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Congress approves $390 million for Texas A&M NSMV
Written by
Marine Log Staff
Image supplied by Texas A&M shows the NSMV moored at the Texas A&M Maritime Academy s Galveston campus.
The massive spending measure just approved by Congress includes $390 million to fund construction of a fourth National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), which will be assigned to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
“Investment in the Gulf Coast’s only state maritime academy is essential to strengthening Texas’ maritime industry, which provides billions in economic support to the state and ensures rapid response capabilities in the most hurricane-prone region of the United States,” said John Sharp, Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. “We are grateful to the Texas congressional delegation, state elected officials, former students and industry leaders for their support in securing this resource.” ....

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