A merchant mariner’s document shall be retained by the individual to whom issued. The document shall contain the signature, notations of nationality, age, and physical description, the photograph, and the home address of the individual. In addition, the document shall specify the rate or ratings in which the individual is qualified to serve.
Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 542Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 421116 Stat. 2125Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV134 Stat. 4751(, , ; , , ; [LXXXV], § 8505(b)(3), , .)
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Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
7303 | 46:643(a) |
Section 7303 requires seamen to retain their merchant mariner’s documents. It also specifies the information that is to be contained in the document.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 116–2832021— substituted “individual” for “seaman” wherever appearing.
Pub. L. 107–2952002— struck out “the thumbprint,” after “photograph,”.