Mariner Credential & Consulting Services

One Year of MM-SEAS Expert Access for Every Maritime Institute Student

MM-SEAS PRO gives you full access to MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software Licensing experts for live Merchant Mariner Credentialing answers and advice. Plus you get access to features in the software reserved for MM-SEAS PRO members only.

Maritime Institute partners with MM-SEAS to give every student one year of expert access after each course. This includes maritime guidance counseling, unlimited email, phone and one-on-one video support from U.S. Coast Guard licensing experts, and a daily 30-minute live drop-in call for questions about training, courses and sea service.

Already a registered student?

Within one week of registering for a class, you will get an email from MM-SEAS. The email invites you to MM-SEAS Expert Access and includes your Stress-Free MMC discount. If you have not received it, contact Student Services for help.

About Credentialing and Consulting Services

Maritime Institute partners with MM-SEAS to simplify getting, renewing and upgrading USCG licenses. Upload your documents and the platform stores them safely so you can find them when you need them. MM-SEAS shows you what your next license requires and builds a checklist to get you there. It tracks your credentials and reminds you before anything expires. You never have to guess what comes next or worry about a missed deadline. When you want a person to talk to, our expert licensing team is ready to help. They guide you through every step of the process, from your first question to your issued credential.

Simplify Each Step of Your USCG License Application with MM-SEAS

• Sea Service Requirements Met? The software calculates your sea days across your whole career. MM-SEAS experts provide guidance.
• Coast Guard Approved Training: License guidance in MM-SEAS shows the USCG courses you need. Maritime Institute offers over 100 approved courses in Norfolk (VA), San Diego (CA), Honolulu (HI), Everett (WA) and Alameda (CA).
• Drug Testing: Submit drug test documentation from the past 185 days using accepted methods. MM-SEAS tracks your deadlines.
• TWIC Requirement: Get your Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
• Sea Service Documentation: Create digital CG-719S forms in MM-SEAS for vessels under 200 GRT. You can sign your own forms, have others sign electronically or upload signed documents.
• Coast Guard Fees: You typically pay these through pay.gov. MM-SEAS can prepare and submit a perfect application for you with Stress-Free MMC.

MI Students Get $50 Off Stress-Free MMC ($399 $349 per application, excluding federal fees)

Maritime Institute students get $50 off Stress-Free MMC. Our expert team builds your application and checks every document against Coast Guard requirements. We submit it to the Coast Guard and track its status. We also handle any Coast Guard follow-up. Stress-Free MMC includes unlimited support until 30 days after your credential is issued. You also get maritime guidance counseling and the daily 30-minute drop-in call. See full pricing details.

MM-SEAS Expert Access ($99/year)

Expert access includes maritime guidance counseling on the training, courses and sea service your next credential takes. You also get unlimited email, phone and one-on-one video support from U.S. Coast Guard licensing experts. Join a daily 30-minute live drop-in call with your questions. Expert access does not include application submission.

Ready to Simplify Your USCG License Process?

Create your free MM-SEAS account to manage your credentialing paperwork. When you’re ready to submit, the MM-SEAS licensing experts will review your application and guide you through each step of the submission process.