Where do mariners wishing to obtain mariner licensing and credentials go?

Where do mariners wishing to obtain mariner licensing and credentials go?

• A. Regional Exam Center (RCC) Long Beach
• B. Coast Guard Licensing Office New York
• C. Maritime Credentialing Center San Diego
• D. National Seafarer Office Seattle

Answer: (A)

Regional Exam Centers are the places where merchant mariners take the required license exams and begin the credentialing process with the Coast Guard. When you’re pursuing licensing, you apply through the National Maritime Center and then schedule and take your exams at an REC. After you pass, the National Maritime Center reviews your materials and issues the appropriate license or credential. Long Beach is one of these Regional Exam Center locations, which is why that option is the correct choice. The other offices listed aren’t where you take the licensing exams or begin credentialing.

Regional Exam Centers are the places where merchant mariners take the required license exams and begin the credentialing process with the Coast Guard. When you’re pursuing licensing, you apply through the National Maritime Center and then schedule and take your exams at an REC. After you pass, the National Maritime Center reviews your materials and issues the appropriate license or credential. Long Beach is one of these Regional Exam Center locations, which is why that option is the correct choice. The other offices listed aren’t where you take the licensing exams or begin credentialing.