⚓ A Day with the NTSB at Maine Maritime Academy 🚢

Maine Maritime Academy was proud today to welcome two distinguished alumni from the National Transportation Safety Board’s Office of Marine Safety for a full day of engagement with MTO and VOT students.

🎙️ Marcel Muise ...(MMA ’95), Marine Accident Investigator in Charge, brings extensive experience leading major marine casualty investigations — including the investigation of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. His work highlights how thorough investigations translate directly into safer maritime operations.

🎙️ Bart Barnum (MMA ’06), Senior Marine Engineer and Investigator in Charge, offers an engineering-focused perspective on accident investigation, systems failures, and how lessons learned shape regulations and best practices across the industry.

Throughout the day, both speakers will visit multiple classes, discussing:
• The role and methods of the NTSB in the maritime industry
• How accident investigations promote safety and accountability
• Real-world case studies, including bridge resource management and casualty analysis
• The connection between operational decisions, engineering systems, and investigation outcomes

The day concluded with keynote presentations by both speakers, bringing together cadets for a broader look at how accident investigation drives continuous improvement in maritime safety.

This marks the second NTSB visit to MMA in the past two years, reinforcing the Academy’s commitment to preparing students for leadership and safety-critical roles in the maritime industry.

#mainemaritime #NTSB #MaritimeSafety #AccidentInvestigation #MTO #VOT #WeAreMariners

At this morning’s Regimental Muster, special recognition was bestowed upon students who took their U.S. Coast Guard exams in January and passed all seven on their first attempt. Students were presented with a coffee mug, sponsored by the Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Department, to commemorate ...this achievement. Congratulations to Ellis Braga, Noah Daigle, Devon Grant, Colby Guay, Meadow Hughes, Anna LaDue, Trey Marcil, Thomas Murray, Connor Parker, Mason Paulin, Anthony Perron, William Ries, Ethan Rodriguez, Sarah Shank, William Sherrill, Eliza Spear, Kelland Theil, and Jonathan Viens on this outstanding accomplishment.

Personnel in the picture from left to right are:
CDR Lonnie Christian, Deputy Commandant; Captain Justin Cooper, Commandant; MIDN 1/C William Ries, MIDN 1/C Thomas Murray, MIDN 1/C Trey Marcil, MIDN 1/C Ellis Braga, MIDN 1/C Connor Parker, MIDN 1/C Colby Guay, MIDN 1/C William Sherrill, MIDN 1/C Kelland Thiel, MIDN 1/C Jonathan Viens, Jamie Coffey, Director of Alumni Affairs; Assoc. Prof. Chris Monroe, Deck Faculty; Laurie Flood, Dean of Faculty; Dr. Ender Asyali, Dean of Maritime Transportation.

#mainemaritime #GetItDone #MaritimeLeaders #USCG

🚢 Join the Summer Sea Term Crew aboard STATE OF MAINE

Maine Maritime Academy is hiring for Summer Sea Term positions aboard the new, purpose-built training vessel STATE OF MAINE (NSMV III). This state-of-the-art ship represents the next generation of maritime training and offers a ...unique opportunity to work at sea while supporting hands-on education for future mariners.

If you’re looking to spend your summer underway on a modern vessel and be part of an exciting new chapter at MMA, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/MaineMaritimeJobs

#mainemaritime #CareerWithPurpose #NextGeneration

❄️ Get ready for the 55th Klondike Derby – “Going Nuclear”! ❄️

Maine Maritime Academy is excited to host this iconic annual winter tradition on campus, where scouts and teams from across the region come together for a weekend of fun, challenge, and friendly competition. The ...Klondike Derby celebrates teamwork, outdoor skills, and community spirit as participants navigate snowy trails, complete skill stations, and test their endurance through winter challenges. 

Whether you’re building sleds, mastering winter skills, or just enjoying the snowy fun, this year’s Derby promises memorable moments for all.

#KlondikeDerby #mainemaritime #WinterTradition #OutdoorAdventure #GoingNuclear