Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc.
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is a prominent American shipbuilding company headquartered in Panama City, Florida. Founded in 1976 by Brian D'Isernia, the company has grown to become one of the largest private shipbuilders in the United States. Eastern Shipbuilding Group specializes in designing, constructing, and repairing various types of vessels, including commercial, government, and offshore support vessels.
Key Areas of Focus:
Commercial Vessels: The company builds a diverse range of commercial ships, including tugboats, towboats, offshore supply vessels (OSVs), and cargo ships.
Government Vessels: Eastern Shipbuilding works with various governmental and military entities to produce ships like cutters and patrol vessels.
Offshore Vessels: The firm constructs offshore support and service vessels that cater to the offshore oil and gas industry.
Repair and Maintenance: In addition to building new ships, Eastern Shipbuilding Group also offers repair and maintenance services for vessels, ensuring they remain seaworthy and in optimal condition.
Facilities: The company operates multiple shipbuilding facilities, with major yards located in Panama City and Port St. Joe, Florida. These facilities are equipped with modern infrastructure, including dry docks, fabrication shops, and outfitting areas, allowing for efficient construction and repair processes.
Notable Projects: Eastern Shipbuilding Group has been involved in several high-profile projects over the years. One of the most significant is the contract with the United States Coast Guard to design and construct the Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs). This program aims to replace the aging fleet of Medium Endurance Cutters with new, more capable vessels.
Workforce: The company employs a skilled workforce comprising engineers, designers, fabricators, and other professionals who contribute to various aspects of shipbuilding and repair. Their expertise ensures that Eastern Shipbuilding Group can deliver high-quality, reliable vessels.
Reputation: Eastern Shipbuilding Group has built a strong reputation within the maritime industry for delivering robust, well-designed ships that meet specific customer requirements. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has enabled them to forge long-term relationships with clients globally.
Overall, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. stands out as a key player in the American shipbuilding industry, recognized for its capabilities in constructing a wide array of vessels that serve commercial, governmental, and industrial needs.
- Phone: 850-763-1900
- Web: www.easternshipbuilding.com
- Fax: 850-763-7904
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MN100: Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.
Easternās original shipyard was established in 1976 for the purpose of constructing commercial fishing boats for the companyās founder and President, Brian R. DāIsernia. By 1980, 26 commercial fishing vessels had been constructed and delivered. Building on his passion for boats and the sea, Mr. DāIsernia decided to diversify Easternās reputation from a āFishing Vesselā shipyard into a shipyard that could fulfill any type of custom vessel request, large or small.
Eastern Shipbuilding Launches the Zyana K
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. has launched the Escort Tug ZYANA K (Hull 238) for Bay-Houston Towing Co. on February 19, 2016. A series of four Robert Allan, LTD.
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers H. DOUGLAS M
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivered the Escort Tug H. DOUGLAS M for Bay-Houston Towing Company on February 5th, 2016. This series of Robert Allan, LTD. (RAL)ā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Launches FORAN Designed Vessel
Based in Panama City, Florida, Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) launches the HARVEY SUB-SEA in November the 6th, the first vessel successfully detailed designedā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers Rena Marie
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. delivered the M/V Rena Marie (Hull 191), the 61st 90-foot inland towboat to Florida Marine Transporters, Inc. (FMT) of Mandevilleā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Bags Four Z-drive Tugs Order
Bay-Houston Towing Co. announced it has contracted with Eastern Shipbuilding in Panama City, Florida to build four new z-drive tractor/ASD tugs. The new tugs willā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Donates $250K to USCG Museum
Eastern Shipbuilding has donated $250,000 for the construction of the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut, the National Coast Guard Museum Association announced yesterday. Eastern Shipbuilding, a diversified ship builder headquartered in Panama City, Florida, made the donation to the National Coast Guard Museum Association, which is currently engaged in a nationwide fundraising campaign to build a museum to honor the men and women of the U.S. Coast guard.
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers TY Dolese
During the 2014/2015 Holiday Season, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. Inc. of Mandeville, LA. for its ongoing new build program. Also, Florida Marine signed a contract for the 63rd vessel (Hull 193)ā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Start Construction of Dredge Barge ATB for Great Lakes
Eastern Shipbuilding is pleased to announce that on, Monday, September 15, 2014, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC and Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG)ā¦
MN 100: Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.
Easternās original shipyard was established in 1976 for the purpose of constructing commercial fishing boats for the companyās founder and President, Brian R. DāIsernia. By 1980, 26 commercial fishing vessels had been constructed and delivered. DāIsernia eventually decided to diversify Easternās reputation from a āFishing Vesselā shipyard into a shipyard that could fulfill any type of custom vessel request, large or small.
Eastern Shipbuilding to Launch Another HOS OSV
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. invites interested parties to the launch of the Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) 'HOS Brass Ring' at 3:00 pm C.T. on Friday, August 8ā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers BRAVANTE VII to GROUP
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. announced the on-time delivery of the M/V BRAVANTE VII (Hull 157) on Wednesday May 21, 2014 to Boldini S.A., BRAVANTE Group of Brazilā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers Tug, Launches PSV
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. says it has delivered the tugboat M/V JAMES DALE ROBIN to Florida Marine Transporters, Inc. of Mandeville, LA. and not long beforeā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Get GLDD Dredger/Tug ATB Contract
Eastern Shipbuilding inform that Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC (GLDD) has placed orders for construction of a 433ā Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge Barge and a 158ā-4ā 15,600 BHP, CPP Tug. Named the GLDD302 (ESG Hull 252), the ATB Tug detailed engineering is being performed by Shipās Architect, Inc. and the GLDD151 (ESG Hull 253), the ATB Dredge Barge by Bay Engineering, Inc. Both are based upon an Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering, Inc. ATB design.
Eastern Shipbuilding Deliver 'HOS Riverbend'
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. says it has delivered the M/V HOS RIVERBEND (Hull 204), their fourth and final vessel in the HOSMAX 300 series, to Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC, ahead of schedule. Each vessel is Diesel-Electric powered, twin Z-drive propelled OSVās. These high-tech vessels feature four Caterpillar 3516C 16-cylinder turbo-charged Tier III diesel generator engines each rated at 1,825 kW at 1,800 rpm.
Eastern Shipbuilding Blood Drive a Success
Eastern Shipbuilding Group said it partnered with OneBlood to host a four-day blood drive at the shipbuilderās Allanton and Nelson locations from November 19-22. Over the four-day drive, Eastern employees donated 342 units of blood, besting the previous record of 292, with 203 from Allanton and 139 from Nelson. OneBlood, formally known as Northwest Florida Blood Bank, collects donations across theā¦
Eastern Shipbuilding Launch First Hornbeck HOS 310 OSV
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. has launched the 'HOS Bayou' for Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC. The launch was held at Easternās Allanton facility with hundreds of Eastern employees and guests attending, including Mr. Jack Reid, Floridaās Governor Rick Scottās Regional Representative. Attending from Hornbeck was Bill Krewsky, Director of Engineering and Project Management, who spoke about the long term commitment, partnership and future of the two companies.
Eastern Shipbuilding Deliver OSV, Launch Another
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. announced delivery of M/V HOS Red Dawn and the launch and christening of M/V HOS Renaissance, both vesssels for Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC. Attending from Hornbeck was William āBillā Krewsky, Director of Engineering and Project Management. He spoke about the long term commitment and partnership of both companies, the quality of workmanship, noting that āHOS Red Dawn has been delivered, several days early and on budgetā.
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers HARVEY DEEP-SEA
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. announced the delivery of the M/V HARVEY DEEP-SEA, the fourth of its Tiger Shark Class Offshore Support Vessels constructed for Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC of New Orleans, LA. The HARVEY DEEP-SEA was delivered July 19, 2013. The vessel was launched at Easternās Allanton Facility in mid-December of last year. The HARVEY DEEP-SEA is Easternās second Multi-Purpose Light Construction Vessel (LCV) for Harvey Gulf.
Eastern Shipbuilding Launches New Hornbeck Vessel
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. announced the christening and subsequent launching of the M/V HOS Red Rock for Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC. The event was held at Easternās Allanton facility with hundreds of Eastern Employees and Guests. Attending from Hornbeck was William āBillā Krewsky, Director of Engineering and Project Management, and Scott Siberski, Manager of Projects, along with 10 seniorā¦
