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Captain Kenneth R. Force Memorial Service Announced

KINGS POINT, N.Y. - April 5, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) announces a memorial service to honor the life and legacy of Captain Kenneth R. Force, USMS, (Retired).

Captain Force served as USMMA’s Director of Music and Regimental Band, “...

USMMA Announces 2024 Graduation Weekend Dates and Activities

KINGS POINT, N.Y. (April 2, 2024) – Today, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) released the timeline of events for the Academy's 88th Commencement and the Class of 2024 Graduation Weekend. 

The timeline is subject to change; the Academy encourages families and...

USMMA Job Fair Highlights Mariner Demand

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 3, 2024 -Today, maritime professionals and hiring managers from close to 40 companies, federal agencies, and maritime-related organizations participated in the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) annual spring career fair, known as the Shipping-Out Fair, held...

USMMA Regimental Auto Club to Host Auto Show

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 1, 2024 – In celebration of National Maritime Day, members of the public are invited to attend the 2024 Regimental Activities Auto Show to be held on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

The event to be hosted by the...

Academic Star and Sea Year Ribbon Ceremony Held in Wiley Hall

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 19, 2023 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point recently honored midshipmen who distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the first term of Academic Year 2024.

At a ceremony in Wiley Hall, Vice Admiral Joanna M....

Happy Holidays from Kings Point

The United States Merchant Marine Academy and American Merchant Marine Museum will be closed from December 20th to January 3rd, 2023.

On behalf of the entire Kings Point Community, we wish you a very safe and happy holiday season. 

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Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025