The US Coast Guard National Maritime Center announced 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 Florence or subsequent flooding.
To obtain an expedited replacement credential, mariners must 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 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.
