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Jones Act Waiver Procedures for Cargo Movement

When no Jones Act-compliant vessel is available and urgent cargo movement between U.S.

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Last updated: 10 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/ports/coastwise-compliance/jones-act-waivers

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When no Jones Act-compliant vessel is available and urgent cargo movement between U.S. ports is required, a shipper or operator may petition the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security for a temporary waiver. Such waivers are granted only under extraordinary circumstances: emergency relief operations, natural disasters, or critical national security situations. The process demands documentary proof of necessity and typically results in limited-duration authorization, ranging from weeks to months.

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