Entries categorized as 'Maritime Administration'
From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security….
DHS REALIGNS TWIC COMPLIANCE DATE
WASHINGTON – The U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that the final compliance date for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program will be April 15, 2009, which reflects a realignment of the Sept. 25, 2008 compliance date set in the final rule. The seven month extension is a direct result of collaboration with port officials and industry, and realigns the enrollment period with the original intent of the TWIC final rule.
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Categories: Department of Homeland Security · Maritime Administration · TWIC · United States Coast Guard
Some helpful information from the Regional Exam Center (REC) in New York City about the future of applying for credentials and what to bring to the REC when you go for your TWIC….
As required by law, all credentialed U.S. merchant mariners must obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC), prior to September 25, 2008 - this includes all persons holding a Coast Guard-issued License, Certificate of Registry, Merchant Mariner Document or Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping for Seafarers endorsement.
The Coast Guard is currently engaged with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) working out the specific information, provided by applicants to TSA during TWIC enrollment, which would be needed to process an application for a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). We (USCG) are also attempting to determine the method by which the information we require will be shared with to us by TSA. We expect to have coordinated these details prior to September 25, 2008, if not sooner.
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Categories: Marine Safety · Maritime Administration · Merchant Mariners Credential · TWIC · Transportation Security Administration · United States Coast Guard
The American Boating Congress two-day legislative conference will be held in Washington, DC this year on April 27-29. Presented by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the seminars will address public policy and present on issues relevant to the maritime industry.
More information after the jump American Boating Congress
Categories: Federal Regulations · Marine Safety · Maritime Administration
A gentle reminder from your friendly Maritime Administration reminding US merchant mariners about the importance of obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) prior to September 25, 2008.
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Categories: Holland and Knight · Maritime Administration · United States Coast Guard
