From climbing pilot ladders in rough seas to guiding vessels safely into the Port of Galveston, Capt. Wendy Morrison ’85 has spent nearly three decades as a Galveston, Texas, city pilot.

In this video, Wendy reflects on the challenges and rewards of her profession, the impact Maine ...Maritime Academy has had on her career, and why she chose to give back by serving as an Academy trustee. She also shares an encouraging message for young women considering a career in the maritime industry:

“It’s going to be difficult, and you just have to keep going. When you come out the other side, you’re going to be so much better for it.”

Watch Wendy’s story and learn how a Maine Maritime education helped launch a career that has taken her to the forefront of the maritime industry.

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As we look back on another remarkable year, we’re grateful for the alumni, friends, families, and supporters who believe in Maine Maritime Academy students and their potential.

Your generosity helps provide a world-class education and exceptional hands-on training that prepares future ...Mariners to lead, innovate, and succeed.

As the year comes to a close, there’s still time to make an impact. Thank you for investing in our students and their futures.

Make your year-end gift today:
https://mainemaritime.edu/giving/annual-fund/your-donation-dollars-at-work/

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Cadet Shipping Highlight

⚓ Deck Cadet: Midn. Duncan Hardwick
📍 Hometown: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
🚢 Host Company: Offshore Aviation Group
🛥️ Vessel: OAG Responder
🌎 Current General Location: Chesapeake Bay Area

Midn. Duncan Hardwick is gaining ...hands-on experience this summer aboard the OAG Responder, where he’s working alongside the deck department and participating in daily vessel operations.

“Things have been going well aboard the OAG Responder (and the St. George). I’ve been having a great time; the crew is great, the contracts are interesting, and I’m gaining valuable experience working with the deck department and participating in vessel operations.

One of the most interesting parts of my experience has been seeing how a small vessel crew operates. Everyone wears multiple hats, and I’ve enjoyed seeing how closely the crew works together to safely complete a wide variety of tasks and specialized operations.”

Thanks for sharing your experience, Duncan, and best wishes for the rest of your training!

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Cadet Shipping Highlight: Midn. Abigail Cormier

Midn. Abigail Cormier of Sebago, Maine is currently completing her cadet shipping assignment with Matson Navigation as a Deck Cadet aboard the Matson Tacoma in the Gulf of Alaska.

Abigail recently shared an update from sea:

...“All is well for me on the Matson Tacoma! Reaching about halfway this week. I’m having a great time and learning a lot along the way. The crew has been so accommodating to me and helped me a lot to join the crew and work on my project. I am given endless opportunities and a hard to beat schedule. I am also a huge fan of Alaska. It really is so beautiful out here. Also that photo of the containers I attached if you squint you can see me at the top of the tower above the 2 cell!”

Between learning from the crew, working on projects, and experiencing the beauty of Alaska, Abigail is making the most of her time aboard the Matson Tacoma.

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Cadet Shipping Highlight

3/C Roger Strauss of Mount Desert, Maine, is spending his cadet shipping assignment aboard the Alaskan Frontier with Alaskan Tanker Company in the Gulf of Alaska.

Roger recently took part in maintenance work on one of the vessel’s main diesel generators,... adjusting valve lash as part of routine engine upkeep. Experiences like these provide cadets with hands-on exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of engineering officers at sea.

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