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Sunday, October 3, 2021
US Merchant Marine Academy Faces Serious Sexual Assault Allegation During Cadet’s Sea Year
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US Merchant Marine Academy Faces Serious Sexual Assault Allegation During Cadet’s Sea Year

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Maritime Administration are taking a serious look into an anonymous online report by a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

October 3, 2021
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Interview With Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent of the USMMA at Kings Point

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Last week gCaptain had the privilege of interviewing Rear Admiral Jack Buono, USMS. Two years ago Buono was appointed as the

December 3, 2020
Total Views: 3666

Monday, September 21, 2020
Photo Of USMMA Midshipman With Class Ring
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It’s Time For Kings Point To Step Up To The Plate

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point (KP), New York is our nation’s only service academy

September 21, 2020
Total Views: 2401

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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Should MARAD Close The US Merchant Marine Academy At Kings Point?

In today’s episode of The REAL gCaptain Podcast we take a harsh look at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), a federal college that

September 19, 2018
Total Views: 245

Thursday, September 13, 2018
WATCH Kings Point’s New U.S. Merchant Marine Ad Campaign
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WATCH Kings Point’s New U.S. Merchant Marine Ad Campaign

This month U.S. Merchant Marine Academy alumni are celebrating the 75th birthday of Kings Point with a new website and ad campaign geared toward informing

September 13, 2018
Total Views: 113

Friday, July 27, 2018
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Space Force, How About A Maritime Force?

by Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Ph.D – On June 18, 2018, President Donald Trump, before a meeting of the National Space Council announced his plan for the

July 27, 2018
Total Views: 243

Tuesday, June 19, 2018
VIDEO: Why Did You Join The Merchant Marine?
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VIDEO: Why Did You Join The Merchant Marine?

In an our editorial last month titled Top 10 Reasons Why The US Merchant Marine Is Failing, I asserted that the US Maritime Administration ignores the

June 19, 2018
Total Views: 96

Sunday, June 17, 2018
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The Merchant Marine Is Of Critical Importance Says US SECDEF Mattis At Kings Point Graduation

by Lisa Ferdinando – The United States needs its Merchant Marine officers to employ discipline, strategic thinking and strong ethics in the often

June 17, 2018
Total Views: 52

Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Search Begins For New USMMA Superintendent
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Search Begins For New USMMA Superintendent

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Today the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has posted the position of USMMA Superintendent to USAjobs, the first step in

June 6, 2018
Total Views: 197

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Kings Point Superintendent James Helis Accepts New Role at MARAD Headquarters
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Kings Point Superintendent James Helis Accepts New Role at MARAD Headquarters

The United States Maritime Administration on Thursday announced that Rear Admiral James Helis, Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy

May 24, 2018
Total Views: 312

Tuesday, November 21, 2017
After Warning, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Granted Full Accreditation
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After Warning, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Granted Full Accreditation

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has been restored to full accreditation more than a year after it was issued a warning by the Middle States Commission on

November 21, 2017
Total Views: 134

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
USMMA Cadet using a sextant for celestial navigation
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Sea Year to Resume at Merchant Marine Academy

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy announced that it will resume Sea Year training for Midshipmen on three commercial carriers beginning in March 2017. The USMMA

February 15, 2017
Total Views: 169

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Reinstates Sea Year… Sort Of

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced its plan to restore Sea Year training as part of the curriculum for Midshipmen at the United States

January 11, 2017
Total Views: 129

Friday, December 9, 2016
Kings Point Alumni Say ‘No Justification’ for Sea Year Suspension
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Kings Point Alumni Say ‘No Justification’ for Sea Year Suspension

The Alumni Association of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point is calling for Sea Year be reinstated after a preliminary study found no

December 9, 2016
Total Views: 121

Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Kings Point Alumni Launch Task Force to Combat Sexual Misconduct at Service Academy
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Kings Point Alumni Launch Task Force to Combat Sexual Misconduct at Service Academy

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (USAAF) has created its own independent task force to address instances of sexual harassment

October 11, 2016
Total Views: 24

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Contractor Hired for USMMA ‘Cultural Assessment’ Amid Sexual Assault and Harassment Concerns
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Contractor Hired for USMMA ‘Cultural Assessment’ Amid Sexual Assault and Harassment Concerns

The U.S. Department of Transportation has hired a private government consultant to perform an independent cultural assessment of the United States Merchant

October 5, 2016
Total Views: 63

Saturday, September 10, 2016
Merchant Marine Cadets Help Navy Knock The Rust Off Sextants
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Merchant Marine Cadets Help Navy Knock The Rust Off Sextants

By Commander Justin Harts, USN (USS Benfold) According to the definitive book on marine navigation familiar to most naval officers – “The American

September 10, 2016
Total Views: 313

Friday, July 1, 2016
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Accreditation in Jeopardy?
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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Accreditation in Jeopardy?

A review of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s educational accreditation has prompted the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to issue

July 1, 2016
Total Views: 176

USMMA Cadets On Kings Pointer
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Sea Year Fears At US Merchant Marine Academy

By Jaquelyn Burton (Coeval, Inc.) Overshadowing the graduation of the class of 2016, many midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy are

July 1, 2016
Total Views: 316

Thursday, June 16, 2016
USMMA Canceling ‘Sea Year’ Over Sexual Assault and Harassment Fears?
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USMMA Canceling ‘Sea Year’ Over Sexual Assault and Harassment Fears?

One of the great benefits of attending the US Merchant Marine Academy is the experience of going out to sea on US-Flag merchant ships. This is called

June 16, 2016
Total Views: 251