Under US law, what is 'cabotage' and which statute primarily governs it in the maritime context?
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A
The right of foreign vessels to transit US internal waters; governed by SOLAS
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B
The reservation of domestic trade routes to nationally flagged vessels; primarily governed by the Jones Act
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C
The licensing of marine pilots in US ports; governed by 46 USC Chapter 211
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D
The inspection regime for US-flagged vessels; governed by the Port Safety Act