The pump for Lifeboat 4’s davit arrived late this morning and has been installed! The sealant/gasket used to install the pump needs to cure in place overnight before filling the hydraulic tank first thing in the morning. After the tank is filled, we can start testing. A USCG inspector will be aboard at 0800 to witness the testing, with the expectation of the ship receiving approval to sail.
If approved to depart, we’ll begin casting off lines around noon on Friday and sail to New York. The TSSOM will take bunkers in New York before departing on Monday morning for Tenerife.
Spain is on the horizon…
Latest 2025 Summer TSSOM Cruise
- Cruise Return to Portland and LivestreamThe Kennedy will arrive in Portland, Maine, on July 14, 2025, at the Portland Ocean Terminal. Arrival time at the dock is estimated between 9:30 and 10:00 am. This marks the final stop of the 2025 Summer Training Cruise, and students will disembark on Tuesday, July 15. Please join us in welcoming everyone back after […]
- A Day in Belfast IrelandHello! Belfast Ireland is unique in that all of the second class Maine students came here our freshman cruise, and while I thought that would be a negative… I was so wrong! I thought I had exhausted things to do freshman year, and I was wrong again. I had heard about some people doing a […]
- Stronger Ties FormedCadets aboard the TS Kennedy spent the past 10 days underway, sailing between New York City and Belfast, Northern Ireland. Students enjoyed calm seas for most of the leg but were stuck under overcast skies, much to the chagrin of the upper-class deck cadets who are actively trying to complete their celestial navigation project. This […]
- Running Smooth in Belfast: A Cruise Check-In from the Cadet Chief EngineerI’m Jacob Nowalsky, the cruise Lead Engine Cadet from Maine, and Maine’s Cadet Chief Engineer. Things have been going pretty well onboard! After being in port in Galveston, everyone was excited to finally get to sea, and now that we’re wrapping up our 2nd leg and are here in Belfast, people are fully into the […]
- Switching to the Engine RoomOur second leg of our Summer Sea Term 2025 cruise has been really fun! During this leg to Belfast from New York, we saw a lot of whales, flying fish, and other marine life. We also recently just hit our halfway point, which means Maine Maritime cadets switched deck/engine focuses on cruise. From 5 May […]
- From Celestial Navigation to Food Grinding: Embracing Every RoleAs we’ve embarked on our journey aboard the Kennedy, it’s been a great experience watching everyone settle into shipboard life. As a junior, I’ve been focusing on celestial navigation, taking on senior-level watches, and experiencing significant personal growth as a leader. These experiences have helped unite the Maine and Texas communities on board. A few […]
