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International Maritime Law Enforcement Leaders Learn about Academy’s Anti-Piracy Role

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point hosted a group of maritime law enforcement personnel as part of the U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) last week. 

USMMA Catholic Chaplain Monsignor Brendan Riordan Retires

USMMA Catholic Chaplain Monsignor Brendan Riordan Retires

KINGS POINT, N.Y, September 2, 2014 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Catholic Chaplain, the Reverend Monsignor Brendan P. Riordan celebrated his final mass at the Mariners’ Memorial on Sunday, August 30th.

Msgr. Riordan, who has been a great friend to the Academy...

USMMA Midshipmen Eligible for TSA Precheck® under new Agreement

USMMA Midshipmen are eligible for TSA Precheck® under TSA - MARAD agreement.

Second Term Final Exam Schedule

The Registrar’s Office has been reviewing the weather for several days in order to set the specific dates for the final examination period. After reviewing the projected weather forecast the office has determined that the Academy can safely designate “Day 1” of the Final Exam Schedule as Monday...

USMMA Graduates among Nation’s Highest-Paid

USMMA Graduates among Nation’s Highest-Paid

USMMA Graduates are among the best earning college graduates in the nation according to a nation-wide study released last week.  The PayScale, Inc. 2015-16 College Salary Report ranked USMMA 5th for early career pay with an average salary of $77,900, only $5,000 behind the top school. For...

Plebes Complete First Overnight Training Cruise

Plebes Complete First Overnight Training Cruise

KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 27, 2015 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) newest plebes, completed their first overnight training cruises aboard the training vessel, T/V Kings Pointer this month. The first of ten scheduled overnight trips for the Class of 2019 sailed August 13-14...