Helpful Links, Applications and Forms
Captain’s School Key West Online Course site: https://www.OnlineCaptainSchool.com
Application Forms:
IMPORTANT! The Process Has Changed! We no longer email packets to REC Centers!
ALL Merchant Mariner Credential applications, submit directly to NMC by clicking the below button. Please send any documents in Adobe PDF format only, and include your Last Name, First Name, Mariner Reference Number (or last digits of your SSN) in the subject line of your e-mail.
Video on how to fill out all forms in application and send in packet!! (This is presently not reflecting recent change in email address to send packet to (see above). https://youtu.be/0o-9nC6N5HA
APPLICATION FORMS
Application: CG_719B Application
Medical: CG_719K Physical
Drug Testing: CG_719P Drug
Sea Service: CG_719S Sea Service
Convictions: CG_719C Conviction
Application Checklist: Application Checklist
USCG NMC Application To Do List
- Complete the course. Put diplomas in application packet.
- Complete a USCG Approved CPR/1st Aid/AED in person course. We normally have one the week after OUPV class. Add diploma to packet. Diploma must be dated within 1 yr.
- Get your Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- To make appointment: https://universalenroll.dhs.gov
- TWIC office located at 6710 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
- Get a physical filled out on form – CG_719K Physical. All forms can be found at top of this page. We suggest Parrish Healthcare Center at Port Canaveral at 390 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, 321-633-8640
- Compete a drug screen on form – CG_719P Drug. You may also use a drug consortium letter dated within 180 days. We suggest Parrish Health listed above. We are also a drug consortium.
- Fill out sea service form –CG_719S Sea Service. watch video listed above for how and what documents to provide.
- Fill out application for license on form- CG_719B Application.
- If you answer yes to anything in section Section III (2) (Convictions and Drug Use), please fill out form – CG_719C Conviction.
- Complete pay the government pay.gov Coast Guard Application Fee Form Then click blue “continue to the form’ button. Fill out form with your information. If you are in the Florida, you will choose Miami as your Regional exam center.
The next part can be confusing. Your total fees should be $145.$100 for original officer endorsement,$0 for Course in Lieu of exam and$45 for MMC Issuance Fee.Very Important!!! Email receipt to yourself, print and add to application packet! Below is exactly how you want to fill out the bottom part of the form for 1st time captains:
- ALL Merchant Mariner Credential applications, submit all your forms and supporting documentation directly to NMC at: MMCApplications@uscg.mil. Keep the pdf to under 15 MB in size.
Check your application status at National Maritime Center https://homeport.uscg.mil/missions/merchant-mariners/merchant-mariner-application-status