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  • FMC April 2023 Activity Report

    STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel…

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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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  • Commission Meeting Rescheduled for May 3, 2023 

    Posted April 12, 2023 SUNSHINE ACT MEETING  TIME AND DATE: Meeting rescheduled for May 3, 2023; 10:00 am April 19, 2023; 10:00 a.m.   PLACE: This meeting will be held at the Federal Maritime Commission at the address below…

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