Federal Maritime Commission
Maritime TransportationDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Federal Maritime Commission is focused on maintaining a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation system that supports the U.S. economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices. Based in Washington, DC, the agency operates within the maritime transportation sector as a mid-sized regulatory body. Its mandate centers on promoting fair competition and ensuring dependable access to ocean shipping services in line with its core objective to safeguard the public. In June 2026, Robert J. Harvey was sworn in as a Commissioner, adding to the commission's leadership.