GLMA hosts 'open ship' aboard State of Michigan

TRAVERSE CITY — The community is invited to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy's "open ship" showcasing the training ship State of Michigan from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11. The day will include:

Self guided tours of the T/S State of Michigan
Interaction with current maritime cadets
An opportunity to learn more about the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, maritime careers, how to become a chef on a ship and U.S. Navy commissioning options
In honor of NMC's 75th anniversary, there will also be a display of GLMA history inside the Great Lakes campus. GLMA was founded in 1969 and remains the nation's only freshwater maritime academy.

Tours will begin at the pier security gate entrance on the north side of NMC's Great Lakes campus, 715 E. Front St. Low-heel, closed-toe, soft-soled shoes are highly recommended. The event will occur rain or shine.

Release date: MARCH 26, 2025

For more information:

Great Lakes Maritime Academy
maritime@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1200

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