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General

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Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all aspects of campus safety and security. The Academy's security force is comprised of federal police officers and federal security guards, supplemented by contract personnel as necessary. The force staffs the gatehouse on Steamboat Road, the...

Procurement Office

The Department of Procurement assists all other offices throughout the Academy community in the acquisition of supplies and services necessary to meet their academic, administrative and operational needs.  Under the leadership of the Academy's Procurement Officer, the staff is also responsible...

Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works mission is to design, construct, operate and maintain facilities for the US Merchant Marine Academy. We provide planning, programming, design and construction management of major construction, minor construction, repair and sustainment projects. We also operate,...

Human Resources

The USMMA Human Resources Office supports the mission of the Academy by providing accurate, reliable and courteous human resources services to both internal and external customers.  The Office supports the USMMA Strategic Plan, and assists managers and employees in providing an...

Parents

The mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy Parents' Association is to promote and support the Academy, its goals, programs and objectives, its Regiment of Midshipmen, faculty, staff and alumni. The Association will serve as a support organization for Plebe Candidates, their...

Academy Life

The Academy campus and facilities comfortably accommodate the Regiment of Midshipmen. The design of the buildings is simple yet functional, and the campus has been laid out to take full advantage of the picturesque waterfront of Long Island's north shore. The Academy's buildings and walkways are named after individuals whose deeds have brought fame to America's merchant marine.

Weddings

The Mariners Memorial Chapel is a National Memorial honoring men of the Merchant Marine who gave their lives at sea during World Wars I and II in the defense of their country. Permission to use the Chapel for weddings will be granted on a priority basis. It should be remembered that this...

Kelly Butruch, Risk Management Officer

Kelly Butruch (formerly known as Kelly Flanagan) joined the Maritime Administration as the Academy's first Assistant Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in March 2008. In this capacity, Ms. Butruch served as the senior fiscal advisor responsible for directing the Academy's daily financial affairs. In...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025