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title: "46 U.S.C. § 7316"
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title_name: "SHIPPING"
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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.