Menu

USCG License Renewal Guide Helps Mariners Navigate National Maritime Center Backlogs

Facing delays at the National Maritime Center? This guide helps you navigate the USCG license renewal process efficiently.

2 mins read・Oct 21, 2021
On this page

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

To help mariners during this backlog, MM-SEAS just published the free guide Renew Your USCG License in 10 Easy Steps.

“Right now, we’re hearing that there’s a potential backlog of USCG applications at the NMC. And, this application process can stretch even longer when mariners have trouble navigating the USCG bureaucracy,” said Nate Gilman, President of the online USCG license credentialing software MM-SEAS.

Computer and smartphone displaying a USCG license renewal guide, related to navigating National Maritime Center backlogs.

“We’re finding that when applications are submitted perfectly, in the right order with the right information and everything signed, the process can go from months to weeks.” NMC figures estimate that 50 percent of applications are rejected due to missing forms, signatures or other information.

Gilman went on to stay, “listen, I know you know how to renew your license. This guide is really just a reminder on where all those random forms are, and some tips on organizing your application to get it approved quickly.”

We hope this made your life a little easier and if you have other questions the MM-SEAS team is always here to help!

MM-SEAS is free to use on your own and if you need some more personalized help you can upgrade to MM-SEAS Pro inside of the site.

No matter what, when you are ready to submit your application, you can choose to have the MM-SEAS staff create a perfect application, handle the USCG application fees and work with the USCG on your behalf to resolve any issues for a flat fee of $349 or you can choose to submit on your own.

Pro MM-SEAS members get access to unlimited live 1 on 1 calls with one of our USCG Licensing Specialists. We've found that answering questions live with screen sharing in a video call makes both of our lives easier. Pro MM-SEAS members can access these features inside of MM-SEAS under License Guidance.

Need to renew, upgrade or get your first USCG license? We're here to help.

No matter if it is your first MMC, your second Upgrade or your fifth Renewal USCG Licensing is easy with MM-SEAS.
Sign Up for Free
Always Free | $349 if you file with us (Includes pay.gov fees)

About the author

Nate Gilman
Nate Gilman
Captain
Follow

Nate has over 15 years of professional maritime experience and has hawsepiped his way to a 3rd Mate Unlimited Endorsement with full STCW compliance. He is proud veteran of the NOAA Commissioned Corps.

What our customers are saying

Your MMC, your way

Do it yourself, get expert help, or hand it off start to finish — let’s get your USCG License done right.
Free
You will always have access
Start for Free
File on your own
Renewing or getting your first U.S. Coast Guard License? Let our simple and easy-to-use checklists guide you.
See how MM-SEAS Free works →
Optional
$349 for a Perfect Application
‍(Includes pay.gov fees)
$99 a year
Upgrade to Pro at anytime
Start for Free
Live expert license help
Get unlimited personal support to renew and upgrade your Merchant Mariner Credential while progressing in your career.
See how MM-SEAS Pro works →
Optional
$349 for a Perfect Application
‍(Includes pay.gov fees)
$899 a year
Upgrade to Admiral at anytime
Start for Free
We do your MMC for you
Have a dedicated licensing expert handle everything for your USCG License, from start to finish with unlimited guidance.
See how MM-SEAS Admiral works →
Included
Unlimited Perfect Applications (Includes pay.gov fees)
Recent Posts