The following Compromise Agreement is a true copy
 

of the signed agreement.
 

If you require a copy of a signed agreement(s), please 

contact the Commission’s Office of the Secretary, 

202-523-5725.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPROMISE AGREEMENT
 

FMC File No. 17117
 

This Compromise Agreement is entered into between: 

(1) the Federal Maritime Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, and 

(2) Azap Motors, Inc. (Azap) and Ali Y. Hussein (Hussein), sometimes jointly 

referred to as Respondents. 

WHEREAS, the Commission is considering the institution of an assessment proceeding 

against Respondents for recovery of civil penalties for alleged violations of sections 19 and 8 of 

the Shipping Act of 1984 (Shipping Act), 46 U.S.C. §§ 40901, 40902, and 40501, as well as the 

regulations issued pursuant thereto; and 

WHEREAS, such proceeding would be based on the Commission’s allegations that 

Respondents engaged in certain practices violative of the Shipping Act, to wit: 

Azap Motors, Inc. through the actions, direction and control of its 

owner and chief executive officer, Ali Y. Hussein, knowingly and 

willfully acted as an ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) 

without a license issued by the FMC, without a bond, proof of 

insurance, or other surety, and without a tariff in the ocean 

transportation of property from the United States to foreign 

destinations, in violation of Sections 19 and 8 of the Shipping Act. 

WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized under section 13(c) of the Shipping Act, 46 

U.S.C. § 41109 (a)-(b), and Part 502 of the Commission’s Regulations, 46 C.F.R. Part 502, to 

compromise and collect civil penalties; 

WHEREAS, Respondents have voluntarily admitted the violations described above, and 

desires to finally resolve all issues in this matter by entering this Compromise Agreement; 

WHEREAS, Respondents have terminated the practices that are the basis of the alleged 

violations set forth herein. 

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WHEREAS, Respondents have agreed to cooperate with respect to investigative activity 

or enforcement action conducted by the Commission regarding the transportation activities 

identified by the Commission or disclosed by Respondents giving rise to the alleged violations 

herein. 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises herein, and in compromise of all 

civil penalties arising from the alleged violations set forth and described herein, Respondents, 

and the Commission hereby agree upon the following terms of settlement: 

1.	 On or before October 9, 2015, Respondent shall make payment to the Commission by 

certified check, cashier's check, or wire transfer in the total amount of $60,000 (Sixty 

Thousand Dollars). 

2.	 On or before October 9, 2015, Respondents shall effect the dissolution of Azap 

Motors, Inc., pursuant to the applicable state laws, and provide documentation to 

BOE of such efforts. 

3.	 Hussein will not have an ownership interest in Paza Motors, Inc., 5632 Evergreen 

Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida, and will not be an owner, officer, director or manager 

of Paza Motors, Inc. 

4.	 This instrument shall forever bar the commencement or institution of any assessment 

proceeding or other claim for recovery of civil penalties from Azap, its officers, 

directors, or employees, or Hussein individually, arising from the alleged violations 

set forth above that occurred between October 10, 2010 and October 9, 2015. 

5.	 This agreement is subject to approval by the Commission’s Managing Director in 

accordance with 46 C.F.R. §502.604. 

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Azap Motors, Inc. 

Signature: __________________________ 

Printed Name: ______________________ 

Title: ______________________________ 

Date: ______________________________ 

Ali Y. Hussein 

Signature: __________________________ 

Printed Name: ______________________ 

Title: ____In his individual capacity______ 

Date: ______________________________ 

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APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF COMPROMISE AGREEMENT 

FMC File No. 17117 

The above Terms and Conditions and Amount of Consideration are hereby approved and 

accepted: 

By the Federal Maritime Commission: 

Peter J. King, Director (Date) 

Bureau of Enforcement 

Vern W. Hill (Date) 

Managing Director 

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