SUNY Maritime College Annual Report 2020-2021

APRIL 2021 A NEW PARTNERSHIP PAVES THE WAY FOR A SAFE SUMMER SEA TERM A pril 27 marked the day students from the Regiment of Cadets departed Maritime College for the first Summer Sea Term since 2019. The pandemic and subsequent federal restrictions prevented the Training Ship Empire State VI from sailing its annual Summer Sea Term in 2020. Over 500 students were on board the training ship for the first 67-day sea term (April – June) with a second 67-day term that departed in July. All cadets on the first sea term were fully vaccinated, many having received their vaccine at Yankee Stadium through a partnership with SOMOS Community Care. The administering of vaccinations for cadets and the ship’s crew enabled Maritime College to safely conduct its two terms at sea. The cancellation of the 2020 Summer Sea Term enormously impacted cadets who needed to participate in a summer program. The vaccination partnership allowed over 800 cadets to travel around the world, gain vital hands-on experience in operating a ship and dealing with port traffic, successfully complete their training at sea requirement, and obtain U.S. Coast Guard licensure.

Dr. Ramon Tallaj, SOMOS Community Care Founder

We are community doctors who serve the community and since March, we have worked nonstop vaccinating throughout New York City.

TOTAL CADETS PARTICIPATION 877

PORT VISITS 6 The most port visits of any maritime academy in recent history INTERNATIONAL PORT VISITS 3 The only state maritime academy to sail to international ports during COVID

TOTAL DAYS AT SEA 134

The longest summer cruise of any maritime academy in recent history

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Annual Report 2020-2021