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T/V Kings Pointer Ties Up at the United States Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 17, 2014 – On Saturday evening, the T/V Kings Pointer, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) newest training vessel tied up at her home port, Kings Point. The vessel, formerly the M/V Liberty Star, once served as a Solid Rocket Booster Recovery Vessel for...

2014 "Shipping-Out" Fair is a Great Success

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 15, 2014 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point held its annual Shipping-Out Fair for the Class of 2014 last week.  The event, which was coordinated by the Department of Professional Development and Career Services, was attended by...

USMMA "Class of 2017" Officially Become Midshipmen

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 14, 2013 – Today, Captain Jay Kennedy, Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, officially recognized the Class of 2017 as Midshipmen. “I am very proud of the class of 2017 for what they have accomplished.  This...

USMMA Hosts Another Successful Blood Drive

KINGS POINT, N.Y., - April 11, 2014.  On Tuesday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point held its second blood drive of 2014. USMMA, in partnership with Long Island Blood Services, hosts three blood drives each year.  Over the course of the day 208...

USMMA Will Sponsor 2014 Green Earth Day Hands-on Events

In celebration of Earth Day 2014, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will work with the Great Neck Library for the 3rd consecutive year to offer a weekend filled with fun and “green” focused science experiments and demonstrations.  This free public event is...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025