TOTE Services Delivers Third National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), the State of Maine

PHILADELPHIA (March 5, 2026) — TOTE Services LLC, together with Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc., has completed the third of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, the State of Maine. Today the vessel was delivered to the U.S. Department of Transportation-Maritime Administration (MARAD) and will be homeported at Maine Maritime Academy.

The State of Maine will be repositioned to Portland, Maine next month for an official arrival ceremony and formal handover of the vessel 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 complex, purpose-built training ships that provide modern educational platforms for our nation’s state maritime academies. In addition to supporting maritime education, the vessels are designed to provide surge capacity for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions when called upon.

As the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM), TOTE Services is responsible for overseeing the design, construction, delivery, and warranty phases of the project – using commercial best practices to deliver ships for the government on schedule and within budget.

“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.”

“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, Inc. “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.”

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About TOTE Services

TOTE Services is a U.S.-based maritime company providing ship management and vessel construction services for government and commercial customers. As the nation’s leading Vessel Construction Manager (VCM), TOTE Services delivers mission-ready vessels with schedule and budget certainty. The company also manages a fleet of more than 30 ships and provides turnkey technical, safety, crewing, and operational solutions.

TOTE Services, together with TOTE Maritime Alaska, TOTE Logistics, and TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, is part of the TOTE Group, a member of the Saltchuk family of companies.

For more information about TOTE Services, please visit www.toteservices.com.
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About Hanwha Philly Shipyard

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a leading U.S. shipbuilder with a state-of-the art shipbuilding facility that has earned a reputation as a preferred provider of ocean-going merchant vessels with a track record of delivering quality ships, having delivered around 50% of all large ocean-going U.S. Jones Act commercial ships since 2000.

Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean acquired Philly Shipyard on December 19th, 2024 from Aker ASA, a Norwegian industrial investment company.  Founded in 1952, Hanwha is South Korea’s seventh-largest conglomerate and ranked in the Fortune Global 500. Hanwha is a multinational company with a robust network of affiliates in the energy, ocean, aerospace, finance and retail & services industries.

For more information about Hanwha Philly Shipyard, please visit https://hanwhaphillyshipyard.com/.
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About Maine Maritime Academy

Maine Maritime Academy is a public, co-educational college located in the coastal town of Castine, Maine. Our student population numbers approximately 950 students in courses of study in engineering, management, science, and transportation. Our rigorous courses and experiential programs equip students with the practical skills, knowledge, and training to launch successful careers upon completing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree.

MMA students benefit from hands-on education, international sea-time aboard the Training Ship State of Maine or the Schooner Bowdoin, cadet shipping aboard commercial vessels, and cooperative education assignments. Our students become world-class mariners and engineers, supply chain managers, logistics professionals, and scientists here in Maine and beyond.

Maine Maritime Academy was ranked the #1 Best Public College on Money magazine’s Best Colleges list in 2014 and 2015. The college’s persistence, retention, and graduation rates are well above national averages. The job-placement rate for MMA graduates is in excess of 90 percent within 90 days of graduation.

Alumni of Maine Maritime Academy work all over the world. The success of our alumni has resulted in a worldwide reputation for excellence and reliability in maritime, business, and scientific fields. The alumni network connects MMA graduates with career opportunities in all of the industries and organizations we serve.

The college’s history dates back to 1941, when the Academy was founded by an act of the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21 of that year.

For more information about Maine Maritime Academy, please visit https://mainemaritime.edu/.

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