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National Security Multi-Mission Vessel


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
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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
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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: 5298

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: 3485

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: 3003

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: 8099

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: 6257

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: 6497

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: 2190

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: 6562

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
Total Views: 7826

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Defense

Steel Cut on First NSMV at Philly Shipyard

Steel has been cut on the first National Security Multi-Mission vessel marking the official start of construction at Philly Shipyard. The NSMVs will be the

December 15, 2020
Total Views: 10070

Monday, August 3, 2020
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Maritime News

U.S. House Appropriations Bill Includes $389 Million for New TAMUG Training Ship

Texas A&M University’s maritime academy is one step closer to getting a full-fledged training ship with the U.S. House’s passing of its 2021

August 3, 2020
Total Views: 403

Thursday, April 9, 2020
A New Day for the American Merchant Marine: The Philly Shipyard and National Security Multi-Mission Vessels
Maritime News

A New Day for the American Merchant Marine: The Philly Shipyard and National Security Multi-Mission Vessels

By Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Ph.D. – National Maritime Day (May 22) came a month earlier than usual with the announcement by the Maritime

April 9, 2020
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Maritime News

Philly Shipyard Selected to Construct National Security Multi-Mission Vessels

Philly shipyard has been selected to build the new National Security Multi-Mission vessels, the U.S. Maritime Administration and TOTE Services said

April 8, 2020
Total Views: 374

Tuesday, May 21, 2019
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Maritime News

TOTE Selected as Construction Manager for New Multi-Mission Training Ship

The U.S. Maritime Administration has awarded Jacksonville-based TOTE Services the contract to serve as the Vessel Construction Manager for the new National

May 21, 2019
Total Views: 177

Thursday, October 11, 2018
U.S. Maritime Administration Seeking a Construction Manager for New National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Interesting

U.S. Maritime Administration Seeking a Construction Manager for New National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a   construction manager to deliver the new National

October 11, 2018
Total Views: 52

Friday, March 23, 2018
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Interesting

SUNY Maritime College Gets $300 Million to Build New Training Ship

The $1.3 trillion U.S. government spending bill signed by President Donald Trump on Friday includes $300 million in federal funding to build a new National

March 23, 2018
Total Views: 1262
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