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Officer In Charge of a Navigational Watch
The Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch or OICNW is the Captain or Mate on the watch.
Category: Maritime Documents
Merchant Marine Application Common Mistakes
By Chief Vic, CPO, USCG, Ret. on Nov 13, 2009 in Maritime Documents
Here are errors that can delay your application for credentials or cause the application to be denied. Common Mistakes Mariners Make on their Application Did your Doctor sign the form and put his/her license number? Missing uncorrected vision (Section III) Uncorrected vision tested with corrective lenses (Section III) Missing pulse rate/rhythm (Section II) No response [...]
USCG Medical Forms Revised
By Chief Vic, CPO, USCG, Ret. on Nov 03, 2009 in USCG Medical Forms
The new USCG Medical forms are much easier to use. Use the New Medical Forms for Upgrades and Renewals after January 1st, 2010. Renew Early.
Coast Guard Medical Forms
Coast Guard Medical Form are now available. We have reviewed these forms and are making them available to you. Learn whats new and how it will effect your next Coast Guard Credential renewal.
USCG Medical Exam Common Errors
Improperly Filled out USCG Medical Forms Will Ground You Incorrect or improperly filled out medical forms are the number one mistake that stops most mariners in getting their documentation needed to proceed to the next level. Review the form before you see your doctor so that you’re familiar with the layout. Don’t leave until everything [...]
Don’t Let Medical Exams Run You Aground
By Capt. Mike on Oct 06, 2009 in USCG Medical Forms
Coast Guard medical exams are very different from prior years. The Coast Guard has upgraded the baseline they use for mariners. If you have any pre-existing health problems it would be wise to see if you qualify for your merchant marine document (MMD). The guidelines are spelled out in a publication by the Navigation Vessel [...]
