HQ Function

The Kings Point campus serves as the primary location for all academic, training, residential, and administrative functions of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Notable Features:

The picturesque 82-acre waterfront campus includes historic Wiley Hall (formerly Walter P. Chrysler's mansion), state-of-the-art training facilities, simulators, a waterfront area with training vessels, and the American Merchant Marine Museum.

Work Culture:

The environment at USMMA is a blend of a rigorous academic institution and a disciplined military-style regiment. For faculty and staff, it's a mission-driven environment focused on developing future leaders. For midshipmen, it involves a demanding schedule emphasizing discipline, leadership, and maritime proficiency.

HQ Significance:

The Kings Point campus is the sole federal academy dedicated to training U.S. Merchant Marine officers, playing a crucial role in national security, international trade, and economic vitality.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus layout and facilities reflect the Academy's core values of 'Acta Non Verba' (Deeds Not Words), duty, honor, discipline, and service to the nation.

Location:

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's global presence is primarily manifested through its 'Sea Year' training program, where midshipmen serve on U.S. flag merchant vessels sailing to ports around the world. Graduates also serve globally as licensed officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine and as commissioned officers in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, supporting international trade, national security, and humanitarian missions worldwide.

Street Address:

300 Steamboat Road

City:

Kings Point

State/Province:

NY

Country:

USA