It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Transportation and Public WorksAdvisory bodiesCoast guardLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employees
Why This Matters
This bill updates the process for reviewing and modernizing the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination, including requirements for working groups and exam question approval.
If you are pursuing a merchant mariner credential, this bill ensures that exam questions are updated and reviewed for relevance.
Who this affects
Merchant mariners · Coast Guard officials
What changes is this bill making?
1The Commandant must create a plan to modernize the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination within 270 days after a review.
2The bill requires annual meetings of the working group responsible for reviewing exam questions and allows remote participation.
3The Commandant cannot use new exam questions until they are reviewed and approved by the working group.
