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2025

Archived 2025 Announcements listed by title and date. Links are PDF files. pdf icon
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2024

Archived 2024 Announcements listed by title and date. Links are PDF files. pdf icon
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Requirement to Submit Merchant Mariner Credential User Fees via the Pay.gov Website 12/20/24
Change to Oath Requirement 12/20/24
Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation Final Rule 12/17/24
Final Rule for Electronic Submission of Mariner Course Completion Data and Changes to Endorsement Titles – Update 1 12/11/24
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Meeting 9 – December 11, 2024 12/04/24
Calculators for Mariner Credentialing Examinations 12/02/24
Final Rule for Electronic Submission of Mariner Course Completion Data and Changes to Endorsement Titles 11/26/24
Rejection of Incomplete Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Applications During Initial Screening 10/23/24
Temporary Changes in Service Requirements for STCW Deck Rating Endorsements 10/15/24
Credentials Lost or Destroyed Due to Hurricane Helene 10/03/24
Unapproved Courses at Gulf Coast Maritime Academy 09/26/24
Customer Service Center (CSC) – Extended Operating Hours 09/24/24
Verification Scan Code for Merchant Mariner Credentials 09/19/24
National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meetings – September 10-11, 2024 09/03/24
Exemption from Fees Associated with Merchant Mariner Credential Applications for Active Duty and Selected Reserve Members of the Uniformed Services 08/28/24
Important Information for Mariners Contacting the Customer Service Center 08/21/24
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Meeting 8 – September 4-5, 2024 08/21/24
Updated Merchant Mariner Credential and MMC-related Documentation E-mail Submission Instructions 08/12/24
National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Seeks New Members 08/08/24
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Seeks New Members 08/08/24
Temporary Closure of Regional Exam Center New York 08/05/24
Temporary Closure of Regional Exam Center Charleston 08/05/24
Video Guide to Filling Out Medical Certificate Application Form CG-719K 07/25/24
National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Intersessional Meeting of the Subcommittee on Recommendations for Seafarer Training Requirements in Mental Health and Women’s Health 07/17/24
Merchant Mariner Examination Working Group 2025 Schedule 07/15/24
Updated Merchant Mariner Credentials 07/01/24
Training Provider Audit Updates (June 2024) 06/26/24
Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate Application Backlog 06/26/24
Examination and Training for Tides and Currents 06/20/24
First Aid/CPR Documentation 06/10/24
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Intersessional Meeting of the Subcommittee on the STCW Convention and Code Review 05/23/24
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Intersessional Meeting of the Subcommittee on Training and Experience Guidelines for Seafarers Employed Aboard Ships Using Alternative Fuels 05/23/24
National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee Meeting 7 – June 5-6, 2024 05/23/24
Maritime Training Providers Highlights – May 2024 05/20/24
Temporary Extension of Administrative Grace Period for Merchant Mariner Credentialing Transactions 04/26/24
MCP Bulletin NVIC 01-24 03/07/24
National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Meeting 7 – March 26-27, 2024 03/06/24
New Merchant Mariner Credential Format 02/21/24
NEW Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Brochure 02/21/24
Video Guide to Filling Out Application Form CG-719B 02/12/24
Notice of Public Meeting in Preparation for International Maritime Organization HTW 10 Session January 31, 2024 01/10/24

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