(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) welcomed Dr. Brett Seidle, acting assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition; Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, program executive officer for ships (PEO Ships); and several other 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 that 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 DOD shipbuilding goals.
– Eastern Shipbuilding Group
