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Jones Act Tanker Vessel Operations

Tanker vessel operations under Jones Act provisions are subject to the same construction, ownership, and crewing requirements as all domestic U.S.

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Tanker vessel operations under Jones Act provisions are subject to the same construction, ownership, and crewing requirements as all domestic U.S. coastal vessels—with additional rules for…

Tanker operators must comply with general Jones Act standards plus international requirements under the Oil Pollution Act (OPA 90) and U.S. tanker safety regulations.

This dual regulatory framework makes domestic tanker operations capital-intensive and limits supply to a small number of specialized carriers.

Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/ports/domestic-shipping/jones-act

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Tanker vessel operations under Jones Act provisions are subject to the same construction, ownership, and crewing requirements as all domestic U.S. coastal vessels—with additional rules for transporting crude oil, petroleum products, and other liquid bulk cargo between U.S. ports. Tanker operators must comply with general Jones Act standards plus international requirements under the Oil Pollution Act (OPA 90) and U.S. tanker safety regulations. This dual regulatory framework makes domestic tanker operations capital-intensive and limits supply to a small number of specialized carriers.

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