⚓⚛️ Nuclear Dirigo: Leading the Way in Nuclear Maritime Innovation

Did you know Maine Maritime Academy has a long history with nuclear engineering? From training cadets in the 1960s to today’s renewed focus on clean energy, MMA has been at the forefront of connecting nuclear power ...and maritime innovation.

In a new feature article for the American Nuclear Society, Professor Paul A. Wlodkowski, Edward Mossman Endowed Chair of Nuclear Engineering Technology at MMA, reflects on our unique legacy and the exciting future ahead—including the reintroduction of the nuclear engineering minor this year.

Read the full story here:
https://www.ans.org/news/article-7223/nuclear-idirigoi/

#NuclearEngineering #MaritimeInnovation #mainemaritime #CleanEnergy #Leadership

🚢 Training Ship Spotlight: STATE OF MAINE (Ex-USS Comfort)

As we count down to the naming ceremony of TS STATE OF MAINE (NSMV III) on August 26, we’re honoring the proud lineage of Maine Maritime Academy’s training ships—beginning with our very first: STATE OF MAINE.

...Originally launched as the USS Comfort in 1943, this former hospital ship became MMA’s first dedicated training ship in 1954. After a tow from New York and significant preparation by the Academy, she embarked on her maiden training cruise that summer.

⚓ Despite breakdowns at sea (often due to water in the fuel oil), each challenge was overcome—instilling pride in her crew and cadets. Voyages over the years took cadets to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, California, New Orleans, and eventually across the Atlantic to Madeira and Marseilles in 1961.

By 1962, after nine training cruises, her aging power plant and limited space brought her service to an end—but her legacy as MMA’s first STATE OF MAINE lives on.

📏 Launched 1943 | 417’ 9” | 7,000 tons | Two steam engines, 4,400 hp

Stay tuned as we continue the story of the ships that trained generations of mariners.

#usscomfort #mainemaritime #cruise #TSSOM

Scenes from MUG Week 📸 Our newest midshipmen are diving into the challenge, learning the ropes, and making memories along the way. Tradition, discipline, and camaraderie start here.

#MUGWeek #MaritimeTradition #MaineMaritime #RegimentofMidshipmen

⚓🏅 MUG Olympics 2025 🏅⚓
Midshipmen training for first-year Regimental students begins with Regimental Preparatory Training (RPT) — a week of challenge, teamwork, and growth. One of the highlights? The MUG Olympics!

📅 This Friday, 7:30 PM
📍 Ritchie Field

...Cheer on the Class of 2029 as they wrap up their first week with competitions that showcase their determination and spirit.

Watch it all on the livestream – https://live.mainemaritime.edu!

#MaineMaritime #MUGOlympics #RegimentOfMidshipmen #RPT

🌅 A Unique Start at Maine Maritime Academy
This morning, Alpha Company MUGs began their journey in true MMA fashion—rowing a Monomoy boat at sunrise. 🚣‍♂️✨

There’s nothing quite like starting the day on the water, building teamwork, strength, and resilience while ...watching the sun break over Castine Harbor. Experiences like this set MMA apart and prepare our midshipmen for the challenges and opportunities ahead. ⚓️

#MonomoyMorning #MaineMaritime #Regiment #MUG2029