46 U.S.C. § 7309 — Able seamen-special
U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part E - Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and Documents CHAPTER 73 - MERCHANT MARINERS' DOCUMENTS Sec. 7309 - Able seamen-special From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§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.