In this post the NMC presents the general and specific reasons that mariners will receive an awaiting information (AI) letter for medical certificate applications.
Federal Register Notice: Pilots’ Medical Certificate Validity Period
The Coast Guard has announced in the Federal Register a proposal to extend the maximum period of validity of merchant mariner medical certificates issued to first-class pilots and masters or mates serving as pilot from 2 years to 5 years.
MSIB: Novel Coronavirus – Mariner Credentials – Update (Change 5)
The Coast Guard has posted Change 5 to MSIB 08-20, titled COVID-19 – Mariner Credentials, which updates information on extensions to merchant mariner credentials, medical certificates and course approvals.
MSIB: Novel Coronavirus – Mariner Credentials – Update (Change 4)
The Coast Guard has posted Change 4 to MSIB 08-20, titled COVID-19 – Mariner Credentials, which updates information on extensions to merchant mariner credentials, medical certificates and course approvals.
MSIB: Novel Coronavirus – Mariner Credentials – Update (Change 3)
The Coast Guard has published MSIB 08-20 (Change 3) to update guidance concerning mariner credentials, medical certificates and course approvals, and the action being taken by the Coast Guard due to the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19).