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46 U.S.C. 7311a: Able seamen⁠—fishing industryText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 73-MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS
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§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).

(Added Pub. L. 98–364, title IV, § 402(9)(D) , July 17, 1984 , 98 Stat. 448 .)