Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Regimented campus life and 7 specialized majors prepare you for careers on land or at sea. The Academy experience is unique.
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Massachusetts Maritime Academy is your college for: Environmental Science, Marine Safety, Maritime Transportation, International Business, Engineering (Facilities or Marine), Emergency Management, Marine Biology, Energy Management, American Studies. Our campus is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to train the next generation of industry leaders. The Academy's rigorous academics and hands-o

n approach to building leadership and professional skills, fully prepare our students for successful careers. The proof: nearly 100 percent of Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are employed in well paying, career track positions within 90-days of graduation. The Regiment of Cadets and military-style uniforms play an important role in campus life at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. It reinforces that the status at the Academy is not an entitlement based on gender, race, or socio-economic class; it is earned through hard work, honor, and integrity. Though the Academy is structured as a military academy, designed to grow effective leaders, only cadets who volunteer for commissioning programs have military obligations during and after their time at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Through Sea Terms and Cooperative Education Programs, our undergraduates log 6 months of invaluable career experience during their 4-year pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree, often while traveling to a dozen or more countries. Upon graduation, our cadets are distinctly qualified to lead as licensed maritime professionals, skilled business managers, ship safety officers, commissioned military officers and more. Extracurricular activities are viewed as a way to cultivate pride in the Academy tradition as well as maintain the Academy's Tradition of Pride. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the wide variety of activities and athletics offered at MMA. An impressive 40% of cadets are athletes on one or more of our competitive NCAA and ECAC Division III college teams.

09/11/2026

This morning, Friday September 11, 2026, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy community gathered for a special 9/11 Remembrance Morning Formation marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

The Regiment of Cadets and campus community came together to pause, reflect, and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, as well as the first responders, members of the Armed Forces, and civilians whose lives were forever changed. Especially those apart of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy family.

We were honored to welcome Dr. Ed Valla, Associate Professor of Emergency Management, as our guest speaker and grateful to Cadet Candidate Nathan Campbell of Halifax, MA, for playing the bagpipes during our ceremony.

This summer, 2/C Morgan Gilman, an Energy Systems Engineering major at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, put his classroom...
09/10/2026

This summer, 2/C Morgan Gilman, an Energy Systems Engineering major at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, put his classroom knowledge into practice during his first co-op with ABM as an Engineering Operations and SOP Intern.

Working throughout Boston, including at the 2-million-square-foot Novartis Biomedical Cambridge campus, Morgan gained hands-on experience auditing critical infrastructure such as clean steam loops and chilled water plants, supporting capital projects, and helping evaluate engineering operations and compliance.

The experience also opened doors to new professional opportunities. Through mentorship from ABM leaders Mark Ryan and Michael McGonagle, a Massachusetts Maritime Academy alumnus, Morgan was invited to join the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Boston Engineering Committee.

He now hopes to bring those industry connections back to campus by helping create technical building tours and networking opportunities for fellow students.
From hands-on engineering experience to valuable industry connections, Morgan’s co-op is helping him build the skills and relationships needed for a career in engineering.

This summer, 1/C Marine Science, Safety and Environmental Protection student Yvonne Haines gained hands-on experience in...
09/09/2026

This summer, 1/C Marine Science, Safety and Environmental Protection student Yvonne Haines gained hands-on experience in workplace safety through an internship with Robert B. Our Company.

Working alongside the Safety Team, Yvonne spent her summer immersed in active commercial and residential utility construction environments. She visited construction sites daily, conducted safety inspections, assisted with planning and coordination, and helped put safety principles into practice through Toolbox Talks and presentations.

The experience gave Yvonne a firsthand look at how safety is managed in dynamic field environments, where preparation, communication, attention to detail, and situational awareness are essential to protecting workers and keeping projects on track.

As a Marine Science, Safety and Environmental Protection student, the internship gave Yvonne the opportunity to apply what she has learned in the classroom to real-world safety operations while gaining valuable experience in the field.

Experiences like these prepare our cadets to step confidently into careers where safety, environmental responsibility, and leadership make a difference.

Two months. A new country. One unforgettable experience. 🇵🇦This summer, 1/C International Maritime Business major Jake M...
09/08/2026

Two months. A new country. One unforgettable experience. 🇵🇦

This summer, 1/C International Maritime Business major Jake McGovern stepped outside his comfort zone, spending two months in Panama completing an internship at SSA Marine MIT.

During his internship, Jake had the opportunity to learn firsthand from the people who manage and operate one of the busiest and most important container terminals in the world. Beyond the professional experience, he gained something just as valuable: the opportunity to build relationships with the people who welcomed him to Panama and made a foreign place feel like home.

“I’m hoping to return to Panama in the near future. Not for the beaches or the scenery, but to be at MIT to say hi to some old friends.”

For Jake, this summer was more than an internship. It was an opportunity to gain experience, challenge himself, and build relationships that will stay with him long after his return home.

Today, we honor the dedication and determination that power Massachusetts Maritime Academy: on campus, at sea, and beyon...
09/07/2026

Today, we honor the dedication and determination that power Massachusetts Maritime Academy: on campus, at sea, and beyond. Happy Labor Day to our cadets, faculty, staff, and alumni who inspire excellence every day. ⚓️

This summer, 2/C International Maritime Business student Avalon Donlon completed her first internship with the Massachus...
09/06/2026

This summer, 2/C International Maritime Business student Avalon Donlon completed her first internship with the Massachusetts Port Authority as an Operations Intern at Conley Container Terminal in Boston.

Over six weeks, she gained hands-on experience in maritime claims, vessel operations, and port management, gaining a firsthand look at the work that keeps one of Boston’s busiest maritime facilities moving.

For an International Maritime Business student, it was an invaluable introduction to the industry and an opportunity to put her classroom knowledge into practice in a real-world environment.
She also had the opportunity to work alongside fellow Massachusetts Maritime Academy cadets Sean O’Malley and Jordan Goddard-Brown, making the experience even more memorable.

A special thank you to Max Wigglesworth and Marlene Lio for their guidance, support, and willingness to share their expertise throughout the internship.

We’re proud to see our cadets gaining the experience, connections, and industry knowledge that will prepare them for careers in the maritime industry.

This summer, 2/C Emergency Management major David Krise put his skills into practice with Shore Beach Service on Hilton ...
09/03/2026

This summer, 2/C Emergency Management major David Krise put his skills into practice with Shore Beach Service on Hilton Head Island, working alongside a team from around the world.

As part of the beach patrol, David worked in coordination with Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Turtle Patrol, the Department of Natural Resources, and Community Code Enforcement. Together, the team patrolled 13.5 miles of shoreline, participated in weekly training exercises, and helped keep an estimated 2.5–2.8 million beachgoers and tourists safe throughout the summer.

For David, the experience was an opportunity to put emergency management principles into action developing his communication, teamwork, preparedness, and situational awareness in a fast-paced field environment.

“I am proud of what we accomplished and grateful for the lessons, experiences, and relationships gained along the way. I look forward to carrying these experiences with me as I continue pursuing a career in emergency management.”

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