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Renewing A Merchant Mariner Credential
 
 

Welcome to the NMC renewal website.  Here you will find information in regards to renewing your license or what we now refer to as a Merchant Mariner Credential.  One of our most recent changes is the requirements of all US Mariners to have a TWIC.

 

In order to avoid delays in obtaining your credential we have developed a checklist to help you complete this process. Please review the checklist to ensure that you do not miss or leave anything out of your application. Your application must be submitted (mailed) to a REC and not to the National Maritime Center. 

Straight Renewal

If you are looking for a straight renewal then you are at the correct website.  Below you will find our Renewal Wizard to help guide you through the process of renewing your credential.

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.

 

Below you will find a list of Mariners classification with basic renewal information.  Each link will take you to the Code of Federal Regulations which will inform you are the requirements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL – (10.227)


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.
 

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.
 

STCW – (A-I/11) You must meet the requirement for renewal of 10.227(d)(8)(i), which includes: evidence of one year sea service, complete an approved refresher training course, present evidence of closely related employment for at least three years during the past five years or pass a comprehensive open book exercise.
 

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)

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