MARINER CREDENTIALING PROGRAM POLICY DIVISION

 

(CG-MMC-2)

Formerly known as CG-5434, CG-CVC-4

 

“Get the Right Credential, to the Right Mariner, at the Right Time."

 

The Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division (CG-MMC-2) performs the mission of developing policy and appeals affecting the credentialing of U.S. mariners so that they are compliant with domestic or international standards set forth in Title 46, U.S. Code, Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations and the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) 1978, as amended.

 

 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

 

  • Develop and maintain policy and guidance for the maritime industry regarding personnel qualifications, licensing, certification, and manning.

  • Support U.S. representation on the IMO Subcommittee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) to accomplish U.S. objectives on merchant mariner medical and fitness issues which arise at IMO and other international forums. 

  • Supports the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (NMERPAC) and the National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (NMEDMAC).

  • The final appeal authority for matters concerning credentialing.

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