🎖️ Join us on April 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Alexander Field House for the Regimental Awards Ceremony!

During this special event, we will recognize the superior accomplishments of our Midshipmen and celebrate their vision, effort, and tenacity. ⚓

Help us honor the ...dedication and leadership that define the Regiment of Midshipmen!

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#MarinersLead #MMARegiment #Pride #MaineMaritime

Join our Graduate Virtual Open House to learn about Graduate Studies at MMA and our Master's Program in Maritime Management.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Platform: Zoom

Why Attend?

Application Guidance: Get valuable ...insights into the application process, requirements, deadlines, and tips for a strong application.

Meet Our Faculty: Interact with program faculty, ask questions, and understand the academic offerings, return on investment, and career pathways.

Student Insights: Hear firsthand experiences from current graduate students about their journey and the program's value.

Registration: https://admissions.mainemaritime.edu/register/GRADVIRT2025

Today’s Summer Sea Term student leadership highlight is Alexander Banning ’26. Midshipman Banning is from Califon, NJ, and in addition to serving as Cadet Chief Mate, he is also a member of the MMA Marksmanship Club, the MMA Shotgun Team, and the Castine Fire & Rescue Department.

...🔹 What are you looking forward to this summer?
I'm looking forward to getting back out to sea and using the skills and knowledge I have gained over the past 3 years. I am also looking forward to working with the cadets from Texas A&M and developing a close relationship between the two academies.

🔹What is the one thing you wish someone told you before your first summer sea term?
One thing I wish I knew during my first summer sea term is that there are so many people on the ship who are eager to help and share their knowledge. If you're ever unsure about something or just curious, don’t hesitate to ask

🔹 Which port are you most excited to visit, and why?
I'm looking forward to docking in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The city's culture and atmosphere are incredibly welcoming, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there during my freshman cruise. I look forward to returning and being able to further explore Belfast and the rest of Northern Ireland.

🔹 Why did you apply for a ship rate position, and what do you hope to learn?
I applied for a ship rate position because during my freshman cruise, the ship rates played a vital role in helping me understand and learn about the industry I was going into. I want to be able to provide the same experience to the freshmen on this year's cruise that I got. I also see this as a perfect opportunity to further my leadership experiences and improve my skills as a mariner.

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Summer Training Cruises are a core part of the experience for students enrolled in majors with an Unlimited USCG License—including Marine Engineering Operations, Marine Engineering Technology, Marine Systems Engineering (5-year), and Marine Transportation Operations. These cruises offer a firsthand look at shipboard life and provide essential hands-on training.

@handsonlearning #cruise #WorkAtSea #mainemaritime

Today’s Summer Sea Term student leadership highlight is Jacob Nowalsky ’26. Midshipman Nowalsky is from Port Republic, NJ, and is also a member of the Coast Guard AUP program.

🔹 What are you looking forward to this summer?
I’m most looking forward to going overseas again. The ...only other time I’ve traveled abroad was during my freshman cruise, and most people only get to go overseas on one of their two cruises. I really enjoyed exploring castles in Ireland last time and am excited to see even more this trip.

🔹 Which port are you most excited to visit, and why?
Of all the ports, I’m most excited for Belfast, Ireland. It’s the one place I don’t envision visiting again, so I intend to make the most of the opportunity. The last time we went, the people of Ireland were incredibly welcoming to the Americans—much more so than in the other countries we visited internationally.

🔹 Why did you apply for a ship rate position, and what do you hope to learn?
I applied for a ship rate position because I saw it as the best opportunity to gain hands-on experience during cruise. The chance to spend time working on maintenance during Utility Days was particularly appealing. I’m especially interested in learning about boilers, as I didn’t have exposure to steam systems during my cadet shipping experience. I see this as an excellent opportunity to gain experience with steam systems—particularly valuable if nuclear power becomes more prevalent in the maritime industry.

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Summer Training Cruises are a core part of the experience for students enrolled in majors with an Unlimited USCG License—including Marine Engineering Operations, Marine Engineering Technology, Marine Systems Engineering (5-year), and Marine Transportation Operations. These cruises offer a firsthand look at shipboard life and provide essential hands-on training.

@handsonlearning #cruise #WorkAtSea #mainemaritime

The Center for Professional Mariner Development has upcoming Polar Code Operations courses — both Basic and Advanced levels.

Basic Polar Code Operations -
Includes 36 hours of self-paced online learning and concludes with a 4-hour final assessment held at MMA’s Castine campus. ...Final assessments can also be taken in Baltimore or Seattle at MITAGS.

📅 Final Assessment Dates:
• May 5 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 14 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Advanced Polar Code Operations -
Includes 16 hours of online coursework followed by a 3-day, in-person final assessment on our Castine campus using our full mission bridge simulators.

📅 Final Assessment Dates:
• May 6–8 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• July 15–17 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Additional dates available upon request.

#PolarCode #MarinerTraining #AdvancedPolar #PolarWaters #BasicPolar

We’re thrilled to announce a transformative $1.5 million gift from Guy E. Mossman ’79E to establish The Mossman Endowed Chair of Nuclear and Reliability Engineering at Maine Maritime Academy — in memory of his father, Edward L. Mossman ’50E. 💙⚓

This incredible donation will ...support a faculty chair in perpetuity and bolster our growing nuclear engineering program — preparing future mariners for the evolving energy needs of the maritime industry.

Thank you to the Mossman family for their vision and generosity! 🙌

Links in bio to read MMA's press release and an article in the Portland Press Herald.

#MaineMaritime #MarinerPride #EngineeringExcellence #NuclearFuture #MaritimeInnovation #ThankYou #MarinersForever