OOCL Appeals Record $69M Fine, Challenges FMC's Constitutional Authority
Shipping giant OOCL is appealing a record $68.9 million fine issued by the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The penalty was imposed for alleged violations of the Shipping Act, specifically concerning unjust detention and demurrage fees. In its appeal, OOCL argues that the FMC's administrative structure is unconstitutional and violates the separation of powers doctrine. The carrier claims the administrative law judge who levied the fine wields excessive power, combining investigative, prosecutorial, and judicial functions. This legal challenge represents a significant test of the FMC's enforcement authority over ocean carriers.
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