On Saturday, March 25, General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched into the San Diego Bay the Palmetto State – the final ship in an eight-ship ECO Class tanker program to be constructed at NASSCO.
A product of advanced technology, innovation, and strong manufacturing, the Palmetto State and her sister ships have earned the title as the most fuel-efficient tankers to service the Jones Act trade. With their sleek “ECO” design, the tankers offer 33 percent increased fuel efficiency and cleaner shipping options.
NASSCO is the only major shipyard on the west coast of the United States conducting design, construction and repair of commercial and U.S. Navy ships. In the past decade, NASSCO delivered 29 ocean-going ships to government and commercial customers—including the world’s first LNG-powered containerships. In the past two years, NASSCO processed more than 120,000 tons of steel.