All information in Section I: Applicant Information parts 1-5e is required unless the information is not
applicable to you.
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All highlighted information is required (6a and 6c).
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6d, 6e, and 6f are optional. However, they are recommended if you wish to receive emailed
correspondence (6d) regarding the status of your application, if you have an alternate phone number (6e) at
which you want to be contacted, or another method of contact (6f).
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6b is only required if you wish to have all correspondence and your credential(s) mailed to an address
OTHER THAN your home address (6a). If your mailing address is the same as your home address, leave 6b
blank.
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A home address is required.
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Please note that the NMC mails credentials to the address listed in either 6a or 6b via standard USPS
mailing. If you wish to have your credential mailed via an expedited method, please visit the following link
and follow the instructions:
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/helpful_links/expedited_mailing_options.pdf
All information in this section (Next of Kin/Emergency Contact) is optional.
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All information in Section II: Requested Coast Guard Credential(s) is required.
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If the endorsement you are applying for falls under any of the highlighted categories (all but Renewal), see
the Classification of Endorsements
to determine the specific endorsement you are applying for and enter
that information in the Description of Endorsement(s) Desired section (see next page).
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If you are applying for a Document of Continuity, specify which endorsement(s) are going into continuity in
the Description of Endorsement(s) Desired section (see next page).
For examples of how to select the appropriate endorsement and enter the correct information in the
Description of Endorsement(s) Desired box, click here
.
NOTE: If you are unsure which endorsement to apply for:
• Go to NMC’s Start with a Checklist page: Checklist NMC (uscg.mil).
• You may also contact your employer, union, school/maritime academy and/or local U.S. Coast Guard
Officer In Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI) to discuss your options/desires before completing the
application form.
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If you are applying for any endorsement other than a Renewal, this section is required.
In this section, enter the specific endorsement for which you are applying, as determined by the
Classification of Endorsements
.
For examples of how to select the appropriate endorsement and enter the correct information in the
Description of Endorsement(s) Desired box, click here
.
If you are applying for a Document of Continuity, specify which endorsement(s) you want to put into
continuity. If you want all of your credentials to be placed into continuity, write “ALL CREDENTIALS
HELD”.
NOTE: If you are unsure which endorsement to apply for:
• Go to NMC’s Start with a Checklist page: Checklist NMC (uscg.mil).
• You may also contact your employer, union, school/maritime academy and/or local U.S. Coast Guard
Officer In Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI) to discuss your options/desires before completing the
application form.
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Only fill out part 2 of this section if you have not already disclosed this information on a previous
application. This section is not required if you are applying for a Continuity.
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Check this box if you are applying for an Original, Renewal or new Officer Endorsement. This section is
not required if you are applying for a Continuity.
Only check this box if you are exempt.
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CG Policy Letter 11-15: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/5ps/MMC/CG-MMC-
2%20Policies/CG-543%20Policy%20Letter%2011-15.pdf?ver=2018-06-08-060430-967
NMC Safety & Suitability webpage:
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/security-check/
Number 1 is optional.
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Check the box for number 3 if you are under the age of 18.
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Number 5 is required. Signature of applicant is required for all applications. Signature for Oath and name
of person giving oath is only required for Original applicants.
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Printed Name of Applicant is
not required, but helps to
process your application.
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Merchant Mariner Oath: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/forms/Merchant_Mariner_Oath.pdf
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If Third Party Authorization is given, it
only applies to the Merchant Mariner
Credential (MMC). A separate
authorization is required for a Medical
Certificate.
(6) Third Party Authorization
: A third party is any
person or company you approve to discuss your
application with the NMC. You can limit what a third
party can do, or you can authorize the third party to act
on all matters related to your application. Designating a
third party is entirely optional.
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Printed Name of Applicant is
not required, but helps to
process your application.
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Example 1 of 5
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If the only endorsements for which you are applying are Renewals, no further information is
needed in the Description of Endorsements(s) Desired box.
If you wish for your renewed credential(s) to be issued immediately, check the box next to FOR
RENEWAL TRANSACTIONS ONLY.
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Post-Dating: Post-dating only applies to renewal only applications. If you apply for a
renewal only and DO NOT check the box (2) on the application, you will be issued a post-
dated MMC (up to 8 months out).
E.g., if your renewal MMC is ready to be printed on 06/01/18, and you DID NOT check the
box (2), and your current MMC does not expire until 08/01/2018, your new MMC will be
printed with validity dates of 08/02/2018 through 08/02/2023.
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Example 2 of 5
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If you are applying for a Renewal as well as any other endorsement (for example, a
Document of Continuity), additional information is needed.
In the Description of Endorsement(s) Desired box, specify which endorsement(s) you want
renewed and which endorsement(s) you want placed into continuity.
Include all appropriate information regarding the endorsement(s), including Officer information
(Master/Mate/Propulsion/Tonnage/Route) or Rating type. All this information can be found in the
Classification of Endorsements
.
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Renew Master Self-Propelled Vessels 200 Inland
Place Master of Tow GL & Inland into continuity
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Example 3 of 5
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If you are applying for a Renewal as well as any other endorsement (for example, a Raise of
Grade, New Endorsement, or Increase in Scope), further information is needed.
In the Description of Endorsement(s) Desired box, include which endorsement(s) you
want renewed and which endorsement(s) you want as a Raise of Grade/New
Endorsement/Increase in Scope.
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Renew all credentials and add Lifeboatman
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Example 4 of 5
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If you are applying for a Raise of Grade,
New Endorsement, or Increase in
Scope, additional information is
required.
If you do not know the specific
endorsement for which you are
applying, reference the
Classification of Endorsements
.
Include all appropriate information in
the Description of
Endorsement(s) Desired box.
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Advanced firefighting
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Example 5 of 5
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If you are applying for an Original
endorsement, additional information is
required.
If you do not know the specific
endorsement for which you are
applying, reference the
Classification of Endorsements
.
Include all appropriate information in
the Description of
Endorsement(s) Desired box.
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Master, self-propelled vessels including *aux sail, 100 GRT, Inland waters
* Be as specific as
possible. For
example, if you
want Auxiliary
Sail, include it in
the description.
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(a) National officer endorsements. If applying for an officer endorsement, at least one of the CG-719B Section II Officer boxes must be
selected and the Description of Endorsement(s) Desired box must include the at least one of the following national officer endorsements
as established in 46 CFR part 11:
46 CFR 10.109 Classification of endorsements.
Deck Officers – include desired tonnage and route/waters
(1) Master.
(2) Chief mate.
(3) Second mate.
(4) Third mate.
(5) Mate.
(6) Master of towing vessels.
(7) Master of towing vessels, limited.
(8) Mate (pilot) of towing vessels.
(9) Apprentice mate (Steersman).
(10) Apprentice mate (Steersman), limited.
(11) Operator of uninspected passenger vessels (OUPV).
(12) Master of uninspected fishing industry vessels.
(13) Mate of uninspected fishing industry vessels.
(14) Master (OSV).
(15) Chief mate (OSV).
(16) Mate (OSV).
(17) First-class pilot.
(18) High-speed craft type rating.
Engineering Officers – include desired vessel type or propulsion and
horsepower
(1) Chief engineer.
(2) Chief engineer (limited).
(3) First assistant engineer.
(4) Second assistant engineer.
(5) Third assistant engineer.
(6) Assistant engineer (limited).
(7) Designated duty engineer (DDE).
(8) Chief engineer (OSV).
(9) Assistant engineer (OSV).
(10) Chief engineer MODU.
(11) Assistant engineer MODU.
(12) Chief engineer uninspected fishing industry vessels.
(13) Assistant engineer uninspected fishing industry vessels.
Deck Officers – no tonnage or route/waters needed
(1) Assistance towing.
(2) Offshore installation manager (OIM).
(3) Barge supervisor (BS).
(4) Ballast control operator (BCO).
(5) Radio officer.
(6) Radar observer.
Deck Officers – Staff Officer/COR
(1) Chief purser.
(2) Purser.
(3) Senior assistant purser.
(4) Junior assistant purser.
(5) Medical doctor.
(6) Professional nurse.
(7) Marine physician assistant.
(8) Hospital corpsman.
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46 CFR 10.109 Classification of endorsements.
(d) STCW endorsements. If applying for an STCW endorsement, at least one of the CG-719B Section II STCW boxes must be selected and
the Description of Endorsement(s) Desired box must include the at least one of the following national rating endorsements as established
in 46 CFR parts 11, 12, or 13 of this subchapter as well as the STCW Convention and STCW Code (incorporated by reference, see §10.103
of this subpart):
(1) Master.
(2) Chief mate.
(3) Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW).
(4) Chief engineer officer.
(5) Second engineer officer.
(6) Officer in charge of an engineering watch in a manned engine room or designated duty engineer in a periodically unmanned engine room (OICEW).
(7) Electro-technical officer (ETO).
(8) Rating forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW).
(9) Able seafarer-deck.
(10) Rating forming part of an engineering watch in a manned engine room or designated to perform duties in a periodically unmanned engine room (RFPEW).
(11) Able seafarer-engine.
(12) Electro-technical rating.
(13) Basic training (BT).
(14) Advanced firefighting.
(15) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC).
(16) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats—limited (PSC—limited).
(17) Proficiency in fast rescue boats.
(18) Person in charge of medical care.
(19) Medical first-aid provider.
(20) GMDSS at-sea maintainer.
(21) GMDSS operator.
(22) Advanced oil tanker cargo operation.
(23) Advanced chemical tanker cargo operation.
(24) Advanced liquefied gas tanker cargo operation.
(25) Basic oil and chemical tanker cargo operation.
(26) Basic liquefied gas tanker cargo operation.
(27) Vessel Security Officer.
(28) Vessel personnel with designated security duties.
(29) Security awareness.
(30) High-speed craft (HSC) type rating certificate.
(31) Basic Polar Code Operations**
(32) Advanced Polar Code Operations**
**Note: Not listed in 46 CFR 10.109 Classification of Endorsements. Endorsements are issued on STCW and are defined in
Policy Letter 02-18.
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(b) National rating endorsements. If applying for a rating endorsement, at least one of the CG 719B Section II Qualified Rating boxes must be selected
and the Description of Endorsement(s) Desired box must include the at least one of the following national rating endorsements as established in 46 CFR
parts 12 & 13:
46 CFR 10.109 Classification of endorsements.
(1) Able seaman:
i. Unlimited;
ii. Limited;
iii. Special;
iv. Special (OSV);
v. Sail; and
vi. Fishing industry.
(2) Qualified member of the engine department (QMED), including the following specialty endorsements:
i. Oiler;
ii. Fireman/Watertender;
iii. Junior engineer;
iv. Pumpman/Machinist; and
v. Electrician/Refrigerating engineer.
(3) Lifeboatman.
(4) Lifeboatman-Limited.
(5) Cadet (deck or engine).
(6) Student observer.
(7) Apprentice engineer.
(8) Apprentice mate.
(9) Tankerman-PIC.
(10) Tankerman-PIC (Barge).
(11) Restricted Tankerman-PIC.
(12) Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge).
(13) Tankerman assistant.
(14) Tankerman engineer.
(c) Entry-level mariner means a mariner holding no rating other than ordinary seaman, wiper, steward's department, or steward's department food
handler (F.H.). If applying for an entry-level endorsement, at least one of the CG 719B Section II Entry Level boxes must be selected and the
Description of Endorsement(s) Desired box must include the at least one of the following entry level endorsements:
(1) Ordinary seaman.
(2) Wiper.
(3) Steward's department.
(4) Steward's department (F.H.).
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