Release of the new Merchant Mariner Credential Medical Evaluation Forms

October 30, 2009

Today the Coast Guard is releasing revised versions of the Merchant Mariner Credential Medical Evaluation Report form (CG-719 K, Revision 01-09) and the Merchant Mariner Evaluation of Fitness for Entry Level Ratings form (CG-719 K/E, Revision 01-09) to facilitate obtaining objective medical information for use in evaluating merchant mariner credential applications. These forms are now available for voluntary use until December 31, 2009. All physical exams completed on or after January 1, 2010 must be documented on Revision 01-09.

 

New Search Feature on NMS’s Website

The latest from the Coast Guard

The National Maritime Center is proud to announce the new search funtion on their website. Please try one of the two methods listed below:

 

MERCHANT MARINER THIRD PARTY AUTHORIZATION

Dear Merchant Mariner,

Many mariners, especially those that are at sea or away from home for extended periods of time, have authorized third parties, such as a spouse or an employer, to handle the details of their credential application while they are gone. If you would like to authorize the National Maritime Center (NMC) to work directly with others, and to protect your privacy, please follow the instructions below.

 

UPDATED MERCHANT MARINER MEDICAL EVALUATION REPORT

 The Coast Guard is planning to release new versions of the Merchant Mariner Credential Medical Evaluation Report form (CG-719 K) and the Merchant Mariner Evaluation of Fitness for Entry Level Ratings form (CG-719 K/E). These new forms will be phased in over a two month period, as outlined below. The CG-719 K/E should be used only by mariners seeking an entry level credential. This form is limited to applicants for the following rating endorsements: Ordinary Seaman, Wiper, or Steward’s Department (food handler). The CG-719K should be used for all other endorsement applications.

 

Telephone Woes at the National Maritime Center

A public announcement from the NMC:

The USCG National Maritime Center is experiencing problems with our phone system, which is impacting calls coming into the Mariner Information Call Center.

We are working with the Coast Guard’s Electronic Support Detachment and the telephone company to correct this problem as fast as possible. Until the problem is resolved, callers may experience a busy signal or longer than normal wait times while calling the 1-888-IASKNMC phone number.

If you have problems contacting the Call Center you may still contact us via e-mail at IASKNMC@USCG.MIL or by calling one of the 17 Regional Exam Centers.

Contact information for the Regional Exam Centers can be found at

http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/rec_information.asp