### Question
What does merchant mariner credential mean?


### Answer
**Merchant mariner credential** has the following meaning in *46 U.S.C. § 7116*:

> that term has in section 7510.

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 7116*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part E-Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and Documents > CHAPTER 71-LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRY**

