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USMMA Rechristens Training Vessel Kings Pointer
KINGS POINT, NY, June 17, 2014 – Yesterday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Acting Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” Jaenichen visited the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) to celebrate the rechristening of the Academy’s new training vessel, the Kings Pointer. They were...
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Celebrates Completion of Mallory Pier
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 2, 2014 – On Friday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of Mallory Pier. The pier was completely reconstructed as part of USMMA’s overall $71 million dollar Capital Improvement...
Class of 2015 Bell-Ringing To Be Streamed Live
The United States Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) newest merchant marine officers will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Thursday, June 4thth . This event will begin once results are announced, but does not have a firm start...
USMMA Celebrates National Maritime Day
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 29, 2014 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point celebrated National Maritime Day on May 22nd with a ceremony in the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel, while the American Merchant Marine Museum marked the occasion with the opening of a new exhibit, “...
Army Helicopters Land at USMMA
KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 27, 2014 - Today, three Army OH-58 D (R) helicopters visited the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. The helicopters from Ft. Drum, N.Y. landed a little after noon and remained on campus for about two hours. The officers aboard met with...