USMMA Superintendent promoted to Vice Admiral
In what looks to have been one of her last official acts before stepping down from the Trump Administration, then Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao promoted U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA)
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VIDEO: Cadets talk about working and learning aboard Crowley ships
Crowley Maritime, the largest private Jones Act employer of U.S. mariners, is expanding its at-sea cadet shipping program aboard company vessels to further focus on developing the next generation of diversified leaders
USMMA midshipman awarded Merchant Marine Medal
A current U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipman, Andrew Bouchot of Castle Pines, Colo., has received the Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Achievement for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a
George Toma joins Furuno USA
Camas, Wash., based Furuno USA has hired a new commercial business development manager. Based in Houston, Texas, George Toma will play a key role in establishing and developing business relationships with commercial
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has a new strategic plan
AUGUST 8, 2018 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, has issued its new strategic plan. After 18 months in the making, the plan provides guidance and direction
Kings Point alums launch USMMA 75th anniversary campaign
JUNE 27, 2018 — Alumni of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, have launched a campaign to mark the federal academy’s 75th year of service. “This isn’t just
MARAD starts search for next Kings Point Superintendent
JUNE 6, 2018 — Fancy your chances as the next Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY? The Maritime Administration is seeking a replacement for RADM James Helis, following
Kings Point to have a new Superintendent
MAY 24, 2018 — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY, is to have a new Superintendent. A posting on the website of the USMMA Alumni Association says: “The Maritime Administration
Foss Maritime names Will Roberts Chief Commercial Officer
AUGUST 1, 2017 — Will Roberts, formerly of Rolls-Royce, has joined Foss Maritime as Chief Commercial Officer. Roberts is responsible for building the customer facing team to drive and sustain Foss Maritime’s
Trump to nominate Kings Pointer as Maritime Administrator
JUNE 22, 2017 — President Donald J. Trump intends to nominate retired Navy Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby of Virginia to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation. Read Admiral