Regulation & law · 14/10/2020

Federal Maritime Commission Seeks Public Comment on Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Definition of 'Merchant' in Bills of Lading

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is issuing a Notice of Inquiry to solicit public comment on how vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs) apply the term 'Merchant' in their bills of lading, and whether this definition subjects third parties to joint or several liability.