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Sea Fair 2024: Industry Leaders Seek USMMA Graduates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 19, 2024 – On Wednesday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted its annual Sea Fair in O’Hara Hall, where close to 40 companies, federal agencies, and maritime organizations gathered to recruit our Nation’s next generation of maritime...

September 11, 2024 Observances

280 USMMA Plebes Sworn into Navy Reserve

KINGS POINT, N.Y, August 31, 2024 - Today, during a formal ceremony at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, 280 members of the Class of 2028 were sworn in as midshipmen in the U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR). The Navy Oath was administered by USMMA Superintendent and...

USMMA Midshipmen Participate in Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation Program for the First Time

Latest information: Legionella Update 22 August 2024

KINGS POINT, N.Y., AUGUST 22, 2024 - Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy issued additional information regarding the Legionella bacteria that was detected in the Fulton Gibbs cooling tower. The cooling towers have been cleaned, sanitized, and refilled. They are...

Latest information: Legionella Update

KINGS POINT, N.Y., AUGUST 21, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy has issued an update regarding the Legionella bacteria detected in the Fulton-Gibbs cooling tower on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

The letter is linked here: Legionella Letter Public Safety...

USMMA to Host Parents Weekend

KINGS POINT, N.Y. August 9, 2024 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Parents Weekend, August 30 – September 2, 2024.

Highlights of Parents Weekend will include a swearing-in ceremony and parade on Saturday August 31st, to mark the acceptance of the...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025