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The Year in Review
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) Awarded “Manufacturer of the Year” by Bay County Chamber of Commerce
August 6, 2021: SSG MICHAEL H. OLLISEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) announced the completion of the first of three new Staten Island “Ollis Class” Ferries for the City of New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Staten Island Ferry Division.
May 24, 2021: CHASE Keel LayingEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) hosted the keel authentication ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard’s future Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), USCGC CHASE (WMSM-916), at the Nelson Street facility.
March 26, 2021: DOROTHY DAY LaunchedEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the Third of Three Staten Island Ferries
September 11, 2020: Weeks Marine Keel LayingEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Conducts Keel Laying for Weeks Marine Inc. Dredger R.B. Weeks
August 19, 2020: Steel Cutting for Weeks Marine. Inc. Vessel R.B. WeeksEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Commences Steel Cutting for Weeks Marine. Inc. Vessel R.B. Weeks
June 26, 2020: Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the 320 ft. SANDY GROUND for The City of New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Staten Island Ferry DivisionEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the 320 ft. SANDY GROUND for The City of New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Staten Island Ferry Division
June 11, 2020: Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivers the A. THOMAS HIGGINS to E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc.Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivers the A. THOMAS HIGGINS to E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc.
April 28, 2020: Keel Laid for USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915)Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Keel Laid for USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915)
April 27, 2020: Steel Cutting for USCGC CHASE (WMSM-916)Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Commencement of Steel Cutting for USCGC CHASE (WMSM-916)
April 16, 2020: Weeks Marine, Inc. ContractEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. signs new contract with Weeks Marine, Inc.
April 6, 2020: OPC Hull 2 & LLTM 3rd OPCEastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Construction of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Second Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and Long Lead Time Material for the Third OPC
January 31, 2020: A. THOMAS HIGGINS LaunchedEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the A. THOMAS HIGGINS For E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc.
January 8, 2020: C.D WHITE DeliveredEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivers the C.D WHITE For E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc.
November 19, 2019: M/V JADEN PASENTINE and DPJ II deliveredEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers the M/V JADEN PASENTINE and DPJ II to Florida Marine Transporters, LLC
November 15, 2019: SSG MICHAEL H. OLLIS LaunchedEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) launched the SSG MICHAEL H. OLLIS (Hull 219) the first of three new Staten Island “Ollis Class” Ferries for the City of New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Staten Island Ferry Division.
August 22, 2019: C.D. WHITE LaunchedEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. launches the C.D WHITE For E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc.
August 16, 2019: CAPT. JIM McALLISTER DeliveredEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers the CAPT. JIM McALLISTER to McAllister Towing
May 31, 2019: AVA M. McALLISTER DeliveredEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers the AVA M. McALLISTER to McAllister Towing
May 20, 2019: M/V BRIAN BOUDREAUX DeliveredEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers the M/V BRIAN BOUDREAUX the First New Construction USCG Sub-M Towboat for Florida Marine Transporters, LLC
Press Releases
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) Awarded “Manufacturer of the Year” by Bay County Chamber of Commerce Press Release
August 6, 2021EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP DELIVERS FIRST OLLIS CLASS STATEN ISLAND FERRY MV SSG MICHAEL H. OLLIS IS EN ROUTE TO NEW YORK HARBOR Press Release
July 8, 2021EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP OPENS COMMERCIAL REPAIR FACILITY IN PORT ST JOE FLORIDA Press Release
July 7, 2021U.S. SENATOR MARCO RUBIO VISITS EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP’S NELSON STREET FACILITY Press Release
June 24, 2021EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP AND BAYOU METAL SUPPLY SIGN EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTER PROGRAM Press Release
May 24, 2021EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP ANNOUNCES KEEL AUTHENTICATION FOR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD OFFSHORE PATROL CUTTER CHASE (WMSM-916) Press Release
April 21, 2021Lance C. Lemcool Joins Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Press Release
March 30, 2021Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the Third of Three Staten Island Ferries Press Release
September 28, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Conducts Keel Laying for Weeks Marine Inc. Dredger R.B. Weeks – Press Release
September 10, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces its 10th Anniversary ISO 9001 and 14001 Re-Certification Audit Conducted Virtually Press Release
September 4, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., and its Employees Provide Aid to Hurricane Laura Victims Press Release
August 22, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Commences Steel Cutting for Weeks Marine. Inc. Vessel R.B. Weeks Press Release
August 15, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivers the A. THOMAS HIGGINS to E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. Press Release
June 30, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the 320 ft. SANDY GROUND for The City of New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Staten Island Ferry Division Press Release
May 14, 2020ESG Employees Stepped Up to Donate Blood in the Time of COVID-19 Press Release
May 4, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Keel Laid for USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915) Press Release and Video
April 29, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Commencement of Steel Cutting for USCGC CHASE (WMSM-916) Press Release
April 23, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is pleased to announce a new contract with Weeks Marine, Inc. Press Release
April 9, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Construction of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Second Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and Long Lead Time Material for the Third OPC Press Release
February 4, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the A. THOMAS HIGGINS For E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. Press Release
Press Coverage
Eastern Shipbuilding opens new Florida facility – WorkBoat
June 24, 2021Eastern Shipbuilding signs partnership deal with Bayou Metal Supply – WorkBoat
May 24, 2021Eastern Lays Keel for Second Offshore Patrol Cutter – MarineLink
October 16, 2020Eastern Coverage – WorkBoat
October 4, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group has delivered the second of two new customised Z-drive tugs to Bisso Offshore, a division of E N Bisso & Son headquartered in New Orleans. – International Tug & OSV
September 29, 2020Eastern Lays Keel for Weeks Marine’s New Hopper Dredge – MarineLink
September 14, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Virtual Re-Certification Audit – Maritime Executive
September 11, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding providing aid to Hurricane Laura victims – WorkBoat
September 3, 2020Weeks flagship dredge builds its name on Jersey shore – Professional Mariner
August 23, 2020ESG Cuts Steel on new Dredger for Weeks Marine – MarineLink
August 18, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding delivers new Z-drive tug to Bisso Offshore – WorkBoat
June 22, 2020E.N. Bisso & Son welcomes latest ‘go-anywhere tug’ – American Tug Review
McAllister Towing solidifies Charleston, Port Everglades fleets – American Tug Review
April 29, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group Cuts Steel for USCGC Chase (WMSM-916) – The Maritime Executive
April 23, 2020Weeks Marine & Eastern Shipbuilding Announce Contract for Construction of Sister Ship to TSHD Magdalen – DredgeWire
Weeks Marine Orders New Dredger at Eastern – MarineLink
April 10, 2020ESG to start build of second OPC, order LLTM for third – Marine Log
March 20, 2020Power Play – WorkBoat
March 19, 2020Staten Island Ferries: A “New York State of Mind” – MarineLink
March 10, 2020Deliveries in brief – International Tug & OSV