US officials plan to inspect Cuba-bound rig this week

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New York-US officials plan to inspect this week a Chinese-made semisubmersible rig under lease by Spain-based Repsol that is headed for Cuba's offshore, an Interior Department spokeswoman said January 3. "The visit is expected this week and we will issue a readout when it is done," spokes- woman Melissa Schwartz said in an email. "The inspection is being conducted to protect the interests of the United States," she said.