The first international port call of Summer Sea Term is officially underway: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador!

Early this morning, Training Ship STATE OF MAINE made a spectacular arrival in St. John’s, Newfoundland, passing through the iconic Narrows and entering one of North ...America’s most historic and picturesque harbors.

For many of our students, this marks their first visit to Newfoundland and an exciting opportunity to experience a new culture, explore the city’s rich maritime heritage, and enjoy all that St. John’s has to offer.

As the ship tied up alongside the waterfront, anticipation was high among the crew and cadets eager to step ashore and begin exploring this vibrant coastal city. From colorful row houses and rugged coastal scenery to world-famous hospitality, St. John’s promises to be a memorable stop on this year’s voyage.

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Cadet Shipping Student Highlight

This summer, Maine Maritime Academy students are gaining invaluable hands-on experience through Cadet Shipping assignments around the world, building the skills and knowledge that prepare them for successful maritime careers.

Meet Deck Cadet Rosa ...McDonald from Grand Canyon, Arizona.

Rosa is spending her summer with Moran Towing aboard the Hayley Moran in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she is gaining real-world experience in tugboat operations and learning firsthand what it takes to support safe and efficient vessel movements in a busy port environment.

Cadet Shipping provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in professional maritime settings, develop industry connections, and build the practical experience that employers value.

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A recent Business Insider article highlighting the best return on investment in U.S. higher education shines a spotlight on Maine Maritime Academy for its exceptional outcomes and long-term value.

The analysis shows that MMA graduates achieve a median income of $113,000 just four years ...after completing their degrees, underscoring the strength of its career-focused education and the high demand for its graduates in engineering, operations, logistics, and maritime industries.

In the same national comparison of return on investment, Maine Maritime appears alongside some of the most recognized universities in the country, including being ranked in the same broader tier as schools such as Yale when measuring long-term financial outcomes and value.

The data reinforces what makes Maine Maritime distinct: a hands-on, industry-driven education that consistently translates into strong early-career earnings and long-term professional success.

Read more in the Business Insider article:
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-colleges-highest-earning-graduates

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As the STATE OF MAINE arrived in Charleston last week, we had the opportunity to catch up with Charleston Harbor Pilot Capt. Jay Stewart ’00 as he prepared to board the vessel offshore and guide her safely into port.

For Capt. Stewart, the visit was especially meaningful. The last new ...STATE OF MAINE entered service during his freshman year, and now, more than two decades later, he’s welcoming another purpose-built training ship that will help prepare the next generation of mariners.

“MMA made me who I am,” Stewart reflects in this video, sharing how his time in Castine helped launch a career that brought him back home to one of the most respected pilotage positions in South Carolina.

He also offers some advice for today’s cadets: keep your head up, take in as much as you can, and make the most of every opportunity.

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