1. MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALING
Captain Jeffrey Novotny
Commanding Officer
USCG National Maritime Center

2. Processing Performance To Date:
Average OPT: Days
Average NPT:
14.8 Days

3. An average day at the NMC
Applications:
Received: 283
Awaiting Info: 199
Approved to test: 47
Denied: 15
Safety & Suitability: 222
Credentials Produced: 278
Website Hits: 4442
CSC Phone Calls: 1021
IASKNMC s: 378
Auto-generated s: 2203
Course/Instructor/DE Approvals: 43
Course Audits: 3
Exams/Modules Given: 70/136

4. National Maritime Center’s Website: www.uscg.mil/nmc/
Updates are made daily regarding content.
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Transitioning Military Members - MERPAC Q-#10)
Process Updates/Website data (FAQs/AI) MERPAC Q #13
MODEL COURSE/WEBSITE - MERPAC questions (#4 )

5. STCW Regulatory Project Overview
The NMC:
Is working closely with HQ elements on all aspects of implementation
Is assisting HQ with supporting policy
Has completed IT and hardware preparation to issue medical certificates
Has created new and revised procedures, work instructions, & checklists
Has created new training for evaluators
The published SNPRM, public comments and related materials, as well as the Final Rule (when available) may be viewed online at: docket number USCG
Forms update MERPAC (See Q #3 & #14)

6. QUESTIONS Captain Jeffrey Novotny Commanding Officer
USCG National Maritime Center
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