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Military


Type Training Ship/Troopship
final design is the responsibility of the shipyard
Constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the Federal Government
Operators U.S. Maritime Administration
In service 2023 (Est.)
Planned5
NSMV 1scheduled for delivery in 2022.
NSMV 2schedule for delivery in 2023.
NSMV 3delivered 2024, when fully funded by Congress
NSMV 4delivered 2025, when fully funded by Congress
NSMV 5delivered 2026, when fully funded by Congress
Principle Dimensions
Length 159.85 m (524’-5”)
Beam 27.0 m (88’-7”)
Depth 16.8 m (55’-1.5”)
Design Draft 6.5 m (21’-4”)
Maneuvering
  • Docking without tugs
  • Bow Thruster normal maneuvering and azimuthing type for “Take Home” power
  • Stern Thruster
  • Flap type rudder
  • improved maneuvering
  • Accommodation
  • Training Ship Mode –600 cadets, 100 officer, faculty, staff & crew
  • Surge capacity for Humanitarian
  • Assistance/Disaster Response missions
  • Food Storage for 60 days
  • Fresh Water Storage for 14 days
  • Teaching & Training
  • Classrooms
  • Workshops for Cadets
  • Lab/Training areas for Cadets
  • Training Bridge and Navigation Lab
  • Large Multi-Purpose Space
  • Range 11,000+ miles at 18 knots
    Propulsion
  • Diesel Electric
  • 4 main engines divided between 2 engine rooms
  • Total Installed Power
  • 14,280 kW Main Engines (four 4,200 kW)
  • Plus one, 900 kW
  • Full Speed18 knots with 15% sea margin –4 engines
    Cruising Speed12 knots with 2 main engines in one engine room
    fuelUni-fuel for simplicity and operation in the US ECA –MGO only