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Coastwise endorsement requirements

Rules that restrict vessels carrying goods or passengers between U.S. ports to those that are U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and primarily U.S.-crewed, often referred to as aspects of the Jones Act.

Product carrier

A type of vessel specifically built or modified to transport goods in bulk in its cargo holds, such as oil, chemicals, or grain.

Waiver

An official agreement to temporarily set aside a specific rule or requirement, allowing an exception under certain conditions.

Jones Act

A federal law that governs maritime commerce in the U.S., requiring that goods shipped between U.S. ports be carried on vessels built in the U.S., registered under the U.S. flag, owned by U.S. citizens, and crewed primarily by U.S. citizens.

Head of an agency

The senior official in charge of a federal department or independent agency, or someone they've given the authority to, specifically concerning navigation or vessel inspection laws.