Offshore Fishing Reports - All Captains Read This.....New GOV Requirements - TWIC......... http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm Congress, through the Maritime Transportation Security Act, or MTSA, directed the federal government to is

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TWIC.........

http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm

Congress, through the Maritime Transportation Security Act, or MTSA, directed the federal government to issue a biometric transportation security credential to any individual with unescorted access to secure areas of facilities and vessels and all mariners holding Coast Guard issued credentials or qualification documents. Controlling access to secure areas is a critical component of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to enhance port security.

What is TWIC?

TWIC is a common identification credential for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels, and all mariners holding Coast Guard-issued credentials. TSA will issue workers a tamper-resistant "Smart Card" containing the worker's biometric (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card itself and the individual.

What are the compliance dates for the TWIC program?

Owners and operators of vessels and all U.S. credentialed mariners will be required to comply with the provisions of the final TWIC rule by September 25, 2008.

That sux!

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Capt_Dave · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:17 am Post subject:

Here is the full guide....
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RoughandReady · MOD Joined: May 17, 2004 Posts: 1017

How much will it cost?
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lynyrd1 · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:48 am Post subject:

ONE MORE NAIL AINT IT
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Capt_Dave · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

$130ish.....
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mannysmate · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

Kinda like my "green card"........... the old one ain't good enough (had it since '86) next time I want to leave/enter the US I need to carry a "improved" one........ it's "only" $550.00 Evil or Very Mad

(and now I HAVE to go to washington dc in person....)

REHolden · Ol'Salt Joined: Sep 20, 2005 Posts: 1129

Dave

Have been working on this crap for the last 2 months. Along with all documented / licensed captains, any of my workers that will be on paper mills, refinery's, oil rigs, cruise ships, etc. with an un-patrolled / gaurded port is going to be required to have this card as well.

It is a pain in the a$$ to even get registered on their web site to set up an account - much less actually get it done. I will go in the system and find out where the nearest office is for our area and post it up later today.

This is their idea of a background check Rolling Eyes

Just another way to suck $130.00 dollars out ALOT of pockets.
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cheeks · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

Capt_Dave · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

I have an appointment for tomorrow. Figured I would be the guinnipig for the rest of you....

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RoughandReady · MOD Joined: May 17, 2004 Posts: 1017

All this extra money the government is forking out for national
security, yet we still seem to get stuck with the bill?
For something that was supposed to be done when we
were issued our captains licenses, in the first place.
I was fingerprinted & had a backround check & drug test,
health checked, eyes checked.Just a year ago.
I could understand this being done when we renew our licenses,
But to make us go though this before then is just plain stupid &
shows how inefficient our government is.
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bwhitaker · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject:

Been reading about this, but haven't made any attempt to get the new card yet. Let us know how it goes.
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GiddyUpGo · 1st Mate Joined: Jan 27, 2008 Posts: 76

Thanks in advance Capt. Dave for being the guinnipig.Is the app. required? I have a few more q's. but I'll save them for after we hear back from you.

aksurf · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject:

Went and took care of mine on Feb 01. Pretty painless just pay the money and your in and out. Capt Ken

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GiddyUpGo · 1st Mate Joined: Jan 27, 2008 Posts: 76

That's reassureing, Thanks.

RiverRat · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject:

Dave, would I be required to get this even though I just have an MMD?
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