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Holiday Closure Notice – United States Merchant Marine Academy

In accordance with 46 CFR Part 386, Academy property is closed to the public during regimental leave periods β€” December 20 through January 4 β€” reopening January 5. Learn more

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Board of Visitors - Mr. Stephen M. Carmel

Steve is domiciled at MLL's headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia as Senior Vice President, Technical Organization. Previously, he has held various positions in operations and finance for U.S. Marine Management, Inc. and Maersk Line, Limited. Steve began his career sailing as a deck officer and Master primarily on tankers for Maritime Overseas Corporation and Military Sealift Command. His first command was a 40,000 ton clean product tanker, which he attained at age 26. Steve graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1979. He also holds an M.A. in Economics and an M.B.A. in International Finance from Old Dominion University and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and is certified in Financial Management (CFM).

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025