Press Archive
News, announcements, and TWIC guidance from MozaicID: reader rule enforcement, compliance updates, and product releases.
- 2026-09-30
MozaicID Awarded U.S. Coast Guard Contract for TWIC Reader Software and System Support
Parroco Production Group, Inc. (MozaicID) is awarded a U.S. Coast Guard contract for TWIC reader software and system support, including ECC P-384 cryptography updates.
- 2025-07-09
TWIC® Reader App Now Available – Meet eADVISR™ by MozaicID
MozaicID launches eADVISR™, the fastest mobile TWIC® reader app for verifying TWIC® credentials. Instantly scan and check TWIC® card status—no manual entry, no external hardware. eADVISR™ ensures secure, real-time credential verification for ports, refineries, and other MTSA-regulated facilities. Av
- 2024-12-11
TWIC & TWIC Readers Explained: Your Complete Q&A Guide
Learn everything you need to know about TWIC cards and TWIC readers in this comprehensive Q&A guide. From applications and renewals to reader technology and integration, we’ve got you covered.
- 2024-12-03
Mobile TWIC Authentication and Validation | Advanced Secure Solutions by MozaicID
The MozaicID MCR V3 is a mobile TWIC authentication and validation system with biometric fingerprint identification and hot-swappable batteries.
- 2024-11-18
How to Choose the Best Mobile TWIC Reader
When it comes to ensuring secure and efficient access control at your facility, selecting the best mobile TWIC reader is essential. Whether you're overseeing operations at a port, oil refinery, chemical plant, or maritime facility, your choice of TWIC reader can have a significant impact on
- 2024-11-13
Mobile TWIC Readers with Hot-Swappable Batteries
Eliminate battery issues with MozaicID’s MCR-V3 & MCR-LT mobile TWIC readers. Featuring hot-swappable batteries and a dual-charging dock, these readers keep your access control operations running smoothly without downtime. Discover reliable power solutions with MozaicID!
- 2023-08-14
Enhancing Maritime Security: 15 Years of Collaboration with USCG and Expert Training
Discover how MozaicID celebrates 15 years of partnership with the USCG, revolutionizing maritime security through Mobile TWIC Readers. Explore our recent expert training session and commitment to a secure future.
- 2023-04-28
Comprehensive Active Shooter Training: MozaicID & Parroco Security Solutions
Description: Learn to React, Escape, and Survive with customizable Active Shooter Training courses by MozaicID and Parroco Security Solutions, designed for businesses, schools, and houses of worship. Stay prepared with our expert-led, interactive online training programs
- 2023-04-28
Canceled Card List FAQ
Learn about the Canceled Card List (CCL) for Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), including its purpose, organization, usage, and how to access it to verify the validity of a TWIC card in your access control system.
- 2023-04-28
Enhancing Security at High-Risk Chemical Facilities: The Crucial Role of Electronic TWIC Validation
Discover the vital role electronic validation of TWIC cards plays in enhancing security at high-risk chemical facilities. Learn how this technology improves overall safety by reducing human error, increasing efficiency, enabling real-time monitoring, and ensuring regulatory compliance, all from a pe
- 2023-04-28
MozaicID's TWIC Reader Solution: Compliant and Ready for 2022 Enforcement
MozaicID's Mobile Credential Reader meets full compliance with the TWIC Reader Rule starting January 1, 2022. Ensure your facility or vessel is prepared with our trusted, connectivity-free solution for electronic TWIC inspections and access control.
- 2023-04-28
Secure America's Transportation: Importance of TWIC & How to Obtain One
Learn about the crucial role of the TWIC program in safeguarding the US transportation sector, and follow our step-by-step guide on how to obtain your TWIC card for access to secure areas in maritime and high-risk chemical facilities.
- 2023-04-25
Elevate Your Brand with MozaicID's Trusted Video Production Company: Parroco Production Group, Inc.
Uncover the secret behind MozaicID's stunning product videos and learn how Parroco Production Group, Inc.'s top-tier video production services, including corporate and promotional video content creation, can help your business succeed.
- 2022-05-04
MozaicID TWIC Reader Meets Full Compliance with U.S. Coast Guard Reader Rule
MozaicID’s Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Mobile Biometric Reader fully complies with the U.S. Coast Guard TWIC Reader Rule. The U.S. Coast Guard TWIC Reader Rule December 31, 2020 enforcement date applies to facilities that receive vessels certificated to carry m
- 2022-05-04
U.S. Coast Guard Uses Biometric Handheld in Anti-Terrorism Efforts
Integrated Biometrics ‘ Columbo fingerprint sensor is now helping to keep US cargo facilities safe and secure, thanks to a partnership with Parroco Security Integration Group, or “P-SIG”. The latter has integrated the Columbo solution into its MozaicID handheld biometric scanner, which has now
- 2022-05-04
MozaicID MCR Sales Continue as the U.S. Coast Guard TWIC Reader Rule Enforcement Date Approaches
MozaicID Mobile Credential Reader sales continue as ports work to meet compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard Reader Rule by December 31, 2020. All ports that fail to meet full compliance with the TWIC Reader Rule may be liable to the United States for civil penalty. The Mo
- 2022-05-04
Cleaning and Sanitizing MozaicID MCR Unit
TO HELP YOUR FACILITY OPERATE SAFELY, MOZAICID RECOMMENDS YOU COMPLETE THESE STEPS TO ENSURE THE CLEANLINESS OF YOUR DEVICE AND THE SAFETY OF ITS USERS.
- 2022-05-04
MozaicID Expands TWIC Reader Features to Include Access Control Lists
MozaicID announces the release of access control lists, the newest application feature to the MozaicID MCR. This update provides facility mobile readers immediate notification to known attempts and approved entries through the use of the onboard Visitor, Watch and Registered Personnel lists – withou
- 2022-05-04
Department of Transportation Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity
The mission of MozaicID is to help your facility remain secure through all circumstances. As a small business, we value working closely with other small businesses, facilities, and ports and their security needs. We also understand that COVID-19 has had a large impact on jobs, operations, and budget
- 2022-05-04
HOW MozaicID MCR + TWIC FULFILLS RBPS 12(iv)
CFATS facilities nationwide are actively working to meet compliance with RBPS 12(iv). Our TWIC Mobile Reader, The MozaicID MCR (Mobile Credential Reader), paired with TWIC, has been identified as a long-term and cost-effective solution that falls in line with PSP Option 3, “electronic verification o
- 2022-05-04
MozaicID Supplies CFATS Facilities With TWIC Readers Meeting Full Compliance with RBPS 12(IV) (Option 3)
MozaicID announces the sale of multiple MozaicID Mobile Credential Reader (MCR) units to Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) facilities nationwide. The MozaicID MCR is capable of reading TWIC, CAC, PIV, PIV-I and other identity smart cards and provides a fully compliant se
- 2022-05-04
MozaicID Partners with AK9I™ to Deploy K9 Covid Testing Solution
MozaicID is partnering with American K-9 Interdiction, LLC.™ ( AK9I™ ) to provide a health testing solution through the use of the Covid Detector Dog program and the MozaicID K9 Covid Test Solution (M-K9CT), a MozaicID engineered application. This partnership proposes a secure solution to help
- 2022-02-28
Integrated Biometrics “Columbo” Fingerprint Sensors Keeping Busiest US Cargo Facilities Safe
Integrated Biometrics, designer and manufacturer of high performance mobile biometric fingerprint sensors, announced today that its “Columbo” FBI-certified FAP 30 single-digit fingerprint scanner now plays a key role in securing US cargo facilities. The United States Coast Guard purchased 250 of th
- 2022-02-28
Iris ID announces the compatibility of iCAM M300 handheld, multi-modal biometric reader and the MozaicID iCAM M300 Smartcard Software Credential Application
Innovative technology paired with intuitive user interface. This duo will offer you unparalleled biometric security operations. Iris ID , a leading provider of iris recognition technology, today announced the compatibility of its iCAM M300 handheld, multi-modal biometric r
- 2022-02-28
U.S. Coast Guard Announces TWIC Reader Rule Enforcement Date of December 31, 2020
“TWIC Readers - the Coast Guard is not changing or delaying the TWIC Reader Rule implementation date of June 7, 2020, for facilities that receive vessels certificated to carry more than 1,000 passengers and vessels certificated to carry more than 1,000 passengers. However, the Coast Guard will delay
- 2022-02-28
MAXID DESIGNER CREATES MOZAICID MOBILE CREDENTIAL READER COMPLIANT WITH U.S. COAST GUARD READER RULE
MozaicID President of Product Development, Steve Bowen, designs a second fundamental product in the identity biometric security industry. The MozaicID MCR (Mobile Credential Reader) meets requirements named by the U.S. Coast Guard TWIC Reader Rule for enforcement on December 31, 2020. MozaidID’s MC
- 2022-02-28
MSIB: Exemptions to TWIC requirements related to COVID-19
The US Coast Guard’s Reader Rule enforcement date has been delayed to December 31, 2020 due to COVID-19. This applies to facilities that receive vessels certificated to carry more than 1,000 passengers and vessels certificated to carry more than 1,000 passengers.
- 2022-02-28
Parroco Production Group wins USCG contract for biometric readers, support services
Originally Published November 9, 2018 Updated: November 11, 2020 The US Coast Guard (USCG) awarded Chesapeake, VA-based MozaicID , the biometrics division of Parroco Production Group, Inc ., the total proposed price of $1,395,554.32 to purchase 250 handheld multimodal biometric readers
- 2022-02-28
TWIC FAQ Blog
What is a TWIC Card? A Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card is a identification card administered by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to offer qualified workers access to facilities and vessels in secure areas. A TWIC card is considered one of the highest credentials of
- 2022-02-28
U.S. Coast Guard Announces TWIC Reader Rule Enforcement Date of April 30, 2021
The U.S. Coast Guard implemented a second change to the TWIC Reader Rule delaying enforcement to April 30, 2021. “TWIC Readers - the Coast Guard is not changing or delaying the TWIC Reader Rule implementation date of June 7, 2020 for facilities that receive vessels certificated to carry more than 1