Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) alumna, Sandra Bendixen (MMA, ’05) of Linwood, Wash., was the honored guest at the regular morning formation of the college’s Regiment of Midshipmen on Weds., Dec. 13, 2006. Bendixen received a surprise commendation and plaque from her employer, Interocean American Shipping (IAS),Voorhees, N.J., for her outstanding efforts to render medical assistance to two critically injured longshoremen. Bendixen was cited for her immediate action, skill, and calm and assured manner during the recent shipboard crisis. Mitchell Walker, MMA Class of 1971, vice president and general manager of IAS, traveled to Castine to make the special presentation in the presence of Maine Maritime Academy students.