For all renewal applications, you’ll need evidence of having passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs.
The Coast Guard form CG-719P can be used to document the results of the DOT 5-panel Test. The meaning of the "optional" at the top of the CG-719P form means that documentation using that form is optional. All mariners must still provide evidence of passing the test.
Other accepted options:
You may also use a letter from a marine employer or consortium attesting to participation in a random drug testing program, or a letter attesting to pre-employment drug testing from your employer instead of a drug test.
Exceptions:
There are a few exceptions to this requirement including increasing in scope, asking for a duplicate, or applying for an STCW only endorsement.
How long is the test good for?
No matter what type of evidence you use, it must be dated within 185 of your application being submitted to the Regional Exam Center (REC).
Other Renewing my OUPV topics
Medical
https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-your-oupv-license-medical
TWIC Exemption
https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-my-oupv-license-twic-or-twic-exemption
Pay.gov Fees
https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-my-oupv-license-pay-gov-fees
We hope this made your life a little easier and if you have other questions the MM-SEAS team is always here to help!
For complete guidance on renewing your MMC, check out:
- OUPV Six-Pack License Renewal
- 25 Ton License Renewal
- 50 Ton License Renewal
- 100 Ton Captain License Renewal
Start with the Ultimate USCG License Renewal Checklist for a complete overview of the renewal process.
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About the author
Nate Gilman is President and Co-Founder of MM-SEAS. He hawsepiped from the deck to a 3rd Mate Unlimited license with full STCW compliance over more than 15 years at sea, and is a veteran of the NOAA Commissioned Corps. He works directly with the National Maritime Center, USCG-approved training schools, and vessel operators on credentialing policy, and writes on sea service documentation, evaluation standards, and how mariners move up the license ladder.
