US FMC investigating flagging practices
May 23, 2025
The US Federal Maritime Commission is conducting a non-adjudicatory investigation to examine whether the vessel flagging laws, regulations, or practices of certain foreign governments create unfavourable shipping conditions in the foreign trade of the United States. The investigation commences with a 90-day public comment period. The Commission is seeking examples of unfavourable flagging laws, regulations, and practices that endanger the efficiency and reliability of the ocean shipping supply chain. The specific topics of Commission interest are enumerated in the order announcing this investigation.
The Commission is particularly interested in receiving comments from individuals and organisations with expertise or experience in vessel operations, international trade, international law and national security. Examples of such commenters include other governments, international organisations, standards-setting organisations, shipowners, shipping companies, shippers and organised labour groups. high-quality registries can take to lower costs and compliance burdens so long as they do not result in diluting standards. The Federal Maritime Commission is authorised to conduct comprehensive investigations and take vigorous enforcement measures when appropriate, including when foreign laws or practices cause unfavourable shipping conditions, emphasised a release.
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