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).
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.
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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