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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 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...
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...
KINGS POINT, NY - As of March 10, 2023, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) has rescinded the requirement that Midshipmen be vaccinated against COVID-19.
On October 20, 2021, USMMA implemented the COVID-19 vaccine requirement as a measure to help protect the...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 9, 2023 – On Saturday, March 25th, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Regimental Band, “George M. Cohan’s Own,” will march in The Bayside St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in Bayside, Queens.
The Parade, which celebrates Irish culture and heritage, runs...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 23, 2023 - Rear Admiral John Ballard, Ph.D. will retire later this year after five years of service as the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) chief academic officer. While serving as Provost, since September 2018, Rear Adm. Ballard...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 22, 2023 – On Wednesday, February 8, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held a Chartering Ceremony and recognized USMMA midshipmen who became plank owners of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Auxiliary University Program (AUP) Unit at USMMA....
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 13, 2023 – This morning, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point honored midshipmen who distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the first term of Academic Year 2022-2023.
At a ceremony, in Wiley...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 2, 2023 – On Monday, January 23, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held its first Mariner Safety and Security Day.
The day began with Capt. Todd Kutkiewicz, Director of the Office of Cadet At-Sea Training welcoming, faculty, staff...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 20, 2022 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted its 45th annual Festival of Lights last week in the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel. The Festival of Lights is an interfaith celebration that has become a beloved holiday tradition at USMMA.
The...