The American Association of Port Authorities represents more
than 140 public port authorities in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the
Caribbean. In addition, the Association represents over 250 sustaining and associate
members, firms and individuals with an interest in seaports of the Western Hemisphere.
Maine Maritime Academy, a Maine public college founded in 1941, enrolls more than 800 students from more than 35 states and several foreign countries. Internationally respected for its uniformed Regiment of Midshipmen, a student-run leadership training model, the college offers traditional collegiate and uniformed lifestyle options for its students. Military service obligation is voluntary. The college awards A.S., B.S., and M.S. degrees. Fields of study include marine biology, marine science, international business and logistics, marine transportation operations, small vessel operations, marine engineering and technology, and power engineering technology.