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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...

300 Plebe Candidates Begin Their Journey at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 5, 2024 – Today, 300 young men and women arrived at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, marking the start of their journey as plebe candidates in the Class of 2028. Representing 45 states, territories, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, these...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026