Type | Training Ship/Troopship
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| final design is the responsibility of the shipyard
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| Constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the Federal Government
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Operators | U.S. Maritime Administration
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In service | 2023 (Est.)
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Planned | 5
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NSMV 1 | scheduled for delivery in 2022.
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NSMV 2 | schedule for delivery in 2023.
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NSMV 3 | delivered 2024, when fully funded by Congress
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NSMV 4 | delivered 2025, when fully funded by Congress
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NSMV 5 | delivered 2026, when fully funded by Congress
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Principle Dimensions |
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Length | 159.85 m (524-5)
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Beam | 27.0 m (88-7)
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Depth | 16.8 m (55-1.5)
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Design Draft | 6.5 m (21-4)
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Maneuvering |
Docking without tugs
Bow Thruster normal maneuvering and azimuthing type for Take Home power
Stern Thruster
Flap type rudder
improved maneuvering
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Accommodation |
Training Ship Mode 600 cadets, 100 officer, faculty, staff & crew
Surge capacity for Humanitarian
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Assistance/Disaster Response missions |
Food Storage for 60 days
Fresh Water Storage for 14 days
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Teaching & Training |
Classrooms
Workshops for Cadets
Lab/Training areas for Cadets
Training Bridge and Navigation Lab
Large Multi-Purpose Space
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Range | 11,000+ miles at 18 knots
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Propulsion |
Diesel Electric
4 main engines divided between 2 engine rooms
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Total Installed Power |
14,280 kW Main Engines (four 4,200 kW)
Plus one, 900 kW
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Full Speed | 18 knots with 15% sea margin 4 engines
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Cruising Speed | 12 knots with 2 main engines in one engine room
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fuel | Uni-fuel for simplicity and operation in the US ECA MGO only
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