NMC sets dates for merchant mariner exam working group
21 Aug

NMC sets dates for merchant mariner exam working group

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — 46 USC 7510 requires the U.S. Coast Guard to establish a working group to review existing and new examination questions for accuracy and the availability of examination references. Participation in these working groups is an opportunity to assist the National Maritime Center (NMC) and fellow mariners in making long-term improvements to the knowledge examination system. Your expertise…
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National Maritime Center releases new fax numbers
18 Aug

National Maritime Center releases new fax numbers

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has new fax numbers. On Sept. 1, the old fax numbers will be disconnected, and users will receive a transmission failure or error if attempting to fax to the old numbers. Effective immediately, the following new fax numbers are operational: • 540-317-4551 – Submission of NMC course approvals, designated examiner, and qualified…
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NMC launches two new self-service tools to assist mariners
27 Jul

NMC launches two new self-service tools to assist mariners

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has announced the launch of two new self-service tools, available via the NMC website, designed to assist mariners and industry stakeholders with obtaining mariner credential application status and mariner credential verification. • Mariner credential application status: This tool allows users to receive application status updates via email. To use this service, users…
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NMC works through credential delays, cancels bulletin
23 Apr

NMC works through credential delays, cancels bulletin

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — On Tuesday, Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 06-23 titled “Merchant Mariner Credentialing Delays” was canceled. The National Maritime Center (NMC) is no longer experiencing merchant mariner credential (MMC) issuance delays, therefore the verification of authority afforded in MSIB 06-23 is no longer required. All mariners sailing under the authority of their credential should have a valid MMC…
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NMC update: CPR requirement for original officer endorsement
23 Apr

NMC update: CPR requirement for original officer endorsement

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The U.S. Coast Guard will accept completed training or continued competence in STCW basic training (BT) as meeting the requirement for CPR for an original officer endorsement, per 46 CFR 11.201(i). This action is being taken to relieve the burden on mariners seeking to obtain a merchant mariner credential (MMC). Original applicants for officer endorsements are required…
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National Maritime Center web-based tools no longer available
14 Apr

National Maritime Center web-based tools no longer available

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — On April 12, the U.S. Coast Guard’s online public access portal, Homeport, was taken offline permanently. Listed below are the primary mariner credentialing services affected by this change and the alternate methods for service currently available: • Merchant mariner application status: To check on the status of an application for a merchant mariner credential or medical certificate,…
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NMC update: Documentation of instructor time for MMCs
06 Mar

NMC update: Documentation of instructor time for MMCs

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — The National Maritime Center (NMC) has observed significant variation in documenting instructor experience to meet the requirements for renewal or raise of grade of a merchant mariner credential (MMC) in accordance with 46 CFR 10.227(e) and 10.232(g). To facilitate the timely evaluation of documentation submitted with an MMC application, the NMC recommends training providers issue instructors a…
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Coast Guard updates MMC fee process, removes oath rule
18 Dec

Coast Guard updates MMC fee process, removes oath rule

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a final rule updating the accepted required payment method for mariner credentialing fees, removing the requirement for prospective mariners to take an oath before an authorized official, and changing the format requirements for certificates of discharge. The Coast Guard is working to replace the merchant mariner licensing and documentation database used by…
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