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Compromise Agreements Recover $490,000 in Penalties

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February 15, 2012 NR 12-02 Contact: Peter J. King, Director, Bureau of Enforcement (202-523-5783) Media Contact: Karen V. Gregory, Secretary (202-523-5725) The Federal Maritime Commission has completed compromise agreements recovering a total of $490,000 in civil penalties. The agreements were reached with eight non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and with related companies. The agreed… Read More »

President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate FMC Chairman and Commissioner

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February 13, 2012 Contact: Karen V. Gregory, Secretary (202-523-5725) On Friday, February 10, 2012, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. for another term as Federal Maritime Commissioner and Chairman, and to nominate William P. Doyle for Federal Maritime Commissioner. The Federal Maritime Commission is the independent… Read More »

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