HARVEY SUB-SEA Launch

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the M/V HARVEY SUB-SEA (Hull 249) on November 6, 2015 for Harvey Gulf International Marine, Inc. of New Orleans, LA. The HARVEY SUB-SEA is a first of two (2) 340’ Class Multi-Purpose Service Vessels (MPSV), designed by VARD Marine.

The launching event was held at Eastern’s Allanton facility with hundreds of Eastern employees, several representatives from Harvey Gulf and guests in attendance. Deacon Tim Warner of Saint John’s Catholic Church of Panama City, Florida, performed the blessing of the vessel.

Brian D’Isernia, Eastern’s CEO, opened the ceremony welcoming guests and sharing the long successful history between Eastern and Harvey Gulf. He talked of the capabilities of the HARVEY SUB-SEA, and once delivered, will be one of the most sophisticated MPSVs in service in the United States. The HARVEY SUB-SEA will feature a 250MT AHC Knuckle Boom Offshore Crane with lift capabilities in up to 4000M of water, a helideck and accommodations up to 150 crew and offshore workers.

Harvey Gulf’s Chad Verret, Executive Vice President, shared a few words about the history between Eastern and Harvey Gulf and the quality of work. He also praised Harvey Gulf’s president, Shane Guidry, who also was in attendance, for his leadership. Cash Verret, Chad’s son, had the honor of christening the vessel. Also in attendance from Harvey Gulf was Lance Reynolds, Vice President of Operations, Arthur Rousse, Vessel Manager and Captain Pat Hughes, Operation Manager.

The HARVEY SUB-SEA is the first of two MPSVs under construction at Eastern, from a design provided by VARD Marine. The HARVEY SUB-SEA is expected to deliver in 2016, after outfitting and sea trials are completed. The sister ship, HARVEY BLUE-SEA, is also currently under construction. Eastern has delivered eleven (11) vessels previously to Harvey Gulf, including Offshore Supply Vessels, Light Construction Vessels and Ocean Service Tugs. Eastern is also actively building a Multi-Purpose Field Support Vessel (MPFSV) Hull 243 for Harvey Gulf, the HARVEY STONE.