ACTA NON VERBA – ACTION NOT WORDS

“Acta non Verba”- Action not Words, is the motto of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

With 95 percent of the world’s products transported over water, Merchant Marine Officers are vital to the effective operation of merchant fleets for both commercial and military transport in peace and war. Today, the United States imports approximately 85 percent of some 77 strategic commodities critical to America’s industry and defense.

Who answers the call to protect these invaluable assets? The Merchant Mariners.

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of five federal service academies committed to graduating officers who serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States.

USMMA requires more credit hours for a baccalaureate degree than any other federal service academy and affords its graduates real world experience during the Academy’s Sea Year. Midshipmen who master this demanding curriculum earn a unique combination of credentials: A highly-regarded Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and an officer’s commission in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Acta Non Verba!

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