Dr. Leslie L. Kanuk, acting chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, has announced that James C. Cooper, the FMC's deputy managing director, has been given responsibility for all Commission international affairs activities. In its role as a regulator of international ocean trading involving the United States, the FMC deals frequently with foreign companies and governments in liaison with the Department of State.

Mr. Cooper is a veteran of over 20 years of service with the Commission. He has held a number of staff positions, including director, Bureau of Enforcement, and director, Bureau of Ocean Commerce Regulations.