She continued her service with MSTS until 1 January 1955 when she was placed out of service, struck from the Naval Vessel Register, and transferred to the Maritime Administration and laid up at the Beaumont, Texas Reserve Fleet. Reacquired by the Navy on 5 July 1956, she was transferred to MSTS on the same date and placed in service for further duty with MSTS.
She continued working with MSTS until January 1st, 1955, when she was removed from service, struck from the Naval Vessel Register, and moved to the Maritime Administration's Beaumont, Texas Reserve Fleet. The Navy reacquired her on July 5th, 1956, transferring her back to MSTS for further duty.