Reported by Mike Schuler for gCaptain
Maritime labor organizations welcomed the confirmation. In a joint statement, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association, American Maritime Officers, the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, the Seafarers International Union, the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific, and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO expressed confidence in the new administrator.
“Stephen Carmel brings deep industry knowledge and a lifelong commitment to the U.S. flag fleet,” the unions stated??. “Carmel’s experience in shipping and logistics positions him well to lead MARAD during a time when our nation aims to boost its global maritime and shipbuilding capacity, grow its fleet of American-flagged ships, and address unfair competition from countries like China.”???
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