{"id":178,"date":"2024-03-14T15:41:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T19:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/?page_id=178"},"modified":"2024-06-14T12:38:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T16:38:19","slug":"licensing-and-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Licensing and Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\">About<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply-for-or-make-changes-to-a-license-or-request-a-foreign-registration\">Apply for or Make Changes to a License, or Request a Foreign Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The following contains information about reporting changes to your information and submitting proof of financial responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:8px;padding-left:8px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/apply-for-a-license-or-request-a-foreign-registration\/\">Apply for or make changes to a License or Request a Foreign Registration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/complaints-and-assistance\/guidance-on-license-renewals\/\">Guidance on OTI License Renewals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"form18-login\">Form-18 Login<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/form18\/Form18\/Login.aspx\">Apply for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oti-license-status-changes\">OTI License Status Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources for tracking the status of licenses for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCCs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:8px;padding-left:8px\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ocean-transportation-intermediary-license-status-changes\">Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Status Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/ocean-transportation-intermediary-license-status-changes\/\">View list of OTI license status changes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oti-bonds\">OTI Bonds<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:8px;padding-left:8px\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/bond-program-information-for-otis\/\">View information about OTI bonds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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Operators (PVOs) seeking an FMC-issued Performance and Casualty Certificate can be found below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:8px;padding-left:8px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/industry-professionals-resources\/how-to-apply-for-a-pvo-certificate\/\">View information about FMC-issued Performance and Casualty Certificates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/passenger-vessel-operators\/\">Additional Resources for PVOs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bureau-of-certification-and-licensing\">Bureau of Certification 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