Maritime Institute has helpful application packets that we put together for students, with a checklist of what to submit, the official USCG forms, and instructions on how to submit your application documents to the US Coast Guard National Maritime Center. Please see below. These packets are based off of the USCG National Maritime Center requirements, and may not be all-inclusive for the endorsement(s) you are applying or your unique situation. We always advise that you refer to the National Maritime Center for the most up-to-date and official guidelines: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant_mariner_credential/
Original Credential Application Packet
Original Credential- Entry Level MMC (NO licenses/ratings/endorsements)
Original Credential- National Able Seaman
Original Credential- OUPV/Master up to 100 Tons
Original Credential- OUPV/Master up to 100 Tons FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ONLY
Credential Renewal Application Packet (renewal ONLY if credential has not passed the 1-year grace period after expiration date)
Renewal of Entry Level MMC (NO licenses/ratings/endorsements)
Renewal of National OUPV/Master up to 200 Tons
Renewal of National 3rd Mate/Master up to 1600 Tons
Renewal of Master credential up to 200 Tons that has been placed in Continuity
Renewal of Master credential up to 1600 Tons/3rd Mate that has been placed in Continuity
Credential Reinstatement Application Packet (reinstatement of National credential that has expired past the 1-year grace period)
Expired Reinstatement of National OUPV/Master up to 200 Tons
Expired Reinstatement of National Master up to 1600 Tons/3rd Mate
Credential Upgrade Application Packet (raise of grade, increase in scope, or adding endorsement to credential)
Upgrading from OUPV to Master or Master 100 Tons to 200 Tons
Adding a Qualified Rating to credential
How-To's & Helpful Information
How to apply for a TWIC June 2020
How to submit USCG Credential Paperwork May 2020
Random Drug Test Sample Letter September 2020
SeaTime Requirements USCG OUPV up to Master 100TN May 2020
SeaTime Sample Letter SUMMARY Format May 2020
SeaTime Sample Letter TABLE Format May 2020
TONNAGE USCG Calculation for Sea Time Requirements
USCG Mariner Physical Exam & Drug Test Locations
Military Random Drug Test Sample Letter May 2020
SeaTime Sample Letter ACTIVE DUTY Military SMALL BOATS May 2020
Sample Letter ACTIVE DUTY Military Application Fee Waiver September 2020
Guidelines for Mariners with Positive Drug Test Results ORIGINAL CREDENTIAL
Guidelines for Mariners with Positive Drug Test Results RENEWAL CREDENTIAL
USCG Forms (Individual)
USCG Continuity_Renewal_Statement Form MCP_FM_NMC5-14
USCG Conviction Form CG_719C Exp 3 31 2021
USCG Drug Test Application Form CG_719P Exp 3 31 2021
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential Application Form CG_719B Exp 3 31 2021
USCG Merchant Mariner ENTRY LEVEL Medical Application CG_719KE Exp 3 31 2021
USCG Merchant Mariner Medical Application Form CG_719K Exp 3 31 2021
USCG Merchant_Mariner_OATH Form 46 USC PDF
Application for Medical Certificate for Entry Level Ratings (CG-719K/E)
Small Vessel Sea Service Form CG-719S (Sea Service)
You must submit your USCG credential application documents all together as one package, via mail or email, to one of the Regional Exam Centers (REC) in the U.S., for evaluation. It is important that you provide the REC with a complete application package in order to avoid delay. Instructions on how to submit everything are on the National Maritime Center website. REC locations: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/recs/
REC's screen all applications, administer examinations, conduct oversight of USCG-Approved Courses, and support community outreach programs.
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Application Process
Step 1: TWIC
Step 2: Submit a Complete Application to a USCG Regional Exam Center (REC)
Step 3: Transit from REC to NMC
Step 4: Application Evaluated
Step 5: Credential Printed
Step 6: Credential Mailed
Maritime Institute, offers a fee-based, one-on-one credential service. Our services are for new mariners learning to navigate the credential process, and for the professional mariner renewing or upgrading their credentials. We can review your credential application documents to make sure your information is in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) applicable requirements for that credential.
All requirements for credentials are established by the NMC and available on the NMC website. Mariners should refer to the NMC website which has instructions for what documents are required to apply for a credential. Our services are not required if you want to submit your application on your own.
Once you have everything completed to apply for a credential, and you are ready to have your documents reviewed before submitting, then you will be ready to schedule an appointment with us for credential services. We are working with a very high volume of clients and it may be at least a few weeks before the Credential department is available to meet with you.
To schedule your credential service appointment call: 619-263-1638 or email: credentaling@martitimeinstitute.com
For credential packets and USCG forms click here
For a list of all Maritime Institute's credential services as well as prices, click here
Services can be provided in-person or by phone and email.
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