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Providing Credentials to Mariners
Providing Credentials to Mariners
NMC has a list of FAQ's to help you to understand our credentialing process. Below are several links to help you with questions that we receive from other Mariners.
| Frequently Asked Questions |
|---|
| General Requirements |
| What are the requirements regarding sea service, age, citizenship, fees, and drug testing? |
| Merchant Mariner Credentials |
| What is a Merchant Mariner Credential and how to I get one? |
| Medical |
| Do I need a medical exam and what is involved? |
| Renewing a Merchant Mariner Credential |
| How do I renew my credential? |
| Radio Officer |
| What are the requirements for a Radio Officer? |
| TWIC FAQ's |
| Do I have to get a TWIC? |
| Vessel Security Officer Rule Making |
| What are the requirements for a VSO? |
| Coast Guard Policy Letter 11-07 |
| Why was the US Coast Guard Policy Letter changed from 01-02 to 11-07? |
NMC Customer Service Center (CSC): 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662) email (IASKNMC)
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