46 U.S.C. § 51703
Section 51703 · Additional training
Current version, with additions and removals from the October 6, 2006 version.
(a) General Authority.—The Secretary of Transportation may provide additional training on maritime subjects to supplement other training opportunities and make the training available to the personnel of the merchant marine of the United States and individuals preparing for a career in the merchant marine of the United States.
(b) Equipment, Supplies, and Contracts.—The Secretary may—
(1) prepare or buy equipment or supplies required for the additional training; and
(2) without regard to section 3709 6101(b) to (d) of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5), title 41, make contracts for services the Secretary considers necessary to prepare the equipment and supplies and to supervise and administer the additional training.