Dominican Navy Bolsters Maritime Defense with Second Metal Shark Patrol Vessel
The Dominican Republic Navy adds the high-speed ARCTURUS CG-114 to its fleet—an advanced 85-foot coastal patrol vessel built by Metal Shark in Louisiana.
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Metal Shark Turning Heads with 52-foot, 70-knot ‘Super Interceptor’
Customers want a blue water-capable interdiction vessel with 60-plus knot capabilities. The 52 Fearless Super Interceptor blows that out of the water
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Metal Shark Reaches Milestone with Latest Passenger Vessel Delivery
Metal Shark, known for its welded aluminum and steel vessels from 16’ to over 300’ delivered its 30th passenger vessel since June of 2017
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Metal Shark Expands Puerto Rico Customer Base with Latest Law Enforcement Vessel Delivery
Shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered a new 36-foot welded-aluminum patrol boat to the San Juan Police Department
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Obey your New Robot Waterlords! Metal Shark’s NEW Autonomous Boats Hit the Market.
Metal Shark and Sea Machines, have introduced a 29-foot autonomous vessel now offered through Metal Shark’s “Sharktech” autonomous division.
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Fire Boats for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue from Metal Shark
Shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected to build the next generation of fire boats for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department.
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Metal Shark Delivers Patrol Boats to Dutch Carib Coast Guard in Aruba
Four new high speed patrol boats manufactured by Metal Shark have entered service with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) on the island of Aruba.
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New patrol boats for Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard in Curaçao
Four new high-speed patrol boats manufactured by Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) have been commissioned on the island of Curaçao. The vessels are the first to be delivered to the DCCG under a 12-boat order announced last year. The 38 Defiant patrol boats are the result of a…
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Metal Shark Next-Generation Damen Fast Crew Supplier
As an extension of its existing relationship with Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards, Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has announced the availability of the new Damen FCS 7011 for the U.S. market. With its size, range, 40-knot speed and 150-passenger capacity, the all-aluminum monohull FCS 7011 is a fast and comfortable crew supply solution for offshore production facilities….
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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.
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Metal Shark Wins $54 Million US Navy Contract to Build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels
Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected by the US Navy to build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels (NCPVs) for United States partner nations through the Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Metal Shark’s proposal was selected by Naval Sea Systems Command from a field of six competing shipyards. Under the terms of the…
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Shark Boats in Hot Pursuit
Nautical law enforcement professionals in the Caribbean now have new tools to fight illegal activities such as piracy, drug running and immigrant smuggling at sea. That is, vessels built by Jeanerette, Louisiana-based Metal Shark Boats that can intercept vessels at higher speeds and greater range without sacrificing crew safety. Crafts such as these are already…
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Carl Wegener Joins Metal Shark Team
Metal Shark Hires Carl Wegener as Director of Commercial Sales Louisiana-based boat manufacturer Metal Shark Aluminum Boats has hired marine industry veteran Carl Wegener as its Director of Commercial Sales, the company announced today. Mr. Wegener brings a diversified background in engineering, strategic planning, and business development, with over 25 years of experience in the…
