Eastern Shipbuilding Group Incorporated

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., a prominent shipbuilding entity in the U.S., is headquartered in Panama City, Florida, and is celebrated for its exceptional shipbuilding record and extensive range of services. Established in 1976 by Brian R. D’Isernia as Eastern Marine, the company initially specialized in constructing fishing vessels. As it evolved, Eastern Shipbuilding diversified its portfolio, marking a significant milestone in the 1980s by kicking off the construction of custom ships, beginning with a platform supply vessel for the offshore oil and gas industry in 1981. Following a temporary halt in operations in 1988, it resurged in 1997 as Eastern Shipbuilding Group. Its growth trajectory included acquiring the old Halter Marine shipyard in Allanton in 2000 and securing a leasing agreement in Port St. Joe in 2012 for post-launch outfitting tasks.

With its base of operations spread across three shipyards along the Florida Gulf Coast, Eastern Shipbuilding Group employs a dedicated workforce of over 1,600 professionals. In its 46 years of operation, the company has successfully constructed upwards of 350 vessels, showcasing its prowess in manufacturing a wide variety of ships ranging from tugboats and offshore supply vessels to fireboats, ferries, fishing vessels, and cutter-patrol crafts. Renowned for its superior craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to meeting customer expectations, Eastern Shipbuilding has earned a reputation for excellence in the industry.

Eastern Shipbuilding's exceptional capabilities have not gone unnoticed by the U.S. government, leading to the award of substantial contracts, including the prestigious task of designing and constructing the Heritage Class Offshore Patrol Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard. This contract underscores the company's capacity to meet critical national defense requirements. Committed to ongoing enhancement of its operations, Eastern has invested $43 million in upgrading its facilities to better accommodate major undertakings such as the Offshore Patrol Cutter program. This investment underscores Eastern's dedication to upholding a cutting-edge shipbuilding infrastructure.