Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Philadelphia, has delivered the third of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) to the U.S. Maritime Administration, the program's vessel construction manager (VCM), TOTE Services LLC, announced on Thursday.
The State of Maine was delivered to MARAD and will be homeported at Maine Maritime Academy, Camden.
The 525’1”x88’7”x21’4” vessel will be repositioned to Portland, Maine, next month for an official arrival ceremony and formal handover to Maine Maritime Academy. Cadets and faculty members will embark on the vessel's inaugural sea term, scheduled to begin in May 2026.
The NSMVs are purpose-built training ships that provide educational platforms for state maritime academies. The vessels are also designed to provide surge capacity for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions when called upon.
"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."
Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd., Geoje-si, South Korea, acquired the former Philly Shipyard in 2022. The shipyard is building all five NSMVs under the MARAD program, with the first two vessels, the Empire State and the Patriot State, delivered to the State University of New York Maritime College and Massachusetts Maritime Academy, respectively. The remaining two vessels are designated for California State University Maritime Academy and Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
As vessel construction manager, TOTE Services is responsible for overseeing the design, construction, delivery, and warranty phases of the project.
"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."
Each ship in the series is equipped with diesel electric propulsion with 16,800 kW of total installed power plus a 900-kW emergency generator. Full speed is 18 knots.
Each NSMV is designed to house numerous instructional spaces, a full training bridge, and accommodations for up to 600 cadets to train in a maritime academic environment at sea.
In addition, each vessel features hospital facilities, a helicopter pad, and the ability to accommodate up to 1,000 people in times of humanitarian need. The NSMVs can also provide roll-on/roll-off and container storage capacity for use during disaster relief missions.
