46 U.S.C. § 7306 — General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments
submitted 43 years ago by Pub. L. 98-89 to r/title-46-SHIPPING · 186 words · no verdicts yet
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The Secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes:
Able Seaman-Unlimited.
Able Seaman-Limited.
Able Seaman-Special.
Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels.
Able Seaman-Sail.
Able Seaman-Fishing Industry.
Ordinary Seaman.
The Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on—
the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels;
the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or
other appropriate standards.
To qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant—
is at least 18 years of age;
has the service required by the applicable section of this part;
is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements;
is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the seafarer’s duties; and
has satisfied any additional requirements established by the Secretary, including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service, industry, or job functions the individual is engaged.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 542; Pub. L. 98–364, title IV, § 402(9)(C), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 448; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(d)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1753.)
- 1983Enacted · Pub. L. 98-89 · 97 Stat. 542
- 1984Amended · Pub. L. 98-364 · 98 Stat. 448
- 2025Amended · Pub. L. 119-60 · 139 Stat. 1753
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 98-89 on 1983-08-26.
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