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Two Shipping Lines Pay Civil Penalties Totaling $2.65 Million
Two ocean common carriers have paid a combined total of $2.65 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations of misconduct brought by the Federal Maritime Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance. Ocean Network Express…
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Several FMC Applications are Currently Experiencing Issues
Please be aware that all FMC applications are functioning; however, our Office of Information Technology is currently troubleshooting an issue concerning email notifications not being sent from the following applications: Form 1, Form 18, OTI…
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John G. Crews, II Named FMC BEIC Director
Chairman Daniel B. Maffei today announced that John G. Crews, II has been hired as the Director, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC) and appointed to be a member of the Senior Executive Service.…
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National Shipper Advisory Committee Holding May 11, 2023 Meeting
Posted May 4, 2023 The National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC/Committee) will hold a meeting on May 11, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Eastern) at the Federal Maritime Commission located at 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington,…
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Charge Complaint Refunds Hit $1 Million
More than $1 million in disputed charges have now been waived or refunded through the Charge Compliant process established by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) and administered by the Federal Maritime Commission. The milestone of $1,045,953…
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FMC Meeting Covers Enforcement Activity, OSRA Implementation, and MTDI
The new regionally based structure for the Federal Maritime Commission investigatory program was unveiled at today’s meeting of the Commission where enforcement activity, continued progress in implementing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), and the…
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March 2023 Activity Report
STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress Prepared statement of Chairman Daniel Maffei before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation at hearing entitled “Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for…
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New Video Explains Charge Complaint Process
A new multimedia presentation provides the public with instructions on how to file charge complaints at the Federal Maritime Commission. Charge Complaints were established by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and provide an expedited process for disputing…
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National Shipper Advisory Committee Holding Meeting
Posted March 30, 2023 The National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC/Committee) will hold a meeting on March 30, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Eastern) at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council located at 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2400,…
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FMC Checking Ocean Carrier & MTO Compliance with Recent Ruling on Per Diem Charges
The Federal Maritime Commission is actively seeking information to confirm that ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are complying with the law following a precedential decision it issued addressing when per diem detention charges can…
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