USCG Exam PracticeMMC application and renewal — 46 CFR Subchapter B
A mariner applies for renewal of an MMC but is currently unable to meet the drug testing requirement. Which option is available to preserve the mariner's eligibility for future renewal?
- A. The mariner may request a waiver from the National Maritime Center
- ✓ The mariner may apply for a Document of Continuity, which does not expire and maintains eligibility for renewalCorrect
- C. The mariner may apply for an immediate renewal with a 6-month probationary period
- D. The mariner may submit a photocopy of the current MMC to extend its validity while meeting the drug testing requirement
Why B is correct
46 CFR §10.227(g)(1) provides that applicants unable to meet renewal requirements, including drug tests, may apply for a Document of Continuity. Documents of Continuity do not expire and are issued solely to maintain eligibility for renewal; they do not authorize service as a merchant mariner.
Cited:46 CFR §10.227