§7307. Able seamen-unlimited
The required service for the endorsement of able seaman-unlimited, qualified for unlimited service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 3 years' service on deck on board vessels operating at sea or on the Great Lakes.
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| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
|---|---|
| 7307 | 46:672(b)(1) |
Section 7307 requires individuals to have at least 3 years service on deck on vessels operating at sea or on the Great Lakes before their merchant mariner's documents can be endorsed as able seamen-unlimited.
Acceptance of Certain Services Toward Endorsement as Able Seaman
Service used to qualify for endorsement as able seaman-fishing industry to be accepted as qualifying service toward an endorsement under this section, see section 602(e)(3) of
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 7312, 7315 of this title.