FMC WEIGHS PENALTIES FOR PORT CANAVERAL SHIPPING ACT VIOLATION
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is preparing to determine the penalty amount for Canaveral Port Authority’s alleged violation of the 1984 Shipping Act.
The FMC determined that between July 2000 and May 2002 the Florida port had refused to consider the tug and towing franchise application submitted by Tugz International, while permitting Seabulk Towing to operate in the port.