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2023 College Sailing Championships Gear Available
The 2023 College Sailing National Championship, at Kings Point, is around the corner.
The first event is the ICSA Women's National Semi-Final and Final Championship, May 23 - 26, followed by the ICSA Open Team Race National Championship, May 27 - 29, culminating with the ISCA Open...
Deputy Secretary of Defense Announced as United States Merchant Marine Academy Commencement Speaker
KINGS POINT, NY, April 26, 2023 — Today, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) announced that the 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense, Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks, will deliver the 87th commencement address on Saturday, June 17.
“The United States Merchant...
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Named One of Our Nation's "Best Value Colleges"
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 25, 2023 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the Nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review®. Earlier today, the...
T/V Kings Pointer Completes Spring Break Training Cruise
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 11, 2023 – Last month, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) premiere training ship, the T/V Kings Pointer, completed her 2023 Spring Break Trip. The vessel was crewed by 9 professional mariners and 22 midshipmen (15 Deck Cadets and 7 Engine cadets)...
USMMA Announces 2023 Graduation Weekend Dates and Activities
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (April 7, 2023) – Today, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) released the timeline of events for the Academy's 87th Commencement and the Class of 2023 Graduation Weekend.
The timeline is subject to change; the Academy encourages...
USMMA Hosts Another Successful Job Fair
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 5, 2023- This afternoon, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held its annual Shipping-Out Fair for the Class of 2023.
The event, which was coordinated by the Department of Professional Development and Career Services, welcomed 33 maritime...
Kings Pointers Conduct Lifesaving Rescue at Sea – TWICE!
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 29, 2023 - Early morning, March 4th, 2023, the container ship, M/V National Glory, conducted its second rescue in the Straits of Florida, in just a month. At 0140 hours, Second Mate on watch, Jack Harper, observed two lights flashing at an uneven tempo, realizing they...
2023 College Sailing National Championship at USMMA is Two Months Away
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 23, 2023 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point has been selected to host the 2023 College Sailing National Championship.
The 11-day event, which starts on May 23rd and runs through June 2nd, will take place just...