The US Coast Guard National Maritime Center issued a notice to announce that, in accordance with Federal Regulations, duplicate Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) may be issued free of charge to mariners whose credentials were lost or destroyed as a result of Hurricane Michael or subsequent flooding.
To obtain an expedited replacement credential, mariners should provide a statement of loss to the National Maritime Center either by fax to (304) 433-3412 or via e-mail to [email protected]. The statement should contain the following:
- Mariner’s full name
- Mariner’s date of birth
- Mariner’s reference number or social security number
- Current mailing address
- Current phone number and/or e-mail address and
- A brief description of the circumstances surrounding the loss/destruction of the credential.
Unless otherwise requested, any duplicate MMCs issued per the request process above will include a corresponding Medical Certificate.
NMC will make every effort to have duplicate credentials mailed out the next business day.
Alternatively, mariners may submit a CG-719B, Application for MMC, to one of the Regional Examination Centers with the information above.
If a credential is unserviceable due to damage or the lost credential is subsequently found, that credential should be mailed to:
Commanding Officer, United States Coast Guard
National Maritime Center
100 Forbes Drive
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25427
