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SF 424 (2021)

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National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Achieves First Construction Milestone with Steel Cutting Ceremony

PHILADELPHIA - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) today launched a new era in maritime education with the cutting of steel for the new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) at Philly Shipyard Inc. (Philly Shipyard). This is the initial major construction milestone for the first purpose-built, state-of-the-art training vessel for America’s state maritime academies.