It is a public college located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

The Maritime Academy was founded in 1891 and is one of the oldest maritime academies in the United States.

The Maritime Academy offers 7 undergraduate programs in natural sciences, engineering, technology, mathematics and business.

On the basis of the naval academy there is a training ship that goes on a 6-week practical swimming, and the academy also has modern simulators, with the help of which experience is created for students.

The college also has a Cadet Regiment, which allows students to develop  leadership qualities.