# The ``8900'' Lines Agreement, et al.; Notice of Agreement(s) Filed

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## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Uncategorized Document
- **Published:** July 21, 1994

## Text

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

The ``8900'' Lines Agreement, et al.; Notice of Agreement(s)
Filed

The Federal Maritime Commission hereby gives notice of the filing
of the following agreement(s) pursuant to section 5 of the Shipping Act
of 1984.
Interested parties may inspect and obtain a copy of each agreement
at the Washington, D.C. Office of the Federal Maritime Commission, 800
North Capitol Street, N.W., 9th Floor. Interested parties may submit
comments on each agreement to the Secretary, Federal Maritime
Commission, Washington, D.C. 20573, within 10 days after the date of
the Federal Register in which this notice appears. The requirements for
comments are found in Sec. 572.603 of Title 46 of the Code of Federal
Regulations. Interested persons should consult this section before
communicating with the Commission regarding a pending agreement.
Agreement No.: 202-008900-052.
Title: The ``8900'' Lines Agreement.
Parties:

A.P. Moller-Maersk Line
DSR Senator Joint Service
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia
United Arab Shipping Company
Waterman Steamship Corp.
American President Lines, Ltd.
Croatia Line
P&O Containers Limited
Sea-Land Service, Inc.

Synopsis: The proposed amendment permits the Agreement members to
``open'' tariff rules or regulations. In addition, Agreement members
may discuss such ``open'' rates, rules or regulations, however,
adherence to ``open'' agreement items is voluntary.

Agreement No.: 202-011259-009.
Title: United States/Southern & Eastern Africa Conference.
Parties:

Bank Line East Africa Limited
Empresa de Navegacao International
Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc.
Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
Safbank Line Ltd.
Wilhelmsen Lines AS

Synopsis: The proposed amendment revises Article 7 to permit member
lines serving Eastern Africa by transshipment via North Europe the
option of participating only in the Southern Africa range of the
Agreement. The parties have requested a shortened review period.

Agreement No.: 202-011456-001.
Title: South Europe American Conference.
Parties:

Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd.
``Italia'' di Navigazione, S.p.A.
Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc.
A.P. Moller-Maersk Line
Nedlloyd Lijnen B.V.
P&O Containers Limited
Sea-Land Service, Inc.
Zim Israel Navigation Company, Ltd.

Synopsis: The proposed amendment adds a new Article 17.7 which
provides that the financial guarantee provided by a Member under this
Agreement may be used by that Member to satisfy its financial guarantee
obligation under both this Agreement and the U.S./Mediterranean
Policing Agreement (FMC Agreement No. 203-011447).

Agreement No.: 207-011461.
Title: Project PACOM Joint Service Agreement.
Parties:

American President Lines, Ltd.
Sea-Land Service, Inc.

Synopsis: The proposed Agreement would authorize the parties to
establish a joint service in the trade between U.S. Pacific Coast ports
and inland points via such ports on the one hand, and ports in Japan,
South Korea and other Pacific Basin nations or Guam and inland points
via such ports on the other hand. The parties have requested a
shortened review period.

Agreement No.: 203-011462.
Title: TAAFLO/ACC Discussion Agreement.
Parties:

Trans-Atlantic American Flag Liner Operators
American Auto Carriers, Inc.

Synopsis: The proposed Agreement authorizes the parties to meet,
discuss rates, through rates, volume, time-volume, charges for services
and other matters of mutual concern in the trade between U.S. ports and
points and ports and points in Europe. Adherence to any agreement
reached is voluntary.

Dated: July 18, 1994.

By Order of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Ronald D. Murphy,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-17778 Filed 7-20-94; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6730-01-M

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