Due to an increase in application volume and technical difficulties with our credential production equipment, mariner applicants will experience issuance delays. For the most up to date status information, use our online tool to check your status. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to get your credential to you as soon as possible.

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EXAMINATION WORKING GROUP

2022/2023 Schedule

Dates

Type

Location

Dec 13-15, 2022

Deck

NMC (Martinsburg, WV)

Dec 21-23, 2022 

Engine

NMC (Martinsburg, WV) Cancelled

Mar 14-16, 2023

Deck

NMC (Martinsburg, WV)

Apr 11-13, 2023

Engine

NMC (Martinsburg, WV)

Jun 13-15, 2023

Deck

NMC (Martinsburg, WV)

Jul 18-20, 2023

Engine

NMC (Martinsburg, WV)

Sep 12-14, 2023

Deck Mariners with Towing Endorsements

NMC (Martinsburg, WV)

Oct 17-19, 2023

Engine

NMC (Martinsburg, WV)

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

Examinations

The Examination Team develops the questions and illustrations for the examinations required for a national endorsement. The team supports the Regional Examination Centers (RECs) in the administration of the examinations, reviews and issues determinations on Challenges, answers questions submitted by the public concerning the examination process, and are the authors of the “Nautical Queries” feature in CG Proceedings magazine.

Training & Assessment Division

Our goal is to ensure credentialed applicants have the necessary knowledge and quality training to safely operate under the authority of their credential in support of the safety of the Marine Transportation System both domestically and internationally.