Pub. L. 108-293, tit. IV, sec. 412
SERVICE OF FOREIGN NATIONALS FOR MARITIME EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
SEC. 412. SERVICE OF FOREIGN NATIONALS FOR MARITIME EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. Section 8103(b)(1)(A) of title 46, United State Code, is amended to read as follows:“(A) each unlicensed seaman must be—“(i) a citizen of the United States;“(ii) an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence; or“(iii) a foreign national who is enrolled in the United States Merchant Marine Academy.”.