Ordinary Seaman
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- None
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
An Ordinary Seaman is a person holding a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) issued by the United States Coast Guard without qualified ratings. This is an entry level MMD and does not require maritime experience or a physical examination, but will require proof that the applicant has passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs. While no training is required, a union-operated school can provide useful background knowledge. An MMD is valid for 5 years and may be renewed. Further information can be found at the USCG web site http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/index.htm and the Federal Code of Regulations (46 CFR12.02-11) at website http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/46cfr12_02.html.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- No education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
- Physical requirement
- Physical exam
Issuing body
- Department
- United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center
- Address
- 2100 2nd St., SW Washington, DC 20593
- Phone
- (202) 267-0218
- Agency website
- https://www.uscg.mil/stcw/
- Last updated
- January 1, 2010
Occupations (O*NET)
- Able Seaman - AB 53-5011.00
Source and verification
This record is United States's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center — see the issuing body section above.
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