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ESG cuts steel for new USACE medium class hopper dredge

medium hopper dredge steel cutting

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has officially begun construction on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) new medium class hopper dredge with a ceremonial steel-cutting event. The milestone marks the start of a historic acquisition for the Corps, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining safe and navigable waterways. The event was attended by USACE Headquarters, North Atlantic Division, Marine Design Center, and Philadelphia District leadership as well as Royal...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/esg-cuts-steel-for-new-usace-medium-class-hopper-dredge/

Dutra Group awards dredge contract to Eastern Shipbuilding

San Rafael, Calif.-based The Dutra Group announced March 21 the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464-cubic-yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge (TSHD) the Adele at Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc.

The Adele will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe, Fla., facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028. The Adele will join The Dutra Group’s 9,870-cubic-yard TSHD Stuyvesant serving our nation’s essential waterways.

The Dutra...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/dutra-group-awards-dredge-contract-to-eastern-shipbuilding/

ESG delivers new ferry Long Island

Panama City, Fla.-headquartered Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) has successfully delivered the ferry Long Island (ESG Hull 228), a newly constructed passenger and auto ferry, to the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, a subsidiary of McAllister Towing.

The vessel, launched by ESG in May, is designed to provide seamless transportation between Bridgeport, Conn., and Port Jefferson, N.Y., across Long Island Sound, is the latest addition to the company’s fleet.

Based in Bridgeport,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/esg-delivers-new-ferry-long-island/

ESG cuts steel for first of four new Saltchuck Marine escort tugs

escort tug steel cutting ceremony group shot

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG), Panama City, Fla., reached an exciting milestone Dec 18, initiating steel cutting for the first of the four new advanced four new Robert Allan Ltd. designed RApport 2600 escort tugs that it is building for Saltchuk Marine at its Allanton shipyard.

Eastern to build four new CARB-compliant escort tugs for Saltchuk

As we reported when the order was announced in July, the four-tug contract marks the beginning of Saltchuk Marine’s long-term fleet renewal project,...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/esg-cuts-steel-four-first-of-four-new-saltchuck-marine-escort-tugs/

ESG cuts steel for new Fisher Island ferry

New Fisher Island ferry

Panama City, Fla. –based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has marked a significant milestone with the official steel cutting for the new Fisher Island ferry, Falcon, at its Allanton shipyard. Attending the event were members of the Fisher Island Community Association, Inc. (FICA) team. This state-of-the-art ferry is slated for delivery in the spring of 2026.

Eastern Shipbuilding wins contract to build new Fisher Island ferry

As we reported when the contract was awarded the new Fisher Island...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/esg-cuts-steel-for-new-fisher-island-ferry/

Eastern to build four new CARB-compliant escort tugs for Saltchuk

Panama City, Fla., based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) reports that it has been awarded a contract to construct four new Robert Allan Ltd. RApport 2600 escort tugs for Saltchuk Marine. They will be built at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe shipyards, with delivery expected in 2026.

The Saltchuk Marine family includes Foss Maritime, Young Brothers, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge, AmNav Maritime, and Foss Offshore Wind. The four-tug contract marks the beginning of Saltchuk Marine’s long-term fleet...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/eastern-to-build-four-new-carb-compliant-escort-tugs-for-saltchuk/

Eastern Shipbuilding wins contract to build new Fisher Island ferry

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) reports that it has been awarded a contract to construct the newest Fisher Island ferry for the Fisher Island Community Association, Inc. (FICA) in Florida. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), the vessel will be constructed at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe shipyards.

With a length of 152 feet and beam of 52 feet, the 1,200 bhp Fisher Island ferry will have a capacity for 30 cars and 150 passengers. It is expected to be delivered in 2026.

“Eastern...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/eastern-shipbuilding-wins-contract-to-build-new-fisher-island-ferry/

Eastern starts phase two of Nelson Street infrastructure improvements

Nelson Street shipyard

Panama City, Fla., based Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc (ESG) reports that it has begun phase two of a significant infrastructure improvement project at its Nelson Street government shipbuilding facility. This phase includes the construction of 1,000 linear feet of additional bulkhead and berthing space, installation of associated heavy weather mooring infrastructure, the extension of the launch facility by 120 feet to increase the total launch way length to over 500 feet, and the final...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/eastern-starts-phase-two-of-nelson-street-infrastructure-improvements/

ESG launches new ferry Long Island

Ferry Long Island launches

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) successfully launched the ferry Long Island (ESG Hull 228) at its Allanton Shipyard in Panama City, Fla. this past Friday. The new passenger and auto ferry is destined to operate across the Long Island Sound between Bridgeport, Conn., and Port Jefferson, N.Y., traversing the Long Island Sound.

The vessel was christened by Rosemary McAllister, director of strategy at the vessel owner, Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, a subsidiary of McAllister...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/esg-launches-new-ferry-long-island/

Eastern Shipbuilding partners with Royal IHC for new hopper dredge

new hopper dredge

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG) and Royal IHC have formed a strategic partnership to design and construct a highly automated medium-class hopper dredge for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that will replace the now 57-year-old dredge McFarland. Slated for delivery in 2027, the new hopper dredge will be constructed at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe, Florida shipyards.

Building on a history of successful collaboration, ESG and Royal IHC aim to deliver an unparalleled dredging...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/eastern-shipbuilding-partners-with-royal-ihc-for-new-hopper-dredge/

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