MMC

Coast Guard launches new format merchant mariner credential

The U.S. Coast Guard will launch a new merchant mariner credential (MMC) on March 1, 2024. The agency is replacing the MMC passport-style booklet (“Red Book”) with a new, certificate size, one page credential. The new credential will be issued to all mariners after the implementation date.

This is the first comprehensive revision of the merchant mariner credential since 2015 and the Coast Guard says that it is strategically designed to enhance both the quality of service and security within the...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/coast-guard-launches-new-format-merchant-mariner-credential/

Coast Guard again extends MMC endorsements

A sample Merchant Mariner Credential. Coast Guard image.

The Coast Guard announced last week that Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) that expire between March 1 and Sept. 30 are now extended until March 31, 2021. Mariners who are actively working on expired credentials that meet the extension criteria must carry the expired credential with a copy of Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) Number: 08-20, Change 3).

The Coast Guard also extended Medical Certificates that expire between March 1 and Sept. 30 until Dec. 31, 2020. Mariners who are...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coast-guard-again-extends-mmc-endorsements/

Coast Guard Covid-19 update: MMC, medical, course approval extensions

A sample Merchant Mariner Credential. Coast Guard image.

The Coast Guard released a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) last week that updates guidance concerning mariner credentials, medical certificates and course approvals. The MSIB also updates the actions being taken by the Coast Guard due to the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes (Covid-19).

The provisions in this MSIB are consistent with the Executive Order on Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery issued on May 19, 2020.

The Coast Guard has also been consulting with the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coast-guard-covid-19-update-mmc-medical-course-approval-extensions/

Free Hurricane Dorian MMC replacement for mariners

A sample Merchant Mariner Credential. Coast Guard image.

The Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) has issued a bulletin advising mariners of the steps to take to obtain merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) lost or destroyed during Hurricane Dorian.

In accordance with Federal Regulations, duplicate Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMCs) may
be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were lost or destroyed as a result of
Hurricane Dorian or subsequent flooding. Mariners should follow the steps below to obtain an
expedited replacement...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/free-hurricane-dorian-mmc-replacement-for-mariners/

Mariners can replace credentials lost in Michael for free

MMC cover and U.S. Coast Guard Shield courtesy U.S. Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard has issued a bulletin on how U.S. mariners can receive free duplicate merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) to replace originals lost or destroyed as a result of Hurricane Michael or subsequent flooding.

The bulletin said that mariners should follow the following steps to obtain an expedited replacement credential:

• Provide a statement of loss to the National Maritime Center (NMC) either by fax to (304) 433-3412 or via e-mail to [email protected]. The statement should contain:...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/mariners-can-replace-credentials/

Coast Guard posts MMC application guidance

A sample mariner credential. USCG image.

The National Maritime Center has posted guidance on its website to help mariners submit a complete and accurate Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) application package.

These guidance documents are intended to aid mariner applicants in properly completing the CG-719B application for MMC and the Evidence of Sea Service forms. To ensure mariners receive credentials within the NMC-stated processing goal of 30 days, proper submission of this documentation is essential.

A merchant mariner credential (MMC...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/coast-guard-posts-mmc-application/