NMC update: Civilian staff return to work, RECs still closed
21 Apr

NMC update: Civilian staff return to work, RECs still closed

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Coast Guard remain without an appropriation providing full fiscal year 2026 funding, National Maritime Center (NMC) civilian staff have returned to work under alternative funding arrangements. As this funding stream is not a full appropriation and the duration of funding is uncertain, NMC staff have resumed normal…
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NMC issues guidance on delivery, use of e-medical certificates
08 Apr

NMC issues guidance on delivery, use of e-medical certificates

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has released the following guidance on delivery, e-signing and troubleshooting common issues with e-medical certificates: What’s new • New medical certificates that do not include a medical waiver will now be delivered electronically via email. • Certificates are issued as standard 8.5-by-11-inch (letter size) PDF documents. • Certificates must be signed to…
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NMC to begin email delivery of medical certificates
26 Mar

NMC to begin email delivery of medical certificates

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) will begin issuing medical certificates electronically via email effective Wednesday, April 1. This enhancement improves delivery speed, reliability, and accessibility by providing mariners with immediate access to their certificates. What’s changing on April 1: • Medical certificate (no waiver) delivered via email – standard delivery method. – All new medical certificates that…
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NMC updates guidance as government shutdown continues
19 Mar

NMC updates guidance as government shutdown continues

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — Due to the government shutdown, the National Maritime Center (NMC) and all Regional Examination Centers (RECs) remain closed. Customer walk-in service at the RECs is suspended. Examinations and other REC appointments are canceled. To mitigate the impact caused by the government shutdown, the NMC has implemented the following measures: • The Application Submission Portal (ASAP) for submission…
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NMC takes steps to mitigate impact caused by shutdown
20 Feb

NMC takes steps to mitigate impact caused by shutdown

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) —Due to the government shutdown, the National Maritime Center (NMC) and all Regional Examination Centers (RECs) remain closed. Customer walk-in service at the RECs is suspended. Examinations and other REC appointments are canceled. To mitigate the impact caused by the government shutdown, the NMC has implemented the following measures: • The Application Submission Portal (ASAP) for submission of applications…
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NMC, exam centers close due to government shutdown
17 Feb

NMC, exam centers close due to government shutdown

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — Due to the government shutdown, the National Maritime Center (NMC) and all Regional Examination Centers (RECs) are closed until further notice. Customer walk-in service at the RECs is suspended. Examinations and other REC appointments are canceled. The following applies during the government shutdown: • The NMC Customer Service Center (CSC) will be open from 8 a.m. to…
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NMC, exam centers close due to government shutdown
02 Feb

NMC, exam centers close due to government shutdown

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — Due to the government shutdown, the National Maritime Center (NMC) and all Regional Examination Centers (RECs) are closed until further notice. Customer walk-in service at the RECs is suspended. Examinations and other REC appointments are canceled. The following applies during the government shutdown: • The NMC Customer Service Center (CSC) will be open from 8 a.m. to…
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New Coast Guard portal improves online credentialing services
28 Jan

New Coast Guard portal improves online credentialing services

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a new, easier-to-use online system that allows mariners to submit and track credential applications faster and more securely. The Application Submission and Additional Information Portal, known as ASAP, lets mariners apply for merchant mariner credentials and medical certificates, upload documents and monitor application status in one place. The system is now the…
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NMC to launch new application portal, redesigned website
08 Jan

NMC to launch new application portal, redesigned website

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) will officially launch its new online Application Submission and Additional Information Portal (ASAP) and redesigned website on Monday, Jan. 26. The transition to the new website will begin Friday, Jan. 23, and users will experience a period of system unavailability during this transition. Please note this new functionality is not associated with…
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NMC announces changes to improve credentialing process
02 Dec

NMC announces changes to improve credentialing process

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has announced three upcoming enhancements designed to make the maritime credentialing experience faster, clearer and more convenient. New and improved website (January 2026) The redesigned website will put customers first, using plain language and focusing on the NMC's major products and services: merchant mariner credentials (MMCs), medical certificates (MCs), courses, and examinations.…
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