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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
U.S. Sending Over 20 Metal Shark Boats to Ukraine
Defense

U.S. Sending Over 20 Metal Shark Boats to Ukraine

The U.S. is sending Ukraine 23 welded-aluminum military vessels built by Lousiana-based Metal Shark. Six of the vessels are included as part of a $450 million

June 29, 2022
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
The first NYC Ferry
Shipbuilding

Metal Shark Completes 4-Year, 22-Vessel Newbuild Program for NYC Ferry

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has its four-year production run for the NYC Ferry service, delivering its twenty-second and final vessel. The vessel,

December 3, 2020
Total Views: 2148

Tuesday, September 29, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard to Test Autonomous Response Boat
Interesting

U.S. Coast Guard to Test Autonomous Response Boat

The U.S. Coast Guard has selected Louisianna-based shipbuilder Metal Shark and Sea Machines, the automous shipping tech company out of Boston, to supply an

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 223

Friday, September 25, 2020
Metal Shark M48 expedition yacht
Maritime News

Metal Shark Launches New Line of Expedition Yachts

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark is marking its entry into the recreational yacht market with the introduction of a new 48-meter aluminum hull

September 25, 2020
Total Views: 456

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Stephanie Pasentine towboat
Maritime News

Metal Shark Delivers First Steel-Hulled Inland Towing Vessel

Louisiana-based aluminum boat builder Metal Shark has delivered its first steel-hulled inland towboat from the company’s shipyard in Bayou La Batre,

May 6, 2020
Total Views: 98

Thursday, December 19, 2019
Metal Shark to Commence Full-Rate Production of the US Navy’s Next-Generation Patrol Boat
Press Releases

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

December 19, 2019
Total Views: 208

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Metal Shark and Sea Machines Launch Autonomous Boat Line
Maritime News

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

September 24, 2019
Total Views: 56

Monday, September 16, 2019
Metal Shark Delivers New Foil-Assisted Catamaran Excursion Vessel to Pure Florida
Press Releases

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

September 16, 2019
Total Views: 94

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Metal Shark Building Fire Boats for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Press Releases

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

April 16, 2019
Total Views: 19

Monday, February 4, 2019
Metal Shark Delivers New Pilot Boat to Brazos Pilots Association
Press Releases

Metal Shark Delivers New Pilot Boat to Brazos Pilots Association

Press Release – Metal Shark has delivered a custom welded-aluminum pilot boat to the Brazos Pilots Association in Freeport, Texas. The new vessel,

February 4, 2019
Total Views: 212

Monday, November 26, 2018
Press Releases

Metal Shark to Debut New Models and Technology at 2018 International Workboat Show

Press Release – Metal Shark – Jeanerette, Louisiana – November 26th, 2018: Shipbuilder Metal Shark will be showcasing an array of new products

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 34

Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Metal Shark Joins Forces with Bahamas National Trust to Support  the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
Press Releases

Metal Shark Joins Forces with Bahamas National Trust to Support the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Press Release – Metal Shark – Jeanerette, LA – November 20, 2018: Alabama and Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with the

November 21, 2018
Total Views: 9

Monday, November 12, 2018
Metal Shark Completes New Passenger Ferries for New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Press Releases

Metal Shark Completes New Passenger Ferries for New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Press Release – Jeanerette, LA – November 18, 2018: Shipbuilder Metal Shark is pleased to announce that both new 105-foot, 150-passenger, high speed

November 12, 2018
Total Views: 8

Monday, October 22, 2018
Metal Shark 120 x 35 River Towboat
Maritime News

Metal Shark Enters U.S. Towboat Market with Three-Vessel Order

U.S. aluminum boatbuilder Metal Shark has officially entered the inland towboat market with a contract to built three 120′ river towboats Florida

October 22, 2018
Total Views: 14

Metal Shark 120 x 35 River Towboat
Press Releases

Metal Shark Alabama “Open for Business” with New Appointments and a Major Towboat Contract with Florida Marine Transporters, Inc.

Bayou La Batre, AL – October 22, 2018 USA shipbuilder Metal Shark has announced its entry into the towboat market with a contract to build three 120’ x

October 22, 2018
Total Views: 10

Friday, July 13, 2018
Metal Shark and ASV Global Introduce SHARKTECH Autonomous Vessels
Press Releases

Metal Shark and ASV Global Introduce SHARKTECH Autonomous Vessels

Press Release – Metal Shark – Jeanerette, LA – July 12th, 2018: Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has joined forces with autonomous

July 13, 2018
Total Views: 58

Monday, June 11, 2018
metal shark acquires horizon shipbuilding
Maritime News

Metal Shark Acquires Horizon Shipbuilding’s 35-Acre Alabama Shipyard

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has acquired the assets of Alabama-based Horizon Shipbuilding following a motion approved earlier this month by the

June 11, 2018
Total Views: 60

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Metal Shark Delivers New Patrol Boats to the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard in Curacao
Press Releases

Metal Shark Delivers New Patrol Boats to the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard in Curacao

  Press Release – Metal Shark – Jeanerette, LA – May 10, 2018: Four new high speed patrol boats manufactured by Louisiana, USA-based

May 10, 2018
Total Views: 31

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Metal Shark Delivers New 45’ Pilot Boat and 32’ Port Security Boat to the Virgin Islands Port Authority
Press Releases

Metal Shark Delivers New 45’ Pilot Boat and 32’ Port Security Boat to the Virgin Islands Port Authority

Press Release: Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two new custom welded aluminum vessels to the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA). The

April 24, 2018
Total Views: 102

Friday, April 13, 2018
River Patrol
Press Releases

Metal Shark Delivers Another Round of Patrol Boats to the Vietnam Coast Guard

Jeanerette, LA – April 12, 2018: Another six new military patrol boats built by Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark have been delivered to the

April 13, 2018
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