{"identifier":"/us/usc/t46/s7306","title":46,"num":"\u00a7\u202f7306.","heading":"General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments","text":"\u00a7\u202f7306.\nGeneral requirements and classifications for members of deck departments\n(a)\nIn General.\u2014\nThe Secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes:\n(1) Able Seaman-Unlimited.\n(2) Able Seaman-Limited.\n(3) Able Seaman-Special.\n(4) Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels.\n(5) Able Seaman-Sail.\n(6) Able Seaman-Fishing Industry.\n(7) Ordinary Seaman.\n(b)\nClassification of Credentials.\u2014\nThe Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on\u2014\n(1) the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels;\n(2) the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or\n(3) other appropriate standards.\n(c)\nQualifications.\u2014\nTo qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant\u2014\n(1) is at least 18 years of age;\n(2) has the service required by the applicable section of this part;\n(3) is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements;\n(4) is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the seafarer\u2019s duties; and\n(5) has satisfied any additional requirements established by the Secretary, including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service, industry, or job functions the individual is engaged.","url":"https://projectusc.org/usc/t46/s7306.html","content":[{"t":"sec","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306","children":[{"t":"num","text":"\u00a7\u202f7306."},{"t":"heading","text":"General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/a","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(a)"},{"t":"heading","text":"In General.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"The Secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes:"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/a/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"content","text":" Able Seaman-Unlimited.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/a/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"content","text":" Able Seaman-Limited.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/a/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"content","text":" Able Seaman-Special.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/a/4","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(4)"},{"t":"content","text":" Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/a/5","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(5)"},{"t":"content","text":" Able Seaman-Sail.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/a/6","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(6)"},{"t":"content","text":" Able Seaman-Fishing Industry.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/a/7","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(7)"},{"t":"content","text":" Ordinary Seaman.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/b","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(b)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Classification of Credentials.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"The Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on\u2014"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/b/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"content","text":" the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/b/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"content","text":" the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/b/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"content","text":" other appropriate standards.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"subsec","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/c","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(c)"},{"t":"heading","text":"Qualifications.\u2014"},{"t":"chapeau","text":"To qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant\u2014"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/c/1","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(1)"},{"t":"content","text":" is at least 18 years of age;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/c/2","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(2)"},{"t":"content","text":" has the service required by the applicable section of this part;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/c/3","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(3)"},{"t":"content","text":" is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements;","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/c/4","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(4)"},{"t":"content","text":" is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the seafarer\u2019s duties; and","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"para","id":"/us/usc/t46/s7306/c/5","children":[{"t":"num","text":"(5)"},{"t":"content","text":" has satisfied any additional requirements established by the Secretary, including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service, industry, or job functions the individual is engaged.","tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"}],"tail":"\n"},{"t":"text","text":"\n"},{"t":"text","text":"\n"}]}]}