Carmel Appointed to MLL CNO Executive Panel
Stephen Carmel, Senior Vice President of Maersk Line, Limited (MLL), has been appointed to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Executive Panel. The CNO Executive Panel is drawn from scientific, engineering, political-military and international relations communities. The purpose of this group is to advise the Chief of Naval Operations on questions related to national sea power. Carmel is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds a M.A. in Economics and a M.B.A. in International Finance from Old Dominion University, and he is pursuing a Ph.D. in International Political Economy. Steve began his career sailing as a deck officer and master on tankers for Maritime Overseas Corporation and Military Sealift Command.
SUNY Maritime College Hosts Annual Awards Night
The Alumni Association, SUNY Maritime College, will host its annual Awards Night on Thursday, March 27 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. Captain Robert E. Johnston, Class of 1969, has been selected as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. As you know, the Association presents this award to an alumnus who has achieved outstanding success in his/her career as well as service to their industry, country and alma mater. Capt. Johnston is the executive vice President of OSG Ship Management, Inc. He joined OSG in June of 1969 as a Third Mate. In 1974, he assumed command of a 38,000-ton tanker. His seagoing experience was gained on crude oil and product tankers in all capacities from Third Mate to Master.
