An official website of the United States government
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 11, 2019 – On Friday, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Alumnus, Dustin L. Wallace, Class of 2006, will be signing-on to a 45-day assignment that is not exactly typical of a Merchant Mariner. Wallace, a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 18, 2018 - On Monday December 10th, eleven United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) midshipmen received scholarships at the annual Connie Awards luncheon and awards ceremony in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The event drew an audience of over 400 distinguished attendees from a broad cross-section of the maritime and transportation industry. CAPT Preston DeJean, of the Department of Marine Transportation accompanied the midshipmen.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 6, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy invites our friends and neighbors to the Festival of Lights interfaith holiday celebration. The Festival of Lights has been an annual tradition at USMMA for the past 41 years. Please join us as we welcome the holiday season.
Place: USMMA Mariners’ Memorial Chapel, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, N.Y.
Date: Monday, December 10, 2018
Time: 7 p.m.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2018 - Newly-installed U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Superintendent, RADM Jack Buono, announced recently that Mike Toop, will step in as the Interim Director of Physical Education and Athletics at USMMA.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2018 – “We shall be a secret no longer!” With those seven words, Rear Admiral Jack Buono took command of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on Friday afternoon at a spirited change of command ceremony at Kings Point.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 8, 2017 – As part of ESPN’s 10th Annual veterans week initiative, “American Heroes” week, the Secretaries’ Cup Football Game between the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S Coast Guard Academy will be featured live on Saturday, November 10th, at noon ET on ESPN3.
From the Bridge, The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s internal newsletter, which is published monthly by the Office of External Affairs, recently had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Dr. John R. Ballard, our new Academic Dean and Provost. Dr. Ballard arrived at USMMA in early Sept. and was installed on Sept. 25. Since then, he has been hard at work getting to know the staff, faculty and Midshipmen.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 17, 2018 – Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) began issuing personal satellite communication devices to Midshipmen who will be signing-on to vessels as Cadets participating in Sea Year training.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2018 - Earlier today, the Deputy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Susan Dunlap sent the following message to all users at USMMA informing them of a developing issue involving the presence of mold in the barracks:
KINGS POINT, N.Y., October, 1, 2018 -The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) celebrated 75 years since its dedication on September 30th, 1943. In honor of this milestone, Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, Maritime Administrator, and USMMA Alumnus, Class of 1979, shared the following congratulatory message.