United States Merchant Marine Academy Email Format
Higher EducationNew York, United States501-1000 Employees
The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal service academy in Kings Point, New York that educates midshipmen to become licensed Merchant Marine officers. Its program combines demanding coursework with a Sea Year, giving hands-on experience aboard working commercial vessels that sail to ports around the world. Graduates leave with a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and an officer’s commission, preparing them for leadership roles in both the civilian merchant fleet and the U.S. Armed Forces. As one of five federal service academies, USMMA sits within the higher education sector to supply trained officers for the nation’s maritime transportation and defense needs, serving with government and industry stakeholders. In February 2026, Rear Admiral Anthony J. Ceraolo was installed as the academy's fifteenth superintendent.