Today our students will have the chance to learn about another great opportunity available to them!

The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is offering a briefing on the NUCLEAR PROPULSION OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAM (NUPOC) — an elite technical program overseeing the Navy’s nuclear-powered... submarines and aircraft carriers.

Students will discover how they can:
• Earn ~$6,863 per month until graduation + $30,000 sign-on bonus
• Receive high-level security clearance
• Gain technical training in operating naval nuclear reactors
• Step into an immediate leadership role with a guaranteed engineering job after graduation

This is an incredible chance to explore a career in nuclear engineering and leadership — right here at MMA!

Opening briefing at 4:00 PM (1600) in the Alfond 1954 Lecture Hall.

#NUPOC #NavalNuclearPower #EngineeringLeadership #FutureOfficers #STEMCareers #NavyCareers #mainemaritime

How long did it take you to fuel up last time? ⛽️

Bunkering 1,200 metric tons of Low Sulfur Marine Gas Oil aboard the Training Ship State of Maine last Friday took about six hours, with fuel supplied by Vane Brothers aboard their DS-40 barge.

It’s one of many steps as the ...ship prepares for her delivery voyage to Maine. The crew has been hard at work getting everything ready, and you can feel the enthusiasm building across the team.

With each milestone completed, excitement continues to grow for the trip north—and for the cadets who will soon sail aboard during the upcoming Sea Term. ⚓️🌊

#TSSOM #MaineMaritime #SeaTerm #MaritimeTraining #ShipLife #Bunkering #VaneBrothers #DS40Barge #VoyageToMaine #CrewLife #MaritimeOperations #FuelingUp #ShipPrep #FutureMariners

Please join us for a blood drive at Maine Maritime Academy on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.

A historic moment for Maine Maritime Academy!

We’re thrilled to share that TOTE Services LLC and Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. have completed the third National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), the State of Maine — and it’s on its way to us! This will be the fifth training ship ...in Academy history and the first purpose‑built vessel designed specifically for Maine Maritime Academy’s training and educational mission.

This month, the State of Maine will arrive in Portland, Maine for a formal handover and celebration before it becomes homeported here at MMA. Cadets and faculty will embark on its inaugural Sea Term in May 2026, training aboard a ship that sets a new standard for maritime education.

This vessel isn’t just impressive — it’s transformative. Cadets will train on a state‑of‑the‑art platform complete with eight classrooms, a dedicated training bridge and navigation lab, two full‑sized engine rooms, laboratory and workshop space, an auditorium, and even a helipad — all while gaining hands‑on experience with the technologies shaping the future of the maritime industry. Berthing capacity is vastly expanded compared with past training ships, and the NSMV also serves as a federal asset capable of supporting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions when called upon. 

“We are proud to deliver another state‑of‑the‑art training ship to MARAD,” said Jeff Dixon, President of TOTE Services. “The expertise of our new construction team and the strong partnership with Hanwha Philly Shipyard demonstrate how collaboration between the private sector and government can successfully deliver complex, mission‑critical assets for our nation.”

🌊 Get ready, MMA — the future of maritime training is coming!

#mainemaritime #NSMV #StateOfMaine #SeaTerm2026 #FutureMariners #MaritimeEducation #HandsOnEducation #CareerPath #TOTE #HANWHA

🎓 “The ability to come to school with a cost reduced because of scholarships definitely impacted whether or not I would continue to pursue my options here or look elsewhere.” – Joey Valliere, Junior, Marine Transportation Operations

Scholarships make a real difference in the lives... of Maine Maritime Academy students like Joey. 💙✨

Join us for A Night by the Bay on March 27, 2026, to support student scholarships and hear more stories like Joey’s. Every donation helps students achieve their dreams!

📅 Tickets and more information: https://anbtb.mainemaritime.edu

#mainemaritime #ScholarshipsMatter #ANightByTheBay #StudentSuccess