“Everything we’ve learned comes into play now.”

Summer Sea Term 2026 is underway as students gathered aboard the STATE OF MAINE for day one muster. A reminder from leadership set the tone for the voyage ahead: work hard, take care of yourself and your shipmates, and take pride in the... ship.

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The STATE OF MAINE is scheduled to sail south on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. from her anchorage in Portland Harbor, beginning the first leg of the voyage to Galveston, Texas. The crew and students are setting course for an unforgettable journey of hands-on learning and adventure at sea.
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If you’re nearby, a group will gather at Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth to send the ship off with fair winds and following seas.

Can’t make it in person? Tune in to our livestream of the departure beginning at 3:00 p.m. (ET) and be part of the send-off from wherever you are. Livestream: https://live.mainemaritime.edu; SST26 Blog: https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu

Note: The ship will shift from the dock to anchor on Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. to conduct emergency and lifeboat drills in accordance with United States Coast Guard requirements as part of the final preparations for departure from Portland.

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We’re proud to share that Maine Maritime Academy will soon become the first maritime academy in the nation to offer a Nuclear Engineering Technology major—further strengthening our role as a leader in maritime and energy education.

From advancing maritime nuclear applications to ...supporting the future of clean energy through small modular reactors, this new program is designed to meet growing workforce demands while prioritizing safety and innovation.

The program is set to launch in Fall 2027, with opportunities for incoming Fall 2026 students to transition into the major.

Read more from FOX 22 News Bangor:
https://www.foxbangor.com/news/maine-maritime-academy-positioning-itself-as-nations-only-maritime-school-with-a-nuclear-engineering-program/article_ffb5df8f-47b1-4d92-8cd7-2805e771d784.html

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Summer Sea Term 2026 is underway! ⚓ Students and crew officially came aboard in Portland, Maine today—some traveling from Castine, Maine, others arriving dockside and ready to go. Alpha hit the watch rotation right away, while the rest of the crew got underway with ship tours, safety briefings,... and settling into life onboard.

Adventure, training, and teamwork start now. 🌊

Follow the journey all summer long on our blog: https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu

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A milestone worth celebrating. 🎓

This weekend, we honored the achievements, dedication, and resilience of our graduating class at Commencement. We were privileged to hear inspiring remarks from our Commencement speaker, the Honorable Elaine Chao, 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation, ...who shared insight and encouragement as our graduates prepare to lead in their respective fields.

In addition to Commencement, we proudly recognized outstanding student accomplishments during our Academic Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence across disciplines. We also marked a significant moment of service and leadership at the NROTC Commissioning Ceremony, as newly commissioned officers took the next step in their commitment to serve.

Congratulations to all of our graduates and award recipients—your hard work has led to this moment, and your future is just beginning. ⚓

VIew more photos at:
https://mainemaritime.edu/academics/commencement/

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