Federal Maritime Commission

Federal Maritime Commission

Competition and Integrity For America’s Ocean Supply Chain

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system.

About the FMC

News

  • April 2025 Activity Report

    Statements & Releases FMC Adds PRC-Based Chipolbrok to Controlled Carrier List The Federal Maritime Commission…

  • FMC Investigating Flagging Practices

    The Federal Maritime Commission is conducting a nonadjudicatory investigation to examine whether the vessel flagging…

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How Do I?

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Information by Audience

Attorneys and Litigants

Cruise Passengers

Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) – Ocean Freight Forwarders (OFF) and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs)

Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs)

Passenger Vessel Operators (PVOs)

Marine Terminal Operators (MTOs)

FMC Statutes, Regulations, and Law Reporter

Statutes and Regulations
View the principal statutes and regulations administered by the Commission

FMC Law Reporter
View the Commission’s most significant decisions and orders in adjudicative cases

Fact Findings

Fact Finding 28
Investigation into current conditions and practices of VOCCs and MTOs, and U.S. demurrage, detention, and per diem charges

Fact Finding 29
Investigation into practices and regulations that have a negative impact on congestion of ports and other points in the Nation’s supply chain

Fact Finding 30
Investigation into COVID-19 impact on cruise industry

Spotlight

Who We Are

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.

Our mission is to ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices.

FMC Commissioners

What We Do

  • Enforce laws and regulations related to ocean shipping and transportation
  • Ensure compliance with the Shipping Act statute and regulations through reviews of business records and practices of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) and other entities.
  • Monitor filed service contracts, agreements, and market conditions to promote competition and prevent anticompetitive behavior
  • Issue licensure to industry professionals that demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards
  • Assist in filing and reviewing tariffs for compliance with regulations and to ensure transparency and fairness in pricing

Upcoming Commissioner Appearances

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The Commission

Louis E. Sola

Chairman

Rebecca F. Dye

Commissioner

Daniel B. Maffei

Commissioner

Max Vekich

Commissioner

Vacant

Commissioner