Legalize§ 7309. Able seamen—special
§ 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’ 11 See Temporary Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of Service note below. 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 7309 establishes the minimum service requirements for an individual to qualify as able seamen—special.
| Historical and Revision Notes | |
|---|---|
| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| 7309 | 46:672(b)(3) |
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.
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