Step 3 Application Package

Every Merchant Mariner Credential Application Package
is a collection of documents. The documents that are
required is dependent on what you are applying for.

Application form CG-719B
In addition to a TWIC this application form is required
for every transaction. It includes personal information
and a description of the transaction you are seeking.

Section II includes the following transaction types.
  • License: this means OUPV, Master or Mate
    endorsements.
  • Merchant Mariners Document (MMD)
  • : this means OS or AB endorsements.
  • STCW Certificate: this endorsement is only
    required for vessels greater than 200 GRT sailing
    on ocean waters or for any US flagged commercial
    vessel entering a foreign port.
  • Certificates of Registry: this endorsement is for
    radio officers, medical personal and ship's
    personal that falls outside of the deck or engine
    departments.
  • Certificate of Discharge Sea Service: this means
    that you are submitting sea service experience
    only.

Merchant Mariner Physical Exam form CG-719K
A merchant mariner physical exam is required for most
MMC transactions. The physical exam must be
completed on this form and you must have the original
form to submit to with your application package.

USCG / DOT Drug Testing form CG-719P
A USCG / DOT drug screening is required for most MMC
transactions. This form is not required, but provides
options and instructions for meeting the drug testing
requirements.
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An original issue of an MMC requires these
additional documents:

  • A Social Security Card
  • 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.

An original issue of an OUPV, Master or Mate
requires these additional documents:

  • 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.

Application Process Steps

You are on Step 3 of the 4 steps.

  1. Qualifying Sea Service Experience
  2. Transportation Workers Identification Credential
    (TWIC)
  3. Application Package Documents
  4. Delivery to a Regional Exam Center