Maine Maritime Academy may be small, but our community isn’t! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni around the world are sharing their adventures on social media and you can connect with MMA on many different platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.We share updates from across our community on various department, club, and student organization accounts so please explore the list below for areas that might interest you.
The Rising Tide Award - Business Plan Pitch Competition
Meet the Summer Sea Term Student Crew ⚓
Maxwell Page, Delta Cadet QMED
Portland, ME | Marine Engineering Operations
What got you interested in the maritime industry? What do you hope to do within the industry when you graduate?
“Both of my parents and brother went to Maine ...Maritime Academy and I saw how successful they are. I hope to work on deep sea vessels and not see land for days.”
What are you most excited about during Summer Sea Term?
“Learning the new systems of the ship. Looking to get more hands-on experience with the new training engine control room.”
#SST #SummerSeaTerm #STATEOFMAINE #TSSSOM #MaineMaritime #CareerGoals #HandsOnLearning #CareerPath
Happening TODAY ⚓💡
Join us tonight at Maine Maritime Academy for the Rising Tide Award, a student business pitch competition showcasing the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of students in the Small Business Management course, offered by the Loeb-Sullivan School of International ...Business and Logistics.
🗓 Tonight | 6 p.m.
📍 Alfond Student Center
🎟 Free & open to the public (RSVP encouraged):
https://www.risingtide.media/events/student-business-pitch-competition
📺 Can’t make it in person? Watch live:
https://live.mainemaritime.edu/
From consumer products to service apps to marine-focused startups, 12 student teams will pitch original business ideas—competing for $4,000 in cash prizes. Six teams will take the stage in a live, “Shark Tank”-style showdown, and the audience will help decide the People’s Choice winners.
Come out, show your support, and maybe discover the next big idea.
@machiassavings @risingtide.media #mainemaritime #GoodLuck #LearnBusiness
Meet the Summer Sea Term Student Crew ⚓
Cort Lefebvre, Cadet Chief Engineer
Freeport, ME | Marine Engineering Technology
What got you interested in the maritime industry? What do you hope to do within the industry when you graduate?
“I never really wanted to sit at a desk ...for my job, nor stay in the same place. The maritime industry has and will allow me to travel, learn important skills, and work with my hands. I hope to commission as a U.S Navy officer and I would go to drilling when I get out.”
What are you most excited about during Summer Sea Term?
“I can’t wait to work with the Texas cadets and to further improve my technical and leadership skills. I also can’t wait to travel with my best friends around the world.”
#SST #SummerSeaTerm #STATEOFMAINE #TSSSOM #MaineMaritime #CareerGoals #HandsOnLearning #CareerPath
Meet the Summer Sea Term Student Crew ⚓
Leland Seggerman, Cadet 3rd Mate (Delta)
Oxbow, OR | Marine Transportation Operations
What got you interested in the maritime industry? What do you hope to do within the industry when you graduate?
“I always liked the sea and always ...wanted to work on the water. After graduation, I hope to work aboard tanker vessels.”
What are you most excited about during Summer Sea Term?
“I am most excited to experience the new training vessel. It’s a great honor to be the first class to take it out.”
#SST #SummerSeaTerm #STATEOFMAINE #TSSSOM #MaineMaritime #CareerGoals #HandsOnLearning #CareerPath
Got an idea worth investing in? Come hear 12 of them.
Join us at Maine Maritime Academy for the "Rising Tide Award", a student business pitch competition showcasing the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of students in the Small Business Management course, offered by the ...Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics.
🗓 Monday, April 27 | 6 p.m.
📍 Alfond Student Center
🎟 Free & open to the public: RSVP encouraged -
https://www.risingtide.media/events/student-business-pitch-competition
📺 Event will also be livestreamed: https://live.mainemaritime.edu/
From consumer products to service apps to marine-focused startups, 12 student teams will present their original business ideas—competing for $4,000 in cash prizes. Six teams will pitch live to a panel of judges in a “Shark Tank”-style showdown, while all teams compete for People’s Choice Awards voted on by the audience.
Hosted in partnership with The Rising Tide, this event brings together students, community members, business leaders, and potential investors for an evening of creativity, competition, and connection.
Come support the next generation of entrepreneurs—and maybe discover the next big idea.
Sponsors: The Rising Tide • Machias Savings Bank • Maine Maritime Academy • Loeb Sullivan School of Business and Logistics • Castine Community Partners • Anonymous Donors
@machiassavings @risingtide.media #mainemaritime #GoodLuck #LearnBusiness
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