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Coast Guard Gives Austal USA Green Light for Offshore Patrol Cutter Design
The U.S. Coast Guard is moving forward with Austal USA on the detail design phase of up to 11 vessels in the service’s offshore patrol cutter (OPC) acquisition program. The…
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Eastern Shipbuilding Withdraws Coast Guard OPC GAO Protest, Will Pursue ‘Different Legal Pathway’
USCGC Argus (WMSM-915). Eastern Shipbuilding Group Photo
Eastern Shipbuilding Group withdrew a protest to a June Coast Guard contract award for the second phase of the service’s Offshore Patrol Cutter program on Tuesday in preparation for a different challenge in federal court, USNI News has learned.
On Tuesday, Eastern withdrew its protest to the Government Accountability Office for the Coast Guard’s $208.26 million award to Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., for the second phase of the Heritage-class...
Eastern Shipbuilding Protests Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter Award to Austal USA
Heritage-class cutter under construction. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Photo
The shipyard first tapped to build what the Coast Guard considers its most important shipbuilding program is contesting the service’s decision to change yards with a formal protest to the Government Accountability Office, company officials told USNI News.
Eastern Shipbuilding Group filed the GAO protest following the late June $208.26 million award to Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., to build the future Heritage-class Offshore...
Maritime Security Vessel News Roundup | July 19 – Patrol vessel deliveries to Qatar and US, Swedish Coastguard boat orders and more
New patrol vessels have been delivered to a Middle Eastern Navy and a law enforcement department in the US state of Pennsylvania. Sweden has placed orders for new coast g ..
Coast Guard Issues Austal USA Contract Worth up to $3.3B for Offshore Patrol Cutter
An artist’s conception of Eastern Shipbuilding’s Offshore Patrol Cutter design.
The Coast Guard has issued Austal USA contract work up to $3.3 billion to build the service’s Offshore Patrol Cutter, the company announced on Thursday.While the initial award is for $208.26 million, the contract has options for as many as 11 OPCs that Austal will build at its Mobile, Ala., shipyard’s new steel production line.
“Austal USA will construct the OPC using its proven ship manufacturing processes and...
Austal USA Wins U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter Construction Contract Worth Up to $3.3 Billion
Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited has announced that Austal USA has been awarded a contract for the design and construction of up to 11 Offshore Patrol Cutters for the U.S. Coast…
Work Boat World Emergency Service Vessel Orders and Deliveries Roundup – July 1, 2022
Newbuild deliveries include patrol boats for the Singapore Police Force and a sheriff’s department in the United States. Meanwhile, orders have been placed for inte ..
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USCG awards Austal USA contract for Stage 2 of OPC program
The Coast Guard reports that it has awarded a fixed-price incentive (firm target) contract to Austal USA. Mobile, Ala. to produce up to 11 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs). The initial award is valued at $208.26 million and supports detail design and long lead-time material for the fifth OPC, with options for production of up to 11 OPCs in total. The contract has a potential value of up to $3.33 billion if all options are exercised.
The Coast Guard notes that In 2019, it revised the OPC...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/uscg-awards-austal-usa-contract-for-stage-2-of-opc-program/
Eastern Marine to begin construction of fourth OPC
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) a $325.06 million contract modification to begin construction of the fourth Heritage Class offshore patrol cutter (OPC), the future USCGC Rush (WMSM 918).
The first three OPCs are currently in production at ESG’s shipyard in Panama City, Fla.
“This follow-on award signifies the OPC team and our partners continue to provide quality craftsmanship and unparalleled service,” said Joey D’Isernia, president of Eastern Shipbuilding Group,