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OCR: as result of the application of the Jones Act and Ameri- can law.6 While there may be split in the circuits with respect tO possible forum non conveniens dismissals claims of foreign seamen with respect casualties occurring in foreign waters there absolutely ou sup- porr for the application j0 this doct trine tn domestic casualty involving an American flagged vessel an Ameri- car employer and an American Iones Act seaman The doctrine fU forum conveniens is 1ou ? funda- mental feature of the general marit time law. nor subj ject constitutional prolection The constitutional protection afforded American Dredg ing Company (just like any other defendant 1n the United States). against litigation forum which would offend traditi ional notions of fair play and substautial justice"7 conta iined Ame ...