Nautical Term: FMC

Definition of FMC

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is a United States government agency responsible for the regulation of international and domestic waterborne commerce. For instance, if a shipping company wants to establish a new service between two US ports, it must file an application with the FMC for approval.

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