b'COAST GUARD REPORT We take the heat, Nationalso you dont have to.MaritimeCool. Because you need it. We deliver cool based on your reality. So no matter where you operate, hot days Centerand heavy loads will never slow you down. Credentialing Delays GRIDCOOLERWEKA OmegaKeel Cooler Boxcooler Laser PlateD uetoanincreaseinapplicationfernstrum.com| 1.906.863.5553| sales@fernstrum.com volumeandongoingtechnicaldif-ficultieswithcredentialproductionISO 9001:2015equipment at the U.S. Coast Guards National Maritime Center (NMC), merchant mariner 2023 R.W. Fernstrum & Company. All rights reserved. FERNSTRUM and GRIDCOOLER are registered trademarks of R.W. Fernstrum & Company. All other trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners.credential (MMC) applicants are experiencing issuance delays. NMC credential printers remain operational but at a reduced capacity. The NMC has stated that they are working to address the problems. While unable to provide exact timeframes for completion of MMC issuance, all efforts are be-ing made to process applications and produce MMCs as quickly as possible. Mariners can expect to receive a status update e-mail at each stage of the application, including upon issu-ance of their credentials. These technical prob-lems do not affect credential endorsements or medical certificates. Use the NMC online tool for the most up-to-date status information.NMC processes applications on a first-in, first- ABB Hybrid & Zero-Emission Solutionsout basis. For those mariners whose credential is approved to print (which can be seen usingABB Marine & Ports is making smart, safe, and sustainable solutions the online tool above) and when it is criticala reality for ferries across the Americas.to vessel operations or an applicants employ- Learn more at: new.abb.com/marine ABBment,contacttheNMCCustomerService Centerandtheywillattempttoprioritize printing of the MMC.Marinerscanalsorequestexpeditedmailing of their MMC or medical certificate, which includes the ability to track the package. FullCharting New Watersinstructions are available on the NMC website detailing the expedited mailing process.As a reminder it is recommended to apply at least 90 days in advance. For renewals, marinersHere at FOGHORN, we aim to stay on top of the latest newscan apply up to eight months early with noand issues of importance to the passenger vessel industry.change between expiration and renewal dates.If theres something youd like to read about, but havent seen us MarinersmaycontacttheCustomerServicecover yet, let us know. Were always interested in feedback from Center via Live Chat or by calling 1-888-IASK- our readers. Contact our editor at sarah@passengervessel.com.NMC (427-5662) for assistance. For a complete list of important announcements, see the NMCWe look forward to hearing from you. announcements on the NMC home page.45 APRIL 2023'