At approximately 1300 today, STATE OF MAINE passed within 3 miles of the ATB BROWNSVILLE, which is captained by Sean Eager, a Maine Maritime Academy Class of 2002 graduate.

Onboard STATE OF MAINE is 4/c Ben Eager, Sean’s son, along with 2/c Ava Snyder, who cadet shipped with Captain ...Eager onboard BROWNSVILLE earlier this year. It was great to connect over the radio and wave from afar.

Follow the Summer Sea Term voyage and cadet experiences throughout the summer at https://sst.mainemaritime.edu.

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Happy Mother’s Day from STATE OF MAINE! View a special Mother’s Day photo collection on the Summer Sea Term blog: https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu

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Yesterday afternoon, STATE OF MAINE officially got underway on the first leg of Summer Sea Term 2026, departing Portland Harbor bound for Galveston, Texas.

The voyage began with a little extra excitement as the anchor came up tangled in a nest of old fishing gear caught in the anchor ...flukes on the harbor bottom. With assistance from the pilot boat, the gear was cleared and the ship safely continued on her way.

Along the shores at Portland Head Light, a large crowd of family, friends, and alumni gathered to wave goodbye and cheer on the voyage as the training ship headed out to sea.

Fair winds and following seas to all aboard as another unforgettable summer of hands-on learning begins. ⚓🌊

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A memorable moment along the Cape Cod Canal today as STATE OF MAINE passed Massachusetts Maritime Academy with PATRIOT STATE moored at the campus. ⚓️

Cadets manned the rail as the two sister ships exchanged whistle signals, while families gathered along the canal bank waving signs and ...cheering us on. A special moment between two training ships, carrying on the same mission of preparing the next generation of mariners.

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From the moment the lines are cast off, learning is underway.

At Maine Maritime Academy, “hands-on” education means students are at the helm of the new training vessel right from the dock — gaining real-world experience navigating Portland Harbor, heading to anchor for Coast Guard ...drills, and preparing for the journey ahead at sea.

The excitement is building as the crew leaves Portland behind and begins another chapter of learning beyond the classroom. Every evolution aboard is an opportunity to develop the leadership, teamwork, and professional skills that define a mariner.

Follow the Summer Sea Term at: https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu

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Maine Maritime Academy has been named the 2026 Service Provider of the Year by the Maine International Trade Center as part of its annual International Trade & Investment Awards — recognizing organizations that make a significant impact through global engagement and support.

The ...award was presented Tuesday night at Trade Day 2026, with Maine Maritime Academy President Craig Johnson accepting the honor on behalf of the Academy.

This recognition highlights Maine Maritime Academy’s role in preparing students for global careers and strengthening Maine’s connection to the international maritime and trade industries.

⚓ Congratulations to the entire Maine Maritime Academy community on this well-deserved honor!

Watch the award video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om6ubVJaZsQ

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“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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