The US Federal Maritime Commission investigates Canadian ballast water regulations affecting US-flagged ships in the U.S.-Canada Great Lakes trade.

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is investigating Canadian ballast water regulations, which may disadvantage US flagged vessels in the U.S.-Canada Great Lakes trade. The probe aims to determine if the pending regulations violate Foreign Shipping Practices under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 423, as U.S.-based companies claim they impose a heavy burden on their operations and give Canadian competitors an advantage.

May 21, 2024
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