U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Professor in the Department of Marine Transportation, Capt. George E. Edenfield ‘79, served as technical advisor on education and training issues for the U.S. delegation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Third Session of the Sub-Committee on the Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 3) meeting in London earlier this month.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 25, 2016 – Today Cookie Cafe, a much loved custom at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), hosted a special Cookie Cafe event to honor and remember USMMA alumnus, Steve Shultz, USMMA Class of '84, who was sailing as Chief Mate aboard the El Faro when she was lost during Hurricane Joaquin, last October.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) midshipmen participated in Advanced Firefighting training at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle Military Sealift Command (MSC) Firefighting School, Earle N.J. last October

Regimental Public Affairs Officer (RPAO) Midshipman 1st Class Jacob Weaver recently interviewed the Regimental Commander (RC) Midshipman 1st Class Thomas Hill about his experiences as RC and his time at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

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In the spirit of celebrating Black History Month, the American Merchant Marine Museum is playing the film Salty Dog Blues: Merchant Marines of Color Fighting for Their Rightful Share, on a continuous loop in the media room.  The documentary is a frank look at the struggle for non-white merchant mariners to be recognized for their service during World War II and beyond.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2016 – This past weekend was a very busy and successful one for a number of our U.S. Merchant Marine Academy athletic teams!

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 12, 2016 – Twelve midshipmen from Professor Brian Ackerman’s (KP ’90) Engineering Class, began the initial phase of a long-term overhaul of the main engine of the National Historic Landmark vessel, USLV-87/WAL-512 AKA the Lightship AMBROSE at New York City’s South Street Seaport Museum.

The US Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) Chairman of the Board, John Arntzen ‘79, AAF President James Tobin ‘77, Deputy Maritime Administrator Michael Rodriguez ’79, and USMMA Superintendent, RADM James Helis, are meeting on a regular basis to strengthen the dialogue and partnership between the AAF and the Academy.  These discussions are taking place in addition to the regular monthly meetings between Mr. Tobin and RADM Helis.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 10, 2016 -Today midshipmen, faculty, and staff came together for an Ash Wednesday Mass which was celebrated in the Mariners' Memorial Chapel. Ashes were distributed in observance of the beginning of Lent, a forty day period in which Christians prepare for Easter.