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Commissioner Max Vekich was nominated by President Biden on June 24, 2021, and again on January 4, 2022, to a term expiring on June 30, 2026. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on February 10, 2022, and he was sworn into office on February 15, 2022.



Commissioner Vekich was previously a longshoreman and union official with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.  He served as a Member of the Labor Relations Committee for ILWU Local 52, as President of the ILWU Local 52, and on the International Executive Board.



Between 1983 and 1991, Commissioner Vekich served in the Washington State House of Representatives representing the 35th Legislative District. He also served as a Commissioner on the Washington State Maritime Bicentennial and the Governor’s Industry Safety Board.



Commissioner Vekich has earned numerous recognitions for his work, legislative, and community service.



Commissioner Vekich earned his A.A. from Grays Harbor Community College and his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Puget Sound.  He has been married to Marcee Stone-Vekich since 2012 and survives his first wife, Ivy Frost Vekich, who died of breast cancer in 1995.  Commissioner Vekich is the father of two children and one stepchild.



Recent News


June 13, 2024

Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich on the Reopening of the Baltimore Harbor Channel

I commend the Francis Scott Key Bridge Response Unified Command team and all those involved in the tireless efforts to fully reopen the Fort McHenry Federal Channel in the Port of Baltimore. The progress made...

Categories:Max VekichFebruary 7, 2024

Opening Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions

I would like to commend the carriers for prioritizing mariner safety during this most difficult time. We recognize the difficulties – the stress to the individual mariners, vessel owners and to the supply chain created...

Categories:Max VekichApril 21, 2023

Statement of Commissioner Vekich on Reform of FMC’s Internal Enforcement Procedures

Commissioner Max Vekich today issued the following statement: “On Monday, April 17, 2023, the Federal Maritime Commission issued a direct final rule revising its internal enforcement procedures by delegating authority to the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations and...

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Upcoming Commissioner Appearances


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Commissioner Vekich Speaking to Agricultural Exporters Group About Global Transportation Issues

July 11, 2024 | McLean, VA Commissioner Max Vekich will participate on a panel entitled “A Global Look at Transportation Issues”, that is being held as part of the United States Agricultural Export Development Council...Read moreCommissioner Vekich Speaking at ILWU Convention

June 20, 2024 | Vancouver, Canada Commission Max Vekich will address the audience attending the 39th Convention of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The meeting is closed to the public.Read moreCommissioner Vekich Addressing Transportation Go!

March 14, 2024 | Toledo, OH Commissioner Max Vekich will participate on a panel discussion entitled “Finding Solutions From Rail to Sea” at the 2024 “Transportation Go” Conference organized by the Specialty Soya and Grains...Read more



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