{"id":6109,"date":"2021-11-12T12:23:25","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T16:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=6109"},"modified":"2021-11-12T12:23:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T16:23:25","slug":"october-2021-activity-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/october-2021-activity-report\/","title":{"rendered":"OCTOBER 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/fmc-holds-first-meeting-of-the-national-shipper-advisory-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">FMC Holds First Meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Individuals who represent companies importing and exporting cargo to and from the United States gathered virtually Wednesday for the inaugural meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission\u2019s National Shipper Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/registration-meeting-nsac-still-available\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Registration for First meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee Still Available<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interested members of the public have until 5:00 PM (Eastern) Friday, October 22, 2021, to register to view the first meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission\u2019s National Shipper Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/fmc-vocc-audit-team-urges-carriers-to-adopt-detention-demurrage-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">FMC VOCC Audit Team Urges Carriers to Adopt Detention & Demurrage Best Practices<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ocean carriers should rapidly adopt three common best practices related to detention and demurrage that promote clarity and certainty about how and when fees will be assessed as well as how to challenge disputed charges.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/fmc-briefed-on-enforcement-and-audit-activities-and-upcoming-nsac-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">FMC Briefed on Enforcement and Audit Activities, and Upcoming NSAC Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enforcement matters, information learned to date from audits of carrier detention and demurrage practices, and the role of the National Shipper Advisory Committee were matters addressed during a meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission held today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/commission-meeting-scheduled-for-october-13-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Commission Meeting Scheduled for October 13, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Commission issued a Sunshine Act Meeting Notice announcing it would hold a meeting to receive an update on the National Shipper Advisory Committee, and staff briefings on ongoing enforcement activities and the Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Audit Program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/letter-of-commissioners-daniel-maffei-and-louis-sola-to-president-joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">Letter of Commissioners Daniel Maffei and Louis Sola to President Joe Biden<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Sola wrote President Biden urging the Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic contain an exemption for unvaccinated seafarers entering the United States to join a ship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/commissioner-sola-receives-award-for-work-addressing-covid-impacts-to-passenger-cruise-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\">Commissioner Sola Wins Award for Work Addressing COVID Impacts to Passenger Cruise Sector<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Louis Sola was recognized by Seatrade Cruise magazine for his leadership in calling attention to COVID-19 related impacts to the cruise industry and identifying ways for this critical part of the hospitality and tourism industries to safely resume operations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/september-2021-activity-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">September 2021 Activity Report<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>DECISIONS, ORDERS, & ENFORCEMENT<\/h2>\n<p>Notice of Discontinuance of Proceeding\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/21-08\/21-08_Discont_Noticenosig.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">Eucatex of North America, Inc. v. CMA CGM (America) LLC and Fenix Marine Services Ltd.<\/a>\u00a0(Docket No. 21-08)<\/p>\n<p>Notice Not to Renew\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/21-05\/21-05_Notice_Not_Reviewnosig.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">MCS Industries, Inc. v. COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA<\/a>\u00a0(Docket No. 21-05)<\/p>\n<p>Notice Not to Renew\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/1967(F)\/1967(F)_not_not_reviewnosig.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">Moses Damisa v. Trans Atlantic Shipping LLC<\/a>\u00a0(Docket No. 1967(F))<\/p>\n<h2>COMPETITION & AGREEMENTS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Agreements Filed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New York Terminal Conference Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/14242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">008005-15<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Central America Discussion Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/1332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\">011075-082<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Hoegh Autoliners\/Liberty Global Logistics Space Charter Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/53502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\">201375<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>OTI LICENSING<\/h2>\n<p><strong>OTI Licensing Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications 59<\/p>\n<p>Revocations & Surrenders 15<\/p>\n<p>Please see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/oti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\">OTI License Status Changes<\/a>\u00a0webpage for additional information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS FMC Holds First Meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee Individuals who represent companies importing and exporting cargo to and from the United States gathered virtually Wednesday for the inaugural meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission\u2019s National Shipper Advisory Committee. 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