User Fees Revised Effective October 1, 2016

The Commission has amended its fees for various transactions and services. Effective October 1st, fees have increased for filing complaints and petitions, filing agreements, records search under FOIA, and other services. Fees have been lowered for revising clerical errors on service contracts and NVOCC service arrangements, services to passenger vessel operators, and FOIA review. Some fees have been deleted and a fee for expedited review of agreement filings has been added.

A list of the fees can be found on the Commission’s website. Fees can be paid electronically through the Commission’s website or by check.

The Federal Maritime Commission is responsible for regulating the Nation’s international ocean transportation for the benefit of exporters, importers, and the American consumer. The Commission’s mission is to foster a fair, efficient, and reliable international ocean transportation system while protecting the public from unfair and deceptive practices.