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Academics

Legacy ID
19

Marine Transportation Program

Marine Transportation Program

The primary goal of the core Marine Transportation program is to provide midshipmen with the knowledge and skills required to serve as a deck officer aboard a merchant ship. 

Marine Transportation Program Learning Outcomes...

STCW and Physical Education Activity Courses

The Department of Physical Education and Athletics provides required Physical Education courses comprised of STCW competencies and additionally offers a variety of PE Activity classes which introduce Midshipmen to lifetime activities.

Midshipmen Receive Third Term Awards

KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 22, 2019 – On Monday, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent, Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, and Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen, along with Commander Paul Acquaro, Director of the Academic Center of Excellence presented Gold and Silver...

Dr. Michael Roenbeck

Assistant Professor, Marine Engineering

Year Started

2019

Education

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern UniversityB.S. Mechanical Engineering, Olin College of Engineering

Teaching Interests

Strength of MaterialsStaticsMaterial Science

Research Interests

High...

USMMA Catalog

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Dr. Atil Talay

Associate Professor, Marine EngineeringYear Started

2018

EducationPhD, Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering, ITW, TurkeyM.S. Marine Engineering, ITW, TurkeyB.S. Marine Engineering, ITW, TurkeyB.S. Mechanical Engineering, KOW, TurkeyTeaching InterestsMarine Engineering...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025