US Unveils New Merchant Mariner Credential For Enhanced Marine Transportation System Security

The U.S. Coast Guard is all set to launch its new merchant mariner credential (abbreviated the MMC) format on 1 March, marking its first-ever considerable revision of the credential in almost a decade.

The revised MMC aims to improve the quality of services and security in the Marine Transportation System (abbreviated the MTS). MMCs are needed for the U.S. mariners on commercially operated vessels such as tugs and barges, passenger boats, offshore supply vessels, and well and raft ocean cargo vessels, nationally and nationally.

The MMC passport-style booklet is going to be replaced with a one-page certificate. This redesign comes through as the current passport-style credential printers of the Coast Guard National Maritime Center are outdated and need proper replacement. The revised credentials are going to be printed on waterproof 8.5″x11″ synthetic papers from the Government Printing Office (abbreviated the GPO).

The new and revised MMC will also include enhanced security features, like micro-printing, anti-copy measures, foiling, and other intricate patterns. Mariners holding passport-style credentials do not need to fret, as these are not likely to be replaced immediately.

The new MMC will be issued with the Coast Guard during the following application procedure. Looking further ahead, the Coast Guard plans to launch an e-credential that meets domestic and international needs.

Mariners will have the chance to get paper and other non-electronic versions. Mariners could visit the National Maritime Center’s official website for further information regarding the new MMC.

Reference: USCG

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