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No, you do not need a TWIC to renew your USCG License. Renewing your TWIC is a waste of $125.25 if you don't need it for work.
TWIC Exemption
If you are only going to be working on uninspected passenger vessels less than 100 GRT and you can never carry more than 6 passengers, (Example OUPV 6-pack), you are exempt from holding a TWIC.
If you don't need it for work, you can use a TWIC exemption memo.
To renew/upgrade your USCG License without a TWIC, you will need a memo (https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/twic/TWIC_exemption_statement.pdf) as part of your renewal/upgrade application which states why you qualify to not have a valid TWIC as well as providing the required additional information required to run a “name-based” background check on you before renewing your MMC.
This will require providing the USCG with your full name, social security number, and date of birth.
OUPV Renewal Topics
Medical
https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-your-oupv-license-medical
Drug Test
https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-my-oupv-license-negative-drug-test
Pay.gov Fees
https://www.mmseas.com/post/renewing-my-oupv-license-pay-gov-fees
We hope this made your life a little easier and if you have other questions the MM-SEAS team is always here to help!
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About the author
Nate Gilman
Captain
Nate has over 15 years of professional maritime experience and has hawsepiped his way to a 3rd Mate Unlimited Endorsement with full STCW compliance. He is proud veteran of the NOAA Commissioned Corps.
