Posted:
October 13, 2009
The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC) recently provided detailed instructions for merchant mariners wishing to authorize a third party, such as a spouse or employer, to handle the details of their credential application while they are at sea or away from home.
Mariners wishing to authorize a third party to work directly with the NMC on their behalf must send the NMC a Third Party Release. The Center has provided a sample release format, available online. Mariners may also send the release in any format, provided it:
NMC specifies how mariners can authorize third parties to assist with credential applications
The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC) recently provided detailed instructions for merchant mariners wishing to authorize a third party, such as a spouse or employer, to handle the details of their credential application while they are at sea or away from home.
Mariners wishing to authorize a third party to work directly with the NMC on their behalf must send the NMC a Third Party Release. The Center has provided a sample release format, available online. Mariners may also send the release in any format, provided it:
- Is in writing
- Includes the mariner’s full name and signature
- Includes the date the mariner wishes the release to expire
- Includes the mariner’s unique Mariner Reference Number, if applicable, or Social Security Number if the mariner is a first-time credential applicant
- Includes the full name, address, phone number and other contact information of the authorized third party
- Provides specific instructions on what information can be discussed on the mariner’s behalf