Military Sealift Command

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Use your military sea time and training and take the first steps towards a great paying civil service career…it’s never too early to start the process.

To apply for seagoing positions with MSC there is one CRITICAL document you must possess: a U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner’s document (MMC). It is highly recommended to start the process towards acquiring a MMC before departing military service.  A MMC is obtained through one of seventeen USCG Regional Examination Centers http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/rec_information.asp

To receive credit for your military service and training you’ll need a copy of your sea service transcript from your command.  The merchant marine, much like the military rank structure, progresses from entry level to journeyman and leadership positions.  Experiences in the military MAY elevate your MMC rating beyond that of an entry level ordinary seaman to the higher able seaman qualification if your rating is: BM, OS, QM, SM, RD or GM.  For those with engine room experience, your sea time MAY count towards the qualified member of the engine department qualification if your rating is: BT, DC, EM, EN, GS, GSE, GSM, HT, IC, MK, MR, MM, TT.  Submit a current copy of your sea service transcript to the USCG when applying for a MMC.

Once you have your MMC and selective service number (acquired at https://www4.sss.gov/regver/verification1.asp )  call the CIVMAR Support Center (1-866-562-7672) and begin the MSC employment application process by filling out an information request form.

OTHER USEFUL LINKS

www.uscg.mil/stcw/downloads.htm
www.cool.navy.mil
www.nko.navy.mil
www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html (for prior military records)

To check on MMC application status visit http://homeport.uscg.mil/ Click on “Merchant Mariners” tab then on “Merchant Mariner Application Status”