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46 U.S.C. § 7306 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 7306. General requirements and classifications for able seamen

Current as of January 01, 2018 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) To qualify for an endorsement as able seaman authorized by this section, an applicant must provide satisfactory proof that the applicant--

(1) is at least 18 years of age;

(2) has the service required by the applicable section of this part;

(3) is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements;  and

(4) is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the seaman's duties.

(b) The classifications authorized for endorsement as able seaman are the following:

(1) able seaman--unlimited.

(2) able seaman--limited.

(3) able seaman--special.

(4) able seaman--offshore supply vessels.

(5) able seaman--sail.

(6) able seaman--fishing industry.

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