Currently I’ve been trying to go through the credentialing process. I got my TWIC in February and my application was received at the NMC on the 30th of March. I however I do have 4 questions.
·Will I have to test if I’m applying for a deck hand position?
°if I do have to test where can I prep for testing
·How long does credentialing rake on average. How long did it take to receive yours.
·How long is the security clearance process? Mine was received on the 30th and I don’t want to receive my credential when the Shipping season ends.
No test for entry level. Assuming you have a clean record and no medical issues, you should have your merchant mariner credential within a couple months or hopefully sooner. Depends on how busy they are and if your package was filled out correctly.
You may get it in a month. You’ll get email updates during the process.
Once you have dealt with the national maritime center as much as the rest of us have, you’ll add a few weeks more to what you guess the turnaround time will be too !
I was surprised by turnaround time, when I renewed in February (submitted during the shutdown) it took longer for the REC to mail the application to NMC then it did for NMC to process and send back. I’d guess you should see it soon, if you haven’t gotten any updates call and ask.