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Baylink Shipping Inc. has filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission against ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd. The complaint claims that ZIM violated several sections of the U.S. Code and CFR by releasing a shipping container to the wrong party and charging inappropriate fees. The case will be handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with an initial decision expected by November 2025 and a final decision by June 2026. Interested parties can read the full complaint on the Commission's website.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of two agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties can comment on these agreements via email or mail within a specified period. The agreements include the USMX-ILA Master Contract Memorandum of Settlement, involving the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, and an amendment to the HMM/SML Slot Exchange Agreement between HMM Co. Ltd and SM Line Corporation. Details and copies of these agreements are available on the Commission's website.

In a notice published by the Federal Maritime Commission, a complaint has been filed by 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1, Inc. against BAL Container Line Co., Limited. The complaint alleges that the Respondent violated certain provisions of the Shipping Act of 1984 by imposing unfair detention and demurrage charges. The charges were reportedly assessed during uncontrollable circumstances, not justifying the fees. The proceeding has been assigned to the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with a decision timeline set to begin from January 8, 2026, for the initial decision and July 22, 2026, for the final one.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering a request to determine if a foreign-built vessel, Skydancer, can be approved for a coastwise endorsement, allowing it to carry up to 12 passengers for commercial sailing charters in California. MARAD is inviting public comments on how this decision might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use American-flagged vessels. The application is available for review online, and comments can be submitted via the federal eRulemaking portal or by mail. Comments will be publicly available unless submitted as confidential commercial information.

The U.S. Navy has issued a Certificate of Alternate Compliance for the USS SAVANNAH (LCS 28) because its special design prevents it from fully adhering to certain navigation light requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS). Due to these unique design features, complying with the 72 COLREGS would interfere with the ship’s functions as a naval vessel. This notice serves to inform mariners that the USS SAVANNAH will not meet the standard requirements for navigation lights in areas where these rules apply. The certificate took effect on February 8, 2021.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of several agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. These agreements include space charter arrangements and amendments involving various shipping companies like Neptune Pacific Direct Line, Pacific Forum Line Group, Siem Car Carriers, and others. Interested parties have 12 days from the notice date to submit comments. The proposed effective dates for these agreements range from February 16, 2021, to February 19, 2021.