National Maritime Center advises some expired documents still ok

The National Maritime Center recently issued an update which is applicable to many Amver participants.

The table below lists a number of forms associated with the mariner credentialing program that have reached their “expiration” date. These forms are still valid and being accepted by the Coast Guard.

The expiration date is there to remind the Coast Guard to review and affirm, with the office of management and budget (OMB), that the forms are still necessary and supported by regulation or code. This process has long been underway and continues and the NMC will provide notice via the website and list server when update forms will be available. 

Otherwise, mariners and other providers should continue to use these forms. 

Form Number	Title	Last Revised	Expiration Date
CG-719K	Merchant Mariner Credential Medical Evaluation Report	Rev. (01-09)	30-Jun-12
CG-719K/E	Merchant Mariner Evaluation of Fitness for Entry Level Ratings	Rev. (01-09)	30-Jun-12
CG-719P	DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form	Rev. (03-04)	30-Jun-12
CG-719S	Small Vessel Sea Service Form	Rev. (03-04)	30-Jun-12

Mariners and other providers should contact our Customer Service Center at IASKNMC@uscg.mil or 888-IASKNMC (888-427-5662) with any questions regarding forms. Mariners may reference this bulletin when working with third party providers, such as medical doctors, to ensure those providers of the validity of the forms. 

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