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FMC Adjusts Penalties for Inflation

January 14, 2025 |Penalties and Courts

The Federal Maritime Commission is adjusting its civil monetary penalties for inflation, the agency said in a notice released this week. The changes, effective Jan. 15, increase maximum penalties for various violations of U.S. shipping regulations, including “knowing and willful” violations of the Shipping Act.