Chapter 10 TS Patriot State
The Patriot State II is the second of five National Security Multi-mission Vessels (NSMV) S5-ME-155a class vessels built for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD).
The ship has dual missions: its primary mission is to provide a modern platform for training future Merchant Marine Officers, additionally, she is also an available government resource to provide Humanitarian Assistance end Disaster Relief (HA/DR) where and when needed.
The NSMVs are passenger-type vessel with capacity for on-deck cargo and container stowage as well as a ramp for roll-on roll-off (RORO) cargo.
Accommodation for 600 cadets and 100 officers and crew are located over the forward and midships portions of the vessel. 60 additional berths are available for HA/DR missions by doubling up single-occupancy staterooms.
Diesel-electric propulsion: 4 engines, 2 motors, single fixed-pitch propeller, Azimuthing Bow Thruster, Stern Thruster.
