How to get your USCG Master 100 GRT Near Coastal Captain's License under 46 CFR § 11.426

Mar 23
3 min

How to get your USCG Master 100 GRT Near Coastal Captain's License under 46 CFR § 11.426

This is a much more complex path for people whose final goal is a Master 200 GRT Near Coastal, want to save cash and are not in a rush....

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How do I get my USCG Master 100 GRT Near Coastal Captain's License under 46 CFR § 11.428?

Nate Gilman

Mar 22
2 min

How do I get my USCG Master 100 GRT Near Coastal Captain's License under 46 CFR § 11.428?

46 CFR § 11.428 is the most straightforward path to become a Master 100 GRT Near Coastal. You only need 720 sea days in the deck...

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Can I use my USCG Mates License as an OUPV?

Nate Gilman

Mar 21
2 min

Can I use my USCG Mates License as an OUPV?

Yes! 46 CFR § 15.905 Section (c) authorizes you to serve as an operator of uninspected passenger vessels on the same route as your USCG...

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Do I need First Aid and CPR to upgrade my USCG License?

Nate Gilman

Mar 18
2 min

Do I need First Aid and CPR to upgrade my USCG License?

No. You never need to take First Aid and CPR for any of your domestic upgrades. You are only required to provide First Aid and CPR when...

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Sea service for USCG Licensing while performing bridge watchkeeping duties under supervision

Nate Gilman

Mar 17
2 min

Sea service for USCG Licensing while performing bridge watchkeeping duties under supervision

The USCG Licenses of 500 GRT Mate Near Coastal and 1600 GRT Mate Near Coastal need you to provide documentation that you were performing...

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Taking the Hearing Test for Your USCG Medical

Nate Gilman

Mar 11
1 min

Taking the Hearing Test for Your USCG Medical

A doctor needs to whisper from greater than 5 ft away from you. If you can hear it, you have normal hearing and you've passed! We...

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Should I submit my USCG license application if I'm only missing one thing such as my CPR card?

Nate Gilman

Mar 10
1 min

Should I submit my USCG license application if I'm only missing one thing such as my CPR card?

We strongly recommend waiting until you have a complete application. We've been seeing each issue or change to a USCG application add...

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Renewing your USCG STCW with 360 days of Small Vessel Sea Service time

Nate Gilman

Mar 9
2 min

Renewing your USCG STCW with 360 days of Small Vessel Sea Service time

To renew your USCG License with STCW on it using just small vessel Small Vessel Sea Service time it's recommended that you get a memo...

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When it says STCW medical expired does that apply to me if I do not have any STCW endorsements?

Nate Gilman

Mar 8
1 min

When it says STCW medical expired does that apply to me if I do not have any STCW endorsements?

Nope! You only need to keep the medical for what endorsements you hold valid. If you don't hold any STCW endorsements your medical is...

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Do I need to take First Aid / CPR with a Increase in Scope such as from Inland to Near Coastal?

Nate Gilman

Mar 7
1 min

Do I need to take First Aid / CPR with a Increase in Scope such as from Inland to Near Coastal?

You are not required to submit proof of taking First Aid and CPR when increasing in scope. Increasing in scope means raising tonnage...

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How to add QMED and/or RFPEW Your USCG License

Nate Gilman

Mar 5
2 min

How to add QMED and/or RFPEW Your USCG License

You need to have documented sea time on vessels working in the engineering department. For QMED and STCW RFPEW you need 180 days of sea...

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Who can administer merchant mariner oath?

Nate Gilman

Mar 4
1 min

Who can administer merchant mariner oath?

I know it sounds wild but you need to say the Merchant Mariner Oath in front of a notary and have them verify you said it. Your oath may...

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How do I upgrade my USCG License from 25 GRT to 50 GRT?

Nate Gilman

Mar 3
2 min

How do I upgrade my USCG License from 25 GRT to 50 GRT?

To go from Master 25 GRT to Master 50 GRT you need to have 90 days in the Deck department (Any role including OS, Mate, Operator or...

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Do you have to turn in passport photos as part of my USCG License renewal application?

Nate Gilman

Mar 3
2 min

Do you have to turn in passport photos as part of my USCG License renewal application?

Nope. You only needed to provide proof of identity, such as your passport, to get your license the first time. To renew your USCG License...

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USCG Licensing Rules for CPR and First Aid Cards

Nate Gilman

Feb 4
5 min

USCG Licensing Rules for CPR and First Aid Cards

The USCG National Maritime Center is now following the letter of the CFR for CPR and First Aid. This is a great thing and we fully...

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Three Resolutions to Stay on top of Your MMC Paperwork in the New Year

Nate Gilman

Jan 4
4 min

Three Resolutions to Stay on top of Your MMC Paperwork in the New Year

Here are our three top tips for a fast U.S. Coast Guard License renewal in 2022.

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USCG Licensing made simple for Active Duty Service Members and Veterans

Nate Gilman

Nov 13, 2021
1 min

USCG Licensing made simple for Active Duty Service Members and Veterans

I’m proud to announce that the MM-SEAS team has been working with the Military to Mariner Coalition to make USCG Licensing simple for...

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What do I need to renew my USCG captains license with less than 360 days?

Nate Gilman

Nov 6, 2021
7 min

What do I need to renew my USCG captains license with less than 360 days?

Taking the wrong courses to renew your USCG License is a waste of money! By following these simple steps you will always take the right...

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Nate Gilman

Oct 25, 2021
2 min

Am I Exempt from Renewing my TWIC?

Renewing your TWIC can be a waste of money if you don't need to do it! There is a renewal TWIC exemption for very few special vessels. If...

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USCG License Renewal Guide Helps Mariners Navigate National Maritime Center Backlogs

Nate Gilman

Oct 21, 2021
1 min

USCG License Renewal Guide Helps Mariners Navigate National Maritime Center Backlogs

The National Maritime Center’s (NMC) COVID extensions for Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) are ending on October 31st next week. To...

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