b'holds the MMC and any associated endorse- 2. MMCCredentialVerificationdisplay- 4. Previous MMC (if not original issuance). ment required for shipboard employment. ingMMCIssuedandExpirationdates (ifapplicable)ORemailverification Renewal ONLY: Go to the NMC website: National Mari- from NMC. 1. MMCApplicationStatuswithanAp- time Center (NMC) Home Page proved to Print, Printed, or Issued status.3.MMCCredentialVerificationdisplayingClick on Credential Verification in theCredential Details with appropriate endorse- 2. Previous MMC (if not original issuance). center navigation buttons or click on thisments OR email verification from NMC.link: MMLD Credential Verification Select Single Mariner Search in the bottomdrop down and then enter the mariners reference number and last name. Once on this page, both the MMC andMedicalCertificateissueandexpiration dates can be validated. *Ensure the cre-dential issue and credential expiration dates reflect the newly issued creden-tial,notthepreviousissuance.The new MMC information will not be dis-played until it has moved to a Printed or Issued status. If this occurs, contact NMC for verification. To verify endorsements for the approvedMMC, click on the hyperlink associated with the Credential Number.For MMC verification for any international voyages, contact NMC directly for priority printing of your MMC.If there is reason to believe the results of either searchareinaccurate,youmaycontactthe NMC Customer Service Center via Live Chat orbycalling1-888-IASKNMC(427-5662)for assistance.Thesetechnicalissuesdonotaffectthe processing of mariner medical certificates or endorsements, only applications for MMCs. The NMC bulletin at the provides additional information on these delays. MARINER RESPONSIBILTIES TO FACILITATE OPERATION UNDER MMCThe following items can be verified, printed, andprovidedbythemariner.TheCoast Guard considers this as adequate proof that the mariner has a valid MMC until it is re-ceived by the mariner. Coast Guard personnel shouldnottakeenforcementactionifthe mariner is not in possession of a valid MMC but has the below documentation:Original or Raise of Grade:1. MMCApplicationStatuswithanAp- proved to Print, Printed, or Issued status.31 MAY 2023'