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The Federal Maritime Commission is experiencing an IT infrastructure outage that is affecting access to several Commission applications and network services, including eAgreements, eMonitoring, and FMC-18. As a result, these applications are currently unavailable until further notice. In the meantime, please follow the steps outlined below to file agreements, submit the required monitoring report, and complete and submit FMC-18 applications. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to restore normal submission.

A. eAgreements Email Submission Instructions

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Email submissions should include the following information:

1. All eAgreements submissions should be sent to the FMC’s Office of the General Counsel at GeneralCounsel@FMC.gov
2. Email Subject Line
   • The subject line should follow this format: eAgreements – [Agreement Name]
3. Content of the Email – The email body should include:
   • Filer Information: Organization or firm name, contact person’s first and last name, email address, and other relevant contact information.
   • Agreement Information: Agreement name, agreement type, amendment status, synopsis, geographic scope, service string (if appropriate), primary cargo type (if appropriate), filing date(s), and whether the parties are requesting an exemption from the 45-day waiting period based on low market share and/or expedited review.
4. Agreement Documents
   • All required documents must be submitted in PDF format. File names should clearly identify the document type, such as Transmittal Letter, Agreement, Marked Copy, or Information Form.

B. eMonitoring Email Submission Instructions

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Email submissions must include the following information and comply with the requirements below:

1. All eMonitoring submissions should be sent to the FMC’s Office of the General Counsel at GeneralCounsel@FMC.gov
2. Email Subject Line
   • The subject line should follow this format: eMonitoring – [agreement name]
3. Email Content – The email body should include the following information:
   • Filer Information: Organization or firm name, contact person’s first and last name, email address, and other relevant contact information.
   • Agreement Information: Agreement name and FMC agreement number.
   • Monitoring reports (if applicable): Include the monitoring reports specified in the monitoring letter.
   • Meeting minutes (if appliable): Include the meeting minutes specified in the monitoring letter.
4. Required Monitoring Documents
   • All required monitoring documents must be submitted as PDF attachments. File names should clearly identify the contents of each attachment and correspond to the requirements specified in the monitoring letter.

C. Form FMC-18 Application Submission Instructions

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1. All OTI Applications submissions should be sent to the FMC’s Bureau of Certification and Licenses at BCL@fmc.gov in an encrypted email. In addition, please send a second email with the password.
   • Application for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary (Form FMC-18) PDF, [713 KB])
2. Email Subject Line (Both Emails)
   • The subject line should follow this format: Form FMC-18 – [Insert Company Name]
3. Content of the Email
   • The email body should include: Filer Information: Company/Organization or firm name, contact person’s first and last name, email address, and other relevant contact information.
4. Alternatively, the Form FMC-18 Application can be mailed to the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20573-0001.
5. Form FMC-18
   • The Form FMC-18 [PDF, 713 KB], including any attachments, must be submitted with all applicable Parts completed. If a question within a Part is not applicable, write “N/A”. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
   •  All applications require the completion of Parts A and G.
   • The following sections must be completed depending on the particular transaction as follows:

Application Types	Forms
Initial application for a license	A B D E F G
License transfer	A B C E F G
Business structure change	A B E F G
Name Change	A C G
Replacement or additional qualifying individual	A D E G
Addition of NVOCC or OFF License	A F G
Addition or Removal of Trade Name	A C G

OTI Bond

All New Bonds, Bond Riders, Bond Terminations, Bond Recissions, and Other Bond Emails should be sent to BCL@fmc.gov per the normal process for collection. Please note that the internal bond processing will occur after the FMC systems are fully functional.

Form-1

The Form-1 Application is currently down, and processing cannot be completed at this time. The Form-1 will be processed once the FMC system is fully functional. All Form-1 inquiries can be sent to form1@fmc.gov.

OTI List Updates

The OTI List will be updated once the FMC systems are fully functional. Please send any inquiry to OTI@FMC.gov regarding individual companies licensing status.