National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program
MARAD program to replace State Maritime Academy training ships with five purpose-built National Security Multi-Mission Vessels; TOTE Services serves as Vessel Construction Manager, Hanwha Philly Shipyard is builder; delivered roughly 70% under the initial government cost estimate.
The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program is a U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) effort to replace aging State Maritime Academy training ships with five purpose-built vessels, also equipped for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. TOTE Services serves as Vessel Construction Manager overseeing design, construction, testing, and delivery, with Hanwha Philly Shipyard as builder; the program has delivered roughly 70% under the initial government cost estimate. NSMV I-III (Empire State, Patriot State, State of Maine) were delivered 2023-2026; NSMV IV (Lone Star State, for Texas A&M Maritime Academy) was christened July 7, 2026 with delivery expected in the coming months, and NSMV V (Golden State, for California State University Maritime Academy) is under construction with delivery expected in 2026-2027.
Program detail
- Agency
- US Maritime Administration (MARAD)
- Acronym
- NSMV
- Budget
- Undisclosed
- Phase
- Active — NSMV I-III delivered 2023-2026, IV and V scheduled 2026-2027
- Domain
- maritime
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Frequently asked
- What is National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program?
- The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program is a U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) effort to replace aging State Maritime Academy training ships with five purpose-built vessels, also equipped for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. TOTE Services serves as Vessel Construction Manager overseeing design, construction, testing, and delivery, with Hanwha Philly Shipyard as builder; the program has delivered roughly 70% under the initial government cost estimate. NSMV I-III (Empire State, Patriot State, State of Maine) were delivered 2023-2026; NSMV IV (Lone Star State, for Texas A&M Maritime Academy) was christened July 7, 2026 with delivery expected in the coming months, and NSMV V (Golden State, for California State University Maritime Academy) is under construction with delivery expected in 2026-2027.
- Which agency runs National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program?
- National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program is run by US Maritime Administration (MARAD) and is also known as NSMV.
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MARAD selected TOTE Services as Vessel Construction Manager to oversee design, construction, testing, and delivery of the NSMV training ship program.
Seapower Magazine: MARAD Announces Vessel Construction Manager for National Security Multi-Mission VesselVerified2019-05-21 - 2
TOTE Services' NSMV program page: five vessels for State Maritime Academies, built by Hanwha Philly Shipyard, delivered at roughly 70% below the initial government cost estimate.
TOTE Services: NSMV Program | National Security Multi-Mission VesselsVerified2026-07-20 - 3
NSMV IV, Lone Star State, was christened July 7, 2026, for Texas A&M Maritime Academy; NSMV V, Golden State, is under construction for California State University Maritime Academy
WorkBoat: Fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel launchedVerified2026-07