Staten Island Ferry construction christens Florida’s newest shipyard

It’s not every day that you see Staten Island ferries in Southern waters, but their presence has been a welcome sight for one northwest Florida community.

Two new Ollis-class, New York City-bound ferries are nearing completion at Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc.’s (ESG) newest facility in Port St. Joe, Florida. The vessel manufacturer hosted a grand opening on Thursday.

“We are proud to commission our third facility with the strong support from the local community

and our dedicated workforce,” said...

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