Shipyards · Philadelphia, PA

Hanwha Philly Shipyard

Bought by Hanwha in December 2024, the yard builds MARAD's National Security Multi-mission Vessels and as of August 2025 held an order for 10 MR tankers (first due 2029). Hanwha plans a $5 billion investment to raise output from under two to 20 ships per year.

Owner
Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Type
New construction
Ownership
Private
Segments
MARAD, Commercial
Workforce
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Dry docks
Existing dry dock; two more docks and three quays planned
Website
www.phillyshipyard.com

Hulls built here

HullNameProgramStatusLaunchedDeliveredPlanned deliverySource
NSMV-2Patriot State IINational Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV)Delivered—2024-10-10—Source
NSMV-3State of Maine VNational Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV)Delivered—2026-03-30—Source
NSMV-4Lone Star StateNational Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV)Delivered—2026-09-07—Source
NSMV-5Golden State IINational Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV)Under construction——2026Source

Capital projects

$5 billion yard expansion (new docks, quays, block assembly)

$5B · Announced · funding: company

On Aug. 26, 2025 Hanwha announced $5 billion of capital spending at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for two additional docks and three quays, aiming to raise output from fewer than two to as many as 20 ships a year. As of August 2026 the major facilities had not been added; on Sept. 22, 2026 the city's PAID approved a lease of 47 more acres at the Navy Yard.

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