Paying your merchant mariner fees on pay.gov

Practice tides and currents at any time to prepare for the USCG OUPV captains exam.

This is a quick overview of all the parts of your NMC application for your captains license. From this list I do a more detail explanation of how to complete each parts. I cover about 95% of the issues on a basic app. This is based on reviewing over 500 app and finding an average of 7 errors on each one. hope this help Capt Gary Kulibert

Here is a detail review how to complete the actual 3 page NMC application cg 719B. Ideally complete the fillable form but print it off as it can not be saved with the free acrobat reader.

As a merchant mariner you will need a TWIC to get your credentials. This is done through Homeland Security TSA. This video explains the process The general TWIC # is (855) 347-8371 Website is https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

Medical Certificate for your USCG captains license application. How to complete it and NVIC 04-08

Here I explain the different types of pre-employment drug test the NMC will accept for a original or renewed MMC

Sea service is everything wen it comes to getting your captain license. It determine the routes and size of vessels your credentials will be approved for. Her is how to document it,

With any original application fro a MMC you will need a first aid and cpr card from an approved programs

This is the summary video on the course certificate and ways to submit your application to the REC. I hope you found them helpful. Yes I know they are not Hollywood quality, I leave that up to my daughter. My goal is to help you minimize the frustrating errors to get your credentials as soon as possible. Capt Gary Kulibert