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Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program Policy and Appeals Process

Learn about the Mariner Credentialing Program, appeal process, and the Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee. Get involved in developing better standards for medical certification and physical qualifications. Contact Luke Harden for more information.

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Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program Policy and Appeals Process

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  1. Mariner Credentialing Program Policy DivisionCG-5434 Mr. Luke Harden

  2. Issue credentials to qualified mariners Approximately 210,000 mariners in U.S. Credentials issued to: Officers Ratings Credentials endorsed based upon qualifications Officer endorsements Rating endorsements STCW endorsements (International requirements) Mariner Credentialing Program

  3. Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division Office of Maritime and International LawCG-0941

  4. Principle Functions of CG-5434 • Develop program policy and standards • Interpret mariner qualification standards • Prepare final action on appeals • STCW oversight • Provide program performance oversight • Public outreach • Administer Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee

  5. How a Mariner Goes Through Appeal Process • The Appeal Process is fairly simple. • Denial letter will explain reasons and next step in appeal process. • Mariner writes directly to CG and states clearly why she/he thinks our decision was incorrect. • Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations. • Sections 1.03-04; and • 1.03-15

  6. Denial of Application to Appeal Sequential Order Applicant Final Agency Action NMC

  7. Types of Appeals • Medical • Safety & suitability (Criminal convictions) • Professional • Course/instructor approvals

  8. Appeal Process CG-54 Final Agency Action Notification/MMLD/Administrative Processing

  9. 2011 Month to Month & Yearly Amount Received

  10. Pending Appeals Breakdown *Average age of pending appeals -120 days old as of December 7

  11. Outcome/Number of Appeals CompletedBroken Down By Years

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  13. The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (MMMAC) • The hopeful solution in developing better standards

  14. The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (MMMAC) • Previously established in May 2009 as a discretionary committee • Members were solicited over the summer 2009, received 41 applications • The selection & appointment of the members to MMMAC were on hold while DHS was undergoing a review of all their currently established advisory committees

  15. The Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (MMMAC) • October 2010 CG Authorization Act of 2010 established MMMAC as a statutory committee • Dec 2, 2010 MMMAC charter as a statutory committee was approved by DHS • August 8, 2011 the Secretary selected and appointed the members to MMMAC • September 19-21, 2011 the inaugural meeting was held at the Calhoon MEBA School in Easton, MD

  16. Purpose of MMMAC MMMAC shall advise the Secretary/Coast Guard on matters related to: (A) medical certification determinations for issuance of licenses, certificates of registry, and merchant mariner documents; (B) medical standards and guidelines for the physical qualifications of operators of commercial vessels; (C) medical examiner education; and (D) medical research.

  17. MMMAC Member Composition • 14 members total • 10 health-care professionals with particular expertise, knowledge, or experience regarding the medical examinations of merchant mariners or occupational medicine • 4 professional mariners with knowledge and experience in mariners’ occupational requirements • Members serve five year terms • Except for three members (one professional mariner and two medical professionals) appointed for a term of two years.

  18. Inaugural Meeting of MMMAC • The Coast Guard presented 6 Task Statements for the Committee to work on: • NVIC 04-08 REVISION • TOP MEDICAL CONDITIONS • REVIEW OF PART 10 SUBPART C SNPRM • REVISING 719K MEDICAL EVALUATION FORM • CREATING MEDICAL EXPERT PANELS • DESIGNATED MEDICAL EXAMINER PROGRAM

  19. Getting Information about MMMAC • Detailed recommendations, member names and POC information, minutes of meetings can be found on Coast Guard’s HOMEPORT website: Missions => Ports and Waterways => Safety Advisory Committees => MMMAC • Or contact Assistant Designated Federal Officer LT Dylan McCall dylan.k.mccall@uscg.mil Phone: 202-372-1128

  20. NVIC Revisions

  21. Questions If you have specific questions regarding mariner credentialing policy, please contact: Luke Harden Chief, Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Office of Vessel Activities (CG-5434) Luke.b.harden@uscg.mil Phone: (202) 372-1206 / Fax: (202) 372-1918 2100 2nd St, SW Stop 7581 Washington, DC 20593-7581

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