Federal Maritime Commission

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf government agency
gptkbp:advocatesFor maritime safety
consumer interests
gptkbp:CEO gptkb:Daniel_B._Maffei
gptkbp:collaboratesWith international organizations
state agencies
other federal agencies
gptkbp:collectibility data on shipping rates
gptkbp:conducts investigations
public hearings
gptkbp:enforces Shipping Act of 1984
Shipping Act of 1916
gptkbp:engagesIn public outreach
gptkbp:established 1961
gptkbp:function protect the public from unfair practices
ensure a competitive and efficient transportation system
regulate_international_ocean_transportation
gptkbp:hasAuthorityOver shipping contracts
tariffs
service contracts
gptkbp:hasImpactOn global shipping practices
gptkbp:hasMember 5 commissioners
gptkbp:hasRole international trade
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Federal Maritime Commission
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy gptkb:Congress
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn trade policy discussions
gptkbp:isPartOf U.S._maritime_policy
gptkbp:isResponsibleFor enforcement of shipping laws
gptkbp:issues rules and regulations
licenses
advisory opinions
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:maintains shipping industry statistics
gptkbp:monitors shipping market trends
gptkbp:oversees ocean common carriers
ocean freight forwarders
marine_terminal_operators
gptkbp:parent gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Transportation
gptkbp:participatesIn international maritime forums
gptkbp:promotes fair competition
sustainable shipping practices
gptkbp:provides technical assistance
dispute resolution
regulatory guidance
regulatory clarity
guidance to the shipping industry
gptkbp:publishes reports on shipping industry
gptkbp:receivesFundingFrom federal budget
gptkbp:regulates ocean transportation intermediaries
marine_terminal_services
gptkbp:respondsTo complaints
gptkbp:reviews mergers and acquisitions
gptkbp:supports maritime education
gptkbp:type independent agency
gptkbp:website www.fmc.gov
gptkbp:worksWith shipping industry stakeholders