Japan, March 2, 2026.
In the ceremony, Lt. Cmdr. Conor L. McNamara assumed the authority of Command OIC from Lt. Cmdr. Shawn T. Tagan for MSC Ship Support Unit (SSU) Japan.
"Leading SSU Japan has been one of the greatest honors of my career," said Tagan. "The close cooperation between our U.S. and Japanese partners enables MSC to operate with confidence across the region, and I am grateful for the professionalism and dedication of everyone who supports that mission. I am deeply appreciative of their commitment and proud of all that we have accomplished together."
Officer-in-Charge of MSC SSU Japan is the commanding naval officer responsible for leading and directing U.S. and Japanese forces or representatives tasked with execution of MSC shipboard operations, supply, maintenance, repair functions and overall mission accomplishment in the Japan area of responsibility (AOR).
"I’m deeply honored to continue the distinguished legacy of Ship Support Unit Japan while supporting MSC mariners throughout the great nation of Japan," said McNamara. “Our team is incredible and is able to accomplish all tasked missions, no matter the difficulty.”
Before assuming responsibilities of the OIC, McNamara served as the Combat Logistics Action Officer at MSC Far East in Singapore.
McNamara’s assignments include tours aboard USS McFaul (DDG 74) where he served as Main Propulsion Officer; Damage Control Assistant to USS Chief (MCM 14), which was homeported in Sasebo, Japan; and he was stationed in Mayport, Fla. at Commander Destroyer Squadron 40.
MSC SSU Japan is part of MSC Far East and is the forward deployed command directly supporting all MSC operations within the mainland of Japan and facilitating logistics and operational requirements for U.S. 7th Fleet. MSC Far East supports the U.S. 7th Fleet and ensures approximately 50 ships in the Indo-Pacific Region are manned, trained, and equipped to deliver essential supplies, fuel, cargo, and equipment to warfighters, both at sea and on shore. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
| Date Taken: | 03.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.03.2026 20:07 |
| Story ID: | 559326 |
| Location: | YOKOHAMA, AOMORI, JP |
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