§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 as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title 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 ; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, §721, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3938 .)

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

Amendments

1996-Pub. L. 104–324 inserted "as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title" after "100 gross tons".

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.