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    Post USMMA--deck license jobs

    The MEBA hall has many openings for engineers. There is never a want for shipboard engineers. The shoreside market for engineers is also very strong.
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    Service Ccommitment

    Active-duty service obligations are dependent upon the individual service contract. Reminder, there is no guarantee for serving on active duty from the Merchant Marine Academy. Active-duty slots are dependent upon individual service and MARAD's needs.
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    Ohio admissions to USMMA

    § 310.53 Nominations and vacancies. (a) Nominating officials. (1) Each Senator and Member of the House of Representatives (including delegates from Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico), the Panama Canal Commission, the Governor...
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    Ohio admissions to USMMA

    46 CFR 310.53 b) Vacancies. (1) The number of vacancies in each entering class allocated to each State is in proportion to the representation in Congress from that State. (5) The distribution of each entering class by State is: Ohio - 8 Further, Appointments. (1) The Administrator...
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    First-time poster: SUNY Maritime as an In-Region resident

    I recommend you child apply for the Student Incentive Payment Program (SIP). The program provides $8,000 a year for a total of $32,000 over the four years. In return your child owes three years in the Navy Reserve as a Strategic Sealift Officer...
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    Cooking in a Merchant Ship or any ship

    I recommend contacting the Seafarers International Union (SIU). The SIU has programs to assist you in obtaining the requisite training and merchant mariner credential. In addition, the union will assist you in job placement on U.S. flag vessels...
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    USMMA - Service Assignment

    Minimum qualifying scores on the SATs/ACTs will be determined by the Superintendent for each entering class prior to any offers of appointment for the particular class. From Congressman Mike Kelly's website, "The current minimum qualifying scores for SAT Reasoning Test are 560 for Critical...
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    USMMA - Service Assignment

    It is important to understand the Kings Point admission process. The idea that an SAT below 1100 is encouraging shows a lack of understanding of how the process works. 46 CFR 310.53 specifics nominations and vacancies at Kings Point. The number of vacancies for each entering class is in...
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    Post USMMA--deck license jobs

    The State Maritime Academies (SMAs) are great institutions and if a young person is applying to Kings Point, they should also apply to the SMAs. Most SMAs have reciprocal tuition programs with select states, ie (regional tuition or instate tuition). Additionally, the Student Incentive Program...
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    Post USMMA--deck license jobs

    The sailing job market is hot. I know of 2022 graduates that sailed out of the MMP union hall as third mates on Matson ships. I also know 2022 graduates landing third mate jobs on tankers making $130k a year. Those individuals on tankers are moving up as soon as they get the next license...
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    IRR status while enrolled

    The instructions are followed. The board convening order for SELRES officers to LCDR, CDR, and CAPT requires an active MMC. The program officer removes the MMC AQDs from an officers OSR (officer summary record) if their MMC is expired prior to their promotion board. There are exceptions to the...
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    IRR status while enrolled

    I am currently in the program. All SELRES SSOs are required to maintain an active U.S. Coast Guard MMC as a Deck or Engineering Officer as per RESPERSMAN 1534-040 and OPNAV Instruction.
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    IRR status while enrolled

    OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1534.lE Merchant Mariner Credential Requirements for all SSOs. Both SELRES and IRR SSOs will maintain an active unlimited tonnage upon oceans and unlimited horsepower, deck, or engineering USCG merchant mariner credential. In addition, SSRG officers must maintain a standards...
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    Top Gun 2 effect on admission

    https://news.usni.org/2022/05/27/will-top-gun-maverick-boost-navy-recruiting-history-says-probably-not Will ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Boost Navy Recruiting? History Says Probably Not Heather MongilioMay 27, 2022 5:19 PM Tom Cruise as Capt. Pete Mitchell filming Top Gun: Maverick. Paramount Photo...
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    New superintendent?

    https://www.usmma.edu/about/communications/usmma-superintendent-retire
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    New superintendent?

    You will not see an announcement made. The Maritime Administration hired an executive search community to find a replacement. The search is well underway.
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    Trans-Atlantic tips?

    Assuming the ship is either ARC or Maersk, I’d recommend a carhartt insulated jacket and carhartt insulated bib overalls. The company makes good products that are durable and keeps an individual warm. The insulated jacket is good for when it’s cold and can be combined with the bib overalls for...
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    SAT optional?

    Kings Point is working towards a solution/response for SATs/ACTs but their approval process is different than DoD Academies, since Kings Point falls under DoT. A solution is necessary however there isn’t any further guidance to the Academy as of the writing of this post unfortunately.
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    Best way to research the Maritime industry?

    I would also recommend contacting a local alumni chapter. Most chapters have graduates that will mentor high school students through the process of applying to KP. They are also a great source for information about the industry. See attached link of a directory of local chapters...
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    Jobs After Graduation

    Reach out to alumni and find a mentor. I suggest taking some time and reach out to your local alumni chapter. You can find points of contact online. There are much better avenues for career advice than this site.
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