For Ocean Transportation Intermediaries
Automated Application for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary (Online FMC-18)
Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Application Worksheet (Paper Worksheet FMC-18 [PDF, 598 KB])
Foreign Based Unlicensed NVOCC Registration (New application and changes) (FMC-65 [PDF, 146 KB)
Foreign Based Unlicensed NVOCC Registration (Renewals) (FMC-65 Renewals)
Ocean Transportation Intermediary Bond (FMC-48 [PDF, 77.1 KB])
Optional Rider for Additional NVOCC Financial Responsibility (FMC-48A [PDF, 70.5 KB])
Ocean Transportation Intermediary Group Bond Form (FMC-69 [PDF, 81.3 KB])
Optional Rider for Additional NVOCC Financial Responsibility for Group Bonds (FMC-69A [PDF, 74.1 KB])
Ocean Transportation Intermediary Insurance (FMC-67 [PDF, 79.1 KB])
Ocean Transportation Intermediary Guaranty (FMC-68 [PDF, 79.5 KB])
For Passenger Vessel Operators
- Application for Certificate of Financial Responsibility (Form FMC-131 [PDF, 101 KB])
- Passenger Vessel Surety Bond (Performance) (FMC-132A [PDF, 54.2 KB])
- Passenger Vessel Surety Bond – Casualty (FMC-132B [PDF, 77 KB])
- Guaranty in Respect of Liability for Nonperformance (FMC-133A [PDF, 152 KB])
- Guaranty in Respect of Liability for Death or Injury (FMC-133B [PDF, 77 KB])
- Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 540 — Example of Escrow Agreement [PDF, 104 KB]
For Filing an Agreement
Information Form for Agreements (FMC-150 [PDF, 178 KB]) and Data Template (MS Excel [XLSX, 38.1 KB])
Instructions [PDF, 37.6 KB] for the Monitoring Report Form
Monitoring Report Form (FMC-151 [PDF, 65.4 KB]) and Monitoring Report Form in (MS Word [DOC, 109 KB)
For Filing a Tariff
Common Carrier Tariff and MTO Schedule Registration Form (FMC-1)
Additional Information
Circular Letter No. 1-97 requires entities to provide us with your taxpayer identification number (TIN). This form [PDF, 2594 B] has been provided for your convenience in doing so.
For Non-Attorneys Practicing Before the FMC
Instructions for Applying to Practice Before the Commission for Non-Attorneys
Application for Admission to Practice Before the Federal Maritime Commission (Form FMC-12 [PDF, 694 KB])
For Dispute Resolution Services
Dispute Resolution Service Request – Cruise (FMC-32) [PDF, 436 KB]
Dispute Resolution Service Request – Cargo (FMC-33) [PDF, 378 KB]