§7310. Able seamen-offshore supply vessels

For service on a vessel of less than 500 gross tons engaged in support of exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources, an individual may be rated as able seaman-offshore supply vessels 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).

( Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 543 .)

Section 7310 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to serve as able seamen-offshore supply vessels on vessels of less than 500 gross tons engaged in the exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy resources.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

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