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Commissioner Doyle’s Prepared Remarks to the Association of Transportation Law Professionals
July 9, 2015 Commissioner William P. Doyle U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Association for Transportation Law Professionals 86th Annual Meeting Boston, Massachusetts June 29, 2015 Panel Port Congestion: Causes, Effects and Legal Implications: A discussion of recent instances of port congestion, its causes and effects, and legal issues of interest to those… Read More »
Commissioner Doyle speaks to members of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition regarding port congestion
July 2, 2015 Introduction Good evening. I would like to thank Peter Friedmann for inviting me to speak with you all this evening. Agricultural exports are a vital component to stimulating and expanding the U.S. economy and the Agricultural Transportation Coalition maintains a prominent role within U.S. transportation policy as… Read More »
Commissioner William P. Doyle’s Statement in Support of United Arab Shipping Company’s Petition for Exemption from the FMC’s Controlled Carrier Rules
June 26, 2015 Mr. Chairman, I support the Commission granting the petition for exemption from the Commission’s Controlled Carrier Rule — 46 USC 40703 — for United Arab Shipping Company. I thank the FMC staff for their due diligence on this matter and note that UASC will remain subject to… Read More »
Commissioner Dye’s Prepared Remarks to the Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Wilmington, NC
May 27, 2015 SS Savannah Maritime Day recognizes American Merchant Mariners who have served our nation in times of war and international conflict, and those who have perished in service to our country. It is a day to reflect and honor the rich history of the United States Merchant Marine…. Read More »
Commissioner Doyle Observes Maritime Day 2015
May 22, 2015 The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. On May 20, 2015, President Obama issued this year’s… Read More »
Natural gas as a fuel for ships and shore-side operations: Commissioner Doyle hosts roundtable discussion with industry and government officials
June 10, 2015 On June 4, 2015, Commissioner William P. Doyle of the Federal Maritime Commission held a roundtable discussion at the suggestion of the Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA). Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. joined Commissioner Doyle in welcoming the industry and government participants. Focusing on the topic of… Read More »
Commissioner William P. Doyle Report from Athens, Greece
May 4, 2015 In mid-April 2015, I participated in the European Maritime Law Organization (EMLO) spring seminar in Athens, Greece. I also had the opportunity to meet several public and private international maritime stakeholders while in Athens. Below is a summary of the groups with whom I met: U.S. Embassy… Read More »
Commissioner William P. Doyle’s remarks to the European Maritime Law Organization (EMLO) Spring Seminar
April 17, 2015 Good morning members of EMLO, Honorable Lord Phillips, EMLO Secretary General Braakman and our hosts Mr. Eugenides and Dr. Bredima. Thank you for inviting me to join with you today to discuss international shipping matters. The views I am going to share with you are mine and… Read More »
Commissioner Doyle votes in favor of the Pacific Ports Operational Improvements Agreement
April 15, 2015 I voted in favor of not taking any action to delay the implementation of the Pacific Ports Operational Improvements Agreement. The Pacific Ports Operational Improvements Agreement was filed with the Commission on March 3, 2015 and is scheduled to go into effect on April 17, 2015. The… Read More »
Commissioner William P. Doyle votes to publically release FMC report on Rules, Rates, and Practices relating to Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time.
April 13, 2015 Today, I made a motion and voted in favor of publically releasing the FMC report on detention, demurrage and free time. All stakeholders in the supply chain should read the report and actively engage with each other in the industry. I look forward to hearing from stakeholders… Read More »