CASTINE – The Maine Maritime Academy will host an open house for prospective students and their parents. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the MMA Student Center.

Jeffrey C. Wright, director of admissions, and other college officials will conduct programs on academic majors, extracurricular activities and options in student lifestyles.

Academy representatives will also lead tours of the campus and MMA’s training vessel. For a reservation call (800) 464-6565.