{"id":486,"date":"2024-04-01T17:19:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T21:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/?page_id=486"},"modified":"2024-07-10T10:54:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T14:54:54","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-pvo-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/how-to-apply-for-a-pvo-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a PVO Certificate"},"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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/passenger-vessel-operators\/\"> Passenger Vessel Operators<\/a> (PVOs) program issues certificates to cruise lines with berths or staterooms for at least 50 passengers and that embark passengers from U.S. ports. The Certificate confirms that the PVO has on file with the Commission acceptable coverage to satisfy any liability incurred for nonperformance of transportation, such as when a PVO cancels or fails to complete the cruises booked. The coverage is used to reimburse passengers when the PVO fails to perform cruises as contracted and has either taken no further actions or denied to refund passengers. The Certificate (Casualty) confirms that the PVO has acceptable coverage to satisfy any liability incurred for death or injury to passengers or others on applicable voyages to or from U.S. ports.<\/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=\"how-to-obtain-a-certificate\">How to obtain a certificate?<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An application for a Performance Certificate must be submitted at least 60 days in advance of arranging, offering, advertising, or providing transportation on applicable vessels or issuing tickets for a cruise embarking passengers from U.S. ports (whichever is earlier). An application for a Casualty Certificate must be submitted at least 60 days prior to sailing to or from a U.S. port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To apply for either certificate, submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FMC-131_05-2017.pdf\">Form FMC-131<\/a>, Application for Certificate of Financial Responsibility, to the Commission with the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/complaints-and-assistance\/summary-of-fees\/\">fee for a Performance Certificate<\/a> and\/or the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/complaints-and-assistance\/summary-of-fees\/\">fee for a Casualty Certificate<\/a>. Make your payment using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pay.gov\/public\/form\/start\/843168794\">Pay.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications may be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:pvo@fmc.gov\">pvo@fmc.gov<\/a>, hand-delivered, or mailed.  Hand-delivered or mailed applications must be sent to Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20573.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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=\"forms\">Forms<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group icon-list is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:8px;padding-left:8px\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application for Certificate of Financial Responsibility (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FMC-131_05-2017.pdf\">Form FMC-131<\/a> [PDF, 101 KB])<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passenger Vessel Surety Bond (Performance) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FMC-132A-_05-2017.pdf\">FMC-132A<\/a> [PDF, 54.2 KB]) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passenger Vessel Surety Bond – Casualty (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FMC-132B-Passenger-Vessel-Surety-Bond-expires-07-31-2025.pdf\">FMC-132B<\/a>\u00a0[PDF, 48.5 KB])\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guaranty in Respect of Liability for Nonperformance (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FMC-133A_05-2017.pdf\">FMC-133A<\/a> [PDF, 152 KB]) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guaranty in Respect of Liability for Death or Injury (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FMC-133B-Guaranty-in-Respect-of-Liability-for-Death-or-Injury-expires-07-31-2025.pdf\">FMC-133B<\/a> [PDF, 47.7 KB])<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 540 \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AppendixA-SubpartA-Part540.pdf\">Example of Escrow Agreement<\/a> [PDF, 104 KB]<\/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=\"contact\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/licensing-and-certification\/passenger-vessel-operators\/\">Passenger Vessel Operators<\/a> (PVO) Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 202-523-5818<br><strong>Fax:<\/strong> 202-566-5830<br><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:pvo@fmc.gov\">pvo@fmc.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About The Passenger Vessel Operators (PVOs) program issues certificates to cruise lines with berths or staterooms for at least 50 passengers and that embark passengers from U.S. ports. 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