What is Suspension and Revocation (S&R)?
Suspension or Revocation of a merchant mariner’s credential is an option available to the Coast Guard that is intended to correct deficiencies, deter future non-compliance, and minimize risks to persons, property, or the marine environment. A S&R proceeding is the presentation of all relevant evidence and facts surrounding a specific offense committed by a mariner who holds and/or is acting under the authority of a Coast Guard issued merchant mariner credential to a Federal Administrative Law Judge for adjudication and appropriate sanction.
