### Question
How is the term merchant marine officer defined?


### Answer
The term **merchant marine officer** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 51102* as the following:

> an individual issued a license by the Coast Guard authorizing service as—


(A) a master, mate, or pilot on a documented vessel that—


(i) is of at least 1,000 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 51102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part B-Merchant Marine Service > CHAPTER 511-GENERAL**

