Meet the Summer Sea Term Student Crew ⚓
Brooke Foran, Medical Officer / Charlie Bosun
Bethlehem, PA | Marine Transportation Operations

What got you interested in the maritime industry? What do you hope to do within the industry when you graduate?
“My interest in the ...maritime industry began when I was sailing tall ships during and after high school. Being a deckhand on a voyaging schooner gave me an amazing insight into the industry and sparked my interest! I hope to be able to work on unlimited ships in both poles and continue sailing tall ships in my off time. CELESTIAL NAV!!!!”

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Meet the Summer Sea Term Student Crew ⚓
Zachary Noyes, Machinist
Fairfax County, VA | Marine Engineering Technology

What got you interested in the maritime industry? What do you hope to do within the industry when you graduate?
“I will start my career with the USCG and then... ship out after serving.”

What are you most excited about during Summer Sea Term?
“Being able to take out a new ship for its first voyage.”

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Meet the Summer Sea Term Student Crew ⚓
Andrew Noyes, Bravo 2nd Mate
Falmouth, ME | Marine Transportation Operations

What got you interested in the maritime industry? What do you hope to do within the industry when you graduate?
“Family in the industry and having spent a ...lot of time on the water in my life. I hope to make the industry better by cultivating a safety culture at the company I work for in the future.”

What are you most excited about during Summer Sea Term?
“Leading the 4/C to become as great and knowledgeable as possible so they can uphold the name of Maine Maritime Academy on their future Cadet shipping experiences and in the industry after they graduate.”

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Maine Maritime Academy was proud to be represented at the 2026 Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston For the Fallen, held alongside the 130th Boston Marathon.

This challenging event brings together teams from service academies, ROTC programs, military units, and first responders from across the country. ...A powerful tradition of Tough Ruck is honoring fallen service members and first responders by carrying their names throughout the course. This year, our team also carried the names of Maine Maritime Academy alumni lost at sea—representing civilian mariners at Tough Ruck for the first time.

After months of training, the team completed the 26.2-mile course and raised $11,551 in support of military and veteran charities. This also marked the Academy’s first representation connected to the Boston Marathon, with all participants earning the official Boston Marathon medallion.

Students who participated:
Devon Siano
Vance Taylor
Matthew Tita
Zach Henry
David Nerden
Jaxson Field
Patrick Clements-Dolan
Zach Hardy

Coach:
Lieutenant Jorge Morales-Lopez

Be sure to congratulate them if you see them on campus—an incredible accomplishment representing dedication, resilience, and service.

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Meet the Summer Sea Term Student Crew ⚓
Justin Labelle, Delta 2nd Mate
Saco, ME | Marine Transportation Operations

What got you interested in the maritime industry? What do you hope to do within the industry when you graduate?
“What got me interested in the maritime ...industry was the flexible work schedule and competitive work environment. After graduation, I hope to work on oil tankers or in the Gulf on drill ships.”

What are you most excited about during Summer Sea Term?
“To be able to help the freshman grow in terms of knowledge and responsibility, while teaching them about the culture and practices important for the industry.”

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