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NSMV and Pier Construction Update

IN LATE SEPTEMBER, Massachusetts Maritime Academy took possession of NSMV II Patriot State meaning NSMV III, The State of Maine V will be the next delivered from Philly Shipyard. The Academy expects her the summer of 2025. The State of Maine V will be owned by MARAD and operated by Maine Maritime Academy. Berthing the new ship will require upgrading and renovating the waterfront and pier, the construction of which is underway and progressing well. 90% of the over $90 million pier upgrade project is being funded by the Federal Government via MARAD.

Describing the NSMV 3, STATE OF MAINE Captain Gordon MacArthur ’00 indicated that the new vessel “will be the first ever purpose-built training ship in our storied history. With thoughtfully laid out lab and classroom spaces, a completely operational second ‘training’ bridge, multiple engine rooms and auxiliary machine rooms, and space for up to 600 cadets, this modern ship should revolutionize how we conduct our at-sea training. Many of the things we currently do in the classroom could be done aboard instead. We are moving to change our at-sea curricula to take advantage of these new opportunities. I am looking forward to our 2026 sea-term when the first group of MMA midshipmen will board State of Maine V for their experience aboard. Stay tuned!”

The waterfront renovation is being executed by Maine-based firm Reed & Reed and renovations are expected to be completed in February 2026.

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