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With students aboard vessels, in labs, or out in the field, Maine Maritime Academy is a busy and exciting place. Our faculty are innovative researchers and industry leaders, exploring their areas of interest on campus and around the world. To learn more about what is happening at MMA today, or to browse our archives, please explore the stories below.

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  • Captain Justin D. Cooper II
    Retired United States Navy Captain Justin D. Cooper II Joins Maine Maritime Academy as Commandant of Midshipman
    Posted on: 04/29/25

    Castine, Maine April 29, 2025 – Maine Maritime Academy announced today that they have named retired United States Navy Captain Justin D. Cooper II to the position of Commandant of Midshipman. Captain Cooper will report directly to President Craig Johnson and will oversee the Maine Maritime Academy regiment. His appointment is effective May 5, 2025.Read More…

  • Edward Mossman
    Maine Maritime Academy Receives $1.5m from Guy E. Mossman to Establish Endowed Chair of Nuclear and Reliability Engineering
    Posted on: 04/15/25

    The Gift, in Memory of Edward L. Mossman ’50E, will allow the Academy the Opportunity to Expand Course Offerings in Nuclear Engineering

    CASTINE, Maine, April 15, 2025 — Maine Maritime Academy is pleased to announce a $1.5m gift from Guy E. Mossman ’79E establishing The Maine Maritime Academy Endowed Chair of Nuclear and Reliability Engineering in memory of Edward L. Mossman ’50E. The funds associated with the endowment will support a faculty chair position in the Academy’s Department of Engineering in perpetuity.Read More…

  • Craig Johnson
    Maine Maritime Academy Announces Selection of Craig Johnson as 16th President
    Posted on: 03/19/25

    Former Interim President and Chief Operating Officer Selected by Board of Trustees following National Search

    Castine, ME, Wednesday March 19, 2025 – Today, the Board of Trustees of Maine Maritime Academy announced the appointment of Craig Johnson ’91 of Castine, Maine as its 16th President following a formal search which launched last fall. Mr. Johnson has served as the Academy’s Chief Operating Officer since August of 2022, and Interim President since June 2024.Read More…

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