Modernizes tests for merchant mariners to match today's shipping industry
This bill would make sure the tests merchant mariners take to get their credentials are up-to-date. It would require the Coast Guard to create a plan to modernize these exams, making them more relevant to today's shipping industry. The bill also ensures recent exam takers are part of the review process.
Today, the process for reviewing merchant mariner exams focuses on new questions and has a specific timeline. This bill would change that. It would require a broader review of all exam content, including industry standards and technology. It would also require a comprehensive plan to fully modernize the tests. The working group that reviews these exams would also include people who recently took the test, and the Coast Guard could not use new questions without their approval.
HR 3331 · 119th Congress · May 13, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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