Gulf spill raises Jones Act issues

A sweeping arm system fitted to a commercial vessel collects oil in the Gulf of Mexico.

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) testified before Congress last week that if it is necessary to waive the Jones Act in order to mobilise enough oil pollution control vessels to the Gulf of Mexico, it can be done very quickly.

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