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Professional Mariners Introduce Plebe Candidates to Simulation

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 17, 2018 - This year, for the first time, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Department of Marine Transportation teamed up with the USMMA's Regimental Staff to introduce the Class of 2022, to the Integrated...

USMMA To Host Open House for Prospective Candidates

KINGS POINT, N.Y. July 13, 2018 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) will host its Summer Open House for prospective candidates on Friday, August 3rd. 

The event will provide information related to academics, regimental life, training, support programs, and career...

Plebe Candidates Reach Indoctrination Milestone

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 9, 2018 – Plebe candidates at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point achieved an important milestone over the weekend, finishing the first half of their summer training. The Class of 2022 began the 17-day orientation period known as...

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...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026