46 U.S.C. § 7311a - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 7311a. Able seamen--fishing industry

For service on a fish processing vessel, an individual may be rated as able seaman--fishing industry if the individual has at least 6 months' service on deck on board vessels operating on the oceans or the navigable waters of the United States (including the Great Lakes).