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

Join us for our Spring Open House on Saturday, April 4, at Maine Maritime Academy!

Explore what makes our campus unique — from hands-on academics and career-focused programs to the energy of student life. Tour the Waterfront, step inside our labs and simulators, meet faculty and current ...students, and experience the close-knit community that sets MMA apart.

See it all — from academics, to the Waterfront, to campus life — and discover where your future can take you.

👉 Register today: https://admissions.mainemaritime.edu/register/OpenHouseSpring2026/

#mainemaritime #CareerPath #HandsOnEducation

Open House | Spring 2026

 

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Great day yesterday on the slopes of Black Mountain of Maine for the 15th Annual Maine Maritime Academy Alumni Ski Gathering! ⛷️☀️

It truly was a bluebird day, with nearly 50 alumni and friends turning out to hit the trails, reconnect, and share plenty of laughs. So fun — and ...definitely not to be missed next year!

#MarinersForever #SkiDay #BluebirdDay #mainemaritime

Big progress to share as work continues on the new pier in preparation for the arrival of the STATE OF MAINE!

As of February 25, crews completed drilling for all 251 structural pilings, marking a major milestone for the project. Rock anchors for the East Mooring Dolphin have also been ...finished following successful testing.

The pier stem is now structurally complete, and work is advancing across the site. Today, crews completed the cast-in-place concrete beams on west pier bents 1 and 4 — progress you can see in this video. Precast beams at bents 2 and 3 are in place and will soon be grouted, with deck panel installation on the west end of the main pier set to begin in early March.

All three mooring dolphins have their pilings complete and are moving into the next construction phase.

With four crews and more than 30 workers on site, momentum is strong as we continue getting ready to welcome the new training vessel. Stay tuned for more updates! ⚓

#TSSOM #PierConstruction #mainemaritime