### Question
Can you define what Credential means?


### Answer
**Credential** is defined as the following in *46 CFR § 1.01-05*:

> any or all of the following:

(1) Merchant mariner's document.

#### Citation:
  - *46 CFR § 1.01-05*
  - Heading: **Title 46—Shipping > PART 1—ORGANIZATION, GENERAL COURSE AND METHODS GOVERNING MARINE SAFETY FUNCTIONS > Subpart 1.01—Organization and General Flow of Functions > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY**

