TWIC Update

This provides an update on the ongoing implementation of the TWIC program.

The Coast Guard will enforce the federal mandate for all longshoremen clerks, foremen/walking bosses and casuals working on marine terminals to be in possession of their Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) on the following ‘GO LIVE’ dates in each port.

The Coast Guard will instruct terminal operators and owners to deny access to workers who do not have a TWIC after the ‘GO LIVE’ date. Those workers that do not have a TWIC after the ‘GO LIVE’ date in each port will be denied access to the terminal for work.

All are urged to enroll for their TWIC at least 8 weeks in advance of the ‘GO LIVE’ date. Processing once enrolled may take 6 to 8 weeks or more.

For more information, visit the TWIC Website at www.tsa.gov/twic or call 1-866-347-TWIC (8942).