Celebrate Maritime Day with Local Chapter Events!

May 22, 2024 is National Maritime Day.

See below for several local chapters who will be celebrating with industry professionals and friends.

Baltimore

The Bowie Baysox (Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) are celebrating Maritime Day on Thursday, May 23rd as they take on the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Happy Hour begins at 5:00 PM with live music and deeply discounted wine and beer. Networking with industry professionals and government officials will take place in the concourse.

When:
Thursday, May 23, 2024
5:00 PM Happy Hour, 6:35 PM Game

Where:
Prince George’s Stadium
4101 Crain Highway
Bowie, MD 20716

Cost:
$8 per ticket

For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.

Jacksonville

Join the Propeller Club – Port of Jacksonville for a Maritime Day Celebration to honor the mariners who keep cargo flowing around the globe as well as those we have lost at sea. The St. John’s Bar Pilot Association will do the honors of placing the wreath of remembrance at sea following the ceremony.

When:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 PM

Where:
The Sandollar Restaurant
9716 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226

Cost:
$35 for industry professionals, $15 for students
Includes one drink and appetizers

For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.

Philadelphia

The DEL VAL Chapter of the MCAA is celebrating Maritime Day with the Ports of Philadelphia Maritime Society. Come out for networking and to observe local commercial vessels, Coast Guard vessels, and the USS New Jersey!

When:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
4:00 – 7:00 PM

Where:
Pier 6
5195 S 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112

Donation:
$10 donation
Includes wine, beer, and hors doeuvres

For more information or if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email Lynn Cointot at Lynn@philabarge.com

 

Hampton Roads

The Hampton Roads Chapter of the MCAA is celebrating Maritime Day with a meet up at Grain in Norfolk. If you’re going to the Propeller Club event, come and hoist one with your Fort Schuyler alums!

When:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
4:00 PM

Where:
Grain
100 East Main Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510

Cost: Free!

For more information, check out the MCAA Hampton Roads Facebook Page HERE.

 

 

Please email communications@martimecollegeaa.org with any questions.