ESG mod contract for 2nd OPC

Panama City, Fla.-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group announced April 6 that the Coast Guard executed a modification to the contract to build a second Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and Long Lead Time Materials for a third OPC. This action also represents an “important step in the continuing recovery” of NW Florida and ESG following the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in October 2018, said ESG President Joey D’Isernia. Looking back on the conditions of ESG’s shipyards and the community, after the hurricane, and to have a contract modification is just a testament “to how far we have come,” he said in the media release. “I could not be more proud of our team … and will continue to work diligently with our vendor network from 29 other states to produce high quality, highly capable vessels for the men and women of the USCG.” The CG exercised the option for Detail Design on Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s OPC contract on Sept. 15, 2016. ESG will construct the OPCs that will replace the current Medium Endurance Cutters. The contract includes the production of up to four vessels. (Source: Eastern Shipbuilding Group 04/09/20) www.easternshipbuilding.com/wp-content/sdaolpu/2020/04/Eastern-Construction-Final-Press-Release_H2-LL3-Final-for-Release.pdf.