Renewal

• Step 1. Apply for your TWIC and complete the "application forms 719B, 719C (if applicable), CG-719S Sea Service (if applicable), and 719P” " using NMC’s Checklist Page to select the type of credential you want.
• Step 2. Obtain other documented Sea Service and any relevant training certificates and/or assessments, if applicable.
• Step 3. Pay your fees and submit all your forms, photocopies, and supporting documentation in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available), including the subject line of the e-mail to: MMCApplications@uscg.mil.MMC applications for Local Limited, Restricted, and First-Class Pilot MMCs, send to a: Regional Exam Centers.

Raise of Grade

• Step 1. Apply for your TWIC and complete the "application forms 719B, 719C (if applicable), CG-719S Sea Service (if applicable), and 719P” " using NMC’s Checklist Page to select the type of credential you want.
• Step 2. Obtain other documented Sea Service and any relevant training certificates and/or assessments, if applicable.
• Step 3. Pay your fees and submit all your forms, photocopies, and supporting documentation in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available), including the subject line of the e-mail to: MMCApplications@uscg.mil.MMC applications for Local Limited, Restricted, and First-Class Pilot MMCs, send to a: Regional Exam Centers.

Duplicate

Duplicate MMC definition:  A replacement credential issued containing the same authority, wording , and expiration date as a the lost, stolen, or destroyed credential.

Steps to Apply for a Duplicate MMC

• Step 1. Complete the 719B and affidavit.
• Step 2. Pay your fees.
• Step 3. Submit all your forms including affidavit in PDF format labeled with your : Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available)_DUPLICATE , including the subject line of the e-mail, and expedited mailing method (OPTIONAL) to MMCApplications@uscg.mil.

Replacement MMC

Replacement MMC definition: A replacement credential issued as the result of a request to change the name, address, or physical attributes on the credential.

Steps to Apply for a Replacement MMC

• Step 1. Complete the 719B.
• Step 2. Pay the modification fees.
• Step 3. Submit all your forms including supporting documentation and pay.gov receipt in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available) including the subject line of the e-mail and expedited mailing option to MMCApplications@uscg.mil.

Document of Cont

• Step 1. Complete the CG-719B.
• Step 2. Submit all your forms, photocopies, supporting documentation in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available), including the subject line of the e-mail, and expedited mailing method (OPTIONAL) to MMCApplications@uscg.mil.

Additional Information (Existing MMC Application)

If you have received a letter requesting additional information for your MMC application:

• Step 1. Subject line of your e-mail should be: Mariner Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available). For example: Smith, John, 1234567
• Step 2. Attach all documentation in PDF format. Other formats will not be processed.
• Step 3. Submit all documentation in PDF format in response to the letter to: MMC-Awaiting-Info@uscg.mil.

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CG-719K/E

• Step 1 - Review the Medical Certificate FAQ
• Step 2 - Complete the Application for Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate for Entry Level Ratings (CG-719K/E).
• Step 3 - Submit your complete form and supporting documentation in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available), including the subject line of the e-mail to: MEDAIP@uscg.mil. Make sure ALL boxes on the 719K are checked and that both applicant and the healthcare provider have signed the document. Only COMPLETE medical applications will be accepted.

Duplicate

• Step 1 - Complete the Affidavit.
• Step 2 - Duplicate, as follows: Submit the complete affidavit in PDF format labeled with your Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available), along with the word “DUPLICATE” and include in the subject line of the e-mail to: MEDAIP@uscg.mil.
• Step 3 - (OPTIONAL) If you wish to receive your Medical Certificate via a method that can be tracked and will reach you in a few days, consider using an expedited mailing option expedited mailing option.

Additional Information (Existing Medical Certificate Application)

• Step 1 - Subject line of your e-mail should be: Last Name_First Name_Mariner Reference Number (if available). For example: Smith, John, 1234567
• Step 2 - Attach all documentation in PDF format. Other formats will not be processed.
• Step 3 - Submit all documentation in PDF format in response to the letter to: NMCMedicalClerks@uscg.mil.

To Become a DE:

Requests for approvals of Designated Examiners and TOAR requests should be submitted to the NMC’s Course Approval Branch via email NMCCourses@uscg.mil. NOTE: DEs are not MMC endorsements and should not be submitted on CG719B forms or sent to a REC.

To locate the appropriate Towing Officer Assessment Record (TOAR) see NVIC 03-16.

Helpful DE Information:

To Become a QA:

Requests for approvals of Qualified Assessors should be submitted to the NMC’s Course Approval Branch via email NMCCOURSES@uscg.mil. NOTE: QAs are not MMC endorsements and should not be submitted on CG719B forms or sent to a REC.

Helpful QA Information:

FAQs

Renewal Examinations

Renewal Examinations are administered in accordance with 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 10.227 and are open book examinations issued from the National Maritime Center.
As of May 1, 2020, the NMC will be issuing renewal examinations electronically by email. Paper renewal examinations may still be requested.

Examination Guide

Refreshed: August 2024

Examinations Working Group

46 USC 7510, originally published as section 315 of the 2015 Coast Guard Authorization Act (CGAA), requires the United States Coast Guard to commission a working group to review existing and new examination questions for accuracy and availability of examination references. To address the tasks to be performed and in keeping with the membership structure of the group as specified in the CGAA, the working group is to include:

Examination working groups may be convened as long as any non-Coast Guard representative is present. Examination review will take place at the National Maritime Center and possibly at some regional locations.

The Coast Guard is continuously seeking applications from interested parties to participate in the Examination Working Group. To be considered, please *email all of the following documents to NMCExamWorkingGroup@uscg.mil:

1. Résumé - Click here for what your resume should include.

2. Non-Disclosure Agreement.

*Email is the preferred method of submission and should not exceed 8MB. If so, they should be sent in separate emails (please put the order of attachments in the Subject line of each email). The system will not accept any compressed (ZIP) files. For other submission methods, please call (206) 815-6893.

For a full legal disclosure, please click here.

The Coast Guard does not currently have appropriations available to support travel expenses for working group members. Participation in the review is voluntary but will provide much needed data to assist in improving the merchant mariner credential examination system.

Refreshed: March 2025

EXAMINATION WORKING GROUP

2024/2025 Schedule

Note: Date and location are subject to change based on the number of attendees.