This marks the fifth and final NSMV in the training ship series. The modern vessel will replace the aging training vessel at California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California, along with serving as an educational and training platform, the NSMV will also be available to uniquely support federal government efforts in response to national and international disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. You can read the Marine Link 4/18/22 article here >

Construction of the new vessel (NSMV 5) is expected to start in 2023. The contractual delivery date for NSMV 5 is set in 2026. In 2015 a concept-level design was prepared by Herbert Engineering Corp. (HEC), with the Phase 3 design completed in early 2017.

Domestic Maritime Training: In Extremis: 2018 article here >

Designing the New National Security Multi-Mission Vessel: 2017 article >