1. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
ENS W. Gerrit Porter, USNR
KP ‘16

2. Quick Facts Located in Kings Point, NY (40 min. from Manhattan)
Federal Maritime Academy
Founded in 1943
Approximately 950 Midshipmen
Honor Code: A Midshipman will not lie, cheat, or steal.
Motto: Acta Non Verba
Cadet/Midshipman have been involved with every war and
conflict since WWII
Only Service Academy Authorized to have a Battle Standard

3. Academics Marine Transportation Marine Engineering
Logistics and Intermodal Transportation
Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management (ABET)
Marine Engineering Systems (ABET)

4. Sea Year
Cadet/Midshipman spend one academic year onboard merchant vessels
Deck Cadets: 330 Days
Engine Cadets: 300 Days
13 Countries visited on average
Sea Projects
Actual working member of the crew
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
Internship
Private Sector
Military

6. Athletics (BEAT COAST GUARD)
NCAA Division III
Men’s Sports: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Track & Field, Swimming and Diving, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
Women’s Sports: Basketball, Lacrosse, Track & Field, Swimming and Diving, Volleyball
Numerous club level athletics

8. Upon Graduation Bachelor of Science
Commission as an officer in the US Navy Reserve (Strategic Sealift Officer)
US Coast Guard License as a Third Assistant Engineer or Third Mate
Can also commission active duty into the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marine Corps, or NOAA
Can also commission active duty into Restricted Line or Staff Corps in the Navy

9. Service Obligation If Sailing If Active Duty
Sail at least 150 days a year for five years on a US flag merchant vessel
Maintain US Coast Guard License for six years
Serve 8 years in a reserve component of the US Military
If Active Duty
Serve five years active duty in a Uniformed Service

10. Opportunities
Ranked #1 in Highest Average Income upon graduation and five years after graduation
First year average income: $85,000
Navy Reserve: Active as you want to be!
Alumni are extremely tight knit
COMMISSION ANY BRANCH

14. In Hindsight… Can exempt up to 12 credits Go for the exemption
Take economics
Get involved with something
Follow the rules
Have a back up plan/apply for scholarships
Explore your options
Take the loan
NETWORK!!!!!!
YOU DO YOU

15. Questions?
Phone: (832)