The U.S. Navy reportedly will face challenges supporting and transporting its own forces after sidelining 17 ships due to a shortage of civilian mariners.

Military Sealift Command (MSC) relies on ships that are owned and operated by the government and/or contractors to move forces with their vehicles, equipment and material.

Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, the MSC commander, last week said the docking of more than a dozen ships was meant to give overworked and understaffed civilian mariners a break, Military.com reported.

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