OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Credentials — TWIC
Before the Coast Guard will issue an MMC, an applicant must also hold a valid:
- APassport
- BRadio operator permit
- CState driver's license
- DTransportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)✓ Correct
Explanation
A valid TWIC is a prerequisite for an MMC. The TWIC involves a TSA security threat assessment; without it the National Maritime Center will not issue or renew the credential.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 10; 49 CFR Part 1572
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