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Washington Waves: Oct. 24, 2025 Waterway News From D.C.

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Washington Waves: Oct. 24, 2025 Waterway News From D.C.

October 24, 2025

Stephen Carmel, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, told a key Senate committee that his generation cannot stand on the sidelines… Read More

Washington Waves: Waterway News From D.C.

April 3, 2026

The National Maritime Center (NMC) announced it began issuing medical certificates electronically via email effective April 1, providing mariners immediate access to their certificates. The new system brought about the… Read More

Senate Confirms Carmel As Maritime Administrator

December 23, 2025

Stephen M. Carmel The Senate confirmed Stephen Carmel as the 21st administrator of the Maritime Administration as part of a December 18 en block vote of 53-43. In announcing the… Read More