Able
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000044
A designation for a seaman who is fully qualified to perform all duties of a deckhand, including steering, lookout, splicing, and general maintenance. This rating signifies a higher level of skill and experience than an ordinary seaman. An able seaman holds a certificate of competency issued by a maritime authority.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000044 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Marine and shipyard |
| References | OALJ Law Library, DOT, Miscellaneous Occupations 900.683-010 to 921.683-046 | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov) |
| See also | Able-bodied; Disable; Enable; Unable |
| Translations | German: tauglich; Spanish: hábil; French: apte |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-000044",
"term": "Able",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A designation for a seaman who is fully qualified to perform all duties of a deckhand, including steering, lookout, splicing, and general maintenance. This rating signifies a higher level of skill and experience than an ordinary seaman. An able seaman holds a certificate of competency issued by a maritime authority.",
"subject": "Marine and shipyard",
"see_also": [
"able-bodied",
"disable",
"enable",
"unable"
],
"references": [
"OALJ Law Library, DOT, Miscellaneous Occupations 900.683-010 to 921.683-046 | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "tauglich",
"es": "hábil",
"fr": "apte"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/able/"
}
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