Federation Merchant Service

Overview
The Federation Merchant Service, also know as the Merchant Marine, is a civilian organisation. The Merchant Service serves in a supplementary role to Starfleet, conducting trade and transport operations, colonial support, customs duties, and planetary surveys.

Merchant Service ships and equipment are generally Starfleet surplus.

Notable Personnel

 * Captain Jago Merik
 * Richard Garren, PhD
 * Gita Nagaraj