www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners On behalf of all the Men and Women of the National Maritime Center, Welcome Aboard! The Coast Guard is committed to providing world-class credentialing services to our Veterans.                    Kirsten R. Martin Commanding Officer National Maritime Center www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners This presentation was developed specifically for the Military to Mariner (M2M) program www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Learning Objectives: Organization & Contact Info Credentialing Process Military Sea Service Appeal Process Recent Changes Q&A Session www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners NMC Organizational Chart National Maritime Center (CG-NMC) 17 RECs and 03 MUs Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division (CG-CVC-4) Maritime Personnel Qualifications Division (CG-OES-1) Operations & Oversight Division (NMC-1) Mariner Training & Assessment Division (NMC-2) Program Support Division (NMC-3) Mariner Information Division (NMC-4) Mariner Evaluation Division (NMC-5) Medical Evaluation Division (NMC-6) Local Coast Guard units work with the NMC regarding local, limited, and restricted credentials. www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Important Contact Info Website: www.uscg.mil/nmc www.homeport.uscg.mil Email: iasknmc@uscg.mil Customer Service Center Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST Phone: 888-IASKNMC (888-427-5662) www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Credentialing Steps: Information TWIC Application Submission Application Completeness Review Comprehensive Evaluation Testing Final Determination www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

Click here to browse the website! (if connected to the Internet) u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Step 1 of 7: Information The NMC Website: Click here to browse the website! (if connected to the Internet) How & Where to apply Forms & Checklists Regulations & Policy News & Updates Online Status Checks Online Credential Verification FAQs www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Step 2 of 7: TWIC All applicants must: Hold a Valid TWIC Present a TWIC Receipt Be Exempt from TWIC More Info: www.tsa.gov/twic 866.347.8942 www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Step 3 of 7: Application Submission Email your application to your Local REC RECLB@uscg.mil All other email addresses on our website www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Step 4 of 7: App Completeness Review Complete & Accurate? TWIC Application Med-Cert or Physical Drug Screen Fees Proof of Citizenship Additional Info; 60-Days N Accepted; Forwarded to NMC Y Old Credential(s) Returned www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Supplemental Application Materials Sea Service Training and Assessments Copy of Credentials Held Third Party Release Although these items are optional for application acceptance, they should be provided up-front in order to avoid delays during the evaluation www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Step 5 of 7: Comprehensive Evaluation Additional Info Needed? Testing Required? Safety & Suitability Medical Competence Professional Qualifications Approved Denied www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Step 6 of 7: Testing Test Results Forwarded to NMC to continue processing Applicant “Approved to Test” from the NMC Applicant Successfully Completes Testing or Submits Course Completion Certificate in Lieu of Testing * When testing is required ** Applicant can test at any REC www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Step 7 of 7: Final Determination APPROVED DENIED The National Maritime Center determines if an applicant meets the requirements. www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners These next few slides are specific to Military Sea Service www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

Acceptable Documentation of Military Sea Service: u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Military Sea Service Acceptable Documentation of Military Sea Service: Transcript of Sea Service (TOSS) History of Assignments (HOA) Military Tracking Software Printout Discharges or other Documentary Evidence CO/EOs may submit DWO or EWO qual letters Documentation varies by military branch www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

Military Ratings-Deck Dept Apply military experience towards Able Seaman ratings: Boatswain Mate (BM) Gunner’s Mate (GM) Operation Specialist (OS) Quartermaster (QM) Radarman (RD) Signalman (SM)

Continue Military Ratings-Deck Seaman (SR, SA, SN)

Military Rating-Engine Dept Apply military experience towards Qualified Members of the Engine Department (QMED) ratings: Boiler Technician (BT) Damage Controlman (DC) Electrician’s Mate (EM) Engineman (EN) Gas Turbine System Technician (GM, GSE, GSM)

Con’t Military Rating-Engine Dept Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) Interior Communication Electrician (IC) Machinery Technician (MK) Machinery Repairman (MR) Telephone Technician (TT) Fireman (FR, FA, FN)

Other Administrative Military Ratings Apply military experience towards Staff Officer ratings (i.e. Purser): Subsistence Specialist (SS) Storekeeper (SK) Mess Management Specialist (MS) Ship’s Serviceman (SH) Hospital Corpsman (HM) Health Services Technician (HS)

Con’t Other Adminstrative Military Ratings Culinary Specialist (CS) Note: Any other military ratings “may” qualify for merchant mariner endorsement(s).

Sea service letter(s) should include: u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Vessel Information Sea service letter(s) should include: Name and/or official number Period of time assigned Rate or rank Position held www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Proof of Qualifications Qualifications such as Army Watercraft Operator certification, DWO, EWO, etc., must be included in the form of PQS or designation letters www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Shipboard Generated Letters Can be used to document sea service on the vessel to which the applicant is currently assigned www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

All applicants for an officer endorsement must have: u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Recency All applicants for an officer endorsement must have: Three months of qualifying service on vessels of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within seven years of the date of application www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Recent Changes: Medical Certificate The CG-Issued Medical Certificate serves as proof that a mariner meets the medical requirements www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Medical Certificate Timeline As of 01/02/14 The Coast Guard started issuing separate medical certificates to certify mariner compliance with the minimum medical standards. 03/25/14 – 03/24/17 U.S. vessels that cannot demonstrate compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) may be at risk of port state control actions, including detention, when operating in the port of a ratifying nation. After 03/24/17 A person may not employ or engage an individual on a vessel subject to STCW unless that individual maintains a valid medical certificate. After 03/24/19 A person may not employ or engage any individual that is required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a valid medical certificate. www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

Understanding the Medical Certificate: u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Understanding the Medical Certificate: Standalone Credential Three Expiration Dates www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

To renew a Medical Certificate, applicants must submit: u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners To renew a Medical Certificate, applicants must submit: New Physical ONLY * No Fees Required * No Application Necessary www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

MMC Medical Endorsements Use other experience towards Staff Officer ratings (i.e. Medical doctor, Professional nurse and/or Marine physician assistant ): Medical doctor: A valid license as physician or surgeon issued under the authority of a state or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.

Con’t: MMC Medical Endorsements Professional nurse: A valid license as a registered nurse issued under authority of a state or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. Marine physician assistant. Successful completion of an accredited course of instruction for a physician's assistant or nurse practitioner program.

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Recent Changes: Post Dating Credentials Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Validity of Current Credential  Within 8 Months from Expiration Whenever an applicant applies for renewal within 8 months of expiration, a new post-dated credential will be issued which becomes effective the day the current credential expires Current Credential www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Appeal Process Applicant is affected by decision or action of the NMC After reconsideration, applicant may make a formal appeal to the Director of Prevention Policy, COMDT (CG-54) Prior to an appeal, applicant must submit a request for reconsideration directly to the NMC The decision from COMDT (CG-54) constitutes final agency action www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

All reconsiderations and appeals must: u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners All reconsiderations and appeals must: Be in writing Be submitted within 30 days Include a description of the decision Include a reason why the decision should be set aside or revised The original decision or action remains in effect unless otherwise stayed or set aside www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc u. s. coast guard  national maritime center  providing credentials to mariners Thank You Questions? www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc v3.0