TOTE Services, LLC and Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. marked a milestone in U.S. shipbuilding with the keel laying of the fifth and final vessel in the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program.
TOTE Services, LLC and Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. marked a milestone in U.S. shipbuilding with the keel laying of the fifth and final vessel in the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program. Commissioned by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), the NSMV program is designed to provide top-tier training for future mariners while supporting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. The vessels are being built to replace aging training ships at five state maritime academies, helping to ensure that cadets receive state-of-the-art training on modern, technologically advanced ships.
“This program is a testament to the strength of the U.S. maritime industry, and we are honored to work alongside TOTE Services and MARAD in delivering these advanced training vessels that will benefit generations of cadets to come,”said David Kim, CEO of Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
The NSMV program has demonstrated the efficiency of the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) model, which employs commercial best practices to streamline construction and accelerate delivery. Under this model, TOTE Services and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have successfully delivered the first two NSMVs — Empire State and Patriot State — with the third scheduled
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