Cadets on TS Kennedy

The annual training semester at sea includes two international locations and a partnership with Maine Maritime Academy.

An aerial view of Texas A&M University at Galveston

Year In Review: Defining Stories Of 2024

Dec 12, 2024 • 4 min. read

Take a look back at 12 stories that captured the spirit of Aggieland by the Sea this year.

A student talking with employers at a career fair.

The fall career fair welcomed employers eager to fill the workforce gap in the maritime industry with Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets.

Lance Johnson using a grinder working on the welding work bench

Chronicling Cadet’s Sea Chronicles

Oct 16, 2024 • 3 min. read

Sophomore maritime academy cadet documented his summer at sea on social media, sharing a glimpse of life at sea.

Heffernan on a Flex LNG ship for her commercial sea term.

Tyler Heffernan '25 talks about her experience on commercial sea term.

Speth tied to the bow of Elissa

Former student Amy McAllister Speth '83 reflects on her time working on the tall ship Elissa's restoration.

Three students standing in front of clock tower on the Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

The Galveston-based college's programs will explore the economic, social, political and ecological aspects of oceans and coasts.

Jim H. Gompper and Jim P. Gompper on TS Kennedy

Father And Son Together On Summer Sea Term

Jul 30, 2024 • 4 min. read
Female mariner working on boat in Alaska.

Cadets gain real-world experience after saving boaters who had been adrift in the Gulf Mexico for 15 days.