T&T: 6PAC and TWIC

[KevinR]

> -----Original Message-----
> Does anyone know  how  having a Six Pac  relates to  the TWICS card
> requirement?
> I know some people must have a TWICS card in order to  get into the port
> owned marina facility they keep their boat in..  At one point  there was
> mention of  revoking the USCG  licence if you did not apply for a TWICS.
> Has this requirement been  defined better  to accomodate  Six Pac holders?

Hi Arild,

For purposes of the TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) regulations, the
USCG makes no difference between six pack holders, holders of higher class licenses, or holders
of MMDs. All licensed mariners are required to have a TWIC by April 15th of this year. That date
is an extension from the earlier 2008 dates that proved impossible to meet.

Any credentialed mariner, including all six pack holders, who do not have a valid TWIC by April
15th, are in violation, and are subject to suspension or revocation of their license if/when
caught. You can find more information at http://www.uscg.mil/NMC/Whats_new_to_NMC/twic_card.pdf

As far as requiring a TWIC for marina access, the Coast Guard has said:

     "For private marinas and pleasure boat operators who do not carry passengers 
      or cargo for hire, the impact of this rule is expected to be minimal. 
      Nationwide, there are approximately 150 marinas identified as meeting 
      the applicability standard in the security regulations and, of those, 
      there are fewer than 45 that need to have a Facility Security Plan (FSP) on 
      file with the Coast Guard."

You can find the full story on that at
http://www.uscgboating.org/articles/boatingview.aspx?id=107

Kevin 
www.BoatMoves.com