Training ship Golden Bear returned to MARAD for decommissioning

The vessel concluded 30 years of service with Cal Poly Maritime Academy, per records filed 28 October 2026.

Dana Whitfield

Maritime Policy Correspondent

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The training ship Golden Bear has been returned to MARAD for decommissioning. ^[1] The ship completed 30 years of service with Cal Poly Maritime Academy prior to handover. No public timeline for decommissioning work has been posted.

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The training ship Golden Bear was returned to MARAD for decommissioning after 30 years of service with Cal Poly Maritime Academy. · The Maritime Executive

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