Below you will find a selection of online resources. These links have been chosen to assist mariners
in navigating the complex regulatory environment of the USCG, and help students who are pursuing
licenses or other certification. In addition, we have provided a few links of general interest to the mariner.

US COAST GUARD LINKS
US Coast Guard Merchant Marine Licensing Homepage
USCG STCW general information
USCG Medical Forms
USCG Application form and download page
NEW Merchant Mariner Crediential Information (PDF File)
Check the status of your pending application with the USCG
List of Regional Exam Centers, addresses and phone numbers
National Maritime Center contact information, address and phone number
TWIC Information
List of USCG approved courses
USCG examination questions and information
USCG Policy Letters and Guidence
Information about USCG fees and how much it costs to apply
USCG drug testing information
USCG Navigation Center: Local Notice to Mariners, Light List, etc.
General USCG information and recruitment
 
Other US Government Resources
Code of Federal Regulations online
United States Code online
FCC Marine Radio Operator License information
GMDSS Radio Operator License information
NOAA Marine Weather Information, National Weather Service
NOAA Electronic and Paper Charts
NOAA Tides and Currents online
 
Maritime Training
Fremont Maritime - India Tango
Fremont Maritime Services is another Seattle-area training facility offering high-quality courses to mariners. They are our competitors, but they offer some courses that we do not. We recommend you check them out.
 
Licensing and Employment
www.maritimelicensing.com
If you need help navigating the complex process of applying for a Coast Guard license or endorsement, we recommend you visit Maritime Licensing. ML was created by Norleen Schumer, who spent 22 years working at the Seattle REC, and retired as assistant chief of licensing. Her expertise can help you successfully obtain the license or endorsement you have worked hard for.
www.maritimeheadhunters.com
Maritime Headhunters was started by Capt. Kelly Sweeney who has spent nearly 30 years working in the maritime industry in both licensed and unlicensed positions. Unlike most other organizations that offer to find you a job in the maritime industry, Maritime Headhunters provides personal one-on-one service, and will assist you in locating the job that best suits your abilities.

Note: the three links above are provided as resources for our students. Compass Courses is not affiliated with the above companies, and does not receive compensation for providing a link to their site.

We hope you find these resources useful.
Please email the webmaster here if you discover a broken or incorrect link.

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