### Question
How does Vessels and Seamen define merchant mariner credential?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 7510*, **merchant mariner credential** is defined as:

> a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 7510*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part E-Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and Documents > CHAPTER 75-GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR LICENSING, CERTIFICATION, AND DOCUMENTATION**

