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Ships "flagged" in the U.S. must operate under the maritime laws of the U.S. which are much more stringent than the laws of most all other countries. Additionally, the officers and a certain percentage of the crew must be members of the U.S. maritime unions which demand a MUCH highr wage and salary. Bottom line; pure economics.

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