⚓Maritime Complaint Filed Against Priva Logistics Inc.
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint from American Iron & Metal Company Inc. against Priva Logistics Inc. concerning alleged violations of the Shipping Act related to the release of sea waybills. The case will be handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with deadlines for responses and decisions set in the following years.
Learn More⚓Simplifying U.S. Citizenship Requirements for Maritime Businesses
On May 1, 2019, MARAD published in the Federal Register an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), titled "How to Best Evidence Corporate Citizenship: Policy and Regulatory Review," soliciting public comment on steps MARAD could take to simplify and modernize the process for evidencing U.S. citizenship. Consistent with the comments MARAD received, the proposed rule would simplify and modernize the process for establishing United States citizenship of corporations and other business formations participating in MARAD programs. In the interest of minimizing the unnecessary disclosure of personally identifiable information, the proposed rule would also eliminate the requirement to provide dates and places of birth of corporate executives, directors, and stock owners as required in the current form of affidavit of citizenship. The proposed rule would also amend the form of affidavit with respect to publicly traded entities by eliminating the requirement to provide certain information regarding registered owners of stock, eliminate the notarization requirement, and provide a simple and streamlined process for recertification.
Learn More⚓Certificate of Alternate Compliance Issued for USS Pierre (LCS 38)
The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate Compliance has been issued for USS PIERRE (LCS 38). Due to the special construction and purpose of this vessel, the Admiralty Counsel of the Navy has determined it is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with the navigation lights provisions of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this notice is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Learn More🚢Notice of Shipping Agreements Filed by the Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of several shipping agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These include amendments allowing participation in the New York Shipping Exchange and authorizing space charter agreements among various shipping companies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments and review agreements affecting container freight indices, which will shape future operations in maritime transport.
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