46 U.S.C. 7311: Able seamen—sailText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 73-MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS
§7311. Able seamen—sail
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 .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
7311 | 46:672(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 Date
Section 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.