Welcome to the Form FMC-18 Automated Filing System! This is an online, automated system maintained by the Federal Maritime Commission to assist the public in preparing and electronically filing your Application for a License as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary ( OTI ).

Mar 14, 2025 · The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers, and the U.S. consumer.

Electronic records are maintained within the confines of the FMC General Support System (FMC GSS). Policies and practices for retrieval of records: Physical records are indexed alphabetically by name. Electronic records are retrievable by name, address, company, application date, admission date, or card number.

The FMC has developed a web service that VOCCs can use to incorporate the filing of service contracts into their own contract management systems (CMS). This web service eliminates the need for separate entry of data into SERVCON by automating the submission of contract data from the filer’s CMS.

Oct 8, 2024 · We have reviewed the system of quality control for the audit organization of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Office of Inspector General (OIG) in effect for the year ended September 30, 2024. A system of quality control encompasses the FMC OIG’s organizational structure and the policies adopted and procedures established to provide it

Jan 12, 2024 · Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTIs) are either Ocean Freight Forwarders or Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers and are regulated by the FMC pursuant to the Shipping Act of 1984. An Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF) …

The Automated Form FMC-18 User Guide, which will assist you in navigating the system, may be accessed by clicking the Help button at the top of each application screen. For information regarding OTI licensing requirements and procedures, click here.

Jul 18, 2024 · FMC May Meeting Focused on Agency Outreach and Licensing Efforts. The Federal Maritime Commission used the open session of its May 2024 meeting to highlight how agency licensing and outreach programs improve supply chain resiliency, protect the public, and ensure proper compliance by shipping companies and marine terminal operators.

Maritime Transportation Data System (MTDS). As an independent regulatory agency, the FMC has regulatory jurisdiction over the practices and operational impacts of the maritime supply chain. The purpose of the MTDS is to develop operational practices for the day-to-day movement and handling of cargo to create greater efficiency and reliability.