PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) was honored to welcome (Acting) Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RDA) Dr. Brett Seidle, Rear Admiral Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer for Ships (PEO Ships), and several key Department of Defense (DOD) officials to its shipyard this week.
As a leader in America’s maritime industry, ESG remains committed to supporting the nation’s defense initiatives and strengthening the U.S. shipbuilding sector. The visit underscored the renewed focus on advancing domestic shipbuilding capabilities, ensuring a robust and resilient fleet for the future.
“We are proud to play a vital role in sustaining and expanding America’s shipbuilding capacity,” said Joey D’Isernia, CEO of Eastern Shipbuilding Group. “This visit reaffirms the importance of investment in U.S. shipbuilding, and we stand ready to meet the nation’s needs.”
ESG continues to provide high-quality vessels that support national security and American jobs, reinforcing its dedication to innovation and excellence in shipbuilding. ESG is undergoing a significant infrastructure improvement project at its Nelson Street government shipbuilding facility which 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 dredging of vessel berthing spaces and the shipyard turning basin. These enhancements will significantly increase ESG’s capability to construct and deliver multiple ships per year, supporting future Department of Defense (DOD) shipbuilding goals.
For more information about Eastern Shipbuilding Group and its contributions to the maritime industry, please visit www.easternshipbuilding.com.
Photos of the visit are available here. Photo caption:
- CAPT Cedric McNeal, Executive Assistant (EA) to ASN (RDA)
- Jon Letourneau, ESG VP of Government Programs
- RADM Tom Anderson, Program Executive Office Ships (PEO Ships)
- The Honorable Dr. Brett Seidle, (Acting) Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition ASN (RDA)
- Joey D’Isernia, ESG Chairman and CEO
- Brendan D’Isernia, ESG OPC PM
- CAPT Chris Causee, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Ship Programs (DASN SHIPS) Chief of Staff (CoS)
- Mr. Chris Marchefsky, ASN (RDA) Principal Civilian Deputy (PCD) / Chief of Staff (CoS)
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About Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) is an American owned and operated shipbuilder with three shipyards on the Florida Gulf Coast. They build world class vessels for national defense and commercial clients, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage Class Offshore Patrol Cutters and the U.S. Army Corps’ new MCHD. ESG is the largest private sector employer in Northwest Florida and is a 2017 recipient of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Small Business of the Year award. With a portfolio of over 350 vessels and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) certified systems, ESG is known as one of the most diverse vessel construction companies in the country. www.easternshipbuilding.com
