Merchant Mariner Credential Archives

gCaptain Article: Coast Guard’s New Digital Mariner Credentialing Platform Set to Go Live

The U.S. Coast Guard’s new digital credentialing platform, Navita, goes live September 14, replacing the ASAP portal as the primary system for Merchant Mariner Credential and medical certificate applications. The launch continues the Coast Guard’s recovery from a severe post-funding-lapse application backlog.

gCaptain Article: Coast Guard Cuts Merchant Mariner Credential Wait Times to Four Months

The Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center has cut merchant mariner credential processing times to four months, a major improvement from the 8-to-12-month estimate set in May following the 2026 funding lapse. Expanded staffing and surge processing continue to reduce the application backlog.

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