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United States Coast Guard (USCG) Links
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USCG Licensing and NMC
Get general information about USCG licensing and the National Maritime Center (NMC).
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USCG Navigation Center
The US Coast Guard Navigation Center provides cutting edge services for safe, secure, and efficient maritime transportation.
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USCG Homeport
Enabling Partnerships, Centralizing Knoledge and Providing Service For Missing and Stranded Persons Reporting System.
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USCG Form Downloads
From this page you can download the Application for Merchant Mariner Document (MMD), License, or Certificate of Registry (Form CG-719B) and other forms associated with obtaining mariner credentials. Additional instructions on filling out each form are also included.
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USCG Acceptable Forms of ID
Acceptable evidence for identification, citizenship and nationality
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United States Coast Guard (USCG) Forms Links
Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) Links
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TWIC Home Page
Learn about the TWIC program and how to apply for a TWIC, find an enrollment center, schedule an appointment and pre-enroll.
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TWIC Enrollment Centers
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TWIC Application
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) developed the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC™) Program in response to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA). MTSA requires use of a biometric identification credential by individuals who require unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels. Before issuing a TWIC, TSA must conduct a security threat assessment on the TWIC applicant. An applicant who, as a result of the assessment, is determined to not pose a security threat, will be issued a TWIC.
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TWIC Check Card Status
If you have a Pre-Enrollment Account you can login and check your status.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Links
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USCG Info Package Licenses and Renewal
For guidance on Licenses, Documents or Certificates of Registry the US Coast Guard maintains Standard Information Packs. These are intended to not only assist the mariner in their specialty but also give general guidance on other specialties helping broaden the mariner's overall knowledge base. These packages reflect the recent changes in national security policy.
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USCG Checklist Critical Items
List of items that need to be submitted with your request for a merchant mariner credential before your request can be forwarded to the National Maritime Center for evaluation and continued processing. Although this list is not all-inclusive, it does represent the items needed to begin an evaluation.
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FCC Radio Operators Permit
MPs are required to operate radiotelephone stations aboard certain vessels that sail the Great Lakes. They are also required to operate radiotelephone stations aboard vessels of more than 300 gross tons and vessels which carry more than six passengers for hire in the open sea or any tidewater area of the United States. They are also required to operate certain aviation radiotelephone stations and certain coast radiotelephone stations.
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FCC GMDSS Operators License
The DO qualifies personnel as Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) radio operators for the purposes of operating GMDSS radio installations including some basic equipment adjustments. It also confers the operating authority of the MP.
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FCC Who Needs An Operators License?
The answer depends on whether you wish to operate or repair and maintain radio stations. If you only intend to operate a radio station, read the Radio Operations paragraphs below. If you intend to operate, repair, and maintain radio stations, read the Radio Maintenance and Repair paragraphs.
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FCC Obtaining a Commercial Radio Operator License
For All Licenses and Permits (Except RP)
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FCC Registration
If you wish to conduct business with the FCC, you must first register through the FCC's COmmission REgistration System (CORES). Upon registration, you will be assigned a FCC Registration Number (FRN). This number will be used to uniquely identify you in all transactions with the FCC.
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FCC Home Page
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
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Elkins Institute
The Elkins Institute offers renewal packages for the FCC avoiding the cumbersome FCC process.
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Standrds of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Links
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STCW Home Page
This website is presented, at no charge, as a source of information for mariners by a consortium of maritime trainers.
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STCW Training Requirements
Training Requiements for Existing and New Mariners.
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