Hanwha Philly Shipyard Awarded $269M LSM Contract for U.S. Navy
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What happened
TOTE Services announced the first shipyard selection for the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program under its Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) contract for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Hanwha Defense USA was selected for Hanwha Philly Shipyard, securing a contract for one LSM valued at $269 million, with options for three additional vessels. TOTE Services is also in contract discussions with Bollinger Shipyards regarding the LSM fleet.
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Why it matters
The award demonstrates the speed with which the VCM model can move from a competitive request for proposals to a contract. The contract provides significant construction work for Hanwha Philly Shipyard and indicates Bollinger Shipyards is expected to play a meaningful role in building the LSM fleet.
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Who's involved
- Hanwha Philly ShipyardSelected to construct LSM vessels for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
- Bollinger ShipyardsIn contract discussions to build LSM vessels under the VCM contract.
- Hanwha GroupOwner of Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Hanwha Philly ShipyardSpeculative
Hanwha Philly Shipyard could see increased revenue from the $269 million contract and options for additional vessels.
- Bollinger ShipyardsSpeculative
Bollinger Shipyards might secure new construction contracts, potentially increasing its sales volume for the LSM fleet.
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The entities involved
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard
shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Bollinger Shipyards
shipbuilding company headquartered in Lockport, Louisiana
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