Maine Maritime Academy

Maine Maritime Academy names Craig Johnson as 16th president

The Board of Trustees of Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) announced yesterday the appointment of Craig Johnson (a 1991 graduate of the Academy) as its 16th president following a formal search that launched last fall. Johnson has served as the academy’s chief operating officer since August 2022, and interim president since June 2024.

Maine Maritime Academy Board Chairman Wayne Norton (class of 1986) said, “It is my pleasure to announce that following a thorough search, we have selected Craig Johnson...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/maine-maritime-academy-names-craig-johnson-as-16th-president/

Two Maine Maritime cadets awarded Crowley scholarships

Maine Maritime Academy cadets Anna LaDue and Odegaard Fields have been awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship. They were selected for the Crowley scholarships based on their performance during the cadet training periods aboard Crowley-operated or -managed ships and their intent to pursue maritime careers.

LaDue, a junior from Canterbury, N.H., is studying marine transportation operations, with a minor in sail training. She has served as the Assistant Officer in Charge for the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/two-maine-maritime-cadets-awarded-crowley-scholarships-2/

Jonathan Daniels named new Maryland Port Administration executive director

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has announced that Jonathan Daniels is to be the new executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, which manages and directs the six state-owned marine terminals of the Port of Baltimore.

Daniels, who is currently chief executive officer and director at Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla., will begin in his new position February 5.

“We’re excited to have someone of Jonathan Daniels’ stature join us in such a pivotal role leading...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/jonathan-daniels-named-new-maryland-port-administration-executive-director/

First steel cut for third US National Security Multimission Vessel

TOTE Services and Philly Shipyard have cut the first steel for the third National Security Multimission Vessel (NSMV) ordered by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) of th ..

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Maine Maritime Training Ship Gets An Alumnus As Master

  • Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), Castine, Maine, has a hired alumnus Capt. Gordon “Mac” MacArthur to serve as master aboard the academy’s training ship State of Maine.
  • With over 30 years of experience in the maritime field, MacArthur served most recently as a Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer for Diamond Offshore Drilling.
  • In that role, he monitored environmental conditions, assisted in incident investigation and analysis, maintained and tested equipment.
  • He also managed personnel aboard...

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