Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.

10/16/2026

Long before the SSG Michael H. Ollis began moving millions of commuters a year through New York Harbor, she was forged on the Gulf Coast by our Eastern Shipbuilding team.

Our shipbuilders poured absolute dedication into this vessel because Hull 219 carries a hero's soul. The ship is named for U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor after bravely shielding a fellow soldier on the battlefield. It is only fitting that the vessel bearing his name was built with specialized emergency response features to act as a permanent guardian for the city.

As we look back on 50 years of excellence, we remain proud of the deep meaning behind the steel we shape.

10/14/2026

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Helping Maritime Professionals Make Informed Decisions

10/13/2026

We’ve hit an incredible milestone! Eastern Shipbuilding Charities, Inc. has reached $242,000 in lifetime giving to the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center.
A huge thank you to our team, vendors, and volunteers who support our annual charity tournaments to help lift up local children and families across Northwest Florida. 💙
🔗 Read the full announcement: https://www.easternshipbuilding.com/eastern-shipbuilding-group-charities-inc-reaches-242000-milestone-in-giving-to-gulf-coast-childrens-advocacy-center/

10/08/2026

What started in 1976 as a single shipyard building commercial fishing vessels has evolved into a multi-yard powerhouse delivering over 350 sophisticated commercial and government vessels.

We are proud to be featured in WorkBoat recent article, "Fifty Years and Counting: A Family Legacy Built in Steel." In the interview, our Chairman and CEO Joey D'Isernia discusses our rich history, navigating historic industry shifts, and how our family-owned agility allows us to keep rolling up our sleeves for our customers.

Our growth is a direct testament to the dedication of our incredible team and the trust of our partners. As we look toward the next chapter—from advanced hybrid-electric ferries to national defense contracts—our core values remain anchored in quality and craftsmanship.

🔗 Read the full feature at: https://www.workboat.com/fifty-years-and-counting-a-family-legacy-built-in-steel

What began in Panama City, Fla., in 1976 as a yard building commercial fishing vessels has become a three-yard operation taking on hybrid-electric ferries, hopper dredges, es**rt tugs, and sophisticat

10/06/2026

Building world-class vessels requires world-class talent.

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is proud to join our regional partners tomorrow for Employer Day at Tyndall Air Force Base. We are actively looking for hard-working professionals ready to bring their skills to the commercial and national defense shipbuilding sectors.

If you have a strong work ethic, value operational excellence, and want to build a career that serves our country's long-term maritime capability, we want to meet you.

• 🗓️ When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
• 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• 📍 Where: Military & Family Readiness Center Atrium (Bldg 662)

⚠️ Please note: Existing base access is required to attend this event.
Come see our recruitment team tomorrow and help us continue a legacy of shipbuilding excellence. Learn more about our current openings at careersourcegc.com.

10/05/2026

The perfect blend of power and precision. It's the hidden, intricate details beneath the surface that move major projects forward. Proud of the incredible engineering and hard work that goes into every single build.

10/01/2026

Every Hull Has a Story: 50 Years of Shipbuilding History

As we mark our 50th anniversary milestone, we are looking back at the early hulls that shaped maritime legacy. Few carry a more profound history than Hull No. 4.

Delivered from our Panama City, Florida yard in 1978, she originally launched as a pristine 72-foot commercial longliner named the Miss Penny. Years later, she changed hands and was renamed the Andrea Gail. Though repainted green and heavily rigged for deep-sea swordfishing, she was the exact same hull our teams welded together by hand.

In late October 1991, she met an unprecedented, untamable force of nature off the Grand Banks—a historic meteorological event known as The Perfect Storm. While books and Hollywood films later adapted her journey, our rare archival photographs capture the true, hard-working vessel behind the legend.

As we commemorate 50 years of shipbuilding continuity, we look back on the evolution of Hull No. 4, and most importantly, we pay solemn homage to the legacy of the vessel and the courageous six-man crew who were lost at sea aboard her.

09/28/2026

When you build something great, you can't help but stop and admire it. Taking immense pride in the work, the scale, and the dedicated team that makes it all possible every day.

09/25/2026

The 4th Annual Eastern Shipbuilding Coastline Initiative is underway with Bay County Artificial Reef Association!

Take a look at the flyer for details and check out last year's deployment video to get a look at the incredible impact!

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09/24/2026

It was a pleasure hosting representatives from the offices of Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. and the Gulf County Economic Development Coalition last week at our Port St. Joe Shipyard.

As a leading driver of economic development in Northwest Florida, we appreciate the continuous opportunity to showcase our facilities, discuss the role of domestic manufacturing, and reinforce our dedication to growing the regional maritime workforce. Thank you all for your time and shared commitment to advancing the American shipbuilding industry.