Carl Rhodes

Carl Rhodes has over 17 years of experience with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), currently serving as the Commanding Officer of the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson, where responsibilities include overseeing vessel operations, personnel, and maintenance. Past roles include Senior Advisor for the NOAA Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Officer for both the NOAA Ship Fairweather and the NMFS Office of Science and Technology, and Chief of Operations for the NOAA Pacific Fleet. Additionally, Carl Rhodes has experience in vessel management and operations as Captain with Massachusetts Bay Lines, holding a U.S. Coast Guard 200-ton Near Coastal Master's license. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science/Small Vessel Operations from Maine Maritime Academy and a Master's degree in Facilities Management from Massachusetts Maritime Academy.