{"id":6642,"date":"2022-04-26T15:16:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T19:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=6642"},"modified":"2022-04-26T15:16:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T19:16:10","slug":"march-2022-activity-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/march-2022-activity-report\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2022 Activity Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/export-service-is-new-added-focus-of-fmc-ocean-carrier-audit-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Export Service is New Added Focus of FMC Ocean Carrier Audit Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Federal Maritime Commission\u2019s Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (VOCC) Audit Program is expanding its scope to also evaluate how shipping lines are serving U.S. export shippers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/demurrage-detention-anprm-comments-deadline-extended\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Demurrage & Detention ANPRM Comments Deadline Extended<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Federal Maritime Commission is providing an additional 30-days for public comment on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements (Docket No. 22-04) issued last month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/fmc-rule-change-will-provide-more-rights-to-refunds-for-cancelled-or-delayed-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">FMC Rule Change Will Provide More Rights to Refunds for Cancelled or Delayed Cruises<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Federal Maritime Commission is amending its regulations governing non-performance by Passenger Vessel Operators (PVO\/cruise lines) and establishing new requirements for when cruise passengers should be provided refunds for cancelled or delayed voyages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/commission-grants-temporary-relief-requested-by-expeditors-international-of-washington-inc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Commission Grants Temporary Relief Requested by Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Federal Maritime Commission granted the temporary relief sought by Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (Expeditors) from certain tariff filing requirements.\u00a0 Expeditors sought relief from Commission regulations as part of its response to a malicious cyberattack experienced in February 2022.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/testimony-of-chairman-maffei-before-congress-executive-session-and-ocean-shipping-reform-act-hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress<\/a>: \u201cExecutive Session and Ocean Shipping Reform Act\u201d Hearing<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/testimony-of-commissioner-dye-before-congress-executive-session-and-ocean-shipping-reform-act-hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">Testimony of Commissioner Dye before Congress<\/a>: \u201cExecutive Session and Ocean Shipping Reform Act\u201d Hearing<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/fmc-meets-to-discuss-ocean-carrier-enforcement-efforts-new-rule-protecting-cruise-passengers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\">FMC Meets to Discuss Ocean Carrier Enforcement Efforts & New Rule Protecting Cruise Passengers<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Federal Maritime Commission met today in open and closed session to be briefed on enforcement activities, a final rule expanding the rights of passengers to secure refunds for cancelled or delayed voyages, and the work of Area Representatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/update-notice-to-passengers-regarding-crystal-cruises-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Update: Notice to Passengers Regarding Crystal Cruises<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Federal Maritime Commission has been advised that Proof of Claims for refunds from Crystal Cruises can be filed at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/crystalcruiseclaims.com\/\">https:\/\/crystalcruiseclaims.com\/<\/a>.\u00a0 The Commission\u00a0strongly\u00a0encourages passengers with cancelled and\/or booked cruises with Crystal Cruises to complete and deliver the\u00a0Proof of Claim form, with necessary supporting documentation by the due date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/commission-meeting-scheduled-for-march-16-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">Commission Meeting Scheduled for March 16, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Sunshine Act Meeting Notice announcing meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/statement-by-commissioner-bentzel-on-the-release-of-the-assessment-of-the-peoples-republic-of-chinas-control-of-container-and-intermodal-chassis-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the Release of the Assessment of the People\u2019s Republic of China\u2019s Control of Container and Intermodal Chassis Manufacturing<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Carl W. Bentzel released his Assessment of the People\u2019s Republic of China\u2019s Control of Container and Intermodal Chassis Manufacturing. The report was a year in the making and synthesizes interviews, research, and market observation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/statement%e2%80%afby%e2%80%afcommissioner-bentzel-on%e2%80%afcommon-carriage-requirements-for-u-s-exports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on Common Carriage Requirements for U.S. Exports<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/next-meeting-of-fmc-data-initiative-focuses-on-marine-terminal-operators-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">Marine Terminal Operators<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/next-meeting-of-fmc-data-initiative-focuses-on-international-standards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\">International Standards<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Examines\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/next-meeting-of-fmc-data-initiative-examines-available-technology-platforms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\">Available Technology & Platforms<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Engages\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/next-meeting-of-fmc-data-initiative-engages-longshore-labor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\">Longshore Labor<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/february-2022-activity-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"15\">February 2022 Activity Report<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>DECISIONS, ORDERS, & ENFORCEMENT<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Federal-Maritime-Commission-CONG23-Budget-Submission.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"16\">Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Justification<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/60thAnnualReport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"17\">Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/21-06\/21-06_FR_Notice.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"18\">Final Rule<\/a>\u2014Marine Terminal Operator Schedules (No. 21-06)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/20-15\/20-15_FR_Notice.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"19\">Final Rule<\/a>\u2014Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility (No. 20-15)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/P1-22\/P1-22_Order_Granting_Petition_nosig.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"20\">Order Granting Petition<\/a>\u2014Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. for a Temporary Exemption from the Statutory Tariff Publication Requirements (P1-22)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/22-04\/22-04_Extension_FR_Notice.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"21\">Extension of Public Comment Period<\/a>\u2014Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements (No. 22-04)<\/p>\n<h2>COMPETITION & AGREEMENTS<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Agreements Filed<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">CMA CGM\/COSCO Central America and Caribbean-U.S. Gulf Vessel Sharing Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/43502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"22\">201360-001<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">WHL\/HLAG Slot Charter Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/60503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"23\">201381<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>OTI LICENSING<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>OTI Licensing Activity<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Applications 57<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Revocations & Surrenders 17<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Please see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/oti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"24\">OTI License Status Changes<\/a>\u00a0webpage for additional information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Export Service is New Added Focus of FMC Ocean Carrier Audit Program The Federal Maritime Commission\u2019s Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (VOCC) Audit Program is expanding its scope to also evaluate how shipping lines are serving U.S. export shippers. Demurrage & Detention ANPRM Comments Deadline Extended The Federal Maritime... <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"\/march-2022-activity-report\/\">Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[38,4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6642"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6642"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6642\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6643,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6642\/revisions\/6643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6642"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6642"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6642"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}