Ocean Shipping Violation Penalties Increased

Violation

Max penalty < Jan. 15

Max penalty > Jan. 15

Adverse impact on U.S. carriers by foreign shipping practices

$1,978,690

$2,011,061

Knowing and willful violation of 1984 Shipping Act or FMC regulation or order

$56,467

$57,391

Violation of 1984 Shipping Act or FMC regulation or order not knowing and willful

$11,293

$11,478

Operating in foreign commerce after tariff suspension

$112,934

$114,782

Failure to provide required reports

$8,908

$9,054

Adverse shipping conditions

$1,781,560

$1,810,706

Operating after tariff or service contract suspension

$89,078

$90,535

Failure to establish financial responsibility for non-performance of transportation

$22,500

$22,868

Failure to establish financial responsibility for death or injury

$22,500

$22,868

Making false claims

$10,781

$10,957

Giving false statement

$10,781

$10,957