Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Caution is advised for world travelers on the open sea
Mariners please be advised. Pirate attacks are becoming rampant in parts of the world. This is a sad story of just how it is affecting everyone, not just the big ships. Our thoughts go out to the families of these latest victims. Click here for video
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Delays in Mariner licenses
News from one of the NMC's Marine Credentialing Agents states that there are significant delays in the medical review area of the License processing.
According to Mr. Rivera there is a backlog in review in the medical area at NMC resulting IN DELAYS CURRENTLY RUNNING 78 days or longer. This is just for the medical portion of the application.
This delay in processing applications is virtually eliminated for mariners provided there are ABSOLUTELY NO issues with an applicant's medical (719-K) portion as an application devoid of any medical condition will be picked up in pre-screening at NMC and circumvents the medical review requirement.
This is done once your completed batch file arrives at NMC and is reviewed by the pre-screener. Again, in order for this to happen, an applicant's "K" form has to be completely clear of any medical issues with absolutely no medical conditions reported or medications taken - not even over the counter. As an example, if the mariner lists that he or she takes vitamins or supplements of any kind, then all bets are off and the application would go to the bottom of the medical pile awaiting assignment.
Explorer's Guide Prides ourselves in keeping mariners informed of any news that could affect them. Keep watching our blog for updates and news that could affect you.
According to Mr. Rivera there is a backlog in review in the medical area at NMC resulting IN DELAYS CURRENTLY RUNNING 78 days or longer. This is just for the medical portion of the application.
This delay in processing applications is virtually eliminated for mariners provided there are ABSOLUTELY NO issues with an applicant's medical (719-K) portion as an application devoid of any medical condition will be picked up in pre-screening at NMC and circumvents the medical review requirement.
This is done once your completed batch file arrives at NMC and is reviewed by the pre-screener. Again, in order for this to happen, an applicant's "K" form has to be completely clear of any medical issues with absolutely no medical conditions reported or medications taken - not even over the counter. As an example, if the mariner lists that he or she takes vitamins or supplements of any kind, then all bets are off and the application would go to the bottom of the medical pile awaiting assignment.
Explorer's Guide Prides ourselves in keeping mariners informed of any news that could affect them. Keep watching our blog for updates and news that could affect you.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Marine Accidents
You have just gotten into an accident on the water, your boat is damaged and the Coast guard and the insurance company want answers right now. What do you do? Do you even know where to start? In times like this it’s nice to know you have someone to turn to help guide you through.
Accidents happen, instead of fearing the unknown, get the information you need to help yourself get through this situation and back on the water.
*The first step in any marine incident is to document exactly what happened in writing, with pictures, and witnesses if there are any. The best defense is knowing the facts and keeping them well documented.
* Find out the amount of damages inflicted to the boat, you passengers, other boats and see if it requires that you notify the coast guard. These amounts vary depending on the state but you can find links to this information on Explorer’s Guide’s Web page under resources.
*Report any necessary accidents to the Coast Guard with an accident report form that you can download at www.explorersguidellc.com
*Report your claim with all your documentation to your insurance company.
*Get a drug test done within 32 hours of the incident. If it happens on a weekend or you have trouble getting into see someone for this test call Toni at Explorer’s Guide at 715-360-3273 or download the drug test forms and take them to any Quest Lab that has available openings, you can see what labs are near your location and their hours at www.questdiagnostics.com
* The most important things to remember are to 1. stay calm, 2. document, document, document, and 3. get everything completed as soon as possible after the accident happens.
Accidents happen, instead of fearing the unknown, get the information you need to help yourself get through this situation and back on the water.
*The first step in any marine incident is to document exactly what happened in writing, with pictures, and witnesses if there are any. The best defense is knowing the facts and keeping them well documented.
* Find out the amount of damages inflicted to the boat, you passengers, other boats and see if it requires that you notify the coast guard. These amounts vary depending on the state but you can find links to this information on Explorer’s Guide’s Web page under resources.
*Report any necessary accidents to the Coast Guard with an accident report form that you can download at www.explorersguidellc.com
*Report your claim with all your documentation to your insurance company.
*Get a drug test done within 32 hours of the incident. If it happens on a weekend or you have trouble getting into see someone for this test call Toni at Explorer’s Guide at 715-360-3273 or download the drug test forms and take them to any Quest Lab that has available openings, you can see what labs are near your location and their hours at www.questdiagnostics.com
* The most important things to remember are to 1. stay calm, 2. document, document, document, and 3. get everything completed as soon as possible after the accident happens.
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