Trump nominates former Maersk exec to lead MarAd

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. The Trump administration has nominated Stephen Carmel, a former executive with Maersk Line Ltd., to head the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd), FreightWaves reported.

Carmel replaces Capt. Brent Sadler, a Navy veteran who had been tapped in March to lead the agency but had yet to undergo a nomination hearing in the Senate. No reason was given as to why Sadler’s nomination was withdrawn.

Carmel is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and currently serves as president of U.S. Marine Management LLC. Previously he was senior vice president, maritime services at Maersk Line Ltd., the U.S. subsidiary of Denmark-based liner shipping company Maersk. Carmel is also a licensed deep sea ship’s master and was a vessel captain. Go to this link to read the full article published by Professional Mariner https://professionalmariner.com/trump-nominates-maersk-executive-to-lead-marad/