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Notice to Mariners with Urgent Need for a Passport (4.13.2020)
MARAD has been working with the Department of State to facilitate passport renewals for US mariners during COVID-19.
NEW Blended Maritime Training Available from MITAGS
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and recent Executive Orders issued in both Washington and Maryland, MITAGS, with USCG and VA approval, has taken some of our upcoming spring courses online to offer a blended learning experience, allowing our students to continue their training.
From the NMC: Marine Safety Information Bulletin COVID 19 – Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) Operations
“The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and National economic well-being. During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards the continued operation of the MTS to ensure our domestic supply chain continues uninterrupted. The regulations outlined throughout 33 and […]
From the National Maritime Center: COVID-19 Update #2
The USCG/National Maritime Center has released a second update regarding operational changes due to COVID-19.
NEW Resource Page from MITAGS: What you need to know about COVID-19
We know there is a lot of information out there right now about COVID-19, so we've compiled some of the best resources and information we could find about the current pandemic, and how it is particularly affecting the maritime industry.
From the USCG: COVID-19 & Mariner Credentialing Program Impacts – Update #1
The Coast Guard published Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 08-20 announcing several updates based on the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective March 19, 2020, the Coast Guard’s 17 Regional Examination Centers (REC) and 3 Monitoring Units (MU) are closed to the public until further notice.