USCG Drug Testing Services
Merchant Mariner Drug Test, CG-719P & Maritime Consortium Enrollment
Accredited Drug Testing provides nationwide USCG drug testing services for Merchant Mariners, vessel operators, and marine employers. Order a CG-719P drug test, schedule a Merchant Mariner drug test for MMC transactions, or enroll your crew in a Coast Guard compliant random testing consortium.
Fast scheduling for periodic drug testing documentation.
Random testing pool administration and compliance support.
Convenient collection locations across the U.S.
Testing handled under federal procedures and MRO review.
USCG Drug Testing for Mariners and Marine Employers
If you are applying for, renewing, or upgrading a Merchant Mariner Credential, drug testing may be required as part of your transaction. If you are a marine employer, you may need a compliant drug testing program for covered crewmembers, including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, and serious marine incident testing.
Our page is built to convert the two highest-intent audiences:
- Individual mariners needing a compliant drug test for MMC or CG-719P documentation
- Marine employers needing a USCG random testing program or consortium administration
Why choose Accredited Drug Testing?
- Easy ordering and same-day scheduling options
- Nationwide test center access
- Drug test documentation support for maritime needs
- Consortium services for marine employers and owner-operators
- Support for ongoing compliance and random testing administration
Call (800) 221-4291 to schedule a test or discuss maritime consortium enrollment.
Who Needs USCG Drug Testing?
Merchant Mariner Applicants
Individuals applying for an original MMC, renewal, raise of grade, or certain endorsement transactions may need to provide compliant dangerous drug testing documentation.
Marine Employers
Employers with covered crewmembers on inspected vessels may need pre-employment testing and random drug testing programs that meet Coast Guard requirements.
Self-Employed Mariners / Operators
Some maritime operators need proof of participation in a qualifying random testing program and often use a compliant consortium to satisfy that requirement.
What Is Required Under USCG Drug Testing Rules?
Pre-Employment Testing
Marine employers generally may not engage or employ an individual as a crewmember unless that individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer.
Periodic / MMC Drug Testing
Applicants for certain MMC transactions must pass a chemical test for dangerous drugs or submit acceptable alternative proof that meets Coast Guard requirements.
Random Drug Testing
Marine employers must maintain a random drug testing program for covered crewmembers. Many employers use a consortium or third-party administrator to manage selections and documentation.
Reasonable Cause Testing
When a marine employer has a reasonable and articulable basis to suspect drug use, the crewmember must be tested under Coast Guard rules.
Serious Marine Incident Testing
Following a serious marine incident, marine employers must ensure that directly involved individuals are tested for dangerous drugs and alcohol within the required federal time windows.
Program Administration
Employers must also maintain records and provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all crewmembers, including education and training components.
CG-719P Drug Test and MMC Drug Testing Options
For many mariners, the most common path is obtaining a compliant DOT 5-panel urine drug test with Medical Review Officer review and proper documentation for Coast Guard submission.
- DOT 5-panel testing for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine, and amphetamines
- SAMHSA-accredited laboratory processing
- MRO-signed negative result documentation
- Testing completed within the Coast Guard lookback period when applicable
You may also use acceptable alternative documentation when allowed, such as a qualifying consortium participation letter or certain employer letters, provided the wording and dates meet Coast Guard requirements.
Order the right test the first time
A failed or incorrect submission can delay an MMC application. Our team helps direct customers to the correct maritime testing service and documentation path.
USCG Random Testing Consortium Enrollment
A maritime consortium can simplify compliance for marine employers and some individual operators who need proof of participation in a qualifying random testing program. We help employers and maritime operators manage the administrative side of compliance so they can focus on vessel operations and crew readiness.
Enrollment into a compliant random selection program for covered crewmembers.
Administrative support for ongoing random selections and required testing events.
Records and letters that help support compliance and Coast Guard documentation needs.
How Our USCG Drug Testing Process Works
Choose your service
Select a Merchant Mariner drug test, CG-719P drug test, or maritime consortium enrollment option.
Receive your registration details
We provide your donor pass and test center information for the selected service.
Complete testing
Visit the collection site and complete the required specimen collection under federal procedures.
Laboratory and MRO review
Testing is processed and reviewed, with documentation provided for the applicable maritime requirement.
Use your documentation
Submit your drug testing documentation with your MMC transaction or maintain it for employer compliance records.
Need a USCG Drug Test Today?
Fast ordering, nationwide locations, and support for mariners and marine employers.
USCG Drug Testing FAQ
What drug test is used for Merchant Mariner Credential applications?
Many mariners use a DOT 5-panel urine drug test with MRO review and documentation that supports Coast Guard submission requirements, often using the CG-719P form or other acceptable documentation.
Do I have to use the CG-719P form?
The Coast Guard states you are not required to use the CG-719P form if the alternative documentation provides the required information. That said, many applicants use CG-719P because it helps ensure the required details are included.
Can a consortium letter be used for MMC drug testing requirements?
In some cases, yes. The Coast Guard accepts qualifying letters from valid consortiums when the documentation meets the required criteria and timing requirements.
Do marine employers need random drug testing?
Yes, many marine employers with covered crewmembers must establish a random drug testing program and ensure testing is conducted at the applicable annual rate.
What happens after a serious marine incident?
Marine employers must ensure that directly involved individuals are tested for dangerous drugs and alcohol within the required federal timeframes, with alcohol and drug testing each having separate timing rules.
Related Services
DOT Drug Testing Locations | DOT Consortium | Urine Drug Testing | Alcohol Testing | DOT Compliance Overview | Drug Testing Locations