“In less than five years, we’ve taken aggressive steps to make our maritime sector safer, more secure and more prosperous than ever before,” said Commissioner Anderson. “Serving the American people has been a rewarding experience and a tremendous honor.”
While serving at the Commission, Commissioner Anderson worked to maintain licensing requirements for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries while striving to allow greater flexibility to meet the changing dynamics of ocean transportation. He added that he has taken steps to ensure a better flow of security-related information between the maritime community and federal agencies and has worked to ensure that government officials have the latest information about maritime international commercial developments. Commissioner Anderson also worked closely with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters while serving on a Cabinet-level commission, the Committee on Marine Transportation System (CMTS), designed to coordinate the maritime activities of various federal agencies.
Commissioner Anderson said that he plans to continue serving the U.S. maritime sector after he leaves public service. He also plans to resume his commitment to non-profit organizations with which he worked prior to joining the Administration. Before being named by the President to the Commission, Mr. Anderson served with Hvide Marine, now known as Seacore Holdings, Inc., a diversified maritime transportation company with domestic Jones Act and international operations. Immediately prior to his appointment he served with JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a Florida based automobile company and one of America’s largest privately held companies.
