Security Levels
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. ONLY 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.
A USCG drug test conducted
within the past 185 days by a laboratory accredited by Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Department of Health
and Human Services.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact our Call Center for assistance.
NMC Customer Service Center: 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662) email click here (IASKNMC)

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