Contact
Email: wow@maritime.edu
Phone: 508-830-5035
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Official Pages:
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Facebook @MassMaritime.Advancement
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Accommodations
Hampton Inn
12 Kendall Rae Pl, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Phone: (508) 444-4508
Conference Rate: $159/ night
- Go to: www.HamptonInnCapeCodCanal.com.
- Click on the dates to enter desired Arrival and Departure dates.
- Click on the box that says "Special Rates" - this opens a window with options.
- In "Group Code" enter code WOW then click "Check Rooms and Rates".
- Select desired room type and complete the steps as indicated to add guest name, credit card, etc.
Campus dorms will be available for cadets attending the conference. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to room on campus.
Click here for additional nearby Hotel options.
Transportation & Parking
Our residential 55-acre, eco-conscious oceanfront main campus is at the mouth of the Cape Cod Canal in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts at 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.
Air
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is fortunate to be located 60 miles from two convenient airports.
- Logan Airport (BOS), One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD), 2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886, 401-691-2000
Bus
We recommend taking the Plymouth & Brockton Bus Line (P&B) from Boston Logan International Airport to the Sagamore Park & Ride located in the town of Bourne’s village of Sagamore, at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal.
- Buses depart each of Logan’s airline terminals on the lower level outside the baggage claim areas, at the sign that reads “Scheduled Buses”, in the orange zone. Buses begin their trip through the airport at Terminal A, then stop at each terminal as they progress through the airport, so depending on your terminal, the bus will be a few minutes later than the time posted on the schedule.
- Terminal A | (Delta, WestJet) | exit door A105 | the stop is just to your right
- Terminal B | (Air Canada/American Airlines | exit door B101 | the stop is right in front of the door
- Terminal B | (Southwest/Alaska Airlines/Spirit, United) | exit door B115 | the stop is outside the door
- Terminal C | (Cape Air, JetBlue) | exit door C110 | farthest door to the right from baggage claim
- Terminal E | (International Airlines) | exit door E107 | the stop is just outside the door
- The buses are scheduled every hour on the hour with additional express buses scheduled during peak hours. The schedule can be found here: Plymouth & Brockton Bus Schedule
- Tickets must be purchased in advance. Once your ticket is purchased you will receive a QR code that will be scanned before the bus departs the airport. A Plymouth & Brockton ticket can not be purchased on the bus and is not a reservation, it is not for any specific date and time. Although P&B does not guarantee a seat at any particular date or time, Logan is the starting point for the bus route, so there should not be a problem. All transportation is on a “first-come, first-served basis.”
- When purchasing a bus ticket, your Origination Point will be Logan Airport. The destination is Sagamore Park & Ride. Both the Hyannis to Logan (1000 & 1200 SERIES TRIP NUMBERS) and Woods Hole to Logan (6000 SERIES TRIP NUMBERS) routes stop at the Sagamore Park & Ride.
- Purchase Bus Tickets
Rideshare
- Uber/Lyft are also available from both airports and prices tend to range from $120.
Parking
Registration and conference activities will be held at the Maritime Conference Center (MCC) at 20 Tower Lane, Buzzards Bay, MA. Parking will be available at the MCC, Baseball Field and the Clean Harbors Athletic Center.
Presenter & Attendee Social Media Toolkit
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Hashtags for social media posts:
#WomenOnTheWaterConference
#MassMaritime #MMAAlumni
For Attendees:
“Looking forward to attending the 12th annual Women on the Water Conference hosted by [tag Massachusetts Maritime Academy official page]. The fun starts on Thursday, February 29th. See you there! Register here: maritime.edu/wow”
For Presenters:
“Honored to be a part of the lineup at the 12th annual Women on the Water Conference! I’ll be discussing [insert topic here]. Looking forward to connecting with everyone. Can't wait to see you at [tag Massachusetts Maritime Academy official page] starting on Thursday, February 29th!Get on board and register here: maritime.edu/wow”
“Excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at the 12th annual Women on the Water Conference! Can’t wait to see you there! #WomenOnTheWaterConference #MassMaritime. Register to attend here: maritime.edu/wow”
For Attendees:
“I’m on board for presenting at the #WomenOnTheWaterConference at [tag Massachusetts Maritime Academy official page]. Will I see you there? Register to get on board: maritime.edu/wow”
Women on the Water
Conference February 29 - March 2
In 2024, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration will host the 12th Women on the Water Conference in Buzzards Bay, MA, February 29 - March 2.
Each year, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) partners with one of the seven maritime academies to organize the Women on the Water Conference. This multi-day event showcases the remarkable achievements of women in the maritime industry and highlights their essential contributions to the nation’s maritime workforce. The conference features panel discussions, keynote speeches, mock interviews and networking events designed to prepare female cadets and maritime students for the ever-evolving maritime industry.
Women on the Water offers cadets an invaluable opportunity to learn from seasoned mariners, industry leaders and experts in maritime professional development. The conference’s primary goal is to foster camaraderie and facilitate networking among peers.
Saturday Off-Campus Event
New Bedford Harbor
Marine Commercial Terminal
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
and the
New Bedford Whaling Museum
* Guests may bring luggage to store in the coat room at the MCC.
Parking for the Ferry: 66 State Pier, New Bedford, MA 02740
Arrival Time: Please arrive at the ferry by 10:00am. The ferry leaves at 10:15.
Parking for Whaling Museum: Guests can walk to the Whaling Museum from the State Pier or there is a parking garage located at: 51 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Join us on Saturday, March 2 for an exclusive tour of New Bedford harbor, including the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), New Bedford's Marine Commerce Terminal. At 10:15, we will embark on the Cuttyhunk Ferry to view history in the making and gain insights into the US offshore wind industry's largest undertaking to date, VIneyard Wind I, narrated by experts leading and managing operations.
Onboard the Cuttyhunk Ferry, we will be joined by an impressive panel of experts:
Andrew B. Saunders
President
New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal, LLC
Gordon M. Carr
Executive Director
New Bedford Port Authority
Jeannie Houde
Terminal Manager
New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal
Tim Griffin
Terminal Director
New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
After the harbor tour, we will head to the New Bedford Whaling Museum for lunch in the Harbor View Gallery, joined by our expert panel and others in the offshore wind industry. Our keynote speaker for the event will be:
Jennifer Downing
Executive Director
New Bedford Ocean Cluster
After lunch, guests may explore the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Here you will delve into the fascinating underwater world of whales, experience the dramatic story of whaling and the maritime history of Massachusetts’ south coast. Buses will depart the New Bedford Whaling Museum at 3pm to head back to Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
New Bedford Whaling Museum
New Bedford Ocean Cluster
Port of New Bedford
Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
There are several after event travel options:
- If you drove to the conference, you are welcome to meet us at the MassCEC for the tour and lunch, allowing you to conveniently head back home afterward. Please know that the ferry will depart at 10:15.
- If you are flying out of T.F. Green Airport or Boston Logan, we suggest bringing your luggage on the bus and taking an Uber directly to the airport at the conclusion of the tour/lunch.
- The bus will be returning to Massachusetts Maritime Academy, all attendees are welcome to return to the Academy on the bus. Cadets are welcome to stay an additional night on-campus to accommodate travel.
If you have any questions regarding the off-site visit and travel, please reach out to wow@maritime.edu and we will be happy to assist you.
Sponsorship
The Massachusetts Maritime Academy is proud to host the 2024 Women on the Water Conference, a special event focused on equipping future female leaders in the maritime industry with the necessary skills, professional growth, and networking opportunities vital for their professional success.
This three-day conference is scheduled to take place from February 29 to March 2 at Massachusetts Maritime Academy on the Buzzards Bay Campus. The agenda promises enriching experiences, including informative panels featuring industry experts, inspiring speakers, valuable professional development sessions, and engaging networking events.
Women on the Water has established chapters at all six maritime academies in the United States, making it the leading conference dedicated to supporting female maritime cadets and students. The conference's expenses are covered by the generosity of industry members like yourself, recognizing and appreciating the indispensable contributions of women to the maritime sector.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration and the time you take to review our sponsorship levels below. We eagerly await your response and welcome your valuable support. For more information on sponsorships, please reach out to Mary Ellen Mulholland.
Sponsors
