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USMMA Recognizes Academic Excellence

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 5, 2023 – Yesterday, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point honored midshipmen for their accomplishments in the classroom and at sea during the second term of Academic Year 2022–23.

First Class Midshipman Matt Williams, Second Battalion...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Auto Club to Host Auto Show

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 30, 2023 – In celebration of National Maritime Day, members of the public are invited to attend the 2023 Regimental Activities Auto Show to be held on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

The event to be hosted by...

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...

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...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026