The steel-hulled inland towing vessel Stephanie Pasentine. Photo courtesy Metal Shark Louisiana-based aluminum boat builder Metal Shark has delivered its first steel-hulled inland towboat from the company’s shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter “M”-compliant towboat, named Stephanie Pasentine, was delivered to Florida Marine … [Read more...]
Metal Shark to Commence Full-Rate Production of the US Navy’s Next-Generation Patrol Boat
Press Release - Shipbuilder Metal Shark and the US Navy are nearing the end of theoperational test and evaluation (OT&E) trial period for the Navy’s incoming standardized “40 PB” patrol boat platform, and full-rate production is now imminent. Developed as the replacement for up to 160 patrol vessels deployed worldwide with Navy Expeditionary Combat Command’s Coastal … [Read more...]
Metal Shark and Sea Machines Launch Autonomous Boat Line
Boston-based Sea Machines and U.S.-based shipbuilder Metal Shark have partnered on a new 29-foot autonomous vessel now being offered to government and commercial markets. The boat, called the Sharktech 29 Defiant, is a welded aluminum monohull pilothouse vessel that uses Sea Machines autonomous technology for manned, reduced-crew or unmanned autonomous operations to deliver … [Read more...]
Metal Shark Delivers New Foil-Assisted Catamaran Excursion Vessel to Pure Florida
Press Release - Shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered a new excursion vessel to Southwest Florida tour and charter boat operator Pure Florida. “Sea Flight” is a custom 40’ x 14’ welded aluminum foil-assisted catamaran designed and built to USCG Subchapter “T” standards and configured to carry up to 33 passengers. Designed by Jutson Marine Design, the vessel features … [Read more...]
Metal Shark Building Fire Boats for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Press Release - Metal Shark - Shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected to build the next generation of fire boats for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. Miami-Dade has selected the Metal Shark “50 Defiant X” fireboat, a welded aluminum monohull vessel featuring a proven hull form and a specialized arrangement optimized for firefighting. The new fire boats are being … [Read more...]