(PHILADELPHIA) — Hanwha Philly Shipyard, in coordination with TOTE Services, delivered the third of five national security multi-mission vessels (NSMVs) to the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Thursday. The new vessel, State of Maine, will be home-ported at Maine Maritime Academy.
State of Maine will be repositioned to Portland, Maine, next month for an official arrival ceremony and formal handover of the vessel to Maine Maritime Academy. Cadets and faculty members will embark on the vessel’s inaugural Sea Term, scheduled to begin in May.
NSMVs are complex, purpose-built training ships that provide modern educational platforms for the nation’s state maritime academies. In addition to supporting maritime education, the vessels are designed to provide surge capacity for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions when called upon.
As the vessel construction manager (VCM), TOTE Services is responsible for overseeing the design, construction, delivery, and warranty phases of the project – using commercial best practices to deliver ships for the government on schedule and within budget.
“We are proud to deliver another state-of-the-art training ship to MarAd,” said Jeff Dixon, president of TOTE Services. “The expertise of our new construction team and the strong partnership with Hanwha Philly Shipyard demonstrate how collaboration between the private sector and government can successfully deliver complex, mission-critical assets for our nation.”
“Delivering NSMV III marks a historic milestone for Hanwha Philly Shipyard – our first major vessel completed under the Hanwha banner and a testament to the dedication of our workforce,” said David Kim, CEO of Hanwha Philly Shipyard. “NSMV III will play a vital role in training the next generation of maritime leaders, and this delivery reflects our commitment to steady progress, accountability, and building a strong foundation for the future of the shipyard.”
– TOTE Services
