Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC™)
What is TWIC?
TWIC is a common identification credential for all personnel requiring unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels, and all mariners holding Coast Guard-issued credentials. TSA will issue workers a tamper-resistant “Smart Card” containing the worker’s biometric (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card itself and the individual.
Who needs a TWIC?
Company, vessel, and facility security officers and personnel responsible for security duties are required to obtain a TWIC. Individuals who frequently access secure areas in the course of their employment will also need to obtain a TWIC. These populations include but are not limited to:
- Non-credentialed mariners and crew
- Facility employees who work in a secure area
- Truckers bringing/picking up cargo at facility
- Agents
- Port Chaplains
- Longshoremen
- Drayage truckers
- Surveyors
- Chandlers
- Other maritime professionals
Pre-Enrollment
Pre-enrollment will save you time when you come in to the Business Office @ PWSCC. During pre-enrollment you will submit necessary biographic information before enrollment.
You will enter PWSCC as the enrollment center of your choice and schedule an appointment time.
Call 1-866-DHS-TWIC (1-866-347-8942) or visit http://twicinformation.tsa.dhs.gov
Page Updated: February 9, 2012 by Ryan Adkins