Archive for 2013

Commission Meeting Schedule for December 11, 2013

December 5, 2013 Update: The meeting agenda is revised to remove Item 2 under Closed Session. Sunshine Act Meeting Time and Date: December 11, 2013; 10:00 AM Place: 800 North Capitol Street, N.W. First Floor Hearing Room Washington, D.C. Status: A portion of the meeting will be held in Open… Read More »

Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding the Commission’s Re-authorization

October 29, 2013 STATEMENT OF MARIO CORDERO, CHAIRMAN FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Good morning Chairman Hunter, Ranking Member Garamendi, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to address you… Read More »

Commissioner William P. Doyle’s remarks on LNG as marine fuel to the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL) and ASTL-China 2013 Annual Conference, October 29, 2013, Chicago, Illinois

October 29, 2013 Contact: David Tubman, Counsel, DTubman@fmc.gov. FMC Commissioner William P. Doyle Morning Remarks American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL) and ASTL-China 2013 ASTL Annual Conference – Sino-American Logistics Conference October 29, 2013 Topic: LNG as an Alternative Fuel for Vessels to Reduce Fuel Costs and Emissions With the… Read More »

Chairman Cordero Addresses the National Association of Waterfront Employers

October 22, 2013 Chairman Mario Cordero Federal Maritime Commission Remarks at the National Association of Waterfront Employers Annual Meeting Washington, DC – October 22, 2013 Good morning and thank you for this opportunity to speak to the National Association of Waterfront Employers. I have been asked to speak on the… Read More »

Compromise Agreements Recover $617,500 in Penalties

October 22, 2013 NR 13-13 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 seven compromise agreements recovering a total of $617,500 in civil penalties. The agreements were reached with nine non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and freight forwarders located… Read More »

FMC Chairman Calls for Global Regulatory Summit on P3 Alliance

October 22, 2013 NR 13-14 Contact: Karen V. Gregory, Secretary (202-523-5725) The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman, Mario Cordero, issued a call to fellow regulators in the European Union and the People’s Republic of China, to join with him in a Global Regulatory Summit on the proposed P3 Global Alliance of… Read More »

Chairman Cordero Gives Keynote Address at Inaugural Conference on Creating an Environmentally Sustainable Maritime Industry

October 17, 2013 Chairman Cordero gave a keynote address at the Creating an Environmentally Sustainable Maritime Industry (CESMI) Conference on October 17, 2013. This inaugural event gathered maritime industry leaders, researchers, and government officials who are passionate about creating an environmentally sustainable maritime industry. The Conference was s hosted by… Read More »

Chairman Cordero Addressed the California Association of Port Authorities Annual Meeting

October 11, 2013 Chairman Cordero spoke at the California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) annual meeting on October 11, 2013. CAPA is comprised of the state’s eleven publicly-owned, commercial ports and is governed by the executive director of each of the ports. The Chairman first introduced CAPA members to the… Read More »

Chairman Cordero Addresses Sixth SeaCargo Americas Conference

November 6, 2013 Chairman Mario Cordero Federal Maritime Commission Remarks at the VI SeaCargo Americas International Conference Miami-Florida November 6, 2013 Thank you for that kind introduction. I am honored to be here at the sixth SeaCargo Americas Conference. More so, addressing this distinguished audience who have come together to… Read More »

Chairman Cordero Addressed the International Propeller Club

October 4, 2013 International Propeller Club of the United States 87th Annual Convention and Maritime Industry Conference Navigating Maritime Policy in the 21st Century October 4, 2013 Chairman Cordero spoke at the International Propeller Club’s 87th Annual Convention and Maritime Industry Conference on October 4, 2013. The Propeller Club is… Read More »