Jan. 28, 2026

New Coast Guard portal improves online credentialing services for mariners

The Coast Guard has launched a new, easier-to-use online system that allows mariners to submit and track credential applications faster and more securely.

Sept. 19, 2025

Publication of Coast Guard merchant mariner credentialing policy letters

The Coast Guard has published two new policy letters concerning merchant mariner credentialing.

Dec. 18, 2024

Final Rule: Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation

The Coast Guard has issued a Final Rule updating the accepted payment method for required mariner credentialing fees, removing the requirement for prospective mariners to take an oath before an authorized official, and changes the format requirements for the Certificates of Discharge.

Nov. 27, 2024

Final Rule: Electronic Submission of Mariner Course Completion Data and Changes to Endorsement Titles

The Coast Guard has published a Final Rule requiring Coast Guard approved training providers to electronically submit student course completion data to the Coast Guard within 5 business days of completion. Additionally, this Final Rule, updates certain officer and rating endorsement to be gender neutral.

March 15, 2024

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation

The Coast Guard has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register proposing updates to the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) for the submission of information, fee payments, and technical updates.