Coast Guard cutter program’s third phase could see rematch between Austal, Eastern Shipbuilding

Coast Guard cutter program’s third phase could see rematch between Austal, Eastern Shipbuilding
Coast Guard cutter program’s third phase could see rematch between Austal, Eastern Shipbuilding

“All I want is ships as fast as I can get them,” said Rear Adm. Chad Jacoby when asked about maintaining two shipbuilders for the Offshore Patrol Cutter program.

Cost, schedule for Coast Guard’s new cutter is sailing off course: GAO

Cost, schedule for Coast Guard’s new cutter is sailing off course: GAO
Cost, schedule for Coast Guard’s new cutter is sailing off course: GAO

The watchdog found the program’s cost has increased 40 percent over the past 10 years, and accumulated a year-and-a-half delay on the first four vessels.

Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award

Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award
Eastern Shipbuilding to sue Coast Guard over Offshore Patrol Cutter award

Eastern Shipbuilding is escalating its efforts to overturn a $3.3 billion shipbuilding contract awarded by the Coast Guard earlier this year.

Eastern Shipbuilding protesting Austal’s cutter win, cites ‘unfair competitive advantage’

Eastern Shipbuilding protesting Austal’s cutter win, cites ‘unfair competitive advantage’
Eastern Shipbuilding protesting Austal’s cutter win, cites ‘unfair competitive advantage’

So far, ESG is the only known bidder to file a bid protest against the Coast Guard’s decision to award Austal a contract worth potentially $3.33 billion.

Hurricane Michael Hits Coast Guard’s Largest Program, Leaving Devastation

Hurricane Michael Hits Coast Guard’s Largest Program, Leaving Devastation
Hurricane Michael Hits Coast Guard’s Largest Program, Leaving Devastation

The shipyard building the Coast Guard’s biggest program, the $10 billion Offshore Patrol Cutter program, has been leveled by Hurricane Michael.