Notice: The Federal Maritime Commission is closed effective October 1, 2025, as part of the federal government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. For more information, see press release.

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Executive Order 14247: Payments to FMC Must be Made Electronically

In accordance with Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments to and From America’s Bank Account, the Federal Maritime Commission will discontinue acceptance of paper checks effective October 1, 2025. All payments to the Commission must be submitted through the approved electronic methods: Pay.gov or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).  Any questions may be sent to OBFMMaritime@fmc.gov.