46 U.S.C. § 7316: Lifeboatmen

46 U.S.C. 7316: LifeboatmenText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 73-MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS

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 .)

Revised section	Source section (U.S. Code)
7316	46:643(l)

Section 7316 establishes the minimum standards an individual must meet in order to qualify for an endorsement as lifeboatman.