Maine Maritime Academy is coming to Washington State!

Three alumni are hosting events in October to help recruit prospective students and we need your help!

Do you know high school students that would be a good fit for Maine Maritime Academy? If so, bring them along to one of our three alumni events in Bellingham, University Place, and Port Angeles this October. Family members are welcome too. Dave Markow, VP of Enrollment Management, Admissions & Financial Aid, will be present to answer questions and provide an overview of MMA’s offerings.

If you don’t know any prospective students, still come and meet students from area schools while enjoying catching up with fellow alumni.


Bellingham, WA | Community Boating Center

Hosted by: Deborah Dempsey ’76

Sunday, October 20, 2024
2:30 – 4:30 pm
555 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA

The Community Boating Center was started by our very own Captain Dempsey ’76 and serves over 6000 people annually. We encourage you to arrive early and take advantage of this gem of a place before you relax and enjoy catching up with fellow alumni and meeting students excited by the prospect of a maritime career.


University Place, WA

Hosted by: David ’84 and Kathryn Melin

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 pm
3404 Soundview Drive W, University Place, WA

Come join us for that spectacular view at sunset. Weather permitting we will be outside at David and Kathryn’s to fully enjoy the 6:04 pm sunset. All while catching up with fellow alumni and meeting students excited by the prospect of a maritime career.


Port Angeles, WA | Platypus Marine, Inc

Hosted by: Amanda Kennedy ’09 and Jamie Gaughan ’19; Platypus Marine, Inc. 

Thursday, October 24, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 pm
518 Marine Drive, Port Angeles, WA (Sales Office)

Platypus Marine, Inc. has invited us for a private tour of their facilities from 4:30-5:30 pm followed by a relaxed reception in their newly renovated sales office. We hope you can join us for both portions of the event.


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