Captain Jim Tobin is president of the U.S. Merchant Marine Alumni Association and Foundation.

Op-Ed: National Maritime Day Reflections in the Era of COVID-19

Published May 21, 2020 7:53 PM by Capt. Jim Tobin

Posted in: Shipping

With states reopening and medical professionals cautiously optimistic about our ability to maintain a flattened COVID-19 curve it...

USMMA Midshipman Awarded U.S. Merchant Marine Medal

Published May 21, 2019 2:26 PM by Capt. Jim Tobin

Posted in: Maritime

National Maritime Day is a day to recognize and honor those in the maritime industry, from the brave and courageous merchant marin...

Published May 22, 2018 1:12 PM by Capt. Jim Tobin

Posted in: Maritime

On May 22, six days before Memorial Day, many Americans will quietly observe National Maritime Day,...