Metal Shark

Jeanerette, LA – May 2nd, 2024: Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark has announced a contract to build twenty two (22) welded-aluminum high-speed surface interceptor vessels for the Jamaica...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/may-2nd-2024-metal-shark-building-22-high-speed-surface-interceptor-vessels-for-jamaica-defence-force/

Jeanerette, LA – April 4th, 2024: Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark has announced the debut of “Prowler,” a versatile military craft combining multiple unique technologies to meet th...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/april-4th-2024-metal-shark-debuts-autonomous-amphibious-semi-submersible-prowler-military-usv-and-frenzy-micro-usv/

Jeanerette, LA – February 9th, 2024: Following the recent divestiture of its Alabama-based ship refit and repair business, boat builder Metal Shark is expanding its presence in its home state o...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/february-9th-2024-metal-shark-doubles-down-in-louisiana-with-new-facilities-and-workforce-expansion/

Jeanerette, LA – October 26th, 2023: Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark is building two welded-aluminum 50-foot fireboats for Anne Arundel County Fire Department in Maryland. Designed by ...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/october-26th-2023-metal-shark-building-50-fireboats-for-anne-arundel-county-fire-department/

Jeanerette, LA – August 4th, 2023: This week Metal Shark hosted members of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) for the launch of the GDF’s new Metal Shark 115 Defiant patrol vessel “GDFS Berbice...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/august-4th-2023-metal-shark-launches-115-foot-patrol-vessel-for-guyana-defense-force/

Jeanerette, LA – April 17th, 2023: Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark has expanded its executive team with a newly recruited appointment from the US Navy and Department of Defense Naval S...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/april-17th-2023-jason-marshall-joins-metal-shark-executive-team/

 Jeanerette, LA – February 1st, 2023: Boat builder Metal Shark recently delivered a welded-aluminum 45 Defiant crew boat to Anchorage Launch Services, an Oregon-based operator providing launch...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/february-1st-2023-metal-shark-delivers-45-defiant-crew-boat-to-anchorage-launch/

Jeanerette, LA – August 8th, 2022: Louisiana-based boat builder Metal Shark is building a welded-aluminum 115’ x 27’ (35m x 8m) monohull patrol vessel for the Guyana Defense Force (GDF). Co...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/august-8th-2022-metal-shark-building-115-foot-military-patrol-vessel-for-guyana-defense-force/

Jeanerette, LA – June 28th, 2022: In an effort to help Ukraine to better protect its coastline, waterways, and ports, the United States is providing the country with a range of defense articles...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/june-28th-2022-united-states-supplying-ukraine-with-over-20-metal-shark-military-vessels/

Jeanerette, LA – March 3rd, 2022:  Boat builder Metal Shark has been awarded a contract to build a new vehicle ferry for Fire Island Ferries. Construction of the new “Fire Island Maid” rec...

https://www.metalsharkboats.com/march-3rd-2022-metal-shark-lands-fire-island-ferries-construction-contract/