Guard watches coast for oil slick's first wave

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So, from a quote in firstdown's article:

Ironically, the ship was originally built as a supertanker for oil. But soon afterward, the BP oil spill began off the Louisiana coast, and Su saw an opportunity.

It seems like this would be an excellent example of private innovation supported by government limiting it's interference to allow for a response to an emergency. I guess what I would see making sense is allowing this thing to run trials on the actual spill area, and pass its certifications while accomplishing the main task. I don't know the whole plan, but if it works it would be a major tool in this type of disaster...