2/C Claire MacDonald (L) and 2/C Brooke Foran are pictured on the bridge wing of STATE OF MAINE as the Tankship PELICAN STATE passes in the background. Claire and Brooke both cadet shipped aboard PELICAN STATE last summer and were excited to see their former vessel again. Onboard PELICAN STATE are ...several Maine Maritime Academy alumni, including Second Mate Liam Griffith, Class of 2021.

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Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice continues to inspire the Maine Maritime Academy community and reminds us of the enduring values of duty, courage, and commitment.

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect with ...gratitude and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms.

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With a flotilla of support surrounding the STATE OF MAINE, Summer Sea Term 2026 is officially underway from Galveston! ⚓️

Aboard the vessel are 493 student cadets continuing a tradition of hands-on maritime education, leadership, and global learning at sea. Thank you to everyone who ...joined along the waterfront and on the water to wish them a safe and successful voyage.

Next stop: Charleston, South Carolina.

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The training ship STATE OF MAINE departs today from the Texas A&M Galveston campus as Summer Sea Term 2026 continues its voyage toward Charleston, South Carolina.

Join us live beginning at 9:30 a.m. (CDT) for departure coverage, waterfront views, and prerecorded student interviews as ...cadets, crew, alumni, and supporters send the ship off on the next leg of the journey.

Watch the livestream here:
https://mainemaritime.edu/tssom-training-cruise-blog/2026-summer/galveston-departure-livestream/

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What a wonderful day aboard the STATE OF MAINE in Galveston! Thank you to all of the alumni, families, friends, and industry partners who joined us dockside to tour Maine Maritime Academy’s new training vessel and wish cadets and crew a safe and successful continuation of Summer Sea Term ...2026.

Among those visiting today were alumni Jake Merk ’15 and Alexandra Slotkin ’15, along with their colleagues and friends from ConocoPhillips. We also welcomed John Paulsen ’86 and Scott Frost ’97 with their families, as well as Coronado Hickman ’16 and Chelsea Shaw, wife of Josh Shaw ’12, and their children — along with many other MMA alumni and supporters throughout the day.

A special thank you to Texas A&M Maritime Academy for their hospitality during our stay in Galveston. Tomorrow, the STATE OF MAINE departs for Charleston, South Carolina, continuing an unforgettable Summer Sea Term voyage.

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