The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an independent regulatory agency responsible for the regulation of oceanborne transportation in the foreign commerce of the U.S. The principal statutes or statutory provisions administered by the Commission are: the Shipping Act of 1984, the Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988, section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, and Public Law 89-777.
WHAT'S NEW WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE
- FMC Cancels March 17, 2010 Commission Meeting
- Ocean Carriers and Intermediaries Pay $625,000 in Agreed Penalties
- Human Resources Specialist Vacancy Announcement
- Cruise Line Operators Give Testimony to FMC on Financial Responsibility Protections for Passengers
- Chairman Lidinsky Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2011 FMC Budget
- CLARIFICATION: NVOCC Tariff Publication Requirements Unchanged Until Final Rule Issued
- Economic Relief Granted to NVOCCs by FMC Vote
- Citing Consumer Protection, Commissioner Brennan Opposes Elimination of NVO Rate Tariff Requirements
- Commission Issues Notice of Filing of Complaint and Assignment in Docket No. 10-01
- FMC Reorganization
- Commissioner Michael A. Khouri Joins the Commission
- Erin Masson Wirth Joins FMC as Administrative Law Judge
- Commission Orders Information from Carriers in U.S. – Australia/New Zealand Trade
- Section 15 Order Regarding Competition, Rates and Service in the U.S.-Australia/New Zealand Northbound and Southbound Trade
- Chairman Encourages Public Participation in EU Study
- New Team Created to Address Green Maritime Initiatives
- Commission Issues Erratum to Order Granting Petition for Declaratory Order in Docket No. 06-08
- Commission Issues Order Granting Petition for Declaratory Order in Docket No. 06-08
