Welcome to the National Maritime Center REC Boston www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Welcome to the National Maritime Center REC Boston Providing Credentials to Mariners One mission  one team  one voice

Command Relations National Maritime Center (NMC) Martinsburg, WV www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Command Relations National Maritime Center (NMC) Martinsburg, WV Regional Exam Centers (REC) 17 locations One mission  one team  one voice

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc NMC’s Mission To issue Merchant Mariner Credentials to only competent, qualified persons in a professional and timely manner, in compliance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 46 Parts 1 to 40). Output In 2014, the Coast Guard issued over 81,000 Credentials and over 121,000 Medical Certificates. On an average day, the 17 Regional Examination Centers accept 526 applications.                    One mission  one team  one voice

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc The Mariner Credentialing Program proudly serves over 200,000 active U. S. Merchant Mariners around the World! One mission  one team  one voice v2.5

Standard Application Packet www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Standard Application Packet Application/Oath Conviction Statements Sea Service Drug Screen TWIC Proof of Citizenship (if not supplied to TSA) Alien Registration Card (if required) Fees Valid Medical Certificate or Physical                    One mission  one team  one voice v2.5

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 15 April 2009- Required for all mariners holding CG issued credentials Renewal of TWIC is not required in some case; must complete a TWIC exemption statement No original application will be accepted at REC without TWIC or proof of TWIC submission One mission  one team  one voice

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Medical Certificates Beginning January 2, 2014, mariners holding an STCW were issued a Medical Certificate. As of January 24, 2014, the Coast Guard began issuing medical certificates to each qualified mariner when processing an application that requires a medical evaluation (including original, raises-in-grade or renewal MMC). The Coast Guard will consider the valid period from the date they review the physical. One mission  one team  one voice

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Medical Certificates Mariners who have had a Medical Certificate issued to them MUST carry a valid medical certificate in order to sail under the authority of their MMC Renew by sending a completed CG-719K Physical to your local REC- don’t forget to include your updated contact information! (No fee) 3 expiration dates are printed: National (5 years validity) Pilot (2 years validity) STCW (2 years validity) One mission  one team  one voice

Top Medical Conditions requiring additional information www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Top Medical Conditions requiring additional information Cardiovascular Conditions Diabetes Psychiatric Disorders Chronic Use of Impairing Medications Impaired Hearing Alcohol/Drug Abuse Seizures Vision Requirements Pulmonary Conditions Sleep Disorders One mission  one team  one voice

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc For medical information, email the Medical Helpdesk at: marinermedical@uscg.mil One mission  one team  one voice v2.5

Post-Dating of Renewal Credentials www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Post-Dating of Renewal Credentials Post-dating of renewal-only credentials began March 24, 2014, replacing the “Delayed Issuance” Process Renewal MMCs are issued with a future date, determined by the expiration of your current credential: Option 1- the day following the date of expiration of the current MMC as long as the credential expires no more than 8 months in the future Option 2- 8 months from the application date if the credential expires more than 8 months in the future Post-dated credentials are not valid until the printed issuance date; mariners must carry the current credential until this date! Option to request immediate issuance of the renewal MMC (must be in writing) One mission  one team  one voice

Need to check your application status? Visit our website at: www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Need to check your application status? Approved Processing Awaiting Info Visit our website at: https://homeport.uscg.mil/mmcstatus One mission  one team  one voice v2.5

www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Contact Information National Maritime Center: http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/ 1-(888)-IASKNMC 1-(888)-427-5662 Boston REC: (617)223-3040 (617) 223-3034 FAX Transportation Security Administration (For TWIC): https://universalenroll.dhs.gov 1-(866)-347-TWIC 1-(866)-347-8942 One mission  one team  one voice

Photo credit: Petty Officer 3rd Class MyeongHi Clegg www.uscg.mil/nmc  iasknmc@uscg.mil  888-iasknmc Coast Guard Cutter Marcus Hanna buoy deck crew clears ice from a buoy near Boston Feb. 17, 2015. Photo credit: Petty Officer 3rd Class MyeongHi Clegg One mission  one team  one voice