Knowledge

Get Form CG-719P right the first time with this complete guide to DOT drug testing requirements for your Merchant Mariner Credential application.

Learn what the DOT 5-panel captain’s license drug test requires, including approved labs, the 185-day window, and what to do if you test dilute.

Get the full picture on your Merchant Mariner Credential, covering the 2024 format change, five-year validity rules, and what to do when it shows up.

Discover what the Coast Guard requires on Form CG-719S and avoid the common field errors that get your sea service credit rejected.

Learn exactly where to submit your captain’s license application in 2026 and which documents the NMC ASAP portal requires in your packet.

Discover why a captain’s license and a Merchant Mariner Credential are the same thing and what it truly takes to qualify for commercial vessel operation.

Understand the 360-day sea service rule for a USCG captain’s license, including the recency window, what counts as a day, and how to file your CG-719S.

Learn which USCG captain’s license type fits your goals and why most students do best by applying for the highest credential they qualify for.

Master Form CG-719B section by section and learn which pages to submit and how the 2024 notary rule change affects your captain’s license application.

Find out why the moment a passenger pays changes your legal requirements and which USCG captain’s license keeps you compliant on the water.

Learn how the 25/50/100 Ton Master’s license works, including tonnage rules, inland and Near Coastal routes, and how it stacks up against the OUPV Six-Pack.

Complete Form CG-719K correctly the first time with a step-by-step breakdown of every section your doctor and you must fill out.