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Stephen M. Carmel, Administrator
Stephen M. Carmel is the Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Before joining MARAD, Mr. Carmel was the President of US Marine Management, LLC (USMMI). US Marine Management was formally a division of Maersk Line...
Brooklyn Tucker, Director of Governmental and Legislative Affairs
Brooklyn Tucker serves as the Director of Governmental and Legislative Affairs at the Maritime Administration (MARAD). As a member of the senior leadership team, she leads the agency’s congressional engagement and legislative strategy efforts.
Before joining MARAD, she served as a...
Sydney Plante, Policy Advisor
Sydney Plante is the Policy Advisor of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) at the U.S. Department of Transportation. As a member of the senior leadership team, she plays a pivotal role in advancing MARAD's strategic policy agenda.
Her role builds on a strong foundation in...
Data and Reports: Education Training and Workforce
As the federal agency responsible for safeguarding U.S. waterborne interests, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) plays a vital role in supporting and overseeing a broad range of maritime operations worldwide. Central to our mission is the development of a strong, reliable pipeline of skilled mariners and maritime workforce, ensuring the continued dominance of U.S. maritime capabilities throughout key sectors such as shipboard operations, shipbuilding, port operations, and maritime cybersecurity.