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Leadership

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Governance and Oversight

Governance

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is operated by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), one of the modal agencies of the U.S. Department of Transportation.  The Maritime Administration has a general oversight role for the civilian maritime industry, comparable to the...

Leadership

Overview

Administrative titles at the Academy differ from those at civilian colleges, but in essence the responsibilities that accompany the titles are the same.

Our Structure

The Superintendent is akin to a college president and ultimately governs all aspects of Academy...

Office of the Provost

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Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025