From Nuns Jain, MARAD:
MARAD has been working with the Department of State to facilitate passport renewals for US mariners during COVID-19. DOS Consular Affairs just finalized the Notice to Mariners for Merchant Mariner Passport renewals.
Click here to review the notice.
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