The TS Kennedy is tentatively scheduled to depart Galveston, Texas, on May 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) to begin its voyage. Please join us in wishing the crew a successful journey, either in person or via the livestream. The livestream will begin at approximately 9:45 a.m. and will include a few prerecorded interviews with Maine Maritime Academy and Texas A&M students.
Latest 2025 Summer TSSOM Cruise
- Getting the TS Kennedy ReadyIt’s raining today in Galveston, where the TS Kennedy is tied to the pier. Currently, the ship is buzzing with Maine cadets as they begin to find their way around. Texas A&M cadets are still ashore in their academic semester, so MMA 2/C and 4/C are working hard to prepare the vessel for the next […]
- Trip to TexasMonday’s travel was the culmination of weeks of planning that involved faculty, staff, and student leadership. In all, 222 cadets and 12 staff were picked up from four locations and driven by bus to Portland Jetport. From Portland, two charter planes carried the group to Houston Hobby Airport, where buses were again used to complete […]
- Jacob Nowalsky ’26 | Lead Engine CadetToday’s Summer Sea Term student leadership highlight is Jacob Nowalsky ’26. Midshipman Nowalsky is from Port Republic, NJ, and is also a member of the Coast Guard AUP program. 🔹 What are you looking forward to this summer? I’m most looking forward to going overseas again. The only other time I’ve traveled abroad was during […]
- William Sherrill ’26 – Cadet MasterPreparations for this summer’s training cruise are well underway—and our student leadership is stepping up. Today, we’re highlighting William Sherrill, our Cadet Master and the highest-ranking student officer aboard the ship. ⸻ 🔹 What are you looking forward to this summer? I’m looking forward to working with cadets from @texasmaritime. This summer presents a unique […]
- Traveling with Texas A&MThe Commandant’s Staff at Maine Maritime Academy is looking forward to this summer’s joint sea term (SST25) with Texas A&M Maritime aboard their ship, the TS Kennedy. The Texas team has brought great energy and has been tremendously helpful in the preparation process—beginning with hosting our Cadet Master, Cadet Chief Engineer, Cadet Chief Mate, and […]
- Port AnnouncementDuring this year’s training cruise, Maine Maritime Academy and Texas A&M Maritime Academy will sail together aboard the TS Kennedy. Scheduled port calls include Galveston, TX; New York City, NY; Belfast, Ireland; Halifax, NS; and Portland, ME. You can view the full schedule on the Port Information page.
