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title: "46 U.S.C. § 7316"
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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. 9889, 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.