🎖️ Honoring Service. Preserving Freedom.

This morning, Maine Maritime Academy gathered to recognize and thank those who have served our nation. In his remarks, Capt. Justin Cooper reminded us that “service is a lifelong commitment to something greater than ourselves.”

...From those who wore the uniform to those who continue to serve as mentors, first responders, and leaders in our communities—your courage, compassion, and dedication inspire us all.

To every veteran on our campus, in our community, and beyond: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your example. 🇺🇸

#VeteransDay #mainemaritime #ThankYouVeterans #ServiceToOurNation

On Saturday, November 8, more than 70 prospective students and their families took a deep dive into Maine Maritime Academy’s academic programs during our Academic Focus Open House. ⚓️

They explored our labs, simulators, and training vessels; met with faculty, staff, and current ...students; and gained firsthand insight into all that MMA has to offer.

Our open houses are a great opportunity to visit campus, experience our hands-on learning environment, and discover why Maine Maritime Academy may be the perfect fit for your future.

Our next Open House is scheduled for April 4, 2026 — we hope to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend. We can’t wait to see where your course leads next! 🌊

#MaineMaritimeAcademy #FutureMariners #OpenHouse #HandsOnLearning #MaritimeEducation

🎯 This fall, the team at Maine Maritime Academy delivered powerful One Love Foundation “Behind the Post” workshops to students across campus. Starting in August, pre-RPT trainings with Midshipmen Training Officers and Residential Assistants reached 120 students, and in October—during ...Domestic Violence Awareness Month—additional sessions with 4th, 3rd, and 2nd Class Midshipmen engaged another 540 students in meaningful discussions.

These interactive trainings challenged students to reflect on healthy relationships, recognize unhealthy behaviors, and commit to taking care of one another as shipmates and community members.

The One Love Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to ending relationship abuse by empowering young people with the knowledge to recognize and build healthy relationships.

#mainemaritime #OneLove #Shipmates #HealthyRelationships #CommunityCare #Leadership

Maine Maritime Academy Honored by NAMEPA!

On October 30, 2025, Maine Maritime Academy was recognized by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) with the Maritime Academies, Harbor Schools & Universities Award for our leadership in integrating environmental... responsibility into maritime education.

The award was presented during the annual NAMEPA Conference, which aimed to “explore what’s next for maritime, and celebrate those leading the way in environmental protection, collaboration, and workforce development.”

At MMA, our Ocean Studies programs exemplify this commitment. Curricula incorporate cutting-edge technologies and laboratory-based methods to detect environmental impairment and support restoration efforts. Students learn to use environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to monitor invasive species like the shore crab (Hemigrapsus sanguineus), track protected species such as the Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus), and identify sources of nutrient pollution in local watersheds.

MMA also offers a hands-on Marine Pollution elective, including beach clean-ups and marine debris data collection, while faculty engage in research and restoration projects that directly benefit coastal and marine environments.

We are proud to join this year’s inspiring honorees and congratulate all award recipients for advancing a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable maritime future.

MMA remains dedicated to preparing the next generation of maritime professionals to lead with innovation, integrity, and environmental stewardship.

#mainemaritime #NAMEPA #Sustainability #OceanStudies #MarineEducation #MarineEnvironmentProtection #Leadership #Innovation