This summer, Midshipman Benjamin Brown (MEO) is charting new waters aboard the Marjorie C, a combination container and roll-on/roll-off (ConRo) vessel operated by Pasha.

Departing from Hawaii and sailing the Pacific, Ben is immersed in the day-to-day life of an engineering officer at ...sea—monitoring systems, assisting with maintenance, and gaining critical insight into the operations that power global shipping.

From the classroom to the engine room, real-world experience is where skills take shape.

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #PashaGroup #MarjorieC #EngineeringAtSea #FutureMariner #HandsOnTraining #PacificVoyage

Cadet Shipping Spotlight
Midshipmen Bryce Calderwood and Aiden Trafton — both Marine Engineering Technology majors — are spending their summer at sea aboard the Burns Harbor, a self-unloading bulk carrier operated by American Steamship Company.

Sailing the Great Lakes, they’re ...gaining hands-on experience in large-scale marine engineering operations, learning the systems and routines that keep commercial vessels moving safely and efficiently.

From engine room operations to onboard maintenance, real-world training like this prepares them for the demands of the maritime industry.

#CadetShipping #MarineEngineering #HandsOnLearning #MaineMaritime #GreatLakesShipping #ASC #BurnsHarbor

Cadet Shipping Highlight -

Midshipman Maxwell Page, a Marine Engineering Operations major, is getting real-world experience aboard the Timothy Reinauer in New York Harbor.

As part of his time with Reinauer, Maxwell is learning the day-to-day responsibilities of an engineer on a ...working tugboat—supporting engine maintenance, troubleshooting systems, and keeping operations running smoothly in one of the busiest ports in the world.

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #HandsOnLearning #MarineEngineering #Reinauer #FutureMariner #WorkingWaterfront #GoBeyondTheClassroom

🌊 Cadet Shipping Highlight 🌊
Midshipman Shane Simons, a Marine Engineering Technology major, is gaining hands-on experience aboard the Paul McLernan, a Kirby Offshore vessel operating off the coast of Mississippi.

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #HandsOnLearning #MarineEngineering ...#KirbyOffshore #FutureMariner #LifeAtSea #GoBeyondTheClassroom

Summer Field Experience Spotlight

Meet Jaxson Field, a Power Engineering Operations major completing his summer co-op with Waste Innovations in Peacock, NH. Jaxson is gaining hands-on experience in power systems and facility operations—an essential step in preparing for a career in the ...energy industry.

Real-world learning, right in the field. 💪⚡

#MaineMaritime #FieldExperience #PEO #EngineeringCoop #HandsOnLearning #WasteInnovations

🚢 Cadet Shipping Spotlight

Midshipman Andrew Noyes, a Marine Transportation Operations major, is spending his summer gaining hands-on experience aboard the American Integrity, a bulk carrier sailing the Great Lakes. His cadet shipping billet is hosted by American Steamship Company.
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From bridge watchstanding to cargo operations, Andrew is learning what it takes to safely and efficiently move massive loads through one of the world’s busiest inland waterways. Keep up the great work, Midn. Noyes!

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #GreatLakes #AmericanSteamshipCompany #MaritimeTraining #HandsOnLearning #AmericanIntegrity

🚢 Cadet Shipping Spotlight

Midn. Bethany Ives (MTO) is gaining hands-on experience this summer aboard the ARC Independence, a vehicle carrier currently en route to Southampton, UK. 🌍

Cadet Shipping gives our students the opportunity to train alongside professional mariners ...around the globe—an essential part of the Maine Maritime Academy experience. ⚓️

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #HandsOnEducation #MaritimeTraining #MTO #GlobalExperience

⚓ Cadet Shipping Spotlight

Midshipman Ryan Dudley, a Marine Systems Engineering major in the MSE-5 program, is spending his summer at sea with Interlake Steamship Company aboard the Kaye E. Barker on the Great Lakes.

This hands-on experience is a key part of his education at ...Maine Maritime Academy—putting theory into practice and learning from seasoned professionals out on the water.

#CadetShipping #GreatLakes #InterlakeSteamship #MaineMaritime #HandsOnLearning #MaritimeTraining #MarineEngineering

🌊 Cadet Shipping Spotlight 🌊

Midshipman Meredith Spotts, a Marine Transportation Operations major, is currently sailing the Korea Strait as part of her summer cadet shipping billet with U.S. Marine Management (USMMI).

While gaining valuable hands-on experience at sea, she ...also had the chance to catch up with classmate MIDM Kylie Cantlon and recent graduate Zach Hammel.

Stay safe out there, Meredith — we’re proud to see our Mariners navigating the globe! 🌍⚓️

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #MarinerAtSea #HandsOnLearning #WomenInMaritime #womenonthewater

Student Summer Experience Spotlight: Gavin Nueslein ’26

Marine Transportation Operations major Gavin Nueslein is spending his summer at sea aboard the Honorable James L. Oberstar, sailing on Lake Michigan as part of his cadet shipping experience.

His billet is sponsored by ...Interlake Steamship Company, giving him the opportunity to apply what he’s learned in the classroom to real-world commercial operations. From standing watch to navigating busy shipping lanes, Gavin is gaining valuable hands-on experience that will prepare him for life after graduation.

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #InterlakeSteamship #LakeMichigan #ExperientialLearning #MaritimeEducation

Real-world training in action!

Samuel Bates, a Marine Transportation Operations major at Maine Maritime Academy, is gaining hands-on experience this summer with Moran Towing during his Cadet Shipping assignment.

This past weekend, he worked his first job pushing an LNG tanker on ...and off the dock—and even got to test out firefighting equipment on the way back.

“Testing the firefighting gear was really cool,” he said. “A great start to the summer!” 🔥

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #MaritimeTraining #HandsOnLearning #MoranTowing

🚢 Summer Sea Term 2025: Life at Sea, Lessons for Life

From starlit night watches and engine room discoveries to unexpected friendships and leadership growth, cadets aboard the T.S. Kennedy are sharing what it means to live and learn at sea. Whether it’s navigating by sextant, standing... watch, or just enjoying the quiet beauty of a sunset on the fantail, these firsthand stories capture the heart of the cruise experience.

New blog posts are now live on the Cruise Blog (https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu) —
check them out to discover how Maine Maritime Academy cadets are putting classroom learning into action, building community, and gaining unforgettable insights along the way.

#SummerSeaTerm #MaineMaritime #LifeAtSea #ExperientialLearning #MaritimeEducation