The U.S. Coast Guard recently circulated the following announcement in a National Maritime Center newsletter and via email. It is posted here with permission.Subscribe to Mariner Licensing and Documentation information updates
To improve how information is distributed to the maritime community, the National Maritime Center and the Mariner Licensing and Documentation program now have a presence on the Coast Guard's List Server (CGLS). To automatically receive up to date information via email simply subscribe to one or more of the available lists and messages will be delivered to your email inbox. Please share this with other contacts to spread word about this new service.
To subscribe to a list, follow the instructions below:
1) Go to the CGLS website at http://cgls.uscg.mil/groups.php?ID=10.
2) Review the lists to find the information would like to have sent to you.
3) Under each list are the Subscribe/Unsubscribe/Archive links. To subscribe click that link and provide your email address, name (optional), pick a password and confirm it in the window provided. Then hit the subscribe button and you have subscribed to that topics email list.
As new or updated NMC /MLD information is generated you will receive an email with a brief description of the content and a link to the site where the content is located.
There are 6 lists under Mariner Licensing and Documentation (MLD) program, as described below:
National Maritime Center Updates
Information concerning the National Maritime Center's (NMC) operations, process improvements, and important information on merchant mariner credentials.
NMC Performance Reports
Information from the National Maritime Center on credential production performance statistics, including processing time, application inventory, and customer satisfaction. These reports will communicate the results of improvements to credential production processes and customer services.
MLD Program Policy Updates
Information from the Mariner Licensing and Documentation program manager at Coast Guard Headquarters on changes to regulations, Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs) and other policy guidance.
REC News/Announcements
Announcements concerning Regional Examination Center (REC) locations, hours of operation, contact information and other pertinent REC operations information.
Mariner Information/News
Information for individual mariners seeking licenses and/or Merchant Mariner Documents, including changes to the credential application, medical physical and other forms, revisions to checklist, information packets, instruction guides, information for healthcare professionals, selected Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's), NMC Point of Contact (POCs), and other pertinent information.
Coast Guard Approved Courses
Information on Coast Guard approved training, courses, examinations, course audits, and other pertinent information.
If you have questions or need assistance with subscribing to a list, please contact LT Hilary Stickle at 304-724-9557 or via email at Hilary.Stickle@uscg.mil.
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