1625-0028 Stat/Authority

§ 7313

TITLE 46—SHIPPING

nate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title
as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of
this title’’ after ‘‘500 gross tons’’.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–324, § 723(3), inserted ‘‘as
measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title
as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of
this title’’ after ‘‘500 gross tons’’.
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 104–324, § 723(4), inserted ‘‘as
measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title
as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of
this title’’ after ‘‘5,000 gross tons’’.
Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 104–324, § 723(5), inserted ‘‘as
measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title
as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of
this title’’ after ‘‘5,000 gross tons’’.
1986—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99–307 substituted ‘‘able seamen—limited’’ for ‘‘able seaman—limited’’.
1984—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 98–364 added subsec. (f).

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§ 7314. Service requirements for qualified members of engine departments
To qualify for an endorsement as qualified
member of the engine department, an applicant
must provide proof that the applicant has 6
months’ service in the related entry rating as
described in section 7313(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544.)
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Revised section
7314 ..............................................

Source section (U.S. Code)
46:672(g)

Section 7314 requires individuals who wish to have
their documents endorsed as a qualified member of the
engine department must have at least 6 months service
as a wiper or coal passer.

§ 7315. Training
§ 7313. General requirements for members of engine departments
(a) Classes of endorsement as qualified members of the engine department on vessels of at
least 100 gross tons as measured under section
14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of
this title (except vessels operating on rivers or
lakes (except the Great Lakes)) may be prescribed by regulation.
(b) The ratings of wiper and coal passer are
entry ratings and are not ratings as qualified
members of the engine department.
(c) An applicant for an endorsement as qualified member of the engine department must provide satisfactory proof that the applicant—
(1) has the service required by section 7314 of
this title;
(2) is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination; and
(3) is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the member’s duties.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544; Pub. L.
104–324, title VII, § 724, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat.
3939.)
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

7313 ..............................................

46:672(g)

Section 7313(a) authorizes the Secretary to establish
classes of endorsement for qualified members of the engine department on vessels of 100 gross tons or more
(except on vessels operating on rivers and lakes (except
the Great Lakes)).
Subsection (b) establishes the entry ratings of wiper
and coal passer, but specifically excludes them as
qualified members of the engine department.
Subsection (c) establishes the minimum qualifications individuals must meet in order to have their documents endorsed as a qualified member of engine department.
AMENDMENTS
1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–324 inserted ‘‘as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate
tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as
prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this
title’’ after ‘‘100 gross tons’’.

(a) Graduation from a nautical school vessel
approved under law and regulation may be substituted for the service requirements under section 7307 or 7314 of this title.
(b) The satisfactory completion of other
courses of instruction approved by the Secretary
may be substituted for not more than one-third
of the required service on deck at sea under sections 7307–7311 of this title.
(c) The satisfactory completion of other
courses of instruction approved by the Secretary
may be substituted for not more than one-half
of the required service at sea under section 7314
of this title.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544.)
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Revised section
7315 ..............................................

Source section (U.S. Code)
46:672(c)

Section 7315 specifies the training or course work
that may be substituted for service requirements for an
endorsement as an able seaman or a qualified member
of the engine department.

§ 7316. Lifeboatmen
To qualify for an endorsement as lifeboatman,
an applicant must provide satisfactory proof
that the applicant—
(1) has the service or training required by
regulation;
(2) is qualified professionally as demonstrated by examination; and
(3) is qualified professionally by actual demonstration.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 544.)
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Revised section
7316 ..............................................

Source section (U.S. Code)
46:643(l)

Section 7316 establishes the minimum standards an
individual must meet in order to qualify for an endorsement as lifeboatman.

§ 7317. Tankermen
(a) The Secretary shall prescribe procedures,
standards, and qualifications for the issuance of
certificates or endorsements as tankerman,