Archive for 2023

FMC April 2023 Activity Report

STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS New Video Explains Charge Complaint Process A new multimedia presentation provides the public with instructions on how to file charge complaints at the Federal Maritime Commission. Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative Recommendations Statement of Commissioner Carl Bentzel… Read More »

Two Shipping Lines Pay Civil Penalties Totaling $2.65 Million

Two ocean common carriers have paid a combined total of $2.65 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations of misconduct brought by the Federal Maritime Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance. Ocean Network Express Ptd. Ltd. (ONE) entered into a compromise agreement with the FMC in April to resolve… Read More »

Several FMC Applications are Currently Experiencing Issues

Please be aware that all FMC applications are functioning; however, our Office of Information Technology is currently troubleshooting an issue concerning email notifications not being sent from the following applications: Form 1, Form 18, OTI Renewals, Form 65 Renewals, eMonitoring, eAgreements, and BCL Fileroom. Thank you for your patience.

John G. Crews, II Named FMC BEIC Director

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei today announced that John G. Crews, II has been hired as the Director, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC) and appointed to be a member of the Senior Executive Service. Mr. Crews is the first person to serve as BEIC Director. In his role, he… Read More »

National Shipper Advisory Committee Holding May 11, 2023 Meeting

The National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC/Committee) will hold a meeting on May 11, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Eastern) at the Federal Maritime Commission located at 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20573 The meeting will also stream live on fmc.gov. The Committee’s agenda items will include an update… Read More »

Charge Complaint Refunds Hit $1 Million

More than $1 million in disputed charges have now been waived or refunded through the Charge Compliant process established by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) and administered by the Federal Maritime Commission. The milestone of $1,045,953 in waived or refunded fees was reached on May 1st, slightly… Read More »

FMC Meeting Covers Enforcement Activity, OSRA Implementation, and MTDI

The new regionally based structure for the Federal Maritime Commission investigatory program was unveiled at today’s meeting of the Commission where enforcement activity, continued progress in implementing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), and the latest status of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) were all discussed. Enforcement… Read More »

Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on MTDI FMC Commission Meeting

I want to thank the Chairman for providing me the time and opportunity to take on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI). This has been and continues to be a rewarding endeavor. Before, I begin I’d like to thank the many staff who assisted and contributed to this ongoing initiative…. Read More »

March 2023 Activity Report

STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress Prepared statement of Chairman Daniel Maffei before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation at hearing entitled “Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for the Federal Maritime Transportation Programs, and Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022”…. Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Vekich on Reform of FMC’s Internal Enforcement Procedures

Commissioner Max Vekich today issued the following statement: “On Monday, April 17, 2023, the Federal Maritime Commission issued a direct final rule revising its internal enforcement procedures by delegating authority to the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations and Compliance (BEIC) to issue Notice(s) of Violations and to compromise civil penalty claims… Read More »