Doyle confirmed for another term as Federal Maritime Commissioner

The commissioner’s new term runs through June 30, 2018.    The United States Senate confirmed William P. Doyle to another term in office as a Federal Maritime Commissioner Monday evening.
   Doyle was originally confirmed by the Senate on Jan. 1, 2013 to fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Joseph Brennan. On Jan. 30, 2014, President Obama reappointed Doyle for the current term, which will expire June 30, 2018. There are five commissioners within the FMC, including chairman Mario Cordero.
   Commissioner Doyle has spent his professional career in the transportation sector. He is a Coast Guard licensed engineer and served as an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, sailing commercially on vessels in the domestic and international trades for 10 years. From 2011 to 2013, Doyle served as the chief of staff for the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA). From 2008 to 2011, he was the Director of Permits, Scheduling, and Compliance at the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects.
   Recent legislation will limit new commissioners to two five year terms. However, there are no term limits for the five sitting commissioners.