How To Get Your Merchant Mariner Documents Step By Step

Starting a Career in the U.S. Merchant Marine Can Feel Overwhelming

Especially when it comes to navigating all the required paperwork.

✅ This guide walks you through the process step by step.

✅ We show what order to get your documents.

✅ Direct links and helpful videos.

✅ Get your TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

✅ Get your STCW Two-Year Medical Certificate

✅ Get your DOT-Approved Drug Test (within 6 months)

✅ Get your STCW Basic Training Certificate

✅ Get your STCW VPDSD (Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties) + Security Awareness

✅ U.S. Passport

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I hope you find this guide helpful, If you have a questions please reach out and I will try my best to answer them.

Kind Regards,

Mike Haslam

merchantmarinejobsguide@gmail.com