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CAMPUS NEWS

Cadets were excited at the prospect of being the first to sail on the new state-of-the-art ship, TS Empire State VII at the end of the spring semester. In mid May, however, Maritime College was informed that delivery of the training ship would be postponed due to delays in outfitting, system integration, and testing and commissioning. It was critical that the ship – the first of five training ships under construction – meet

all safety standards prior to embarkation of cadets. In response, the College executed a Summer Sea Term contingency plan that required coordinating three different cruises. First Class cadets traveled to Texas for summer training onboard the TS Kennedy (assigned to Texas to fulfill the sea time and academic requirements for cadets planning to take the license examination in August). Texas Maritime Academy cadets also shared their cruise on

THE PLAN:

All First Class cadets traveled to Texas Maritime for summer training onboard the TS Kennedy

The Second and Third Class cadets embarked on the TS Golden Bear in Vallejo, California

Here we go! Under the Golden Gate

Different Schools, Different Styles

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Underway, Learning the Cali Way