twic – Pacific Maritime Magazine

08 Nov

TSA Lowers Online Renewal Enrollment Fee for TWIC, HME Applicants

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newshme, TSA, twic

The Transportation Security Administration is lowering the online renewal enrollment fee for those who have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), the agency announced Nov. 4. The enrollment fees for Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) and TWIC applicants who keep a current Security Threat Assessment (STA) for the comparable program are being reduced, the TSA said. Those renewing for the TWIC online now pay $117.25 instead of the in-person fee of $125.25. TWIC applicants who have a current HME or Free and Secure Trade (FAST) STA now have a lowered enrollment fee of $93 instead of $105.25. Commercial drivers with a…

12 Aug

TSA Now Allowing Online TWIC Card Renewals

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online NewsTSA, twic

Mariners and other Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) holders can now renew their credentials online, the Transportation Security Administration has announced. The TSA made the online option available beginning Aug. 11. “Renewing online eliminates the need to go to an enrollment center, supports U.S. critical infrastructure and supply chain workers, and saves travel time and expenses associated with being away from work,” TSA said in its announcement. Nearly 60% of those who need the credential to gain entry to secure areas of U.S. maritime facilities and vessels renew their TWIC cards every five years. Most eligible applicants can get their…