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COMPROMISE AGREEMENT

FMC File No. 17131(1)

This Compromise Agreement is entered into between:

(1) the Federal Maritime Commission (Commission); and

(2) Blue Cargo Group, LLC (Respondent).

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

against Respondent for the recovery of civil penalties for alleged violations of section 10(a)(1) of 

the Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. § 41102(a); and

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

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

Between August 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016, Respondent 

knowingly and willfully obtained ocean transportation for property at 

less than the rates or charges that would otherwise be applicable by the 

device or means of improperly utilizing rates limited to certain “named 

accounts” in service contract nos. AEF161283, LH9316, 16-1554, and 

S16ASC111A.

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

U.S.C. § 41109 (a) – (b), and Subpart W of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 46 

C.F.R. § 502.601 – 502.605, to compromise and collect civil penalties for the alleged violations 

set forth and described above; and,

WHEREAS, Respondent terminated the practices that are the basis of the alleged violations 

set forth herein, and has committed to maintain measures designed to eliminate such practices in 

the future; and,
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WHEREAS, Respondent self-reported the practices described above, has cooperated and

disclosed to the Commission information, facts, and documents relevant to the transportation 

activities and practices giving rise to the allegations stated above; and,

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

civil penalties arising from the Commission’s investigation of Respondent for the alleged 

violations described above, Respondent and the Commission hereby agree upon the following 

terms of compromise and settlement:

1. Respondent shall make payment to the Commission by cashier’s or certified check or 

by wire transfer in the amount of $75,000.

2. This Compromise Agreement shall forever bar the commencement or institution of any 

assessment proceeding or other claim of recovery of civil penalties from Respondent, 

its officers, directors, or employees arising from the Commission’s investigation of 

Respondent for the alleged violations set forth above occurring between August 1, 2016 

and December 31, 2016.

3. It is expressly understood that this Compromise Agreement is not, and is not to be 

construed as, an admission by Respondent to the alleged violations set forth above.

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

accordance with 46 C.F.R. § 502.604.

Blue Cargo Group, LLC

Signature: __________________________

Printed Name: ______________________

Title: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________
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APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF COMPROMISE AGREEMENT

FMC File No. 17131(1)

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

accepted:

By the Federal Maritime Commission:

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Brian L. Troiano, Deputy Director (Date)

Bureau of Enforcement

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Karen V. Gregory (Date)

Managing Director