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Nate Gilman

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Nate Gilman is the president of MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software. His passion for helping mariners start and advance their careers stems from his own experiences hawsepiping to a 3rd Mate Unlimited over 10 years. Gilman actively contributes to workforce development and Military to Mariner initiatives within the maritime industry. Connect with Nate on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.

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A Common Access Card (CAC) or Transcript of Sea Service (TOSS) from the USCG or NOAA are some of the new ways that service members can demonstrate eligibility for the Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing's Military Fee Exemption for MMC applications. Photo Credit: MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software.

Understanding military fee exemption rules for MMC applicants

A vessel operating on a two-watch system, where crew members stand watches as either six-on/six-off or equivalent, may be eligible for time-and-a-half credit. TOTE Services photo.

How to receive time-and-a-half credit for your MMC

The official U.S. Coast Guard verification tool HOMEPORT showing the new officer and rating endorsement names which will no longer match hard copy Merchant Mariner Credentials issued before January 17th, 2025. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

Coast Guard updates officer and rating endorsement titles

Rear Admiral Arguin, the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy providing the New Mariner Oath at the 2024 Tall Ships America Conference held at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS). MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

Coast Guard eliminates oath for new mariners

Notice of Rejected Incomplete Application form that the Coast Guard will provide to mariners if they have any issues on their MMC application. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

Coast Guard to reject all incomplete MMC applications starting in December

The able seamen who sail on the Military Sealift Command Vessel Harvey Milk are required to hold STCW able seafarer-deck (AS-D) endorsements to work on the vessel. Photo Credit: Capt David Stalfort, USCG, Retired.

Able seafarer-deck endorsement requirements now simplified

A mariner waiting on hold with the The National Maritime Center Customer Service Center 1-888-IASKNMC (427-5662). MM-SEAS photo.

National Maritime Center extends hours for mariners

An old version of the USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) that just arrived in the mail. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

You can work under your MMC the day after USCG issuance

Students using a simulator during their Radar Observer Course. MM-SEAS USCG Licensing Software photo.

Sea service tip to prepare for USCG license renewals

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