Metal Shark Boats Expands into Pilot Boat Market with New Defiant-Class Vessels
Metal Shark Boats, known for its extensive work in government and commercial markets, is entering the pilot boat sector with new 45-foot and 64-foot Defiant Pilot Boats, designed for safety and efficiency.
With over 500 boats in the recreational, passenger, military, and law enforcement markets under their build belts, Metal Shark Boats, the government/commercial entity of Gravois Aluminum Boats, LLC, now has its sights set on the pilot boat market. The company is constructing two Defiant Pilot Boats earmarked for delivery in 2018.
Defiant Pilot Boats for U.S. Virgin Islands and Texas
Specifically, Metal Shark is building a 45-foot Defiant Pilot Boat for the U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority at its Jeanerette, Louisiana, facility and a 64-foot Defiant Pilot Boat for the Brazos Pilots Association of Freeport, Texas, at its nearby Franklin facility.
“These pilot boats combine proven hulls with crew-friendly features that improve safety and efficiency, and they’re now available for pilot organizations throughout the region,” says Carl Wegener, vice president of commercial sales.
Custom Configurations for Unique Operating Environments
Metal Shark’s Defiant-class pilot boats are custom configured to address the unique challenges and demands of each pilot group’s operating environment. Customization includes the type and location of platforms and rails, various kinds of propulsion, and fendering systems.
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Carol Bareuther has written for ALL AT SEA since 2004.
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