TWIC delays (what else is new?) of up to 75 days.

[nolatom]

Be forewarned if you need one, or especially if you need one to submit with a license renewal application:

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) | Transportation Security Administration


I personally have not had any real trouble applying, replacing, or renewing mine, but I'm lucky enough to live in a town where there is an issuing office right nearby, and my firm has footed the costs since I need it both for work and the occasional captain/instructor gig.

I really do hope this program has helped prevent whatever it is they are supposed to have prevented (maybe they have, but it's hard to prove a negative), because they have been a real pain for lots of mariners and license holders.

 

[Wookie]

Didn't wait more than a week for my last renewal, last March. Initial issue was 6 or 8 weeks.

 

[Akyla]

I just renewed mine last week. Walked into the renewal place without appointment walked out 15 mns later. My new twic showed up this am in the mail in less then a week. Now submitting my CG renewal and we will see if they can get it done with the same speed.