🌊 Cadet Shipping Spotlight 🌊

Midshipman Meredith Spotts, a Marine Transportation Operations major, is currently sailing the Korea Strait as part of her summer cadet shipping billet with U.S. Marine Management (USMMI).

While gaining valuable hands-on experience at sea, she ...also had the chance to catch up with classmate MIDM Kylie Cantlon and recent graduate Zach Hammel.

Stay safe out there, Meredith — we’re proud to see our Mariners navigating the globe! 🌍⚓️

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #MarinerAtSea #HandsOnLearning #WomenInMaritime #womenonthewater

Student Summer Experience Spotlight: Gavin Nueslein ’26

Marine Transportation Operations major Gavin Nueslein is spending his summer at sea aboard the Honorable James L. Oberstar, sailing on Lake Michigan as part of his cadet shipping experience.

His billet is sponsored by ...Interlake Steamship Company, giving him the opportunity to apply what he’s learned in the classroom to real-world commercial operations. From standing watch to navigating busy shipping lanes, Gavin is gaining valuable hands-on experience that will prepare him for life after graduation.

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #InterlakeSteamship #LakeMichigan #ExperientialLearning #MaritimeEducation

Real-world training in action!

Samuel Bates, a Marine Transportation Operations major at Maine Maritime Academy, is gaining hands-on experience this summer with Moran Towing during his Cadet Shipping assignment.

This past weekend, he worked his first job pushing an LNG tanker on ...and off the dock—and even got to test out firefighting equipment on the way back.

“Testing the firefighting gear was really cool,” he said. “A great start to the summer!” 🔥

#MaineMaritime #CadetShipping #MaritimeTraining #HandsOnLearning #MoranTowing

🚢 Summer Sea Term 2025: Life at Sea, Lessons for Life

From starlit night watches and engine room discoveries to unexpected friendships and leadership growth, cadets aboard the T.S. Kennedy are sharing what it means to live and learn at sea. Whether it’s navigating by sextant, standing... watch, or just enjoying the quiet beauty of a sunset on the fantail, these firsthand stories capture the heart of the cruise experience.

New blog posts are now live on the Cruise Blog (https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu) —
check them out to discover how Maine Maritime Academy cadets are putting classroom learning into action, building community, and gaining unforgettable insights along the way.

#SummerSeaTerm #MaineMaritime #LifeAtSea #ExperientialLearning #MaritimeEducation

Advance Your Maritime Career with Training from Maine Maritime Academy.

The Center for Professional Mariner Development (CPMD) at Maine Maritime Academy offers 40+ STCW and maritime training courses—delivered online, hybrid, or in-person—designed to meet your certification and ...professional development needs.

Highlighted Summer 2025 Courses:

- Basic Training & Advanced Firefighting
June 13-14 | July 11-12 | Fall dates will be available in late summer

- Basic & Advanced Polar Code Operations
July 14-17

- Advanced Shiphandling
August 4-8

To learn more about all course offerings at CPMD—including STCW, non-STCW, and GAP courses—visit https://cpmd.mainemaritime.edu or call (207) 326-2211.

Register now at https://mma.gosignmeup.com

We’re Hiring Assistant Coaches for Multiple Sports!

Are you passionate about sports and looking to start your career in collegiate athletics? We’re seeking Assistant Coaches to join our team!

Ideal candidates will:
• Build strong and effective personal and professional ...relationships
• Be responsible, organized, and demonstrate integrity
• Embrace the mission of MMA’s Athletic Department

Assistant Coaches are involved in all facets of the profession, including—but not limited to—recruiting, film editing and review, game planning, conducting drills and one-on-one workouts, and general operations.

Appointments are for one academic year or sports season and include an hourly wage of $14.65. Housing may be available, depending on availability.

Looking for an entry-level opportunity in collegiate athletics?
Learn more and apply at
https://mainemaritime.edu/employment-at-mma/

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

At Maine Maritime Academy, we reflect with gratitude on their courage and commitment—at sea and ashore.

#MemorialDay #MaineMaritime ...#HonorAndRemember

Midshipmen Caitlyn Lamb (Marine Engineering Operations) and Abigail Cormier (Marine Transportation Operations) filled us in today on what they’ve been up to in Galveston as preparations wrap up for the TS Kennedy’s departure tomorrow on Summer Sea Term! ⚓️

The ship is scheduled to ...depart from the Texas A&M campus dock around 11:00 AM (CDT). Can’t be there in person? A livestream will begin at 9:45 AM and is available on the Cruise Blog at https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu.

Wishing fair winds to all aboard! 🌊

#mainemaritime #TAMUG #WomenOnTheWater #CareerTraining #prepared #trained

Got a behind-the-scenes tour of the TS Kennedy today from Midshipman Brubeck in Galveston, Texas! The crew has been hard at work preparing for Sunday morning’s departure as the Summer Sea Term sets sail.

⚓ If you can’t make it in person, the departure will be livestreamed starting at... 9:45 AM (CDT) at the Maine Maritime Academy Cruise Blog: https://cruise.mainemaritime.edu

#mainemaritime #SeaTerm #TAMUG #HandsOnLearning #WorkAtSea

🚌✈️ Today, 232 students and staff from Maine Maritime Academy hit the road and skies en route to Texas for Summer Sea Term 2025!

They boarded buses this morning bound for the Portland Jetport, where two chartered flights awaited to carry them south for the start of this year’s ...combined training cruise with Texas A&M.

This unique collaboration brings together cadets from both academies for hands-on experience and professional growth at sea.

Fair winds to our Mariners—and enjoy that warm Texas weather when you land! ☀️🌊⚓ #SummerSeaTerm #MMA2025 #MarinerPride #LeadershipAtSea #MaineMaritime