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+title: "46 U.S.C. § 7301"
+description: "General"
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+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "73"
+chapter_name: "MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS"
+section: "7301"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 7301"
+status: "current"
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7301 - General
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In this chapter—
+
+(1) “service on deck” means service in the deck department in work related to the work usually performed on board vessels by able seamen and may include service on fishing, fish processing, fish tender vessels and on public vessels of the United States;
+
+(2) 360 days is equal to one year’s service; and
+
+(3) a day is equal to 8 hours of labor or duty.
+
+(b) The Secretary may prescribe regulations to carry out this chapter.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 541; Pub. L. 98–364, title IV, § 402(9)(B), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 448.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 730146:672(c) Section 7301 defines “service on deck”, “one year’s service” and “day” with respect to the qualifying time for the issuance of various types of endorsements as able seamen. This section also provides the Secretary with the authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this chapter.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments1984—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 98–364 substituted “fishing, fish processing, fish tender vessels” for “decked fishing vessels”.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Merchant Marine Post-Service Career OpportunitiesPub. L. 113–281, title III, § 305(d), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3044, provided that: “Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2014], the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall take steps to promote better awareness, on an ongoing basis, among Coast Guard personnel regarding post-service use of Coast Guard training, education, and practical experience in satisfaction of requirements for merchant mariner credentials under section 11.213 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations.”
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+title: "46 U.S.C. § 7303"
+description: "Possession and description of merchant mariners’ documents"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
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+chapter_name: "MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS"
+section: "7303"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 7303"
+status: "current"
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+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7303 - Possession and description of merchant mariners’ documents
+
+## Text
+
+A merchant mariner’s document shall be retained by the individual to whom issued. The document shall contain the signature, notations of nationality, age, and physical description, the photograph, and the home address of the individual. In addition, the document shall specify the rate or ratings in which the individual is qualified to serve.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 542; Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 421, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2125; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], § 8505(b)(3), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4751.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 730346:643(a) Section 7303 requires seamen to retain their merchant mariner’s documents. It also specifies the information that is to be contained in the document.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2021—Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “individual” for “seaman” wherever appearing. 2002—Pub. L. 107–295 struck out “the thumbprint,” after “photograph,”.
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+title: "46 U.S.C. § 7304"
+description: "Citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant mariners’ documents"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "73"
+chapter_name: "MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS"
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+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 7304"
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+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7304 - Citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant mariners’ documents
+
+## Text
+
+An individual applying for a merchant mariner’s document shall provide satisfactory proof that the individual is a citizen or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) of the United States before that notation is made on the document.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 542; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(b)(2)(A), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1751.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 730446:643(b) Section 7304 specifies, that before a merchant mariner’s document is noted to specify that the individual is a U.S. citizen, the individual must provide satisfactory proof that he is a citizen. This does not impose a requirement of United States citizenship as a condition for issuance of a document.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2025—Pub. L. 119–60 inserted “or noncitizen nationality” after “Citizenship” in section catchline and “or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))” after “citizen” in text.
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+title: "46 U.S.C. § 7305"
+description: "Oaths for holders of merchant mariners’ documents"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7305 - Oaths for holders of merchant mariners’ documents
+
+## Text
+
+An applicant for a merchant mariner’s document shall take, before issuance of the document, an oath that the applicant will perform faithfully and honestly all the duties required by law, and will carry out the lawful orders of superior officers.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 542.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 7305.............................................. The requirement for an oath, drawn from a clause which had appeared in 46 U.S.C. 672(g), and administered by the Coast Guard to all applicants, was repealed in a 1980 amendment by section 4 of Public Law 96–378 (94 Stat. 1516). Since no specific comment was made regarding the elimination in 1980 and the agency has continued to administer an oath to all applicants, this provision is being reinstated. The Committee believes the oath will contribute to the discipline and order necessary in the merchant marine.
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7306 - General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments
+
+## Text
+
+(a) In General.— The Secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes:
+
+(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.
+
+(7) Ordinary Seaman.
+
+(b) Classification of Credentials.— The Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on—
+
+(1) the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels;
+
+(2) the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or
+
+(3) other appropriate standards.
+
+(c) Qualifications.— To qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall 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;
+
+(4) is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the seafarer’s duties; and
+
+(5) 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.
+
+(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.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 730646:672(b) Section 7306(a) establishes the minimum requirements an individual must meet before being issued a merchant mariner’s document endorsed for able seamen. Subsection (b) establishes the classifications of able seamen—unlimited, able seamen—limited, able seamen—special, able seamen—offshore supply vessels, and able seamen—sail.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2025—Pub. L. 119–60 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to general requirements and classifications for able seamen. 1984—Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 98–364 added par. (6).
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective DateProvisions of this section (related to able seaman—sail) effective Apr. 15, 1984, see section 2(g)(1) of Pub. L. 98–89, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
+
+Implementation of 2025 AmendmentPub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(e)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1755, provided that: “The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the requirements under subsection (c) of section 7306 of title 46, United States Code (as amended by this section), without regard to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note).”
+
+Acceptance of Certain Services Toward Endorsement as Able SeamanPub. L. 101–595, title VI, § 602(e)(3), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2992, provided that: “For the purposes of chapter 73 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation shall accept the service used by an individual to qualify for an endorsement as able seaman—fishing industry as qualifying service toward an endorsement as an able seaman— “(A) under sections 7307 and 7309 of that title; or “(B) if the service is on board a vessel of at least 100 gross tons, under section 7308 of that title.”
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7307 - Able seamen—unlimited
+
+## Text
+
+The required service for the endorsement of able seaman—unlimited, qualified for unlimited service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 18 months 11 So in original. Probably should be “18 months’ ”. service on deck on board vessels operating at sea or on the Great Lakes.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(d)(2), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1753.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 730746:672(b)(1) Section 7307 requires individuals to have at least 3 years service on deck on vessels operating at sea or on the Great Lakes before their merchant mariner’s documents can be endorsed as able seamen—unlimited.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2025—Pub. L. 119–60, which directed amendment of this section by substituting “18 months” for “3 years”, was executed by making the substitution for “3 years’ ” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of ServicePub. L. 118–31, div. C, title XXXV, § 3534(j), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 833, provided that: “For the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 22, 2023]— “(1) section 7307 of title 46, United States Code, shall be applied by substituting ‘18 months’ for ‘3 years’; “(2) section 7308 of such title shall be applied by substituting ‘12 months’ for ‘18 months’; and “(3) section 7309 of such title shall be applied by substituting ‘6 months’ for ‘12 months’.”
+
+Acceptance of Certain Services Toward Endorsement as Able SeamanService used to qualify for endorsement as able seaman—fishing industry to be accepted as qualifying service toward an endorsement under this section, see section 602(e)(3) of Pub. L. 101–595, set out as a note under section 7306 of this title.
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7308 - Able seamen—limited
+
+## Text
+
+The required service for the endorsement of able seaman—limited, qualified for limited service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 12 months 11 So in original. Probably should be “12 months’ ”. service on deck on board vessels of at least 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title operating on the oceans or navigable waters of the United States (including the Great Lakes).
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 721, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3938; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(d)(3), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1754.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 730846:672(b)(2) Section 7308 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to qualify for an endorsement as able seamen—limited.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2025—Pub. L. 119–60, which directed amendment of this section by substituting “12 months” for “18 months”, was executed by making the amendment for “18 months’ ” to reflect the probable intent of Congress. 1996—Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “100 gross tons”.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of ServiceSection to be applied by substituting “12 months” for “18 months” for the 3-year period beginning on Dec. 22, 2023, see section 3534(j) of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 7307 of this title.
+
+Acceptance of Certain Services Toward Endorsement as Able SeamanService used to qualify for endorsement as able seaman—fishing industry to be accepted as qualifying service toward an endorsement under this section, see section 602(e)(3) of Pub. L. 101–595, set out as a note under section 7306 of this title.
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+description: "Able seamen—special"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "73"
+chapter_name: "MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS"
+section: "7309"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 7309"
+status: "current"
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7309 - Able seamen—special
+
+## Text
+
+The required service for the endorsement of able seaman—special, qualified for special service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 6 months 11 So in original. Probably should be “6 months’ ”. service on deck on board vessels operating on the oceans or the navigable waters of the United States (including the Great Lakes).
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(d)(4), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1754.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 730946:672(b)(3) Section 7309 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to qualify as able seamen—special.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2025—Pub. L. 119–60, which directed amendment of this section by substituting “6 months” for “12 months”, was executed by making the substitution for “12 months’ ” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of ServiceSection to be applied by substituting “6 months” for “12 months” for the 3-year period beginning on Dec. 22, 2023, see section 3534(j) of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 7307 of this title.
+
+Acceptance of Certain Services Toward Endorsement as Able SeamanService used to qualify for endorsement as able seaman—fishing industry to be accepted as qualifying service toward an endorsement under this section, see section 602(e)(3) of Pub. L. 101–595, set out as a note under section 7306 of this title.
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+description: "Able seamen—offshore supply vessels"
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7310 - Able seamen—offshore supply vessels
+
+## Text
+
+For service on a vessel of less than 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title engaged in support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources, an individual may be rated as able seaman—offshore supply vessels 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).
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 722, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3938.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 731046:672(b)(3) Section 7310 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to serve as able seamen—offshore supply vessels on vessels of less than 500 gross tons engaged in the exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments1996—Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “500 gross tons”.
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+title: "46 U.S.C. § 7311"
+description: "Able seamen—sail"
+jurisdiction: "us"
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+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
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+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7311 - Able seamen—sail
+
+## Text
+
+For service on a sailing school vessel on any waters, an individual may be rated as able seaman—sail if the individual has at least 6 months’ service on deck on sailing school vessels, oceanographic research vessels powered primarily by sail, or equivalent sailing vessels operating on the oceans or navigable waters of the United States (including the Great Lakes).
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 731146:672(b)(4) Section 7311 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to qualify as able seamen—sail on board sailing vessels.
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Effective DateSection effective Apr. 15, 1984, see section 2(g)(1) of Pub. L. 98–89, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.
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+description: "Able seamen—fishing industry"
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7311a - Able seamen—fishing industry
+
+## Text
+
+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).
+
+(Added Pub. L. 98–364, title IV, § 402(9)(D), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 448.)
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+description: "Scale of employment"
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+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7312 - Scale of employment
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Individuals qualified as able seamen—unlimited under section 7307 of this title may constitute all of the able seamen required on a vessel.
+
+(b) Individuals qualified as able seamen—limited under section 7308 of this title may constitute all of the able seamen required on a vessel of less than 1,600 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title or on a vessel operating on the Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence River as far east as Sept Iles. Individuals qualified as able seamen—limited may constitute not more than 50 percent of the number of able seamen required on board other vessels.
+
+(c) Individuals qualified as able seamen—special under section 7309 of this title may constitute—
+
+(1) all of the able seamen required on a vessel of not more than 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title or on a seagoing barge or towing vessel; and
+
+(2) not more than 50 percent of the number of able seamen required on board other vessels.
+
+(d) Individuals qualified as able seamen—offshore. supply vessel under section 7310 of this title may constitute all of the able seamen required on board a vessel of less than 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title or 6,000 gross tons as measured under section 14302 of this title engaged in support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources. Individuals qualified as able seamen—limited under section 7308 of this title may constitute all of the able seamen required on board a vessel of at least 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title or 6,000 gross tons as measured under section as measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title engaged in support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources.
+
+(e) When the service of able seamen—limited or able seamen—special is authorized for only a part of the required number of able seamen on board a vessel, the combined percentage of those individuals so qualified may not be greater than 50 percent of the required number.
+
+(f) Individuals qualified as able seamen—fishing industry under section 7311a of this title may constitute—
+
+(1) all of the able seamen required on a fish processing vessel entered into service before January 1, 1988, and of more than 1,600 gross tons but not more than 5,000 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title; and
+
+(2) all of the able seamen required on a fish processing vessel entered into service after December 31, 1987, and having more than 16 individuals on board primarily employed in the preparation of fish or fish products but of not more than 5,000 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543; Pub. L. 98–364, title IV, § 402(9)(E), July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 448; Pub. L. 99–307, § 1(11), May 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 445; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 723, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3938; Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 617(b), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2973.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 731246:672(f) Section 7312(a) provides that able seamen—unlimited may constitute all of the able seamen required on a vessel. Subsection (b) provides that able seamen—limited may constitute 100 percent of the able seamen required on board vessels of less than 600 gross tons operating on the Great Lakes and 50 percent of the number of able seamen required on the larger vessels. Subsection (c) provides that able seamen—special may constitute 100 percent of the able seamen required on vessels not more than 500 gross tons, or a seagoing barge or towing vessel. Able seamen—special may only constitute up to 50 percent of the number of able seamen required on other vessels. Subsection (d) provides that able seamen—offshore supply vessels may constitute 100 percent of the number of able seamen required on vessels of less than 500 gross tons engaged in support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy facilities. They may not serve on board other vessels as an able seaman until they have the appropriate required document. Subsection (e) provides that the total number of able seamen—limited or able seamen—special may not be greater than 50 percent of the required number of able seamen on a vessel.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2010—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–281 amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows: “Individuals qualified as able seamen—offshore supply vessels under section 7310 of this title may constitute all of the able seamen required on board a vessel of less than 500 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title engaged in support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources.” 1996—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–324, § 723(1), inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “1,600 gross tons”. Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 104–324, § 723(2), inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “500 gross tons”. Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–324, § 723(3), inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “500 gross tons”. Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 104–324, § 723(4), inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “5,000 gross tons”. Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 104–324, § 723(5), inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “5,000 gross tons”. 1986—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–307 substituted “able seamen—limited” for “able seaman—limited”. 1984—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 98–364 added subsec. (f).
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7313 - General requirements for members of engine departments
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Classes of endorsement as qualified members of the engine department on vessels of at least 100 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title (except vessels operating on rivers or lakes (except the Great Lakes)) may be prescribed by regulation.
+
+(b) The ratings of wiper are entry ratings and are not ratings as qualified members of the engine department.11 So in original.
+
+(c) Classification of Credentials.— The Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on—
+
+(1) the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels;
+
+(2) the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or
+
+(3) other appropriate standards.
+
+(d) Qualifications.— To qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant—
+
+(1) is at least 18 years of age;
+
+(2) has a minimum of 6-months service in the related entry rating;
+
+(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 member’s duties.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 724, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3939; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(d)(5), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1754.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 731346:672(g) Section 7313(a) authorizes the Secretary to establish classes of endorsement for qualified members of the engine department on vessels of 100 gross tons or more (except on vessels operating on rivers and lakes (except the Great Lakes)). Subsection (b) establishes the entry ratings of wiper and coal passer, but specifically excludes them as qualified members of the engine department. Subsection (c) establishes the minimum qualifications individuals must meet in order to have their documents endorsed as a qualified member of engine department.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2025—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–60, § 7301(d)(5)(A), struck out “and coal passer” after “wiper”. Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 119–60, § 7301(d)(5)(B), added subsecs. (c) and (d) and struck out former subsec. (c) which read as follows: “An applicant for an endorsement as qualified member of the engine department must provide satisfactory proof that the applicant— “(1) has the service required by section 7314 of this title; “(2) is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination; and “(3) is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the member’s duties.” 1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title” after “100 gross tons”.
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+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7314 - Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(f), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1755]
+
+## Notes
+
+Section, Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544, related to service requirements for qualified members of engine departments.
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+# 46 U.S.C. § 7315 - Training
+
+## Text
+
+(a) Nautical School Program.— Graduation from a nautical school program may be substituted for the sea service requirements under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title.
+
+(b) Other Approved Training Programs.— The satisfactory completion of a training program approved by the Secretary may be substituted for not more than one-half of the sea service requirements under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title in accordance with subsection (c).
+
+(c) Training Days.— For purposes of subsection (b), training days undertaken in connection with training programs approved by the Secretary may be substituted for days of required sea service under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title as follows:
+
+(1) Each shore-based training day in the form of classroom lectures may be substituted for 2 days of sea service requirements.
+
+(2) Each training day of laboratory training, practical demonstrations, and other similar training, may be substituted for 4 days of sea service requirements.
+
+(3) Each training day of full mission simulator training may be substituted for 6 days of sea service requirements.
+
+(4) Each training day underway on a vessel while enrolled in an approved training program may be substituted for 1½ days of sea service requirements, as long as—
+
+(A) the structured training provided while underway on a vessel is—
+
+(i) acceptable to the Secretary as part of the approved training program; and
+
+(ii) fully completed by the individual; and
+
+(B) the tonnage of such vessel is appropriate to the endorsement being sought.
+
+(d) Definition.— In this section, the term “training day” means a day that consists of not less than 7 hours of training.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(d)(6), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1754.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 731546:672(c) Section 7315 specifies the training or course work that may be substituted for service requirements for an endorsement as an able seaman or a qualified member of the engine department.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2025—Pub. L. 119–60 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “(a) Graduation from a nautical school vessel approved under law and regulation may be substituted for the service requirements under section 7307 or 7314 of this title. “(b) The satisfactory completion of other courses of instruction approved by the Secretary may be substituted for not more than one-third of the required service on deck at sea under sections 7307–7311 of this title. “(c) The satisfactory completion of other courses of instruction approved by the Secretary may be substituted for not more than one-half of the required service at sea under section 7314 of this title.”
+
+Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
+
+Implementation of 2025 AmendmentPub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7301(e)(2), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1755, provided that: “The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the requirements of section 7315 of title 46, United States Code, as amended by this subsection, without regard to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note) and 14094 (88 Fed. Reg. 21879) [former 5 U.S.C. 601 note].”
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+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7316 - Lifeboatmen
+
+## Text
+
+To qualify for an endorsement as lifeboatman, an applicant must provide satisfactory proof that the applicant—
+
+(1) has the service or training required by regulation;
+
+(2) is qualified professionally as demonstrated by examination; and
+
+(3) is qualified professionally by actual demonstration.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 731646:643(l) Section 7316 establishes the minimum standards an individual must meet in order to qualify for an endorsement as lifeboatman.
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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 7317"
+description: "Tankermen"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "73"
+chapter_name: "MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS"
+section: "7317"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 7317"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s7317"
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+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7317 - Tankermen
+
+## Text
+
+(a) The Secretary shall prescribe procedures, standards, and qualifications for the issuance of certificates or endorsements as tankerman, stating the types of oil or hazardous material that can be handled with safety to the vessel and the marine environment.
+
+(b) An endorsement as tankerman shall indicate the grades or types of cargo the holder is qualified and authorized to handle with safety on board vessels.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 545.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 7317(a)46:391a(10)(C) Section 7317(a) establishes the minimum standards an individual must meet in order to qualify for an endorsement as tankerman for various types of oil or hazardous substances. Subsection (b) specifies that the tankerman’s endorsement must specify the grades or types of cargo the holder is qualified and allowed to handle.
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+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 7318"
+description: "Radiotelegraph operators on Great Lakes"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "73"
+chapter_name: "MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS"
+section: "7318"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 7318"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s7318"
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+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7318 - Radiotelegraph operators on Great Lakes
+
+## Text
+
+(a) A radiotelegraph operator on the Great Lakes only shall have a first-class or second-class radiotelegraph operator’s license issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
+
+(b) An endorsement as radiotelegraph operator on the Great Lakes only ends if the holder ceases to hold the license issued by the Commission.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 545.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 731846:229c46:229g46:643(a) Section 7318 specifies that radiotelegraph operators on the Great Lakes shall have a first-class or second-class radiotelegraph operator’s license issued by the FCC and need not be licensed as a radio operator by the Coast Guard. However, an endorsement as radio telegraph operator has to be noted on his merchant mariners’ document. If the holder ceases to have a valid FCC license, then the endorsement is terminated automatically without recourse to suspension and revocation proceedings.
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+---
+type: "LegalText"
+title: "46 U.S.C. § 7319"
+description: "Records of merchant mariners’ documents"
+jurisdiction: "us"
+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 46
+title_name: "SHIPPING"
+chapter_number: "73"
+chapter_name: "MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS"
+section: "7319"
+citation: "46 U.S.C. § 7319"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
+source_url: "https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/100/xml_usc46@119-100.zip"
+source_identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s7319"
+source_file: "data/legal/raw/us/code/title-46/usc46.xml"
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+confidence: "official"
+tags: ["legal", "us-code"]
+---
+
+# 46 U.S.C. § 7319 - Records of merchant mariners’ documents
+
+## Text
+
+The Secretary shall maintain records on each merchant mariner’s document issued, including the name and address of the individual to whom issued and the next of kin of the individual.
+
+(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 545; Pub. L. 108–293, title IV, § 403, Aug. 9, 2004, 118 Stat. 1043; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], § 8505(b)(4), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4751.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code) 731946:643(f) Section 7319 requires the Secretary to maintain records on each merchant mariner’s document issued and the seaman’s next of kin. However, these records are not open for general or public inspection.
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Amendments2021—Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “individual” for “seaman” in two places. 2004—Pub. L. 108–293 struck out at end “The records are not open to general or public inspection.”