Assistance with household goods, cargo shipment disputes, and passenger vessel complaints:

Contact the Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services:
Phone: 202-523-5807
Email: complaints@fmc.gov

Questions regarding Service Contracts, Tariffs and Carrier/MTO Agreements:

Contact the Bureau of Trade Analysis:
Phone: 202-523-5796
Email: tradeanalysis@fmc.gov

For Information about OTI Regulatory Requirements:

Visit our Ocean Transportation Intermediaries resource page

For Information on how to apply for an OTI License:

Visit our How to Become FMC Licensed page

General Help or Information

If you are not sure where to send your question or request, please submit general information, comments, & inquiries to:Inquiries@fmc.gov

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests: foia@fmc.gov

Questions or filings in Docketed Proceedings, Commission Sunshine Act Meetings, or Press Inquiries, please contact the FMC’s Secretary:secretary@fmc.gov

Docket Activity Library
Phone: 202-523-5760
E-mail: Magdalene Grant

Law & Reference Library
Phone: 202-523-5762

Additional Points of Contact:

Visit the Commissioners’ Pages for individual contact information

Visit the Bureaus & Offices Page and click on the office you’d like to contact

By Mail

Federal Maritime Commission
800 North Capitol Street, N.W
Washington, D.C. 20573

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