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KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 9, 2018 – Plebe candidates at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point achieved an important milestone over the weekend, finishing the first half of their summer training. The Class of 2022 began the 17-day orientation period known as Indoctrination, or Indoc, on June 29, and were allowed to celebrate the occasion with their first phone call home yesterday.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 6, 2018 – Last week, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point launched it's official Facebook page, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 29, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) welcomed 280, Class of 2022 “plebe candidates” for initial training today.
The nearly 20-day orientation period known as Indoctrination, or Indoc, teaches plebe candidates the basics of maritime and regimental life at USMMA. Training will emphasize military discipline, daily regimental routine, physical fitness, basic seamanship, and an introduction to college-level academics.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 25, 2018 - Merchant Mariners are a vital part of the U.S. maritime transportation system, supporting the nation’s commercial and economic needs. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) affirms momentum building within the industry to address seafarers’ wellbeing, while supporting the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) efforts to promote strategies, tools, and best practices that address stress and safety issues impacting seafarers. U.S.
The Maritime Administration recently highlighted the graduating USMMA Class of 2018 in a Transportation Tuesday feature. Click Transportation Tuesday to see the full article.
Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USMMA ’79, presents Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis with a commemorative set of the decorations earned by his father as a Licensed Marine Engineer. Administrator Buzby presented the set to Secretary Mattis as part of the 82nd Commencement Exercises at the Merchant Marine Academy. Secretary Mattis was the keynote graduation speaker for the 187 graduating Midshipman.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 16, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point conducted its 82nd commencement exercises today graduating 187 new Merchant Marine and Military Officers in the Class of 2018.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., MAY 31, 2018-The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), buoyed by five conference titles in the 2017-18 Academic Year, captured the Skyline Conference Presidents Cup, as announced Thursday.