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GE to provide vessel propulsion systems for first two MARAD training vessels

25th November 2020 - 08:45 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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First National Security Multi-Mission Vessel will enter service in 2023

The first pair of National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) training ships for the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) will include propulsion and power systems from the Power Conversion business of General Electric (GE).

The company announced a $40 million single-source contract on 23 November.

NSMVs are envisaged to provide at-sea training for cadets on operational vessels that can be tasked to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions, alongside naval assets if necessary.

Philly Shipyard was awarded a contract on 7 April 2020 to build up to five NSMVs. The first two vessels are scheduled to enter service in 2023 and 2024.

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