USCG MMC Application Package Help

MMC Application Package Help

The Merchant Mariner Credential Application Package is a collection of

forms

and documents. The number and type of documents in your

application is

dependent on what you are applying for. When completing

the following USCG

forms read the instructions carefully and completely

and follow then exactly as

written.

Application Form CG 719B

All USCG applications require form CG 719B. The type of transaction is

indicated in Section II. The following is an explanation of the terms used

in this

section.

License means an officer endorsement as OUPV, Master or Mate.
Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) means a rating endorsement as
OS or AB.
STCW Certificate means an international endorsement. This
endorsement is only required for seagoing vessels greater than 200
GRT or mariners traveling into foreign ports.
Certificates of Registry are issued to radio officers, medical personal
and other personal that are not part of the deck or engine departments.
Certificate of Discharge Sea Service means that you are submitting sea
service experience only.

View Form CG719B >>

Merchant Mariner Physical Exams

Merchant Mariner Physical Exam Form CG 719K

A merchant mariner physical exam completed on form CG 719K by a

licensed

physician is required for all original issue, upgrades and

renewals of an MMC.

View Form CG719K >>

Report of Fitness Form CG 719 K/E

When applying for an Ordinary Seaman rating the applicant may submit

fitness for duty report form CG 719KE instead of the full merchant

mariner

physical exam.

View Form CG719KE >>

USCG/DOT Drug Screening Form

A USCG/DOT drug screening is required for most MMC transactions.

Form CG

719P is not required, but provides useful instructions and

options for mariners

participating in approved drug screening programs.

View Form CG719P >>

Follow the Instructions Exactly as Written

se the forms provided by the USCG, they are a

series of "CG 719"

forms. When completing

these forms read the entire form carefully and

follow the instructions exactly as written on the

form. Any deviation from

the norm can cause

extensive delays.

Original MMC Endorsements

Additional documents are required for the

original issuance of all MMC

endorsements.

Proof of Citizenship (passport or birth certificate); US Citizenship is
required for any Master or Mate endorsement, legal aliens may be
issued endorsements as OS, AB and OUPV only.

Original issue of an OUPV, Master or Mate

In addition to the above documents, the

following documents are

required for the original

issue of an MMC officer endorsement.

First Aid and CPR cards issued within one year of the application date.
Accepted training includes the American Red Cross, American Heart
Association, or other USCG recognized course.
Three letters of character reference from individuals who are will to
recommend you for an MMC endorsed as Domestic Officer.