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Maritime News
Former Federal Maritime Chairman Louis Sola Joins Thorn Run Partners
[By Thorn Run Partners] Thorn Run Partners (“TRP”), one of the nation’s leading government affairs firms, announced today the addition…
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Maritime News
Foreign Flags Under Investigation by FMC
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (R-MS) delivered his opening remarks at the July 22 hearing on…
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Marine World
FMC Chairman Louis Sola Announces Departure
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Louis Sola has announced he will step down from his position effective June 30, 2025, concluding…
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Maritime News
Vessel and Crew Abandonment Surge in 2025 on Course for Worst Year
The abandonment of vessels and their crews is running significantly ahead of the rate in 2024 and is on track…
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Marine World
U.S. FMC Launches Investigation into Flags of Convenience Amid Growing Safety Concerns
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a nonadjudicatory investigation into vessel flagging practices that may create unfavorable conditions…
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Maritime News
FMC Seeks Public Comments in Investigation of Flagging Practices
The Federal Maritime Commission is conducting a nonadjudicatory investigation to examine whether the vessel flagging laws, regulations, or practices of…
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Marine World
FMC Awards Samsung $3.6M in Landmark Demurrage Case Against ZIM
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has delivered a significant ruling in a contentious shipping dispute, awarding Samsung Electronics America (SEA)…
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Marine World
Chinese-Polish Shipping Company Chipolbrok Added to FMC’s Controlled Carrier List
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has designated the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) as a controlled carrier of the…
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Port News
FMC classifies Chipolbrok as a controlled carrier
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the US has classified the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) as a controlled…
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Maritime News
FMC Investigates "Unfavorable Conditions" at Maritime Choke Points
The Federal Maritime Commission has launched an investigation to look for unfavorable conditions for U.S. shipping at most major…
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