{"id":6552,"date":"2022-04-01T19:29:07","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T23:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=6552"},"modified":"2022-04-01T19:29:07","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T23:29:07","slug":"february-2022-activity-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/february-2022-activity-report\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2022 Activity Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"x_MsoNormal\">STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/max-vekich-sworn-in-as-fmc-commissioner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Max Vekich Sworn-In as FMC Commissioner<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Max Vekich was sworn-in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/commissioner-dye-explains-options-for-filing-complaints-at-fmc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Commissioner Dye Explains Options for Filing Complaints at FMC<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye issued a statement providing guidance on the different avenues shippers have at the Federal Maritime Commission to pursue demurrage and detention complaints.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/commission-invites-comments-on-benefits-of-new-demurrage-detention-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Commission Invites Comments on Benefits of New Demurrage & Detention Rule<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">An Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking approved by the Federal Maritime Commission asks the public if a new rule governing demurrage and detention billing practices would benefit the trade and should apply to marine terminal operators and non-vessel operating common carriers in addition to vessel-operating common carriers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/fmc-requests-additional-comments-in-its-investigation-of-canadian-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">FMC Requests Additional Comments in its Investigation of Canadian Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking updated comments in support of its ongoing investigation of whether Canadian ballast water regulations in the Great Lakes are unfavorable to shipping in the U.S.-Canada trade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/justice-department-and-federal-maritime-commission-reaffirm-and-strengthen-partnership-to-promote-fair-competition-in-the-shipping-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Justice Department and Federal Maritime Commission Reaffirm and Strengthen Partnership to Promote Fair Competition in the Shipping Industry<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Justice Department and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) reaffirmed their continuing commitment to jointly enforcing competition laws and strengthening their cooperation to promote competition in the ocean freight transportation system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/fmc-holds-closed-meeting-on-wcmtoa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\">FMC Holds Closed Meeting on WCMTOA<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The Federal Maritime Commission held a meeting in closed session to discuss the West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA).<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/update-notice-to-passengers-regarding-crystal-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\">Update: Notice to Passengers Regarding Crystal Cruises<\/a>\u00a0(February 18, 2022)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Advisory that Crystal Cruises, LLC filed petition for Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors in Florida state court in Miami-Dade County.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/notice-to-passengers-regarding-crystal-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Notice to Passengers Regarding Crystal Cruises<\/a>\u00a0(February 11, 2022)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/crystal-cruises-suspended-voyages-through-april-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\">Information Notice for Passengers with Bookings on Crystal Cruise, LLC Suspended Voyages through April 2022<\/a>\u00a0(February 1, 2022)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/commission-meeting-scheduled-for-february-25-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\">Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 25, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Notice that meeting to discuss West Coast MTO Agreement will be held by the Commission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/statement-of-chairman-maffei-on-pierpass-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\">Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei on Proposed PierPass Change<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Chairman Maffei issued a statement addressing a filed amendment to the West Coast MTO Agreement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/statement-by-commissioner-bentzel-on-the-wcmtoa-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\">Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the WCMTOA Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Commissioner Bentzel issued a statement regarding the West Coast MTO Agreement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/next-meeting-of-fmc-data-initiative-focuses-on-large-aggregators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\">Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Large Aggregators<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/next-meeting-of-fmc-data-initiative-engages-fedex-ups-and-amazon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\">Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Engages FedEx, UPS, and Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/next-meeting-of-fmc-data-initiative-focuses-on-ocean-transportation-intermediaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\">Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Ocean Transportation Intermediaries<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/next-meeting-of-fmc-data-initiative-engages-federal-agencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"15\">Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Engages Federal Agencies<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmc.gov\/january-2022-activity-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"16\">January 2022 Activity Report<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>DECISIONS, ORDERS, & ENFORCEMENT<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/22-04\/22-04_FR_Notice.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"17\">Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking<\/a>\u2014Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements (Docket No. 22-04)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/20-10\/20-10_FR_notice.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"18\">Notice of Investigation and Request for Comments<\/a>\u2014Investigation into Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations in the U.S.\/Canada Great Lakes Trade (Docket No. 20-10)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/readingroom\/docs\/P1-22\/P1-22_Notice_Filing_nosig.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"19\">Petition for Exemption from the Statutory Tariff Publication Requirements<\/a>\u2014Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (Docket No. P1-22)<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>COMPETITION & AGREEMENTS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Agreements Filed<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Maersk\/MSC\/Zim Cooperative Working Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/14256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"20\">201263-0040<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">World Shipping Council Agreement (<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/34503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"21\">201349-002<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">PFLG\/NPDL Slot Charter Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/39510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"22\">201356-002<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">CMA CGM\/COSCO Brazil-Caribbean U.S. Gulf Vessel Sharing Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/58503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"23\">201377<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">NPDL\/PFLG Slot Charter Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/59502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"24\">201378<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Crowley\/King Ocean Dominican Republic\/Haiti Space Charter Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/59504\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"25\">201379<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Crowley\/Antillean Dominican Republic\/Haiti Space Charter Agreement (No.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.fmc.gov\/FMC.Agreements.Web\/Public\/AgreementHistory\/59505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"26\">201380<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"x_MsoNormal\">OTI LICENSING<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>OTI Licensing Activity<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Applications 63<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Revocations & Surrenders 19<\/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=\"27\">OTI License Status Changes<\/a>\u00a0webpage for additional information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Max Vekich Sworn-In as FMC Commissioner Max Vekich was sworn-in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2026. Commissioner Dye Explains Options for Filing Complaints at FMC Commissioner Rebecca F. 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