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Philly Shipyard Selected To Build Nation Security Multi-Mission Vessel

Friday, April 10th, 2020

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Philly Shipyard Selected To Build Nation Security Multi-Mission Vessel

Artist concept of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV). (Image: U.S. Maritime Administration)

The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) said TOTE Services LLC selected Philly Shipyard, Inc. to build the new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) training ship on April 7. Under the award, Philly Shipyard will build up to five NSMVs to both provide maritime training to future American mariners and support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Philly Shipyard disclosed the initial award is for $630 million and covers non-recurring engineering and detail design of the NSMV class and procurement of equipment…

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