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Begin by entering the 'Name of Mariner' in full, including last name, first name, and middle initial. This is crucial for identification.
Fill in the 'Date of Shipment' and 'Date of Discharge' using the format Month/Day/Year (e.g., 01/20/2012). Ensure accuracy as these dates are essential for record-keeping.
Indicate the 'Place of Shipment' and 'Place of Discharge', specifying either port, city, state, or country as applicable.
Select the appropriate 'Nature of Voyage' by checking one box: Foreign, Intercoastal, Coastwise, or Other. This helps categorize the voyage type.
Complete fields for 'Rating', 'Credential No.', and 'Name of Operating Company'. These details are important for maritime records.
Finally, ensure that both the mariner and vessel master sign the document. You can easily add signatures using our platform's signature feature.

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How long does it take to receive your MMC?

When can I apply for a Merchant Mariner Credential? Applications can be submitted at any time. Currently, the process takes 90 days (about 3 months) from the time it is received at the Regional Exam Center. This time frame can change at any time based on the backlog of the USCG application request.

How hard is it to get your MMC?

The Coast Guard will issue merchant mariner credentials only to applicants who have applied for a Transportation Workers Identity Credential, or TWIC, which is issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

What disqualifies you from getting an MMC?

Reason: Criminal convictions, especially those involving moral turpitude, assault, or theft, can affect a mariners MMC. The Coast Guard reviews convictions carefully, particularly if they occurred while on duty or involved alcohol, drugs, or violence.

Is it difficult to get into the merchant marine academy?

The acceptance rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy is 22.2%. For every 100 applicants, 22 are admitted. This means the school is very selective.

How much is it to get your MMC?

How much does it cost to get an entry level MMC? The most expensive part of getting an MMC is the USCG evaluation and issuance fees of $140. The second most expensive part is the USCG medical certificate exam which must be completed on the CG-719K or CG-719KE forms.