Drug Test Information - USCG National Maritime Center

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National Maritime Center (NMC)
Providing Credentials to Mariners

Drug Testing and Program Requirements

A drug test or certified program is required for all transactions EXCEPT endorsements, duplicates, and STCW certificates. You MUST use a DOT 5 Panel (SAMHSA 5 Panel, formerly NIDA 5), testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine, and Amphetamines will be accepted. Please review form CG-719P for details of what is required and accepted by the National Maritime center. You will find a current list of testing center on the Department of Health and Human Services (click on SAMHSA 5 PANEL Website).

SAMHSA current list of certified labs

You can find MRO approved locations at either one of these sites.

The above web link will give you detailed information for testing. This site is updated by the Department of Human Service who get their information directly from the Federal Registry.

Department of Health and Human Services

You MUST have a USCG drug test conducted within the past 185 days by a laboratory accredited by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Below you will find further information and our USCG form that must be completed and submitted with all documentation before we will issue any credential to you.

Definitions and Proof of Testing

Options 1, 2, and 3

DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form (Form CG-719P)

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our Call Center for assistance.

NMC Customer Service Center (CSC): 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662) email (IASKNMC@uscg.mil)

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Last Modified 7/26/2012