Ocean Shipping Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Ocean Shipping Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provisions - Amends the Shipping Act of 1916 to declare that the national maritime policy is to promote and develop: (1) efficient, innovative, and economically sound ocean transportation to meet the needs of United States foreign commerce; (2) substantial participation by vessels of United States registry in the foreign commerce of the United States; (3) protection of the rights of shippers, ports, and consumers by preventing discriminatory or deceptive practices; (4) the lowest possible freight rates and the highest quality service; (5) increased United States' exports; (6) comity with the United States' trading partners; (7) a regulatory environment responsive to the needs of the public in which decisions are reached promptly and fairly; (8) the maintenance of a dependable, responsive common carrier service; and (9) the efficient use of fuel for energy conservation. Defines terms used in this Act. Title II: Federal Maritime Commission Reports to Congress; Authorization of Appropriations; Conditions Unfavorable to Foreign Commerce; General Rulemaking Authority - Directs the Commission to: (1) report annually to Congress a summary of i…