The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will meet at the Port of Monroe, Michigan, to discuss matters relating to Great Lakes Pilotage, including review of proposed Great Lakes Pilotage regulations and policies.
Clarification on the cancellation of Policy Letter 12-04: 30 day unescourted access extension to individuals awaiting issuance and activation of a TWIC
Previously in FAC Notes, CG-FAC publicized the cancellation of Policy Letter 12-04 entitled 30 DAY UNESCORTED ACCESS EXTENSION TO INDIVIDUALS AWAITING ISSUANCE AND ACTIVATION OF A TWIC.
Federal Register Notice: National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee seeks new members
The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is seeking applications for 2 membership positions on the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (NMERPAC). The vacancies are for a deck officer who currently holds a Merchant Mariner Credential with an endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels and an individual who represents the general public.
Merchant Mariner Examination Working Group 2022/2023 schedule

From Captain Bradley Clare, Commanding Officer, National Maritime Center (NMC) Section 315 of the 2015 Coast Guard Authorization Act requires the United States Coast Guard to commission a working group to review […]
Merchant Mariner Examination Working Group (Update)
The National Maritime Center (NMC) is hosting an examination working group from July 19-21, 2022, in accordance with 46 USC 7510 to review USCG Deck Officer examination questions required by 46 CFR 11.910, and is soliciting participants.