b'COAST GUARD NEWS: Continued from page 44those cases, the Coast Guard may pursue suspension or revocation of the Coast GuardMMC.COAST GUARDWith respect to expired TWICs in the MMC application process, mariners Terminates Illegalapplying for an original credential will be treated diff erently than mariners seeking a renewal, raise of grade or new endorsement. This is because the Charter on LakeTSA provides the Coast Guard with biometric and biographic information (including the photograph) necessary to evaluate and produce a MMC.Washington Mariners applying for an original credential need to demonstrate that they have enrolled for a TWIC. Mariners may pre-enroll for a TWIC online, can schedule an appointment, but must complete the in-person A U.S. Coast Guard Station Seattle boarding team observedenrollment process at the nearest TSA enrollment center. While this proof a38-footvesselthathad15passengersandonenon- of application is sufficient to begin the merchant mariner credentialing credentialed mariner operating as an illegal passenger-for- process, an applicant for an original credential will be unable to obtain a hire operation just before Memorial Day.MMC until their biographic and biometric information is provided to the Coast Guard by TSA.The vessel was also knowingly operating in violation of an order by the Captain of the Port issued to the vessel in December orderingFor mariners already holding a MMC, if their TWIC expires, and their the owner to cease operations as an uninspected passenger vesselcredential remains valid, then no action needs to be taken and the credential carryinganypassengersforhireuntilappropriateregulatoryremains valid.requirementsweremet.If a mariner applies for a renewal, raise of grade, new endorsement or The vessel operator was cited for several violations, and the Coastduplicate merchant mariner credential while their TWIC is expired, they Guard is pursuing additional enforcement options to deter futuremay apply without a valid TWIC if they demonstrate that they have unsafe operations. enrolled for a TWIC renewal.IllegallycharteredvesselsunderminelegitimateoperationsandTSA Enrollment Centers TSAs Enrollment Centers remain open, posesignifi cantsafetyconcernstoeveryoneonboard,saidLt.at this time, and TSA is processing new TWIC enrollments. According AlexCropley, commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Seattle.to TSA, some enrollment centers have closed and may continue to close Terminating these dangerous voyages and educating the boatingfor a period of time to ensure the safety, health and wellness of staffand public is our top priority.If you encounter vessels operating in anthe public. If applicants are planning to visit an enrollment center, TSA unsafe manner or suspect an illegal charter operation, call the Coastencourages individuals to use the Find an Enrollment Center feature Guard on VHF-FM channel 16. at the bottom of the Universal Enrollment Services home page (https:// universalenroll.dhs.gov/locator) to determine if the center is open and its Owners and operators of illegal charter vessels can face potentialhours of operation. TWIC enrollments must be completed in-person at an civil penalties of $59,000 for illegal passenger-for-hire operations.enrollment center. You will be required to provide the necessary identity/Charters that violate a Captain of the Port Order can face more thanimmigrationdocumentationandsubmitfi duringyourin- ngerprints $94,000 in penalties for each day the vessel is in violation. Repeatedperson enrollment. 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