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able-bodied seaman

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A quick definition of able-bodied seaman:

An able-bodied seaman is a person who works on a ship and helps it to function properly. They are not officers, but they do important jobs like steering the ship and maintaining equipment. If they get hurt while working, they are protected by special laws. An able-bodied seaman is someone who is very experienced and has been certified as qualified to do all the jobs on a ship. They are also called AB or ABS. This is different from an ordinary seaman, who has some experience but is not as skilled as an able-bodied seaman.

A more thorough explanation:

An able-bodied seaman is a skilled and experienced sailor who is certified by an inspecting authority and qualified for all seaman's duties. They are employed on navigating vessels as employees below the rank of officer and contribute to the function of the vessel or the accomplishment of its mission. They are also covered under the Jones Act and the general maritime law in case of injuries.

For example, an able-bodied seaman may be responsible for steering the ship, handling the sails, and performing maintenance tasks. They are essential members of the crew and play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.

Other types of seamen include ordinary seamen, who have some experience but are not proficient enough to be classified as able-bodied seamen, and merchant seamen, who are sailors employed by private vessels rather than public or military service.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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