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§7311a Able Seamen—fishing Industry
Title 46 › Subtitle Subtitle II— Vessels and Seamen › Part E— Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and Documents › Chapter 73— MERCHANT MARINERS’ DOCUMENTS › § 7311a
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Title 46, §7311a
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For service on a fish processing vessel, an individual may be rated as able seaman—fishing industry if the individual has at least 6 months’ service on deck on board vessels operating on the oceans or the navigable waters of the United States (including the Great Lakes).
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46 U.S.C. § 7311a
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Apr 5, 2026
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