Great Lakes Maritime Academy

09/11/2026

"Rescue at Water's Edge" tells the story of the tugs, ferries, and tour boats--manned by selfless captains and crew members--who sailed into an uncertain situation to shuttle people away from the horror downtown.... On 9/11, many, many police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and merchant mariners--like American heroes of previous generations--responded by fearlessly going into harm's way to do the right thing. We can't thank them enough for their courage." -Ray LaHood, Former Secretary of Transportation, https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2011/09/07/ten-years-later-rescue-water-s-edge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc66PsnXPoA

To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks,...

09/10/2026

to the end of the last school year - our first year cadets had a "pool day" to complete their safety training before getting underway on their first Sea Project! It's next to impossible to get good photos 😅
While wearing the appropriate PPE, Cadets need to flip over an inflated life raft and then maneuver themselves inside, then exit the life raft safely.

09/08/2026

We can't wait to see the T/S SOM underway again

09/08/2026

It's - featuring the Robinson Bay as seen from our 41' vessel. They don't all come with great stories, sometimes it's just great views.

09/04/2026

The calm before the storm
Photo captures the last rays of visible sunlight as clouds from a summer storm filled the sky yesterday afternoon. Photo credit to GLMA Office Manager, Stacy Folgmann

09/03/2026

Rain ☔ or shine ☀️

09/03/2026

Fresh updates from Sturgeon Bay!
Photo credit to Chief Nick Mackesty
The photos showcase the new state rooms that are being installed at dry dock in Sturgeon Bay