Empire State VII expected back at SUNY after activation plan changes

Professional Mariner reports that Empire State VII is expected to return to SUNY Maritime College after the federal activation plan changed. It cites an October 21 message from college president Rear Admiral John Okon to the college community.

The message says shipboard academic use, work and watches are expected to resume no later than mid-November. The college and the Maritime Administration are still confirming return arrangements; the report does not establish that the vessel is already back at Fort Schuyler.

Source: Professional Mariner · original report