TS STATE OF MAINE Officially Named
On August 26, Maine Maritime Academy, the U.S. Maritime Administration, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and TOTE Services celebrated the christening of the State of Maine, the third of five cutting-edge National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, at Hanwha Philly Shipyard. The State of Maine will serve as the next generation training ship at the Academy, supporting both the academic development of cadets and federal humanitarian relief efforts in response to natural disasters.
Midshipman Fields shares remarks during the TS State of Maine Christening Ceremony at Hanwha Philly Shipyard on August 26, 2025.
Captain Mac speaks about the opportunities and the work it took to bring the new TS State of Maine to MMA following the Christening Ceremony at Hanwha Philly Shipyard on August 26, 2025.
Some local Maine coverage of the event:
- https://www.wabi.tv/2025/08/27/new-state-maine-training-ship-coming-castine/
- https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/maine-maritime-academys-new-state-of-maine-vessel-christened/article_0c592be4-6f50-4f8e-9a90-0b5f1188c052.html#//
- https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/news/waterfront/new-mma-training-ship-christened-in-philadelphia/article_c5538962-7570-416a-b29f-6ab93d0773fc.html
- https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/08/27/hancock/hancock-education/castine-maine-maritime-academy-state-of-maine-training-ship-new-searsport-dock/
- https://penobscotbaypress.com/articles/highlights-castinepatriot/mmas-brand-new-training-ship-officially-christened/?pubid=castinepatriot
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao gives remarks before breaking the bottle.
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