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Does the Jones Act apply to Canada?

The Jones Act is the law that implements Cabotage in the United States. Canada protects its maritime cabotage activities chiefly through the Coasting Trade Act.

Who does the Jones Act protect?

Who Is Protected by the Jones Act? The law protects all seamen, defined as those men and women working most of the time aboard a vessel or contributing to the function of a maritime vessel. The right to claim applies to seamen injured while on navigable waters.

Who is exempt from the Jones Act?

An often-asked question is can the U.S.-owned, -built, -crewed, - registered requirements of the Jones Act be waived to allow foreign-flag vessels in some circumstances? The answer is yes, however, Jones Act exemptions are rare as the only basis for an exemption is interest of national defense. There are two types

Are the US Virgin Islands exempt from the Jones Act?

Merchant Marine Act of 1920 Placed VI Outside US Custom Zone: The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 also knows as the Jones Act excluded the Virgin Islands from the application of all US coastal laws.

What is the Jones Act in simple terms?

The Jones Act is a 1920 law that limits how cargo is transported by sea. It requires any cargo shipped between U.S. ports to be carried by U.S. ships, with American crews. Originally intended as a measure to support the strategically-important shipping industry, it is now considered a classic example of protectionism.

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