In a first for the State and City of New York, and the borough of the Bronx, a new purpose-built training ship, the Empire State VII, will arrive at Olivet Pier, Maritime College on Monday, September 18, 10:30 a.m.

After more than 40 years of public service including more than 30 years in higher education, and nearly a decade of serving as President of SUNY Maritime College, RADM Michael Alfultis announced his intent to retire in July 2024 during his August 31, Convocation speech.

The Spring 2023 issue of the Fort Schuyler magazine highlights the beginning of the College's 150th anniversary.