We recently shadowed the Modern Sail Vessel Technology class, a hands-on course that introduces students to modern rigging and sailmaking skills, including concepts and materials, and their application to professional sailors. Captain Jergenson teaches the assembly and maintenance of double/exotic ...braid running rigging, leading-edge sail construction methods and repair, selection of standing rigging, tuning of multi-spreader rigs, handling characteristics associated with rig tune, winches and furling systems, spars, and safety while working aloft. Students who take the class often have an interest in or experience with tall ships, schooner vessels, and sailing ships. This class equips them with the skills to excel in working on the sailing fleet at MMA and beyond. One student said, "We get to learn how to make sails and how the elements of sail shape and material dictate how a vessel performs. I have always loved to sail, and I plan to continue sailing after MMA. Being able to make and repair sails by myself is something I will really value if I ever make long-distance solo trips."

#sailing #SailTraining #RepairSails #BePrepared #SailSkills

Please join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. for Maine Maritime Academy’s 81st Commencement Ceremony. Commencement marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Come celebrate this incredible milestone of the graduating class of 2024. Doors will open at ...10:30 a.m. for seating and tickets are required for entry.

More information and livestream access are available at https://commencement.mainemaritime.edu.

Travel advisories:

1) The annual Bridge the Gap running race in Bucksport will close the Penobscot Narrows bridge at 10:00 a.m. for the start of the race.
2) There is a major road construction project in Searsport that at a minimum will slow traffic coming towards Castine due to rough, single-lane traffic flow. Traveling south, after Commencement, requires a detour of approximately 10 minutes around downtown Searsport.

#marinersforever #mmagrad #StartYourCareer

We recently spotlighted our Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Operations course, and last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Jo-Ann Provencher, Class of 2008, to deliver two lectures to our nuclear engineering students as a Visiting Hutchins Professor. This course features a module dedicated... to understanding the effects of radiation on the human body and its implications for occupational safety in the nuclear industry, a subject in which Provencher is an expert. After graduating from Maine Maritime Academy, she pursued postgraduate studies at Columbia University and now serves as a Diagnostic Medical Physicist in New York City.

#NuclearScience #DiagnosticMedicalPhysicist #RadiationSafety

With graduation quickly approaching, we looked back into the records and found some excited graduates, the Class of 1967. We are just as excited for the Class of 2024 as they prepare for their big day! Join us on May 4, 2024, for this year's Commencement Ceremony. More information at ...https://commencement.mainemaritime.edu.

On Wednesday, April 24, the MMA community wore denim for a purpose. #DenimDay wasn’t about fashion; rather, it was about being part of a global movement to raise awareness about sexual violence, to stand in solidarity with survivors, and to make a commitment to do our part to end sexual violence.

We're hiring a 1st and 3rd Assistant Engineer on our training vessel to provide training to cadets during the annual sea term and during shipboard maintenance activities. Join us in supporting our hands-on education efforts. More information at ...https://mainemaritime.edu/employment-at-mma/staff-positions/.

#mainemaritimeacademy #wearemariners #workatsea #teachmariners #handsontraining

Join us TONIGHT for Part 9 in our Financial Aid Atlas Webinar Series: “Student Loans, A Deeper Dive: "Understanding Loan Rates, Terms, & Loan Journey from Start to Finish.” In this live event, we will continue your journey into the world of student loans. We’ll examine rates, terms, ...and the comprehensive loan lifecycle, from application to repayment.

Plus, don't miss our 'State of the FAFSA' update, highlighting the latest changes and some strategies for navigating the FAFSA process.

Access tonight's live event and our past recordings at -
https://mainemaritime.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/connect/panel-discussions/.

#FinancialAid #WebinarSeries #EducationJourney #FAME #CollegeLoans