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USMMA Launches Official Facebook Page

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 6, 2018 – Last week, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point launched it's official Facebook page, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA.

The kick-off coincided with the arrival of the plebe candidates of the Class of 2022, and in just one...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2022 Arrives for Indoctrination

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 29, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) welcomed 280, Class of 2022 “plebe candidates” for initial training today.

The nearly 20-day orientation period known as Indoctrination, or Indoc, teaches plebe candidates the basics of maritime and...

Physical Science Technician

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN, GS-1311- 09/10/11    

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0025    https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/503404200

VACANCIES:...

USMMA Observes Day of the Seafarer

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 25, 2018 - Merchant Mariners are a vital part of the U.S. maritime transportation system, supporting the nation’s commercial and economic needs. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) affirms momentum building within the industry to address seafarers’ wellbeing, while...

Human Resources Assistant

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, GS-0203-07    

VACANCY NUMBER:    MARAD.HQ-2018-0041   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/502294800

VACANCIES: ...

Kings Point Weekend 2018 Highlights

Admiral Buzby Honors Mattis Family Legacy of Service

Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USMMA ’79, presents Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis with a commemorative set of the decorations earned by his father as a Licensed Marine Engineer. Administrator Buzby presented the set to Secretary Mattis as part of the 82nd Commencement...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Graduates 187 Officers

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 16, 2018  - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point conducted its 82nd commencement exercises today graduating 187 new Merchant Marine and Military Officers in the Class of 2018.

The keynote speaker, Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis...

Class of 2018 Commencement to be Streamed Live

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 13, 2018 – The schedule of events for the 82nd Commencement at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point is available online at this link.

The Commencement ceremony will be streamed live on Maritime TV on Saturday, June 16, at 10:00 a.m. EDT,...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025