IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Complete applications for mariner credentials must be submitted through a Regional Exam Center or Monitoring Unit. Complete applications are accepted electronically, by mail, fax, or in person with an appointment.
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Appointments: We highly recommend that you schedule an appointment before coming to a Regional Exam Center. Walk-Ins for applications will be handled on a "Space Available" basis only. Exams are by Appointment only.
Ketchikan Monitoring Unit
Hours of Operation:
***Closed all Federal Holidays***
Regional Exam Center: 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday
Exam Room: 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday
Exam Scheduling:
ALL Mariners are required to schedule their exams 3 working days prior to visiting a Regional Exam Center.
Exam Rules:
Exams must be completed within the week started and on consecutive days. For those taking more than one module, a minimum of two modules per day is required. If applicable, mariners must bring plotting tools.
Building Access:
Located in West Flight Building second floor last door on left. Building is open during normal business hours.
Parking:
All parking in front of the West Flight building is reserved and tow away. Parking on Tongass avenue is 24 hour and 2 hour slots.
Tolls: Ferry toll to/from airport $5 each day.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Location:
MSD Ketchikan
1621 Tongass Ave
Suite 202
Ketchikan, AK 99801
Phone: 1-(888) 427-5662
Fax: 1-(907) 225-4499
Announcements
Regional Exam Centers (REC) pre-screen applications, administer examinations, conduct oversight of Coast Guard approved courses, and support community outreach programs. It is important that you provide the Regional Exam Center with a complete application package to avoid delays.
You MUST have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) before applying for a credential.
