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KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 18, 2018 – Plebe candidates at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point completed Indoctrination Training over the weekend. The Class of 2022 began the 17-day orientation period known as Indoctrination, or Indoc, on June 29, and overnight went from plebe candidate to Plebe and were accepted into the Regiment of Midshipmen.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 17, 2018 - This year, for the first time, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Department of Marine Transportation teamed up with the USMMA's Regimental Staff to introduce the Class of 2022, to the Integrated Navigation Lab as part of Indoctrination. Captain Ann Sanborn, Master Mariner, provided a brief overview of simulator components and described the integrated navigation course.
KINGS POINT, N.Y. July 13, 2018 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) will host its Summer Open House for prospective candidates on Friday, August 3rd.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 9, 2018 – Plebe candidates at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point achieved an important milestone over the weekend, finishing the first half of their summer training. The Class of 2022 began the 17-day orientation period known as Indoctrination, or Indoc, on June 29, and were allowed to celebrate the occasion with their first phone call home yesterday.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 6, 2018 – Last week, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point launched it's official Facebook page, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 29, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) welcomed 280, Class of 2022 “plebe candidates” for initial training today.
The nearly 20-day orientation period known as Indoctrination, or Indoc, teaches plebe candidates the basics of maritime and regimental life at USMMA. Training will emphasize military discipline, daily regimental routine, physical fitness, basic seamanship, and an introduction to college-level academics.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 25, 2018 - Merchant Mariners are a vital part of the U.S. maritime transportation system, supporting the nation’s commercial and economic needs. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) affirms momentum building within the industry to address seafarers’ wellbeing, while supporting the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) efforts to promote strategies, tools, and best practices that address stress and safety issues impacting seafarers. U.S.
The Maritime Administration recently highlighted the graduating USMMA Class of 2018 in a Transportation Tuesday feature. Click Transportation Tuesday to see the full article.
Maritime Administrator Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, USMMA ’79, presents Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis with a commemorative set of the decorations earned by his father as a Licensed Marine Engineer. Administrator Buzby presented the set to Secretary Mattis as part of the 82nd Commencement Exercises at the Merchant Marine Academy. Secretary Mattis was the keynote graduation speaker for the 187 graduating Midshipman.