A multi-purpose, “clean burn” firefighting training facility is planned for Bucksport.

MMA Purchasing Property for CPMD in Bucksport

In recent news related to the Center for Professional Mariner Development (CPMD), President Brennan met with the Bucksport City Council in December to discuss plans to locate the college’s new center at the former Verso Paper mill site.

Phase one of the plan includes the purchase of the Verso training building and construction of a multi-purpose firefighting training facility built to meet the needs of our undergraduate students, professional mariners, and workforce development.
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January - 2019
Alumni Senior BanquetThe 51st annual Alumni Senior Banquet will be held on Wednesday, February 6 in Bangor.
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Capt. Michael Ross ’83 Joins WindstarRoss named Director of Marine and Safety Operations for luxury cruise line.
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Bruce Ames ’89
Bruce Ames ’89 Problem-Solving for ExxonMobilAs a lubricant engineer, Ames draws on distinct skills to keep the wheels of industry turning.
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New Captain for USS NiagaraChristopher Cusson ’06 named Captain of the sailing brig Niagara.
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Alumni Travel Program SurveyThe MMA Alumni Association is exploring the creation of an MMA Travel Program.
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Annual Fund Update
Annual Fund UpdateA gift to the Annual Fund is an investment in MMA students, academics, and campus. See our progress toward this year's goal.
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Professional Articles of Interest

Professional environments and technologies are constantly changing. We offer the following articles to engage your curiosity and attention.

  • Maersk Sets Goal of Becoming Carbon Neutral by 2050 – Mike Schuler, gCaptain, 12/4/2018, recommended by Chris Brinn, MMA Simulator Technician; Tim Achorn, ’79, Instructor, MMA Continuing Education
  • Oceanographic – first edition of a new magazine from the U.K. Submitted by Professor Steven Baer, Corning School of Ocean Studies.

You are encouraged to recommend a professional article your shipmates may find interesting. Forward the URL to alumni@mma.edu.

Save the Date

Class reunions, the Senior Banquet, Homecoming –- these are just a few of the annual events organized by the Alumni Relations Office with the help of alumni.

Check out upcoming Alumni activities of interest.

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