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Welcome to the National Maritime Center REC Boston
888-iasknmc Welcome to the National Maritime Center REC Boston Providing Credentials to Mariners One mission one team one voice
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Command Relations National Maritime Center (NMC) Martinsburg, WV
888-iasknmc Command Relations National Maritime Center (NMC) Martinsburg, WV Regional Exam Centers (REC) 17 locations One mission one team one voice
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NMC’s Mission To issue Merchant Mariner Credentials to only competent, qualified persons in a professional and timely manner, in compliance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 46 Parts 1 to 40). Output In 2014, the Coast Guard issued over 81,000 Credentials and over 121,000 Medical Certificates. On an average day, the 17 Regional Examination Centers accept 526 applications. One mission one team one voice
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The Mariner Credentialing Program proudly serves over 200,000 active U. S. Merchant Mariners around the World! One mission one team one voice v2.5
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Standard Application Packet
888-iasknmc Standard Application Packet Application/Oath Conviction Statements Sea Service Drug Screen TWIC Proof of Citizenship (if not supplied to TSA) Alien Registration Card (if required) Fees Valid Medical Certificate or Physical One mission one team one voice v2.5
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Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
888-iasknmc Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 15 April Required for all mariners holding CG issued credentials Renewal of TWIC is not required in some case; must complete a TWIC exemption statement No original application will be accepted at REC without TWIC or proof of TWIC submission One mission one team one voice
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Medical Certificates Beginning January 2, 2014, mariners holding an STCW were issued a Medical Certificate. As of January 24, 2014, the Coast Guard began issuing medical certificates to each qualified mariner when processing an application that requires a medical evaluation (including original, raises-in-grade or renewal MMC). The Coast Guard will consider the valid period from the date they review the physical. One mission one team one voice
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Medical Certificates Mariners who have had a Medical Certificate issued to them MUST carry a valid medical certificate in order to sail under the authority of their MMC Renew by sending a completed CG-719K Physical to your local REC- don’t forget to include your updated contact information! (No fee) 3 expiration dates are printed: National (5 years validity) Pilot (2 years validity) STCW (2 years validity) One mission one team one voice
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Top Medical Conditions requiring additional information
888-iasknmc Top Medical Conditions requiring additional information Cardiovascular Conditions Diabetes Psychiatric Disorders Chronic Use of Impairing Medications Impaired Hearing Alcohol/Drug Abuse Seizures Vision Requirements Pulmonary Conditions Sleep Disorders One mission one team one voice
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For medical information, the Medical Helpdesk at: One mission one team one voice v2.5
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Post-Dating of Renewal Credentials
888-iasknmc Post-Dating of Renewal Credentials Post-dating of renewal-only credentials began March 24, 2014, replacing the “Delayed Issuance” Process Renewal MMCs are issued with a future date, determined by the expiration of your current credential: Option 1- the day following the date of expiration of the current MMC as long as the credential expires no more than 8 months in the future Option 2- 8 months from the application date if the credential expires more than 8 months in the future Post-dated credentials are not valid until the printed issuance date; mariners must carry the current credential until this date! Option to request immediate issuance of the renewal MMC (must be in writing) One mission one team one voice
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Need to check your application status? Visit our website at:
888-iasknmc Need to check your application status? Approved Processing Awaiting Info Visit our website at: One mission one team one voice v2.5
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Contact Information National Maritime Center: 1-(888)-IASKNMC 1-(888) Boston REC: (617) (617) FAX Transportation Security Administration (For TWIC): 1-(866)-347-TWIC 1-(866) One mission one team one voice
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Photo credit: Petty Officer 3rd Class MyeongHi Clegg
888-iasknmc Coast Guard Cutter Marcus Hanna buoy deck crew clears ice from a buoy near Boston Feb. 17, 2015. Photo credit: Petty Officer 3rd Class MyeongHi Clegg One mission one team one voice
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