The US Department of Transportation has announced that Stephen M. Carmel has been confirmed as the 21st Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) after the US Senate confirmed the nomination in an en bloc vote of 53-43.
The MARAD Administrator will be central to implementing President Trump’s Executive Order on Restoring Maritime Dominance. In this role, Mr. Carmel will advise and support US Transportation Secretary Duffy on multiple matters including commercial maritime policy, the US maritime industry, and strategic sealift.
“I am honored to serve President Trump and work with Secretary Duffy to restore America’s maritime dominance,” said MARAD Administrator Stephen M. Carmel. “The maritime sector—including our hardworking mariners, port and terminal workers, inland waterway workers, and Great Lakes sailors—is essential to moving goods for the American people and safeguarding our national security. I look forward to advancing this vital industry that underpins our economy and sustains American life.”
Before being confirmed as the MARAD Administrator, Stephen M. Carmel worked as the Senior Vice President of Maritime Services at Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) with full P & L responsibility for MLL’s US Marine Management Inc. business unit. Prior to this position, Mr. Carmel had a variety of operations and finance positions at MLL.
Mr. Carmel is a licensed deep sea ship’s Master and sailed as a Captain on tankers before coming ashore. He has served on a number of advisory boards including the CNO Executive Panel, Marine Board at the National Academies, and the Naval Studies Board, as well as a member of the Board of Visitors at the US Merchant Marine Academy.
