Posted:
September 13, 2017
The following article was released by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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 Harvey or Irma. Mariners should follow the steps below to obtain an expedited replacement credential:
Provide a statement of loss to the National Maritime Center (NMC) via fax at 1-304-433-3412, via , or by calling 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662). The statement should contain the following:
If you have questions or feedback regarding duplicate credentials, please contact the NMC via our Online Chat or Ticketing System, by , or by calling 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662).
U.S. Coast Guard: Credentials lost due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
The following article was released by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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 Harvey or Irma. Mariners should follow the steps below to obtain an expedited replacement credential:
Provide a statement of loss to the National Maritime Center (NMC) via fax at 1-304-433-3412, via , or by calling 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662). The statement should contain the following:
- Mariner's full name
- Mariner's date of birth
- Mariner's reference number (MRN) (if you don't know the reference number, include the social security number)
- The mailing address that the replacement credential should be sent to
- Current phone number and/or e-mail address that we can use to contact the mariner in the event of questions
- Description of the circumstances surrounding the loss/destruction of the credential
If you have questions or feedback regarding duplicate credentials, please contact the NMC via our Online Chat or Ticketing System, by , or by calling 1-888-IASKNMC (1-888-427-5662).