b'MEMBER NEWSAmerican Cruise Lines Makes Cruise Stopsat Massachusetts Maritime AcademyT hisspringandsummer,American CruiseLinesisreturningtoMassa-chusettsMaritimeAcademytooffer its passengers a unique educational experience. Forthesecondyear,ACLsCapeCodder Cruise will stop at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy(MMA)inBuzzardsBay,Mass., where passengers will have the opportunity to see MMA up close and personal.ACLs170-passengersmallship,American Constitution,visitedMassMaritimetwice in May and June and will return Aug. 14, 21, and 28. Were pleased to share our campus with peo-ple who have a love of the maritime industry or who are interested in learning about it. Our goal is to provide an engaging and educational experience for everyone who joins us, said Rear Adm. Francis X. McDonald, USMS, presidentAmerican Cruise Lines American Constitutionof Massachusetts Maritime Academy.DuringthethirddayoftheCapeCodder Cruise, passengers will have the opportunity to spend two hours on a private tour where they will experience the MMAs state-of-the-art, 360-degree full bridge simulator, view theUSCG-Certied Light-Weight EmergencyResponseOperationsTraining Center,learnaboutitsrenewableenergyAluminum Honeycomb Panels initiatives and its Learn Do Learn curricu-lum. Passengers will also hear a presentationfor Passenger Ferriesfrom consultants with the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center about Cape Cods role in the history of global marine navigation and wire- decorative | durable | functionalless technology.rigidized.com/markets/marineAmerican Cruise Lines is glad to partner with MassachusettsMaritimeAcademytomake this unique experience possible, said Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO of ACL. Mass Maritimes impressive campus and re-PHOTO COURTESY OF AMERICAN CRUISE LINESmarkable story will be a memorable feature for our guests. Moreover, our alumni crew mem-bers are proud to call on their alma mater.American Constitution passengers that visited Mass Maritime on May 25 had the opportu-nity to witness MMAs change of command ceremony.InconcurrencewithNational Maritime Day, this ceremony symbolizes the transferoftheregimentscadetleadership from the graduating senior class to the sec-ond-class juniors. 658 Ohio Street | Buffalo, NY 14203 | marine@rigidized.com37 JUNE 2022'