Baltimore REC - USCG National Maritime Center

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National Maritime Center (NMC)
Providing Credentials to Mariners

The mission of the Regional Examination Center (REC) is to pre-screen applications, administer examinations and conduct oversight of Coast Guard approved courses.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Baltimore Regional Examination Center

Maryland [BAL]

For application status checks go to (http://homeport.uscg.mil/mmcstatus). For general information or technical assistance email the Mariner Information Customer Service Center at IASKNMC@uscg.mil or call 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662).

Application Submission Email

Announcements

Please read the instructions
REC-BAL-AppSubmission@uscg.mil

This address should be used for submission of documents only, any questions or inquiries should be made to Iasknmc@uscg.mil

REC location and Operating Hours

Appointments

Location:
US Custom House Bldg.
40 S. Gay St.,
Room 420
Baltimore, MD 21202-4022

Phone: 1-(888) 427-5662

Fax: 1-(410) 962-0930

Hours of Operation: ***Closed all Federal Holidays***
REC: 7:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday
Exam Room: 7:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday

Exam Scheduling: ALL Mariners are required to schedule their exams 3 working days prior to visiting an REC.

Appointments: We highly recommend that you schedule an appointment before coming to a REC. Walk-Ins will be handled on a 'Space Available' basis only.

Building Access: Click here for Federal Building regulations
Building has armed security and visitors must be screened along with all baggage they bring into the building. No weapons allowed in the building.

Parking: There is expensive metered parking in front of the building, and several expensive parking garages within one block walking distance.

Tolls: Driving from the North of Baltimore to the REC will encounter tolls at the tunnels on I-95.

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TWIC Locations

National Maritime Center	TWIC	Fees
Application and Forms	Sea Time Calculator	Pay.gov
Medical Forms	Help Desk / IASKNMC

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

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Last Modified 8/8/2012