With a flotilla of support surrounding the STATE OF MAINE, Summer Sea Term 2026 is officially underway from Galveston! ⚓️

Aboard the vessel are 493 student cadets continuing a tradition of hands-on maritime education, leadership, and global learning at sea. Thank you to everyone who ...joined along the waterfront and on the water to wish them a safe and successful voyage.

Next stop: Charleston, South Carolina.

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The training ship STATE OF MAINE departs today from the Texas A&M Galveston campus as Summer Sea Term 2026 continues its voyage toward Charleston, South Carolina.

Join us live beginning at 9:30 a.m. (CDT) for departure coverage, waterfront views, and prerecorded student interviews as ...cadets, crew, alumni, and supporters send the ship off on the next leg of the journey.

Watch the livestream here:
https://mainemaritime.edu/tssom-training-cruise-blog/2026-summer/galveston-departure-livestream/

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What a wonderful day aboard the STATE OF MAINE in Galveston! Thank you to all of the alumni, families, friends, and industry partners who joined us dockside to tour Maine Maritime Academy’s new training vessel and wish cadets and crew a safe and successful continuation of Summer Sea Term ...2026.

Among those visiting today were alumni Jake Merk ’15 and Alexandra Slotkin ’15, along with their colleagues and friends from ConocoPhillips. We also welcomed John Paulsen ’86 and Scott Frost ’97 with their families, as well as Coronado Hickman ’16 and Chelsea Shaw, wife of Josh Shaw ’12, and their children — along with many other MMA alumni and supporters throughout the day.

A special thank you to Texas A&M Maritime Academy for their hospitality during our stay in Galveston. Tomorrow, the STATE OF MAINE departs for Charleston, South Carolina, continuing an unforgettable Summer Sea Term voyage.

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Honored to join today’s National Maritime Day celebration with the Port of Galveston, recognizing the dedication, sacrifice, and service of America’s merchant mariners.

Maine Maritime Academy President Craig Johnson ’91 spoke on the vital role merchant mariners play in supporting our... economy, national security, and global commerce — a mission that remains as important today as ever.

From energy and manufacturing to shipping and national defense, the maritime industry remains a critical driver of the U.S. economy. As momentum continues to build around strengthening America’s maritime workforce and expanding domestic maritime capabilities, we were proud to be part of today’s celebration honoring the people who keep global trade moving. ⚓️

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How does a conflict thousands of miles away impact Mainers at home? In a recent News Center Maine report, Capt. Andrew Lindey ’86 shared firsthand insight from nearly four decades at sea navigating the Strait of Hormuz and serving with the U.S. Military Sealift Command.

Now teaching at ...Maine Maritime Academy, Lindey is helping prepare the next generation of mariners to navigate an increasingly complex global industry — emphasizing communication, leadership, resilience, and adaptability in high-stakes environments.

Listen to the full “From Away to Here with Capt. Andrew Lindey” report from News Center Maine featuring Capt. Lindey’s perspective on global shipping, maritime security, and the human side of international conflict. - https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/nation-world/from-away-to-here-with-capt-andrew-lindey/97-1ca37036-21da-47fc-afca-07efa2035cb0

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At approximately 1300 today, STATE OF MAINE passed within 3 miles of the ATB BROWNSVILLE, which is captained by Sean Eager, a Maine Maritime Academy Class of 2002 graduate.

Onboard STATE OF MAINE is 4/c Ben Eager, Sean’s son, along with 2/c Ava Snyder, who cadet shipped with Captain ...Eager onboard BROWNSVILLE earlier this year. It was great to connect over the radio and wave from afar.

Follow the Summer Sea Term voyage and cadet experiences throughout the summer at https://sst.mainemaritime.edu.

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Happy Mother’s Day from STATE OF MAINE! View a special Mother’s Day photo collection on the Summer Sea Term blog: https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu

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Yesterday afternoon, STATE OF MAINE officially got underway on the first leg of Summer Sea Term 2026, departing Portland Harbor bound for Galveston, Texas.

The voyage began with a little extra excitement as the anchor came up tangled in a nest of old fishing gear caught in the anchor ...flukes on the harbor bottom. With assistance from the pilot boat, the gear was cleared and the ship safely continued on her way.

Along the shores at Portland Head Light, a large crowd of family, friends, and alumni gathered to wave goodbye and cheer on the voyage as the training ship headed out to sea.

Fair winds and following seas to all aboard as another unforgettable summer of hands-on learning begins. ⚓🌊

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A memorable moment along the Cape Cod Canal today as STATE OF MAINE passed Massachusetts Maritime Academy with PATRIOT STATE moored at the campus. ⚓️

Cadets manned the rail as the two sister ships exchanged whistle signals, while families gathered along the canal bank waving signs and ...cheering us on. A special moment between two training ships, carrying on the same mission of preparing the next generation of mariners.

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From the moment the lines are cast off, learning is underway.

At Maine Maritime Academy, “hands-on” education means students are at the helm of the new training vessel right from the dock — gaining real-world experience navigating Portland Harbor, heading to anchor for Coast Guard ...drills, and preparing for the journey ahead at sea.

The excitement is building as the crew leaves Portland behind and begins another chapter of learning beyond the classroom. Every evolution aboard is an opportunity to develop the leadership, teamwork, and professional skills that define a mariner.

Follow the Summer Sea Term at: https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu

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