Crowley Scholarships for USMMA Cadets
M/V National Glory during her sea term. - Sexton, a midshipman first class from Vermilion, Ohio, is majoring in marine transportation. During his time at USMMA, he has been an integral member of the offshore sailing team, and has participated in major sailing events such as the Newport-Bermuda Race and the Marblehead-Halifax Race. During his senior year, Sexton has held various leadership roles within the regiment of midshipmen, including Regimental Waterfront Officer. After graduation, he hopes to sail as third mate aboard coastwise tankers as he advances his maritime career.
Can a Lobster be an Archaeologist?
divers discover a missing 8,000 year old Stone Age civilization near the Isle of Wight. The 150-page-book has been drafted by SUT members who are marine scientists, divers, subsea engineers, academics and from the merchant navy. It covers topics such as: Why do ships go missing in the Bermuda Triangle? Are lake monsters real and do werewolves exist in the Arctic Sea? How to build an underwater robot Filming underwater movies Whirlpools and discovering treasures from sunken ships Where rubbish goes when it’s dumped at sea. Could living under the sea
Cruise Industry Gets First American Female Captain
For the first time in the cruise industry, an American female will take the helm of a mega-ton cruise ship. At 37 years of age, San Francisco native Kate McCue will command Celebrity Summit, a 91,000-ton, 965-foot ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet, sailing between the eastern United States and Bermuda. As Captain, she will be responsible for the navigation of the ship and the onboard experience of its 2,158 guests and 952 crew members. The cruise brand, which operates a fleet of 10 ships, has elevated McCue to the position of Captain based on her 15 years of experience and leadership
The Landing School to Graduate 78 Students
President of Michael Peters Yacht Design. Students and their families will also enjoy the christening of the boats built this year. The Wooden Boat Building program will christen three Flyfisher 22s and three Joel White Pea Pods. Graduates from this year’s class hail from 20 states, Canada and Bermuda. Twenty-nine diploma recipients will be returning to The Landing School in the Fall to complete their Associate’s Degree in Marine Industry Technology. Several Yacht Design students will carry on their studies, working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Yacht and Powercraft Design through
