46 U.S.C. § 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 .)