ESG launches new tug for Bisso

Eastern Shipbuilding Group of Panama City, Fla., announced the Aug. 22 launching of the first of two 80-foot 5,100 HP Z-Drive tugs, the C.D. White, for Bisso Offshore - a division of E.N. Bisso & Son of New Orleans. The C.D. White is under construction at Eastern’s Allanton facility, along with its sister vessel, the A. Thomas Higgins. The White is scheduled for delivery in December. E.N. Bisso is a long-time customer of ESG, and has taken delivery of four previous modern Z-drive Ship Assist Tugs starting in 2007. The two new tugs have been customized to provide specific operational features, including 63+ ton bollard pull, enhanced maneuverability and escort performance, better fuel economy, safety under the new USCG Sub-M requirements and reduced emissions. E.N. Bisso currently has a tug fleet of 17 blended vessels featuring seven modern tractor class/equivalent tugs along with conventional twin-screw tugs. E.N. Bisso is a fifth-generation family-owned company. (Source: Eastern Shipbuilding 09/18/19) www.easternshipbuilding.com/wp-content/sdaolpu/2019/09/ESG-H225-CD-WHITE-Launch-Press-Release-Final-R-5.pdf