| Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard |
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| Press Release |
Date: May 3, 2007 Contact: Public Affairs 202.372.4620 |
COAST GUARD ESTABLISHES MARINER WEBSITE
WASHINGTON - Today the Coast Guard launched a website to provide merchant mariners with real-time information on the status of pending mariner credential applications.
Merchant mariners can check the status of application packages throughout the verification and approval process by logging onto http://homeport.uscg.mil/, clicking on the Merchant Mariners tab and then clicking on Merchant Mariner Application Status.
When application information is entered, Homeport will display the information submitted with the application package and current application status information. Mariner credentials that have already been issued will be displayed in Homeport as "issued" for a 120 day period. Mariners who need additional information after visiting the website can request additional information by telephone or email.
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The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the
Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of America.
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