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The FMC issues licenses to qualified ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs) in the U.S. and ensures that all OTIs are bonded or maintain other evidence of financial responsibility.  The FMC also ensures that Passenger Vessel Operators (PVOs) demonstrate adequate financial responsibility in case of nonperformance of voyages or death or injury occurring to passengers.







Apply for or Make Changes to a License, or Request a Foreign Registration


The following contains information about reporting changes to your information and submitting proof of financial responsibility.



Apply for or make changes to a License or Request a Foreign Registration



Guidance on OTI License RenewalsForm-18 Login


Apply for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary







OTI License Status Changes


Resources for tracking the status of licenses for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCCs)



Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Status Changes


View list of OTI license status changes



Foreign NVOCC Registration Status Changes


View list of Foreign NVOCC license status changes



Non-Compliant NVOCCs


View list of Non-Compliant NVOCCs







OTI Bonds


The following contains information on how Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) ocean freight forwarders and Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) should submit acceptable proof of financial responsibility.



View information about OTI bonds



Information for Truckers On Claims Against NVOCC Bonds


View Information for Truckers On Claims Against NVOCC Bonds







How to Apply for a PVO Certificate


Information for Passenger Vessel Operators (PVOs) seeking an FMC-issued Performance and Casualty Certificate can be found below.



View information about FMC-issued Performance and Casualty Certificates



Additional Resources for PVOs







Bureau of Certification and Licensing


The Bureau of Certification and Licensing is the office responsible for the Passenger Vessel Operator (PVO) and Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) programs.



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