National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

Discover the importance of the new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) training ships in safeguarding national security and educating the next generation of US Merchant Mariners. Learn more about its capabilities and impact.


Wednesday, October 1, 2025
A National Security Multi-Mission vessel pictured at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shipbuilding

Opinion: Want More Ships? Fix How Washington Builds Them

President Donald Trump’s call for new investment in U.S. shipbuilding comes at a pivotal moment. From icebreakers to training ships, America faces rising

October 1, 2025
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Maine Maritime Academy’s New Federal Training Vessel Christened at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Defense

Maine Maritime Academy’s New Federal Training Vessel Christened at Hanwha Philly Shipyard

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) celebrated the christening of the State of Maine at Hanwha Philadelphia Shipyard this week, marking a significant

August 26, 2025
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Defense

Photos: MARAD Transfers New Training Ship to Massachusetts Maritime Academy

The U.S. Maritime Administration officially transferred custody of the new training ship Patriot State to Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA)

October 16, 2024
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Monday, October 14, 2024
Shipbuilding

Mass Maritime Academy Welcomes New Training Ship ‘Patriot State’ to Buzzards Bay

The Massachusetts Maritime Academy celebrated the arrival of its new training ship, the Patriot State, in Buzzards Bay on Friday. This delivery marks a

October 14, 2024
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Defense

Philly Shipyard Delivers Second Federal Training Vessel ‘Patriot State’

Philly Shipyard, Inc. has delivered the Patriot State, the second of five cutting-edge National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) designed to

September 27, 2024
Total Views: 4316

Monday, September 9, 2024
Shipbuilding

Second National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, ‘Patriot State’, Christened at Philly

TOTE Services and Philly Shipyard have christened the second of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs), named Patriot State. The christening

September 9, 2024
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Saturday, July 6, 2024
Training Ship Empire State VII arrives at SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, New York
Shipping News

New Training Ship Aborts European Cruise Amid Technical Troubles

New York Maritime College’s new training ship, Empire State VII, is canceling its planned European port visits during its maiden summer cruise and

July 6, 2024
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Training Ship Empire State VII arrives at SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, New York
Shipping

New Training Ship Empire State VII Arrives in New York

SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, New York on Monday welcomed the arrival of its new state-of-the-art training ship, the Empire State VII, marking a new era

September 19, 2023
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Friday, September 8, 2023
The first-in-class National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, NSMV 1, aka Empire State VII, is floated out of dry dock at Philly Shipyard. Photo: courtesy of RADM Alfultis
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Delivers First National Training Ship to MARAD

Philly Shipyard has delivered the first of five new federal training ships for America’s state maritime academies as part of the U.S. Department of

September 8, 2023
Total Views: 5468

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The first-in-class National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, NSMV 1, aka Empire State VII, is floated out of dry dock at Philly Shipyard. Photo: courtesy of RADM Alfultis
Shipbuilding

MARAD Names Maryland Pilot as Sponsor of First National Training Ship

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has named Captain Elizabeth Christman as the sponsor of the federal government’s first new national training and

June 27, 2023
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Philly Shipyard Lays Keel for Third National Training Ship
Shipping

Philly Shipyard Lays Keel for Third National Training Ship

Philly Shipyard has announced a construction milestone with the keel laying for the third of five cutting-edge training vessels being built for America’s

May 3, 2023
Total Views: 5390

Friday, September 30, 2022
The first-in-class National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, NSMV 1, aka Empire State VII, is floated out of dry dock at Philly Shipyard. Photo: courtesy of RADM Alfultis
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Marks Milestones in New Training Ship Construction

Philly Shipyard is celebrating two shipbuilding milestones in the construction of the first two new state-of-the-art training ships for state maritime

September 30, 2022
Total Views: 3625

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
An illustration of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Defense

Philly Shipyard Kicks Off Construction on Third Federal Training Ship

Construction of the third new federal training ship has kicked off at Philly Shipyard. TOTE Services and Philly Shipyard on Tuesday celebrated the steel

July 12, 2022
Total Views: 3115

Monday, April 18, 2022
An illustration of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Awarded Contract for Fifth and Final National Training Ship

Philly Shipyard, just three years after facing an uncertain future, is nearing full shipyard capacity as it announces an order for a fifth and final MARAD

April 18, 2022
Total Views: 8186

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
An illustration of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Shipping

Funding Secured For Final Training Ship Bound for Cal Maritime

With President Biden’s signing of the massive $1.5 billion omnibus spending package, funding has been secured for a fifth and final National Security

March 16, 2022
Total Views: 6386

Friday, December 10, 2021
An illustration of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Shipbuilding

Keel Laying Held for First National Security Multi-Mission Vessel at Philly Shipyard

A keel laying ceremony has been held for the first of five new National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) at Philly Shipyard. The purpose-built NSMVs will

December 10, 2021
Total Views: 6553

Sunday, October 31, 2021
Vice Admiral Jack Buono
Incidents

Congress Calls To Shutdown Cadet Shipping And Says The Maritime Industry is Toxic

by John Konrad (gCaptain) The chairmen of six congressional committees wrote a letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg in response to

October 31, 2021
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Monday, March 8, 2021
Steel Cut on Second National Security Multi-Mission Vessel at Philly Shipyard
Shipping

Steel Cut on Second National Security Multi-Mission Vessel at Philly Shipyard

Philly Shipyard has started construction of the second National Security Multi-Mission Vessel. A brief steel cutting ceremony was held at the yard earlier this

March 8, 2021
Total Views: 2345

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
MARAD Authorizes Construction of Second Two National Security Multi-Mission Vessels
Defense

MARAD Authorizes Construction of Second Two National Security Multi-Mission Vessels

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced authorizing the construction of two more National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) to serve as

January 19, 2021
Total Views: 6687

Tuesday, December 22, 2020
U.S. Congress Approves Funds for Fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Defense

U.S. Congress Approves Funds for Fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

The United States Congress has approved $390 million to fund the construction of a fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) to be assigned to the

December 22, 2020
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