TS Lone Star State
Texas A&M University Maritime Academy Training Ship LONE STAR STATE Christened in Philadelphia
Jul 17, 2026 • 3 min. readThe event brings a decades long journey one step closer to completion.
Looking back on historic Sea Term, and Ahead to new Texas A&M ship
Jul 16, 2026 • 5 min. readInaugural voyage of TS STATE OF MAINE offered a preview of TS LONE STAR STATE, which will be christened July 17 in Philadelphia.
As America celebrates 250 years as a country, Texas A&M University Maritime Academy Cadets have a front row seat to History
Jul 3, 2026 • 3 min. readThe Cadets are anchored in New York harbor for the largest gathering of ships in 50 years.
Day of the Seafarer 2026 Creates Awareness of the Risks Mariners Face
Jun 25, 2026 • 4 min. readTexas A&M University faculty and staff discuss how the June 25 observance highlights the human components of international trade.
Texas A&M Maritime Academy NSMV Name Announced
May 7, 2021 • 3 min. readThe Texas A&M Maritime Academy on the Galveston Campus of Texas A&M University has received notification from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) that the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) expected to arrive on campus in 2025 will be named the Lone Star State.
Texas A&M Maritime Academy Stands Ready to Accept New 525-foot Training Ship
Jul 31, 2020 • 3 min. readTexas A&M University’s maritime academy is closer than any time in the past 15 years to being able to dock a training ship in Galveston.
Statement of the Consortium of State Maritime Academies on Announcement of Shipyard to Build NSMV
Apr 9, 2020 • 1 min. readThe Consortium of State Maritime Academies applauds yesterday's announcement that the Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, PA has been selected to build the nation's new National Security Multi-mission Vessel (NSMV) fleet.