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Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation
The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on December 17, 2024. It took effect on January 19, 2025.
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What the agency says
The Coast Guard is issuing this final rule to permit the electronic submission of required mariner credentialing information to allow for the future implementation of a new Merchant Mariner Credentialing information technology system. This rule also requires the electronic payment of mandatory merchant mariner credentialing fees, removes the requirement for prospective mariners to take an oath before an authorized official, and changes the requirements for the Certificate of Discharge to Merchant Mariners. Finally, this rule makes technical amendments to update addresses and websites, remove antiquated terminology, and adopt gender-neutral terms.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-27026
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Published
- December 17, 2024
- Takes effect
- January 19, 2025
- Dates
- This final rule is effective January 19, 2025.
- Docket
- Docket No. USCG-2021-0834
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1625-AC86
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 46 CFR 1; 46 CFR 10; 46 CFR 11; 46 CFR 12; 46 CFR 13; 46 CFR 14; 46 CFR 15; 46 CFR 16
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Cargo vessels; Drug testing; Marine safety; Oceanographic research vessels; Organization and functions (Government agencies); Penalties; Personally identifiable information; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Safety; Schools; Seamen; Transportation; Vessels
- Pages
- 43
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