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USMMA Celebrates National Maritime Day & Midshipman Appreciation Day

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 24, 2016 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point celebrated National Maritime Day, yesterday.  The day was filled with events that highlighted the critical role that the U.S. maritime industry has played since the infancy of our nation....

Midshipmen Honored for Academic Excellence in the Classroom and at Sea

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 17, 2015 – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent Rear Adm. James A. Helis joined the faculty and staff for an awards ceremony to congratulate 262 midshipmen for their outstanding accomplishments in the classroom and at sea Monday.

The midshipmen were honored...

2016 Shipping-Out Fair Indicates Demand For Kings Point Graduates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 7, 2016 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point held its annual Shipping-Out Fair for the Class of 2016, yesterday.  The event which was organized by the Department of Professional Development and Career Services, under the direction...

Academic Calendar 2016-2017

Day Event June Saturday 18 Graduation – 2016 Monday 20

Class of 2019(B) assigned to Shipboard Training for sea duty

Monday 20 Summer Session – Classes begin Tuesday 28 Class of 2020 reports for Indoctrination July Monday 4 July 4th – Holiday...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026