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The Year in Review
Eastern 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
March 19, 2019: CAPT. JIM McALLISTER LaunchedEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the
CAPT. JIM McALLISTER for McAllister Towing and Transportation Co., Inc.
Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Commencement of Steel Cutting for USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915)
December 7, 2018: AVA M. McALLISTER LaunchedEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the AVA M. McALLISTER for McAllister Towing and Transportation Co., Inc.
September 28, 2018: ARGUS Construction & CHASE LLTMEastern Shipbuilding Group Announces the U.S. Coast Guard’s Exercise of the Options
for Construction of the Lead Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and for the Long Lead Time
Material for the Second OPC
Eastern Shipbuilding Group Successfully Conducts the Offshore Patrol Cutter Final Critical Design Review for the United States Coast Guard
May 31, 2018: Bisso Offshore, LLC ContractEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Signs Contract with Bisso Offshore, LLC for Two (2) RApport 2400 Ship Handling Tugs
December 22, 2017: MAGDALEN DeliveredEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivers the M/V MAGDALEN to Weeks Marine, Inc.
November 17, 2017: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC DeliveryEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers Dual Mode Articulated Tug/Barge (ATB) Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC
September 7, 2017: Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) contract for the first Offshore Patrol Cutter USCGC ArgusEastern Shipbuilding was awarded Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) contract for the first Offshore Patrol Cutter USCGC Argus (WMSM 915) on September 7, 2017 with the United States Coast Guard.
August 29, 2017: Staten Island Ferry Steel CuttingCity of New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Staten Island Ferry Division and Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) cut steel starting the construction of the first of three new Staten Island Ollis Class Ferries.
July 21, 2017: Offshore Patrol Cutter ICDR MilestoneEastern Shipbuilding Group successfully completes Offshore Patrol Cutter ICDR Milestone for the United States Coast Guard
May 24, 2017: IMPALA CANTAGALLO DeliveredEastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivers the IMPALA CANTAGALLO to IWL River, Inc.
Press Releases
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the A. THOMAS HIGGINS For E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. Press Release
January 15, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivers the C.D WHITE For E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. Press Release
December 15, 2019Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers the M/V JADEN PASENTINE and DPJ II to Florida Marine Transporters, LLC Press Release
November 19, 2019Eastern 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. Press Release
September 18, 2019Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. launches the C.D WHITE For E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. Press Release
August 22, 2019Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Successfully Delivers Fifth Vessel Since Hurricane Michael Press Release
August 21, 2019Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers the CAPT. JIM McALLISTER with a USCG Sub-M COI to McAllister Towing Press Release
June 6, 2019Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the delivery of the Escort/Rescue Z-Drive Tug AVA M. McALLISTER for McAllister Towing, Inc. Press Release
May 24, 2019Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers the M/V BRIAN BOUDREAUX the First New Construction USCG Sub-M Towboat for Florida Marine Transporters, LLC Press Release
March 27, 2019Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the CAPT. JIM McALLISTER for McAllister Towing and Transportation Co., Inc. Press Release
January 29, 2019Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Commencement of Steel Cutting for USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915) Press Release
December 11, 2018Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Launches the AVA M. McALLISTER for McAllister Towing and Transportation Co., Inc. Press Release
November 1, 2018Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Resumes Operations Press Release
October 19, 2018Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. and its Suppliers Focus on Employees in Hurricane Michael’s Aftermath Press Release
September 28, 2018Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces the U.S. Coast Guard’s Exercise of the Options
for Construction of the Lead Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and for the Long Lead Time
Material for the Second OPC Press Release
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Signs Contract with Bisso Offshore, LLC for Two (2) RApport 2400 Ship Handling Tugs Press Release
July 9, 2018Eastern Shipbuilding Group Successfully Conducts the Offshore Patrol Cutter Final Critical Design Review for the United States Coast Guard Press Release
January 8, 2018Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Announces the Delivery of the M/V MAGDALEN to Weeks Marine, Inc. Press Release
November 27, 2017Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Delivers Dual Mode Articulated Tug/Barge (ATB) Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC Press Release
September 15, 2017Eastern Shipbuilding was awarded Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) contract for the
first Offshore Patrol Cutter USCGC Argus (WMSM 915) on September 7, 2017 with the United States Coast Guard. Press Release
Press Coverage
Eastern Launches Tug for Bisso Offshore – Marine Link
February 5, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding Group Launches the Tug A. Thomas Higgins – The Maritime Executive
January 16, 2020Eastern Shipbuilding launches new ferry for Staten Island – WorkBoat
Eastern Shipbuilding delivers Tier 4, Sub M escort tug to E.N. Bisso – WorkBoat
Eastern delivers first of two 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs to Bisso Offshore – Marine Log
November 20, 2019Eastern launches first Ollis-class ferry for Staten Island – Professional Mariner
October 23, 2019CAPT. JIM MCALLISTER – Marine Log
September 19, 2019ESG Launches Z-Drive Tug for Bisso Offshore – MarineLink
July 28, 2019Deliveries in brief – International Tug & OSV
January 29, 2019Eastern cuts steel for Coast Guard’s first offshore patrol cutter – Professional Mariner
November 2, 2018Eastern Shipbuilding Group resumes operations – WorkBoat
July 30, 2018Queen of the Roads – WorkBoat
June 7, 2018Eastern, county ‘working relationship’ arrives – The Star
June 1, 2018Second Tier 4 tug delivered to McAllister Towing – WorkBoat
March 17, 2018Subchapter M: The Clock is Ticking – Marine Log
February 4, 2018ATB combo couples tug to largest hopper dredge built in US – International Tug & OSV
January 9, 2018Eastern delivers trailing suction hopper dredge to Weeks Marine – Marine Log
Eastern delivers dredger Magdalen to Weeks Marine – Professional Mariner
November 20, 2017GREAT LAKES TAKES DELIVERY OF ELLIS ISLAND, LARGEST HOPPER DREDGE IN THE UNITED STATES MARKET – Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
September 6, 2017Eastern Shipbuilding, Staten Island Ferry cut first steel for new boats – WorkBoat