Has anyone worked for KRS on Kwajalein

**franklnooner** · June 3rd, 2010, 05:39 PM

Im looking into going out to work on Kwaj, and was looking for some good advise on things there.
Thanks
Frank

**exsubguy** · June 3rd, 2010, 07:52 PM

I'll field this one. I was working on a Tanker delivering gas and jet fuel to that Island. It's an Army base on a crappy flat island in the middle of the Marshal islands. It's so crappy and boring it makes Saipan look luxurious and civilized. I believe you have to sign a 1 year contract as well. Pros: 1. Cheap beer, 2. Surfing, 3. Fishing, 4. Tax free income if you stay the whole year.... Cons: 1. It's boring 2. There are basically no women on the island (but just enough to cause misery) As for the job itself I have no idea. I do know they have some landing craft and other small boats that seem to spend most of their time next to the dock. They sell it as "Working in Paradise"... well it sort of is. Anyways I hope this helps.

**franklnooner** · June 3rd, 2010, 09:16 PM

Hi
Thank you for the response, Im familiar with all the pros/cons about the island, I was hoping for some real insite to life on the island, housing, additional costs on the island, ect..

**skycowboy** · June 3rd, 2010, 11:16 PM

I googled a Kwajalein at one time and found a link to some islanders that wrote about their experience. Especially about the housing, and facilities on the island and the surrounding islands. If I find the link again I will post it.

**skycowboy** · June 4th, 2010, 10:17 AM

Here is the link

http://www.angelfire.com/hi2/kwa/

**mastlight** · January 20th, 2011, 10:56 PM

Don't do it

**kwajified** · October 24th, 2011, 12:12 AM

I currently work on Kwaj and can't wait to get out of here. It is just as the second poster listed. A small, flat crappy island with all guys and nothing to do. I am going to add, the management is extremely corrupt too. Some of the stuff I have seen, I plan to report to Fraud Waste and Abuse. They will tell you it is paradise but, just trying to lock someone into a contract. Oh, if you try to break the contract, they will look for every possible way to charge you out the kazoo. It is miserable here.

**CaptStew** · October 24th, 2011, 12:04 PM

As a reformed kwajaholic I am afraid I have to agree with the assesment of managment out there. The current Marine Manager and Port Captain are good people though not like the ones who have been out there. I disagree on the crappiness of the island it is a great place to hang on the beach dive fish and drink rum. Want a more active nightlife or cultural aspect then don't move to an Island 2000 miles from anywhere. They have landing craft 75' and amusing to drive. 1 Tug 120' ok to drive, and an LCU 1600, they neglect, and an LCU 2000 also fun to drive. If you want a low paying job that you look at as a paid dive or fishing vacation, like me, its cool. Not a place to advance the maritime career anymore.