The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel is a United States Maritime Administration ship designed as training vessels for the U.S. state maritime academies. The five vessels will also be equipped to
Proposed design for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel from 2017 promotional images.
TS Empire State VI
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USTS Empire State VI, callsign KKFW, IMO number 5264510, was a troop ship of the United States Navy and training vessel of the United States Maritime Service.
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
…status, these vessels are also available to be deployed in support of Federal missions, such as disaster relief. The TS Empire State VI was activated in 1994 to support the withdrawal of troops from Somalia, and to support hurricane relief efforts in 2005 (Katrina), 2012 (Sandy), and 2017 (Maria). Similarly, the TS State of Maine was also deployed in support of hurricane relief efforts in 2005 (Katrina), as well as the TS Kennedy in 2012…
USTS Empire State VI