46 USC 7309: Able seamen-special
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46 USC 7309: Able seamen-special Text contains those laws in effect on January 3, 2024
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart E-Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and DocumentsCHAPTER 73-MERCHANT MARINERS' DOCUMENTS
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§7309. Able seamen-special

The required service for the endorsement of able seaman-special, qualified for special service on a vessel on any waters, is at least 12 months' 1 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.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
7309 46:672(b)(3)

Section 7309 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to qualify as able seamen-special.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of Service

Section to be applied by substituting "6 months" for "12 months" for the 3-year period beginning on Dec. 22, 2023, see section 3534(j) of Pub. L. 118–31, set out as a note under section 7307 of this title.

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.

1 See Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of Service note below.