Certification: National 3rd Mate Unlimited OC or NC

100 Forbes Drive Martinsburg, WV 25404-7120

3rd (Third) Mate. This is an advanced-level merchant mariner credential. The general requirements for this credential are TWIC Card (Identification, Fingerprints, Citizenship, Social Security number, etc), CG-719B Application, NDR Consent & Check, Oath, 3 letters of recommendation, photograph (supplied by TSA), SSEB Screening complete, age of 21 or over, CG-719K Physical Exam, Medical Tab in MMLD, Drug Testing Compliance, Mariner Fees, and Sea Service Letters or Discharges. Sea service requirements are recency- 90 days in the past 3 years on vessels of appropriate tonnage, 1080 days of deck service on Ocean/NC steam or motor vessels, of which 180 days as AB, Boatswain, or Quartermaster, (while holding AB) 90 days of engine department service may be creditable, or graduation from a maritime academy. Other requirements include completing a First Aid course, CPR course, approved firefighting courses, and a valid, approved radar observer course. All candidates must complete an examination.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Other

Your local Regional Exam Centers external site(REC) provide valuable resources toward obtaining a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.