July 2, 2026

Navita™ and the Coast Guard’s Digital Transformation

As part of the Coast Guard’s Digital Transformation (DTX) strategy, modernization efforts are increasingly focused on improving user experience, streamlining processes, and creating more connected digital services for mariners and maritime stakeholders. Navita™ supports this vision by transitioning from the legacy, paper-driven Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation (MMLD) application toward a more modern, self-service digital experience.

June 18, 2026

Building a Modern Credentialing System Around the Mariner Experience

The goal of the platform is not simply to replace an outdated system, but to fundamentally improve how mariners and stakeholders interact with the Coast Guard’s mariner credentialing program.

June 4, 2026

Why the Coast Guard Is Modernizing Mariner Credentialing

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing efforts to modernize the mariner credentialing process through the development of NavitaTM, a new digital platform designed to improve how mariners and maritime stakeholders interact with Coast Guard’s mariner credentialing program. 

Jan. 28, 2026

New Coast Guard portal improves online credentialing services for mariners

The Coast Guard has launched a new, easier-to-use online system that allows mariners to submit and track credential applications faster and more securely.

Oct. 29, 2025

Commercial Vessel Safety During Lapse in Coast Guard Appropriations

This post outlines the Coast Guard's guidance on commercial vessel safety during a lapse in appropriations, addressing Certificates of Financial Responsibility, Certificates of Documentation, and Merchant Mariner Credentials. It details which operations will continue and which will be limited, and provides specific instructions for vessel owners, operators, and mariners.