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Commission Requests Comments on Possible Changes to Regulations Governing Cruise Lines
The Federal Maritime Commission has voted to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). The ANPRM will gather information about possible changes to regulations governing the definition of “non-performance” by a cruise line and…
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New FMC Enforcement Structure
The Federal Maritime Commission is reorganizing its investigative and prosecution functions by consolidating them into a newly created Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC) effective immediately. The newly established Bureau will be headed by…
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FMC Moving Quickly in Implementing OSRA 2022
The open session of Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission provided the public with an accounting of the progress being made implementing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) and a general summary of the…
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Industry Advisory — Demurrage & Detention Billing Practices
Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs) are required to comply with demurrage or detention billing practices established by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (PL 117-146). As previously advised to the trade, there is no phase-in period for this provision…
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Industry Advisory — Interim Procedures for Submitting “Charge Complaints” Under 46 U.S.C. § 41310
The Federal Maritime Commission gives the following guidance for parties wishing to dispute charges assessed by common carriers that they believe may not comply with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which became Public Law 117-146…
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Industry Advisory — Applicability of Provisions Contained in PL 117-146
On June 16, 2022, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 became Public Law 117-146. Certain provisions of the statute became effective immediately upon enactment with no allowance for a phase-in period. Regulated entities must comply with…
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FMC Approves $2 Million Settlement Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd
The Federal Maritime Commission today approved a settlement agreement reached between its Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) and Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) where the ocean carrier will pay a $2 million civil penalty to address alleged violations related to…
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FMC Receives Fact Finding 29 Final Recommendations and Intermodal Equipment Report
The Federal Maritime Commission met in open session Wednesday to receive updates on: The Commission met in closed session pursuant to Commission regulations in 46 CFR § 503.73 to further discuss aspects of the VOCC Audit…
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Commissioner Dye Releases Final Report for Fact Finding No. 29
Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye today released her Final Report for Fact Finding 29, “The Effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain,” a two-year investigation involving hundreds of Commission stakeholders participating through Team meetings,…
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UPDATE: Notice to Passengers Regarding Crystal Cruises
The Federal Maritime Commission has been advised that Proof of Claims for refunds from Crystal Cruises can be filed at https://crystalcruiseclaims.com/. The Commission strongly encourages passengers with cancelled and/or booked cruises with Crystal Cruises to complete and deliver…
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