🎓 Congratulations to Our December Graduates! 🎓

On December 6, we were proud to recognize and celebrate our December graduates at a special reception honoring their achievements and hard work. Each of these students has reached an important milestone, and we commend their dedication, ...perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

Please join us in congratulating:

Dylan Michael Abbott
John C. Alexander
Margaret Evelyn Archibald
William Blake Birch
Jack M. Bragdon
Sydney Briscoe
Anthony LeRoy Hall
John Roger Hall
Joshua Allen Hanson
Joshua James Harrington
William Jerome Harting Jr.
Catherine Henderson
Jacob Paul Hintermaier
Meadow Elizabeth Hughes
Hunter James Jones
Lydia Elena Lancina
Nathan James Lilly
Dakota S. Page
Adrianna Patin
Nathan Valmont Pelletier
Brandon G. Poitras
Chance T. Savage
Eliza C. Spear
Cameron M. Sprott
Samuel K. Stearns
Noelle Anna Tavares

We are proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to seeing the impact you will make in your careers and communities. Fair winds and following seas as you embark on your next chapter! ⚓

*Inclusion of names above or on any other list or public announcement does not certify degree completion. Degree completion is certified by the Maine Maritime Academy Registrar.

🎖️ Congratulations to John Alexander and Jacob Hintermaier on their commissioning! 🎖️

On December 6, John Alexander and Jacob Hintermaier took the oath and officially began their service as commissioned officers—an achievement that reflects years of dedication, discipline, and ...leadership at Maine Maritime Academy.

For John Alexander, the moment was “an absolute honor—an honor to wear the cloth of this great nation and serve it to my best possible ability.” Reflecting afterward, he summed it up simply: “WOW, I did it. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this dream a reality.” His advice to future MIDN? “Have fun, serve your country and peers with pride, be humble, and enjoy this moment.”

Jacob Hintermaier shared that commissioning “feels great” and that he was truly honored and humbled by the opportunity. Looking ahead, his message to future MIDN is a reminder to savor the journey: “Enjoy your time at MMA—it goes by fast.”

We are proud of both John and Jacob and wish them fair winds and following seas as they begin this next chapter of service. ⚓

🎶 Join Us Tonight! 🎄

Maine Maritime Academy’s Echo Company invites students, alumni, neighbors, and friends to a Holiday Concert tonight at 5:00 PM in the Main Dining Hall.

Come enjoy a warm, festive evening of seasonal music and community spirit. We hope to see you there!... ✨🎼

Get an inside look at Maine Maritime Academy’s hands-on Tug & Barge training in this quick highlight reel! ⚓🔥

But that’s just one part of what we offer—and we’re excited to share even more at the International WorkBoat Show.

📍 Booth #1249
📅 December ...3–5, 2025

Stop by to meet our team and learn about the full range of MMA programs—including offshore and engineering pathways, deck operations, our master’s programs, the Center for Professional Maritime Development (CPMD) courses, and alumni networking opportunities. Whether you’re exploring a maritime career or looking to advance in the industry, we’d love to connect.

See you in New Orleans! 🚤⚙️🎉

Discover more about Maine Maritime Academy's hands-on, world-class programs: https://mainemaritime.edu/world-class-hands-on-education/.

#CareerPath #mainemaritime #InternationalWorkBoatShow #MarinersForever #WorkBoat

Thank You, Mariners! 💙⚓

Thank you for supporting Maine Maritime Academy and our students. Your generosity helps us stay the course and continue offering our students the best education and hands-on learning experience possible.

Because of you, our students are better prepared... to lead, innovate, and navigate the world ahead.

Give Now: https://mainemaritime.edu/giving.

#ThankYou #SupportMMA #MarinerPride #MaritimeEducation #mainemaritime #WeAreMariners

Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌊

This #GivingTuesday, help us chart the future for our students!
Your support fuels scholarships, strengthens hands-on training, and prepares Mariners to make their mark in the career of their choice.

Mariners, you can support future Mariners by ...making a gift to the Maine Maritime Academy Annual Fund. Your donation today directly impacts tomorrow’s leaders in engineering, science, business, and marine transportation.

✨ Make your gift today: https://mainemaritime.edu/giving/.

#SupportMMA #FutureMariners #CareerPath #mainemaritime #WeAreMariners

🌊⚓️ Set Sail With Us This Giving Tuesday!
Your gift helps train the next generation of leaders on and offshore! #GivingTuesday

Consider joining this global giving event by supporting the Maine Maritime Academy Annual Fund. These donations have a large impact on our students, and... every dollar makes a difference for our #Mariners. Make your #GivingTuesday gift today at https://mainemaritime.edu/giving/.

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Maine Maritime Academy!

Our offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and remain closed through Sunday, November 30, so our community can enjoy the holiday with family and friends.

We wish everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving! 🍁
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#Thanksgiving #MaineMaritime #Gratitude

In the News: “Push to boost U.S. commercial shipping could present opportunities for Maine”

A recent article in the Ellsworth American highlights national efforts to expand the U.S. commercial fleet — and how Maine Maritime Academy is positioned to play a key role. As demand grows ...for skilled merchant mariners, MMA continues to prepare the next generation for high-impact, high-reward work across the global maritime industry.

From hands-on training to strong employer connections, our students and alumni are already contributing to an essential field that keeps world commerce moving.

👉 Read the full story:
https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/news/waterfront/push-to-boost-u-s-commercial-shipping-could-present-opportunities-for-maine/article_3a9f4ebe-75e7-47ba-be2b-0e6745dad0bf.html

#mainemaritime #InTheNews #MaritimeEducation #MerchantMarine #MaritimeCareers #LifeAtSea #EllsworthAmerican #CareerPath

We’re gearing up for the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans — will we see you there? ⚓️🔥

Stop by Booth #1249 on December 3–5, 2025 to meet our team, explore Maine Maritime Academy’s hands-on training opportunities, and learn how we’re preparing the next generation ...of maritime professionals.

Whether you’re in tug and barge, offshore, engineering, or deck operations—we’d love to connect.
See you in NOLA! 🚤⚙️🎉

Discover more about Maine Maritime Academy's hands-on, world-class programs: https://mainemaritime.edu/world-class-hands-on-education/.

#WorkBoatShow #MaritimeIndustry #mainemaritime #Workboat2025