As the crew and cadets aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI sailed from Port Everglades to San Juan, they paid tribute to the officers and crew of the SS El Faro including fellow Maritime College alum Richard Pusatere, the ship’s Chief Engineer.

The American Maritime Centers of Excellence (federally designated in January 2021) proudly recognize National Maritime Day, May 22, 2021, a day in which celebrations are held throughout the country to honor the maritime industry – an anchor in the global transportation of goods and services.

On May 10, the SUNY Chancellor issued an announcement that all SUNY students who will be attending campus in-person this fall must be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus.  It should be noted that the following steps would still need to happen for this vaccination ma