⚓ Homecoming 2025 Recap ⚓

What a weekend in Castine! Thank you to everyone—alumni, students, families, and friends—who joined us for Homecoming 2025 at Maine Maritime Academy.

Highlights from the weekend included the Class of 1975’s memorial event, an inspiring State of ...the Academy address, and a lively Friday night dinner capped off by an unforgettable performance from Motor Booty Affair.

We were also thrilled to see the return of football to the Homecoming schedule, bringing even more energy and school spirit to the celebrations!

Thank you for making this weekend such a special one. We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another unforgettable Homecoming in Castine.

#mainemaritime #marinersforever #homecoming #GoMariners

⚓ Next weekend, we welcome families and friends to campus for the Regimental Induction Ceremony, a defining milestone in the journey of our 4/C Midshipmen.

In addition to the ceremony, families will have the chance to step into the shoes of our Midshipmen by taking part in the DC (Damage... Control) Trainer experience — a unique opportunity to better understand the skills and training that prepare our students for success.

Check out the full schedule and details: https://mainemaritime.edu/student-life/regimental-program/regimental-induction-ceremony/

Join us as we celebrate this important tradition and the dedication of the Regiment of Midshipmen! This event will also be livestreamed.

#mainemaritime #regiment #midshipmen

✨ Homecoming Weekend is here! ✨
October 3–5, join us on campus as we celebrate traditions, reconnect with alumni, and cheer on the Mariners. From boat rides and athletics to class gatherings and live music, there’s something for everyone.

We can’t wait to see you back in ...Castine! ⚓💙

More information at: https://homecoming.mainemaritime.edu.

#mainemaritime #homecoming

🚢 MMA Career Fair 2025 🚢

Mark your calendars! Maine Maritime Academy’s Career Fair is coming October 16—and this year will be our largest one yet.

- 118 companies bringing 273 representatives (with more still registering!)
- 13 companies new to the Career Fair
- ...16 generous sponsors, including:
AZCO • Continental Tide • Dann Marine Towing • Stasinos Marine • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock • Irving Forest Products • 1820 Spirits • Power Systems Manufacturing • Sause Bros • WIN Waste Innovations • Grand River Navigation • Dunlap Towing • Cokenergy (Primary Energy) • E. S. Boulos • US Oceans • Fairwater

Many companies will give presentations while on campus and conduct interviews.

Welcome Reception:
Wednesday, October 15 | 4:30–6:00 PM | Harborview Room, Alfond Student Center

This event is open to all MMA students and alumni—an incredible opportunity to connect, network, and explore career paths across the maritime industry and beyond.

More information at https://bit.ly/4m6qFbW.

⚓ See you there! #MMACareerFair #MaritimeCareers

Remembering Dylan Meklin ’15

Dylan Oke Meklin, a 2015 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, was a dedicated mariner with a love for the sea and a commitment to excellence. Born on February 8, 1992, in Rockport, Maine, Dylan pursued a career at sea with passion, professionalism, and ...integrity.

Dylan served aboard the SS El Faro when the vessel tragically sank on October 1, 2015, during Hurricane Joaquin. Known for his strong work ethic, quiet determination, and dedication to his shipmates, Dylan left a lasting impact on those who knew him.

We honor Dylan’s life, his devotion to the maritime profession, and the enduring legacy he left as part of the MMA community.

Join us in person or via livestream for an El Faro commemorative ceremony on Leavitt Lawn on October 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. (Livestream: https://live.mainemaritime.edu)

#MaineMaritime #ElFaro

Plan Ahead. Get Ahead. Learn how to start graduate courses during your senior year and fast-track your Master’s in Maritime Management—finish in as little as 12 months after graduation.

What you’ll gain by attending the Fall Facts & Snacks event:
✅ Save time and money by ...starting graduate coursework during your senior year.
✅ Get insider advice from industry-experienced faculty and current graduate students.
✅ Explore flexible, fully online options that fit your schedule.
✅ Open to all majors—no prerequisites required.

Stop by The Waypoint between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 2nd for snacks, conversation, and the tools you need to start planning today for future success.

Don’t wait—take the first step to make yourself "Impossible to Ignore" and move toward leadership in the maritime and logistics industries!

#mainemaritime #FastTrackYourFuture #MaritimeManagement #GradSchoolGoals #FallForward

⚓🏆 Congratulations to the MMA Monomoy Team for reclaiming 1st place this year at the Marine Society of the City of New York Captain George C. Previll Memorial Inter-Academy Monomoy Race!

Our Midshipmen took top honors in both the head-to-head race and the seamanship skills ...competition, showcasing their teamwork, skill, and determination.

👏 Bravo Zulu to the team for proudly representing Maine Maritime Academy on and off the water!

Shout out to SUNY Maritime and their Midshipmen for generously hosting the team on the NSMV EMPIRE STATE.

#MonomoyRace #GoMariners #Seamanship #mainemaritime

Remembering Mitchell Kuflik ’11

Mitchell Thomas Kuflik, a 2011 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, embodied adventure, curiosity, and dedication. Born in August 1989, Mitchell earned his degree in Marine Systems Engineering (MSE5) and was serving as third assistant engineer aboard the SS... El Faro when the vessel tragically sank on October 1, 2015.

Known for his vibrant personality and generosity, Mitchell loved rock climbing, snowboarding, camping, and cooking for his friends. He sailed to five of the seven continents, always embracing life to the fullest, and was admired for his dedication to the maritime profession and his sense of camaraderie at sea.

We honor Mitchell’s legacy, his adventurous spirit, and the joy he brought to everyone who knew him.

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Join us in person or via livestream for an El Faro commemorative ceremony on Leavitt Lawn on October 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

#MaineMaritime #ElFaro #AlwaysInOurHearts

🌊 Ocean Studies Seminar – Monday, September 29 🌊

We’re excited to launch our Fall Seminar Series this Monday, September 29, at 3:00 pm in Delano Auditorium, with a talk by Dr. Anna Pfeiffer-Herbert, associate professor and chair of the Marine Science program at Stockton ...University.

📖 Talk Title: Patterns and Drivers of Water Flow in Bar-Built Estuaries

Dr. Pfeiffer-Herbert will explore how shallow bar-built estuaries along the New Jersey coast differ from deeper glacially carved estuaries, like those found in Maine. She’ll discuss circulation dynamics, their influence on ecosystem health, and implications for coastal management.

🔬 About the Speaker:
Dr. Pfeiffer-Herbert earned her M.S. in Ocean Science from UC Santa Cruz and her Ph.D. in Oceanography from URI, followed by postdoctoral research at Oregon State. Her research focuses on estuarine and coastal circulation, larval and sediment transport, and connecting oceanographic data to undergraduate education.

All are welcome to attend!

Livestream access and more information about the Ocean Studies Seminar Series are available at: https://mainemaritime.edu/ocean-studies/seminar-schedule/.

#OceanStudies #MarineScience #EstuaryResearch #MMASeminars #mainemaritime