KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 2, 2016 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy  (USMMA) will hold a call-in town hall on Tuesday, 2 August.  Maritime Administrator Paul N. Jaenichen Sr.,  Deputy Maritime Administrator Michael J. Rodriguez, KP ’79, and USMMA Superintendent RADM James A. Helis, USMS, will take questions from parents, alumni, industry, and other Academy stakeholders.

Date: Tuesday, 2 August

Time: 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time

Phone: (800) 230-1093

Conference name: USMMA Town Hall

The phone lines will be open 15 minutes prior to the call.

Topics covered during the Town Hall will include an update on Sea Year Stand Down, an update on the status of USMMA re-accreditation, Acceptance Day, and the composition of the Class of 2020.

As a courtesy to callers might be waiting are waiting, callers are limited to one question.