46 USC 7308: Able seamen-limited
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46 USC 7308: Able seamen-limited Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart E-Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and DocumentsCHAPTER 73-MERCHANT MARINERS' DOCUMENTS
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§7308. Able seamen-limited

The required service for the endorsement of able seaman-limited, qualified for limited service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 18 months' service on deck on board vessels of at least 100 gross tons 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 sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
7308 46:672(b)(2)

Section 7308 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to qualify for an endorsement as able seamen-limited.

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 Pub. L. 101–595, set out as a note under section 7306 of this title.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 7312, 7315 of this title.