Using the FMC File Upload System

The following table, Figure #1, has fields regarding the uploading of the shipping contract.  All fields for a document must be filled in, allowing the complete, safe, and secure storage of the document.  Up to 10 documents may be filed per session.  When all fields are filled in, the Upload File button is clicked, the file is transmitted to the FMC over a secure and encrypted path. Once the FMC computer receives the filing you will obtain a confirmation on your computer screen similar to the one seen in Figure #3.

Figure  #1

Field definitions:   (click on the link for full details)

• Organization Number - The code for the user's organization (from FMC)

• Contract Number - The contract number for this shipping contract (assigned by the user's organization)

• Amendment Number - 0 for original filings, consecutive integer for amendments

• Effective Date - Date the shipping contract becomes effective, not sooner than upload date

• Filename - The file name of the contract.  Must be acceptable format.  The 'Browse' button is provided to easily locate the file for uploading.  Clicking on 'Browse' displays a tool similar to that in Figure #2.  By simply clicking on or highlighting the document that you want to upload to the FMC and then clicking "open" will prepare that file for uploading.

• Reset button - clears all of your entries to start over

• Upload File button - sends the filing request to the FMC system

Figure #2

** Detailed instructions for each field may be found in the Help section for that page

Figure #3 Field Details Field Description Organization Number The FMC has issued your organization a unique ID consisting of alphanumeric characters Contract Number Each contract that you file must have an alphanumeric ID.  All future amendments to this contract will use this same ID Amendment Number This number must be exactly 1 greater than the last amendment filed on the system, or 0 for a first-time filing under this organization/contract number Effective Date This date must be in YYYYMMDD format representing the effective date of the contract.  This date is equal or greater than the date this contract was uploaded.  YYYY = 4-digit year, MM = 2-digit month between 01 and 12 , and DD = 2-digit day of month between 01 and 31.  Example: 20010915 = September 15, 2001 Filename This alphanumeric name does not include any preceding folder names but does include a valid extension.  For a list of valid extensions, CLICK HERE Use the 'Browse' button to browse your local disk for the file name.