Definition of Terms

The terminology listed below will be used frequently in this section on admission to the Academy. Candidates should familiarize themselves with these definitions:

Governance and Oversight

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is operated by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), one of the modal agencies of the U.S. Department of Transportation.  The Maritime Administration has a general oversight role for the civilian maritime industry, comparable to the...

Services

USMMA strives to provide Midshipmen with a wide array of activities and services including athletics programs, culture activities, clubs and professional organizations, among many others.

Uniforms

Midshipmen generally wear one of four classes of uniform while on Academy grounds.  The wearing of civilian clothes, traditionally known as being in "mufti" or "civvies", is a class privilege. For example, fourth classmen must go on liberty in Service Dress Blue or Summer White...

Mission

To educate and graduate leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.

Battle Standard

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is privileged among the nation's five federal academies to be the only institution authorized to carry a battle standard as part of its color guard. The proud and colorful battle standard perpetuates the memory of the 142...

Humanities Sea Year Project

Humanities Sea Year Project Instructions AY 2013-2014

Department of Marine Transportation

List of faculty and contact information for the Marine Transportation department.

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