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National Maritime Center (NMC)
Providing Credentials to Mariners
Providing Credentials to Mariners
Welcome to the NMC renewal website. Here you will find
information in regards to renewing your credentials.
Your application must be submitted (mailed or email) to a Regional Exam Center (REC) and not to the National
Maritime Center.
Straght Renewal
- CG-719B - Application for Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
- Renewal Wizard - helping Mariners to understand the renewal process and federal requirements.
- REC Application Acceptance Checklist
- TWIC Requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Third Party Authorization forms
Raise of Grade or Endorsement
If you are looking to upgrade (Raise of Grade) your credential then
we recommend that you visit our Upgrade or Raise of Grade website.
- Raise of Grade (Endorsement)
Below you will find a list of Mariners
classifications with basic renewal information. Each link will take
you to the Code of Federal Regulations which will inform you of the requirements.
- MASTER or MATE (PILOT) of TOWING – (10.209) Completion of one of the above requirements, AND Completion of practical demonstration before a designated examiner, OR Submit proof of ongoing participation in training and drills.
- STCW—(A-I/11) You must provide 360 days of seagoing service gained within the last 5 years, performing functions appropriate to the certificate held to demonstrate continued competency. If you cannot meet this requirement, you must complete the requirements of Basic Safety Training (BST) which includes approved courses in Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility OR provide an approved BST refresher course.
- RADIO OFFICERS – (10.209) Present a currently valid license as 1st or 2nd class radiotelegraph operator issued by the Federal Communication Commission.
- TANKERMAN – (13.120) A. 2 transfers within the last 5 years OR an approved Tankerman course, AND 360 days of service during the past 5 years, OR Pass a comprehensive, open-book exam, OR Complete an approved refresher course, OR 3 years of closely related service/employment.
- MMC W/OUT QUALIFIED RATINGS – (10.227) There are no professional requirements for renewal of an entry level rating MMD.
- RADAR OBSERVER – (15.815) Must complete the appropriate approved course and present us this certificate.
Payment
We highly recommended that you use Pay.Gov - Credit Card Payment Form in order to pay for your credential. It is fast, safe, and reliable method of payment. See Title 46 CFR 10.219 for additional information.
NMC Customer Service Center (CSC): 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662) email (IASKNMC@uscg.mil)
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