b'U.S. COAST GUARDU.S. COAST GUARD National Maritime Center Launching New Application Portal and Website T he U.S. Coast Guards Nation- Submission options such as email andTheseimprovementsshouldsimplify alMaritimeCenter(NMC)faxwillbesignificantlylimitedandtheapplicationprocess,reducewait launchedanewApplicationeventually discontinued. times, and provide mariners with great-Submission and Additional Informa- er control over document submission.tion Portal (ASAP) along with a rede- ReviewtheASAPportaloverview signed website on Jan. 26, 2026.and tutorial here. Mariners are strong- Visit the NMC website for full details.lyencouragedtoreviewthetutorial ASAP is now the primary method forfor the new system. Forquestionsregardingtheupcom-submittingapplicationsanddocu- ingchanges,marinersmaycontact ments to the NMC, including: The updated NMC website features: the NMC Customer Service Center, availableMondaythroughFriday,Merchant mariner credentialImproved navigation and layout 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST: (MMC) applications Clearer how to apply guidance Online chat via the NMC websiteMedical certificate (MC) applicationsEasier access to credentialing Email: IASKNMC@uscg.milSupporting or additional docu- information and customerments for existing applications support tools Phone: 1-888-IAKNMC (427-5662)PHOTO: U.S. COAST GUARDFOGHORN 34'