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USCG: MMC Application Package Submission Guidelines

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09/24/2018

Excerpt from the Coast Guard Maritime Commons

“The National Maritime Center posted guidance on its website to help mariners submit a complete and accurate Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) application package. These guidance documents are intended to aid mariner applicants in properly completing the CG-719B Application for MMC and the Evidence of Sea Service forms. To ensure mariners receive credentials within the NMC-stated processing goal of 30 days, proper submission of this documentation is essential.”

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Click here to read the MMC Applications Package Submission Guidelines.

USCG: MSIB 13-18: Special Considerations for Sub M – Flammable/Combustible Storage Cabinets

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09/21/2018

USCG Sector Houston-Galveston issued MSIB 13-18: Special Considerations for Subchapter M Regulations – Flammable/Combustible Storage Cabinets. This MSIB addresses requests related to existing aluminum constructed flammable/combustible storage cabinets and the circumstances that Sector Houston-Galveston will consider them as meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 142.225 when issuing a COI to an inspected towing vessel (ITV).

Click here to read MSIB 13-18 from USCG Sector Houston-Galveston

USCG: CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-02 (Change 2) Use of Existing Safety Management Systems to Obtain an Initial Certificate of Inspection Under 46 CFR Subchapter M

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09/18/2018

The USCG published Change 2 to CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-02 (CH 2) Use of Existing Safety Management Systems to Obtain an Initial Certificate of Inspection Under 46 CFR Subchapter M.

Click here to download CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-02 (Change 2)