TOTE Services has been named the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV). This is the next generation of training vessels for U.S. mariners that will also provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in times of need.
“TOTE Services is honored to have been awarded this contract to construct the NSMV that will serve as the new training ship for the U.S. maritime community,” said TOTE Services President Jeff Dixon. “This award reflects the wide-ranging knowledge and capabilities that TOTE Services has and will provide in executing MARAD’s vision to recapitalize the training fleet for our nation’s maritime academies, which provide qualified officers to support the domestic maritime industry.”
News from TOTE Services:
- TOTE Services Awards Philly Shipyard Construction Contract for Merchant Mariner Training Ship (April 2022)
- National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Achieves Construction Milestone with Keel Laying (December 2021)
- National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Achieves First Construction Milestone with Steel Cutting Ceremony (December 2020)
- TOTE Services Statement on Construction Contract with Philly Shipyard (April 2020)
- TOTE Services Press Release on MARAD Award (May 2019)
Find out more about the NSMV and TOTE Services:
- Overview of the NSMV – Fact Sheet
- Project Timeline
- MARAD Website on NSMV
- MARAD Press Release on Philly Shipyard Contract
- Philly Shipyard Press Release on NSMV Construction Contract
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