Rule 5 Jun 2025 regulations, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, business impact, logistics, harbors, maritime, coast guard, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), security zones, tampa bay

⚓Impact of Security Zone Removal in Old Tampa Bay

The Coast Guard is disestablishing a security zone in old Tampa Bay, including on land portions of Chemical Formulators Chlorine Facility. The security zone is no longer needed since Chemical Formulators facility is no longer operating. This action will remove existing regulations that restrict vessel movement through the area.

Learn More
Notice 4 Jun 2025 federal regulations, logistics, shipping, maritime, trade agreements

⚓Federal Maritime Commission Notice on Shipping Agreements

The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of agreements related to the MSC/ZIM Cooperative Working Agreement, detailing changes in geographic scope and provisions due to evolving trade conditions. Interested parties are invited to comment within specified timeframes, with details available through the Commission's website.

Learn More
Notice 4 Jun 2025 regulatory compliance, information collection, business operations, maritime, coast guard, vapor control systems

🌊Coast Guard Seeks Comments on Vapor Control Systems Information Collection

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0060, Vapor Control Systems for Facilities and Tank Vessels; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.

Learn More
Notice 30 May 2025 compliance, regulation, logistics, shipping, maritime, federal

🚢FMC Plans to Revoke Exemptions for Controlled Carriers

The Federal Maritime Commission ("Commission") intends to revoke certain exemptions that had been granted to some controlled carriers, allowing for their rates, charges, classifications, rules or regulations to become effective with less than thirty (30) days' notice. This revocation would apply to exemptions that were granted to entities that have since been removed from the Commission's list of controlled carriers. Exemptions that have been granted to controlled carriers that remain on this list would continue to be valid but may be reviewed in the future. The Commission invites comments from the public on this proposed action.

Learn More
Notice 29 May 2025 coastwise trade, regulation, transportation, u.s. vessel builders, maritime

🚢Request Notice on Foreign-Built Vessels in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Learn More
Notice 29 May 2025 coastwise trade, regulation, transportation, vessel compliance, maritime, us

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel in US Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Learn More
Notice 29 May 2025 international trade, shipping agreements, logistics, maritime, regulatory compliance

🚢Notice of Shipping Agreements Impacting Business Operations

The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of agreements under the Shipping Act, including amendments that clarify cargo transport and expand geographic scope. Interested parties can submit comments on these agreements, which could influence operational strategies and partnerships in the shipping industry.

Learn More
Notice 29 May 2025 coastwise trade, regulations, vessel, maritime, u.s. department of transportation

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Learn More
Notice 28 May 2025 transportation, maritime, regulations, coastwise trade, business implications, vessel

🚢Notice on Coastwise Trade for Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Learn More
Notice 28 May 2025 maritime, business operations, vessel builders, u.s. transportation, regulations, coastwise trade

⛵Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

Learn More