I have been sending around some emails and queries to the USCG about the TWIC program, trying to sort out some of the details about what the future holds. I actually sympathise with the CG on this issue, because I don’t think they really wanted the TWIC to begin with, and those that wrote all the rules did so in haste. Meanwhile, I try to shed some light on the subject. I have updated my TWIC page here at Red Right Returning. Not much new if you have seen it all before – but I continue to see posts all over the internet like this one I saw two days ago:
The way i understand it is that after April 15th 2009 the coast guard will not issue a merchant mariner credential to an applicant who does not hold a valid twic…so if your captains license is good till 2012 your ok but will not be able to renew with out it…..
This truly bad advice was posted just 8 days ago.
If you already have your TWIC, don’t bother about my TWIC page. If you or someone you know is still confused, by all means, click on over.
