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Federal Register #2026-07758

FMC Notice: Maritime Space Charter Agreements Filed by Major Shipping Companies

Buyer

Federal Maritime Commission

Posted

April 21, 2026

Respond By

May 06, 2026

Identifier

2026-07758

NAICS

483111, 488510

This notice from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announces the filing of several regulatory agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984 involving major maritime companies. - Government Buyer: - Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. - NYK Group Americas Inc. (Ro/Ro Division) - Hoegh Autoliners AS - Nippon Yusen Kaisha - COSCO Shipping Lines Co. Ltd. - ONE Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. - Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co., Ltd. (removed from certain agreements) - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; notice concerns regulatory agreements for vessel space chartering between companies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Amendments include removal of Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co., Ltd. from some agreements and updates to company addresses - Agreements authorize vessel space sharing for trade routes between Japan and the U.S. West Coast - Expedited review requests and public comment period are included - Copies of agreements available via FMC website or Office of General Counsel

Description

The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a notice regarding agreements filed under the Shipping Act of 1984. The notice includes details about amendments to existing agreements and new agreements between maritime companies for space charter arrangements. Interested parties are invited to submit comments or relevant information regarding these agreements within specified timeframes. Copies of the agreements are available on the Commission's website or by contacting the Office of General Counsel.

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