SUNY Maritime College Annual Report 2021-2022

TRAINING SHIP EMPIRE STATE VI DEPARTS FOR FINAL SUMMER SEA TERM

Photo by Mei Jing

May 27 proved to be an exciting day at Maritime College as the Empire State VI departed Olivet Pier for its final summer at sea before it is retired in October 2022. The cruise incorporated the transition from two 50-day cruises to one 75-day cruise, which has been planned for the past several years. The new model allows for more flexibility among cadets, faculty and staff in terms of preparing for the fall semester and is the most cost-effective model. In addition to the cadets, faculty, staff and crew sailing this summer, a chaplain from the Seaman’s Church Institute accompanied the group throughout the summer term to provide mental health and counseling services to all on board. The services were offered in the previous year, and due to its overall success, the highly beneficial and essential service will once again be made available to all on board. Upon completion of its final voyage, the Empire State VI will be retired after 60 years of service. Throughout its years at Maritime College (since 1990), the TSESVI has been utilized to train and prepare thousands of cadets for careers within the global maritime industry. It will always be known to many as the vessel that effectively served its purpose by providing generations of mariners with the hands-on training and experience that is at the core of the Maritime College mission.

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Annual Report 2021-2022