KINGS POINT, New York, July 29 -- The Maritime Administration's U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release: On Friday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point achieved a significant milestone by convening its first in-person Board of Visitors (BOV) meeting since Vice Admiral Joanna M. Nunan assumed the role of Superintendent and Senator Mark E. Kelly, Class of 1986, became Chairman of the Board. The historic meeting was held in the Crabtree Room of t  more