Sec. 311. Revising merchant mariner deck training requirements
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Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating paragraphs
(20)through
(56)as paragraphs
(21)through (57), respectively; and by inserting after paragraph
(19)the following: merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title. . Section 7116 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c). Section 7306 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: The Secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes: Able Seaman-Unlimited. Able Seaman-Limited. Able Seaman-Special. Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels. Able Seaman-Sail. Able Seaman-Fishing Industry. Ordinary Seaman. The Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection
(a)based on— the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels; the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or other appropriate standards. In issuing the credential under subsection (a), the Secretary may consider the following qualifications of the merchant mariner: Age. Character. Habits of life. Experience. Professional qualifications demonstrated by satisfactory completion of applicable examinations or other educational requirements. Physical condition, including sight and hearing. Other requirements established by the Secretary, including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service, industry, or job functions the individual is engaged. . The analysis for chapter 73 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7306 and inserting the following: 7306. General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments. . Section 7313(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking and coal passer . Section 7315 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— by amending subsection
(a)to read as follows: Graduation from a nautical school program approved by the Secretary may be substituted for the service requirements under sections 7307–7312 and 7314. ; in subsection (b)— by striking one-third and inserting one-half ; and by striking 7307–7311 of this title and inserting 7307–7312 and 7314 ; and by striking subsection (c). Title 46, United States Code, is amended as follows: Section 7307 is amended by striking 3 years and inserting 18 months . Section 7308 is amended by striking 18 months and inserting 12 months . Section 7309 is amended by striking 12 months and inserting 6 months . Section 3534(j) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 ( Public Law 118–31 ) is repealed. Section 7510 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d). The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the amended requirements under subsections (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(6) of this section without regard to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 ( 5 U.S.C. 601 note).
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