Training Ship Sighting

Dick Youcis, former Director of Career Services, and his wife Deb were visiting John and Anne Lemasney in Crosshaven, Ireland with their daughter Kristen and son-in-law Kenneth Lemasney. On the morning of July 7th, while enjoying a cup of coffee and the view of Roches Point, the entrance to Cork Harbor, Dick instantly recognized one vessel leaving port, the State of Maine; a vessel he had sailed on and knew very well. It is a small world indeed!

The ship was headed to Antwerp, Belgium, the last port of call before returning to Castine on August 1.

 Class of 1956 60th Reunion

Twenty-two members of the Class of 1956, accompanied by fourteen spouses and friends, celebrated their 60th Reunion June 27 – 29.

The group was treated to a barbecue, an update on MMA Today by Alumni Relations Director Jeff Wright, a Safety and Ocean Survival institute (SOSi) introduction by Prof. Mike Young ’77, a harbor tour aboard the Capt. Susan J. Clark, and a lobster feed.

An Eight Bells ceremony was conducted for lost classmates and many sea stories were shared.

Locker Room Upgrades

The Mariners are proud to announce a campaign to completely renovate the men’s basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, and soccer locker rooms, as well as the athletic training room, the athletic equipment room and the staff/officials locker room.

Athletic facilities have emerged as an increasingly important choice driver for the prospective student-athlete and are critical spaces in delivering a high-quality student-athlete experience. The spaces our men’s teams call home have looked largely the same for over a half-century and are in need of updates. Read Case Statement

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As we celebrate 75 years at Maine Maritime Academy we are collecting and sharing stories. We want your story! Stories can be submited as photos or essays, or if you  are on campus participate in a short video. For more information visit mainemaritime.edu/75/we-are-mariners-stories.