FOR GENERATIONS, Maine has been known worldwide for the skills of its shipbuilders and sea captains, and for leadership in every phase of maritime affairs. It was in Maine that the first English ship built in America, the Virginia, was launched in 1607; and in this new century, Mainers continue to build and sail vessels ranging from custom yachts to mighty warships. Windjammers, fishing fleets, and defenders of the America’s Cup have all been part of Maine’s seafaring tradition.

Today this proud heritage thrives at Maine Maritime Academy; MMA is an institution of higher learning providing undergraduate and graduate instruction in engineering, transportation, marine science, international business and logistics, and small vessel operations. In addition, the college prepares the Regiment and Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) students as officers for the U.S. Merchant Marine and for the armed forces of the United States.